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Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective: Baker Street Irregulars is a cooperative game. Players try to solve mysteries by interviewing suspects, searching through newspapers, and walking the streets of London for clues. In Baker Street Irregular’s, ten brand new cases written by a British specialist of Sherlock Holmes, players embody the Irregulars, the young kids helping the most famous detective ever during his investigations.

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Jump right back into the Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective series with the next standalone box, The Thames Murders and Other Cases! Like the previously released Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures, this new standalone box offers ten thrilling cases, each one drawing you into the mystery surrounding a deadly crime in the world of Sherlock Holmes. Whether you’re playing alone or with up to eight players, you’ll need everyone’s wits to solve the case! Important Note: The ten cases in The Thames Murders and Other Cases are the same ten cases released in the Ystari version of the game Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective, now fully revised and retranslated. The solutions and contents of some cases have changed.

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Eldritch Horror: Masks of Nyarlathotep is an expansion for Eldritch Horror, a cooperative boardgame for one to eight players where intrepid investigators must traverse the globe in an attempt to thwart the cataclysmic rise of an otherworldly Ancient One. Strange cults are gathering strength in remote corners and bustling cities all over the world. Though they seem to worship different gods, the investigators have found a thread that runs throughout all of the cultists’ horrific rites. In Masks of Nyarlathotep, each of these sects pursues the awakening of an aspect of the same horrific creature: Nyarlathotep. This being is known as the Messenger of the Outer Gods, and he is the only Ancient One that still actively walks among humanity. The investigators must work to stop the that cults spring up to serve his many guises, or Nyarlathotep will gain enough strength to open the Ultimate Gate, ushering in an unthinkable doom. Strike down these cults in new Adventures, explore ancient mysteries among new Mystic Ruins, and destroy the monstrous followers of Nyarlathotep. New to this expansion, Personal Stories unique to each character add stakes to the actions undertaken by each investigator, and a Campaign mode adds a fresh challenge and enriches the narrative of the investigators’ struggles to stop the many cults worshipping the multitude of faces worn by one dread being in Eldritch Horror: Masks of Nyarlathotep!

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You feel it just below the surface. Something gnawing at the edges of society, an ancient being that could so easily erase the steady march of machines and concrete that have come to be recognized as progress in the modern world. Your visions show you a desolate future, where all that remains is dust, ash, and those who have long-slumbered. Violent earthquakes contort cities to unrecognizable ruin, torrential typhoons eradicate coastlines, and deep below the the Earth, something ancient stirs.  Shudde M’ell, The Cataclysm from Below, approaches with destruction and ruin as his heralds.  Cities in Ruin brings four new investigators, and a slew of new monster and encounter cards to the world of Eldritch Horror.  New Ancient One Shudde M’ell’s presence brings a destructive twist to the game in the form of deadly disasters. 

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In Strange Remnants, you and your fellow investigators travel to the haunted ruins of massive stone monuments across the world. You must learn the secrets of these ruins and perform the requisite rituals before the cosmos aligns against you, an evil portal opens in the center of the universe, and the entire Earth is devoured. The new Mystic Ruins deck featured in this expansion allows investigators to explore Chichen Itza, the Easter Islands, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. New Glamour Spells and Relic Unique Assets offer you powerful tools in the struggle against a new Ancient One, and four more hardy investigators dedicate their lives to saving the human race. Four additional Prelude Cards introduce fresh scenarios and quests, transforming your games of Eldritch Horror.  Strange Remnants includes: One Rulesheet An Ancient One and accompanying Mythos and Mystery Cards Four Investigator Sheets and Tokens 86 Location, Other World, Special, and Mystic Ruins Encounter Cards Numerous Assets, Conditions, Spells, and Monsters

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Strange is the night where black stars rise,And strange moons circle through the skiesBut stranger still is    Lost Carcosa.   –Cassilda’s Song in The King in Yellow, Act I, Scene 2 Beneath the light of a gibbous moon, poets and artists pen strange verse and weave arcane sigils into their paintings. The Unspeakable One is entering the world, his horrid city is tearing its way through dimensions, and as it does so, more and more humans succumb to a mindless insanity. The very people you have sworn to protect may come padding after you on a cursed night, knife in hand and the light of evil stars gleaming in their eyes. Whether you’re walking along the streets of Tokyo or through trackless jungles in the heart of Africa, you may be forced to choose between the people close to you and the people of the world.  Signs of Carcosa is a new expansion for Eldritch Horror, and within, you’ll find enough madness to influence all of your games. Hastur enters the game as a new Ancient One, spreading insanity and dissension. Against this foul abomination from Aldebaran, four new investigators join the fight to save the world. A host of new Encounter cards for every continent ensure that fresh adventures are always around the corner, even as a wealth of new conditions, spells, assets, artifacts, and Mythos cards draw you deeper into a world of madness and fear.

