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  Based on simple and intuitive hand management, Heat: Pedal to the Metal puts players in the driver's seat of intense car races, jockeying for position to cross the finish line first, while managing their car's speed if they don't want to overheat. Selecting the right upgrades for their car will help them hug the curves and keep their engine cool enough to maintain top speeds. Ultimately, their driving skills will be the key to victory!Drivers can compete in a single race or use the "Championship System" to play a whole season in one game night, customizing their car before each race to claim the top spot of the podium. They have to be careful as the weather, road conditions, and events will change every race to spice up their championship. Players can also enjoy a solo mode with the Legends Module or add automated drivers as additional opponents in multiplayer games.

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A dark rumour rises from Mordor. The Eye turns to Middle-earth. The hour has come. The Fellowship is reunited. The Heroes prepare for battle. In Duel for Middle-earth, you'll have to choose sides. Play as the Fellowship of the Ring, prevent the Enemy from gaining ground and destroy the One Ring. Or play as Sauron and send your Nazgûls after Sam and Frodo, spreading your hordes over enemy cities. The fate of Middle-earth is in your hands! A game is played in 3 successive chapters. On your turn, play a card or a High Place to increase your skills, swell your treasury, expand your presence in Middle-earth, rally Races to your cause, or help you progress in the Quest for the Ring. Win the game immediately by fulfilling one of the following 3 conditions: win the Quest for the Ring, seal an alliance with 6 Races or dominate Middle-earth. EPIC STRATEGY DUEL: Choose your side in the ultimate battle for Middle-earth, playing either as the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring or as Sauron to conquer the land. RICH GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCE: Engage in a dynamic game played over three chapters, using cards and High Places to expand your influence, rally allies, and progress in your quest. IMMEDIATE WIN CONDITIONS: Achieve victory by completing one of three goals: winning the Quest for the Ring, forming alliances with six Peoples, or dominating Middle-earth. BASED ON 7 WONDERS DUEL: Combines the intense mechanics of the acclaimed 7 Wonders Duel with the rich lore of the Lord of the Rings universe for a deep and engaging experience. ACCESSIBLE YET CHALLENGING: Designed for 2 players, this game offers a balance of accessible rules and strategic depth, perfect for both new and veteran gamers. Contents: 69 cards 44 pawns 18 tokens 30 coins 7 tiles 2 boards 2 transparent elements 1 helpsheet 1 Rulebook

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Magical Athlete is a racing game of pure chaos! Roll a die and move your racer that many spaces. But! All of the racers have wacky, game-breaking abilities. Compete over four races and whoever has the most points wins! A Japanese cult classic, that uses many traditional game mechanics - like roll & move or losing a turn Updated with new racer powers and rules by Richard Garfield You'll feel like you built a powerful team of racers that let you skip over the spaces occupied by other players or can reroll their die, but what's this - your opponent has a character that always gets to move 5!? Contents: 1 double sided race track36 wooden racers36 racer cards6 dice4  1st place trophies4 2nd place trophies9 three point stars

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Explore jungles, find artifacts, and discover the Lost Ruins of Arnak!Players lead rival expeditions to a newly discovered island. Through a unique combination of worker placement and deckbuilding, each expedition attempts to uncover the lost island’s secrets.In addition to traditional deckbuilder effects, cards can also be used to place workers. Decks are small, and randomness is heavily mitigated by the wealth of tactical decisions offered on the game board. Building a solid resource base will be essential.With a variety of worker actions, artifacts, and equipment cards, the setup for each game will be unique, encouraging players to explore new strategies to meet the challenge.Ages 12+, 1-4 players, 90-120 min or less

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