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Across the globe, ancient evil is stirring. Now, you and your trusted circle of colleagues must travel around the world, working against all odds to hold back the approaching horror. Foul monsters, brutal encounters, and obscure mysteries will take you to your limit and beyond. All the while, you and your fellow investigators must unravel the otherworldly mysteries scattered around the globe in order to push back the gathering mayhem that threatens to overwhelm humanity. The end draws near! Do you have the courage to prevent global destruction? Eldritch Horror is a cooperative game of terror and adventure in which one to eight players take the roles of globetrotting investigators working to solve mysteries, gather clues, and protect the world from an Ancient One - an elder being intent on destroying our world. Each Ancient One comes with its own unique decks of Mystery and Research cards, which draw you deeper into the lore surrounding each loathsome creature. Discover the true name of Azathoth or battle Cthulhu on the high seas. With twelve unique investigators, two hundred-fifty tokens, and over three hundred cards, Eldritch Horror presents an epic, world-spanning adventure with each and every game. 

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Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella about an Antarctic expedition ravaged by inhuman, prehistoric creatures, this expansion allows you to trace the doomed expedition’s path and enter the immense City of the Elder Things. What happens in Antarctica has worldwide repercussions – freshly-awakened horrors are spreading across the globe. Monsters and mysteries are surfacing in areas long considered safe. Eight investigators offer you new roles to play as you confront these chilling, inhuman threats. Numerous additional Assets, Spells, Artifacts and Conditions may help investigators or harm them, and for the first time, Adventures and Prelude cards shape the international struggle against the Ancient Ones. Do you have the strength to survive Antarctica’s frozen wastes, encounter the Mountains of Madness, and stave off the end of human civilization? Mountains of Madness includes: A side board depicting the mysterious expanses of Antarctica One rulebook to guide your expedition Eight Investigator Sheets Two Ancient One sheets, with accompanying sets of Mythos and Mystery Cards 156 Encounter Cards and a multitude of Assets, Conditions, Gates, and Monsters

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Ancient secrets, sandblasted ruins, and unprecedented horrors await in Under the Pyramids!This side board expansion opens up six new locations throught Egypt, including bustling Cairo, ancient Tel El-Amarna, and the shining, snaking, Nile River. Yet the Egypt of the 1920s is hardly a safe tourist destination. Amid the cultural tumult and political instability of this modernizing African nation, countless Cultists are working to bring about the return of an ancient and powerful evil known as the Dark Pharoah. If he should rise up to rule Egypt once more with his iron will, he would doom all humankind to wretched, cruel slavery. Fighting this battle against terrible evil are eight more investigators, aided by invaluable Relics, powerful Glamour spells, and legendary allies. The Museum Heist Adventure cards lead you on a hunt for stolen antiquities, and six more preludes that can transform your games of Eldritch Horror in innovative and thematic ways.  Under the Pyramids includes: A side board that opens up six locations spread across Egypt and North Africa A rulebook to guide your journey down the Nile and into the Sahara Two Ancient Ones, each with unique Mystery, Research, and Special Encounters decks Eight new Investigators Plentiful new Unique Assets, Conditions, Spells, Artifacts, Gates, and Monsters

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Forsaken Lore, an expansion for Eldritch Horror, thrusts investigators headlong into perilous and strange new encounters, while Ancient Ones defeated in the past attempt to reclaim the world. In order to stop them, investigators will need to uncover new mysteries, and dig even deeper into the lore surrounding each of the game’s Ancient Ones with the help of new Research cards. Meanwhile, Yig’s cultists and Serpent People work to prepare the way for the Father of Serpents to dominate our planet. With the help of powerful new Spells and Assets, along with mighty new Arfifacts, Investigators must once again race across the globe in order to prevent humanity’s destruction in Forsaken Lore.

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Return to the streets of Victorian London, and venture into some brand-new locations in the latest installment in the Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective series: Carlton House & Queen's Park! Like previous games, Carlton House & Queen's Park introduces ten exciting cases, each one drawing players deep into the world of Sherlock Holmes. Among these cases includes two classic, long out-of-print expansions, now revised and updated. Whether you're playing solo or with up to eight possible players, you'll need your wits about you to solve the cases and beat Holmes himself!

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The Sorcerer is out to get you! Find your way among the illusions but beware of the traitor in your ranks! The Grimoire guides his team towards the exit using images, on which he points at certain details. In cooperation, the other players have to find it as quick as possible while avoiding to pick the wrong cards. However a member of the team is a Traitor looking to lead the other players astray. A wide variety of Traps are on your way to the exit of the Library, making player communication harder! Obscurio is a family game, an original mix between an image-based communication game and a secret role game, in which the players have to be careful when sharing ideas with their team. Supported by rich contents, Obscurio proposes a fresh new experience in its genre by putting the emphasis on the details of the images and the constant doubt created by the presence of the Traitor Communicate efficiently and avoid the illusions on your way to escape the Sorcerer’s Library!

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The Thing - The Boardgame is an intense game experience for 1-8 players based on the 1982 cult movie directed by John Carpenter. It is a game that mixes different mechanics to create an experience that is as faithful as possible to that of the original film.The Thing - The Boardgame is a "hidden role" game, in which one player is initially the Thing and the other players are humans. The purpose of the Thing is to infect others, to prevent the survivors from escaping from the base (which can happen in three different ways), or to try to escape with them by behaving as a human.In addition to these elements, players also have to manage Outpost 31. The game board shows the same rooms as seen in the film, and each of these rooms allows players to perform a different action. Human players have to feed themselves and keep the boiler and the generator on to avoid being in the cold and dark. The Thing will try to sabotage these places to make life difficult for the humans...or not, trying to camouflage itself among the humans and infect them when the perfect opportunity presents itself. You must cooperate to survive – but who is really on your side? And if you reveal The Thing – are you ready to fight it? The road to victory is truly hard, but not impossible. Be careful though!The 1-3 players rules are included inside of the box, with all the requested components to play.CONTENTS OF THE BOX:• 1 Rulebook• 1 Base board• 8 Character sheets• 1 Leader sheet• 1 Weather table• 1 Weather die• 1 Rescue Helicopter Miniature• 4 Dog Miniatures• 150 Different tokens• 20 Damage counters• 8 Suspicion disks• 2 Bags• 1 Freezing Marker• 1 Freezing Tile• 105 Different cards• 8 Character standees• 4 Alien standees• 1-3 Player Components (1 Leader sheet, 3 Action dice, 8 Role cards).Ages 13+, 1-8 players, 60+ minutes

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Blob Party is a co-operative party game in which players start as individuals and try to become one big blob by giving all the same answers! This description isn't just metaphorical. Each player starts with a small blob of dough and a googly eye. As you match with more and more other players, you merge blobs, growing larger and adding more googly eyes! Let's say the group starts with the category of "Music" and the word is "Lightning". All players write an answer on a dry erase card matching their googly eye, maybe "Bohemian Rhapsody", "David Bowie", or "Grease". Everyone reveals their answer, and anyone who wrote the same thing becomes a blob and works together for the rest of the game! A new category and word are revealed each round, with players and blobs again coming up with answers that ideally match with others. As the game continues, blobs and individuals merge until (hopefully!) everyone gives the same answer, becoming a Mega Blob and winning the game!

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The Thing: Norwegian Miniatures Set includes eight character miniatures and their character sheets, to expand your choice of characters when playing The Thing - The Boardgame, adding to the game the main protagonists of the 2011 movie, such as Sam Carter or Doctor Sander.It also enhances the experience of playing with the Norwegian Outpost expansion, using these highly detailed character miniatures to replace the character standees you can find inside the expansion.The set also includes a new (and scary!) The Thing miniature.THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE GAME.You must own a copy of The Thing – The Boardgame Set to play.CONTENTS OF THE BOX:• 9 highly detailed miniatures• 8 character sheets (multiple languages, including English, French and Spanish)Ages 13+, 1-8 players, 60+ minutes

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  Sherlock Files, vol. 6: Devilish Details includes three new confounding cases to solve. Diagnose the cause of why a shopkeeper’s innocuous stumble led to an unlikely death.Discover if there’s a cure for a medieval mayor’s illness, or if he has been possessed by a demon!Track down the truth behind a Renaissance woman’s death, and why her fingers are mysteriously dyed blue...For each case, you will follow the clues, piece together the evidence, and then identify who did it, how, and why.This is a completely standalone game and does not require any other Sherlock Files games to play.

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  Are you a modern mastermind detective? The Sherlock Files: Curious Capers includes three new confounding cases for you to solve. First, you will investigate the family, friends, and business partners of a freshly deceased don. Next, you will uncover how a group of devious jewel thieves and their loot vanished into thin air. Finally, you will discover the truth behind a disastrous laboratory fire. Decipher clues to determine which are relevant to the case and which are not. Share what you deem relevant with your detective partners. Which theories will you chase? How will you fare compared to the world’s greatest detective? Work together to solve each case and find out!

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  Are you a modern mastermind detective? The Sherlock Files: Puzzling Plots includes three new confounding cases for you to solve. First, you will track down a man who vanished during his shift at the cemetery. Next, you will pursue the truth of what happened to a fabulously rich butler. Finally, you will hunt down the man behind the wheel of a suspicious hit-and-run. Decipher clues to determine which are relevant to the case and which are not. Share what you deem relevant with your detective partners. Which theories will you chase? How will you fare compared to the world’s greatest detective? Work together to solve each case and find out!

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  Marvelous Mysteries includes three new confounding cases to solve. Fabian Essays - Investigate the mysterious death of a Victorian lawyer. Has his spirit returned to accuse his murderer? The Forgery - Follow the trail of a famous masterpiece that may have been replaced by a forgery! Murder on the Sind Mail - Crack the case of a high speed homicide, where one man's train trip to Pakistan takes a deadly swerve off the rails. For each case you will follow the clues, piece together the evidence, and then identify who did it, how, and why.This is a completely standalone game, and does not require any other Sherlock Files games to play.

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An interactive crime/thriller experience for friends & foes! Hollywood 1959: A famous actor is killed on the set with his own Oscar. 6 to 8 suspects try together to expose the murderer among you.Role distribution can be sent online ahead of the game. Eight suspects. One dinner. A puzzling social experiment. As a host, you invite your guests to a dinner, during which you solve a mysterious death. But be careful: one of you is the murderer! In order to solve the case, you have to uncover shady machinations and dark secrets as well as carefully challenge the other players. This is the only way to solve the crime! Hollywood 1959: Everything happens on the set of the long-awaited Hollywood comedy "The Soldier Who Loved Me" where the popular movie star Henry Steward is found dead. One thing is clear: glitter and glamor cannot hide this violent and bloody crime. The culprit is among you! Can you find out what happened? And can you solve the murder case?

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The Sherlock Files: Sinister Secrets includes three new confounding cases for you to solve. Track down a priceless diamond necklace that vanished after a glamorous Hollywood party. Unravel the sordid tale of a man who was murdered before the eyes of his own mother. Investigate the supernatural secrets of a haunted hotel room that kills anyone who tries to stay in it! Decipher clues to determine which are relevant to the case and which are not. Share what you deem relevant with your detective partners. Which theories will you chase? How will you fare compared to the world’s greatest detective? Work together to solve each case and find out!

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  Are you a modern mastermind detective? The Sherlock Files: Final Frontiers includes three new confounding cases for you to solve - all taking place in Tornado Town, a place full of quarrels, cowboys, and cahoots. First, you will delve into the sordid history of a mine rumored to be cursed. Next, you will unearth the truth of who has been desecrating graves in the Tornado Town cemetery. Finally, you will investigate a fatal duel that killed both participants at sunrise. Decipher clues to determine which are relevant to the case and which are not. Share what you deem relevant with your detective partners. Which theories will you chase? How will you fare compared to the world’s greatest detective? Work together to solve each case and find out!

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The second instalment of the "Deadly Dinner" series. An interactive crime/thriller experience for friends & foes! Each player takes on a role.Role distribution can be sent online ahead of the game. Seven suspects. One dinner. A puzzling social experiment.Find the murderer among your group. As a host, you invite your guests to a dinner, during which you solve a mysterious death. But be careful: one of you is the murderer! In order to solve the case, you have to uncover shady machinations and dark secrets as well as carefully challenge the other players. This is the only way to solve the crime! Can you find out what happened? And can you solve the murder case?

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The Sherlock Files: Curious Capers includes three crazy cases that are fun for the whole family! From a missing meerkat to a naughty dog that pooped in the park, these cases are both engaging and kid friendly. In this family weight mystery game, the beloved Sherlock Files mechanics have been adapted to be simpler to play, without losing any of the fun. Each of the three cases will have both adults and kids engaged and intrigued. Are your bubble-gumshoe skills up to the task?? Work together to solve each case and find out!

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  Muse: Renaissance is a stand-alone expansion for Muse and Muse: Awakenings featuring 84 additional and unique Masterpiece cards. This version can be played alone or added as an expansion to Muse and/or Muse: Awakenings. Muse: Renaissance also has an all-new individual scoring system which opens up more options for playing. Enjoy a new game, or play the classic party style, it’s up to you!

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   13 Words is a co-operative idea-association party game in which the team aims for the highest score possible. To set up, lay out twelve double-sided word cards on the perimeter of the game board, then place a word card in the center of the board. This round's Captain wants to find the most obvious link between this central word and one of the outer words. The Captain indicates their choice on their answer wheel, and all other players try to guess the Captain's choice. Each player who guesses correctly wins a star, and the Captain collects a star as long as at least one player earned a star this round. For the next round, the player to the Captain's left becomes the new Captain. They flip over the word card matching the previous Captain's choice, place it in the center of the game board, then everyone guesses how the new Captain will link this newly revealed word to one of the remaining words on the perimeter. After eleven rounds, the game ends, and players tally their stars to determine the success level of the team. The best possible score is 11 times the number of players. How did you do?  

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