2011-12 Dec Arrivals

Build America's Great Railways! 1830. It is the dawn of the "Age of Railroading" in America. You're a wealthy investor and speculator betting that the new technology will revolutionize transport. Commerce will no longer depend on rutted roads and slow canals. Instead, it will ride the rails on swift, powerful "Iron Horses." The second game in the 18xx series, 1830 contains rules and components for Francis Tresham's original classic design, as well as a host of exciting new variants, while the two-sided map lets you develop the Eastern U.S. using different art. So, start investing and building, and become America's first great rail tycoon!

A war fought at the edge of two mighty empires. For over one hundred and fifty years Britain and France were locked in a struggle for domination of North America. Thousands of miles from their homes, settlers and soldiers were faced with impenetrable forests, unpredictable American tribes, and formidable distances. Despite these obstacles they were able to engage in bitter warfare, with the British ultimately taking the prize of Quebec. A Few Acres of Snow is a two-player game that allows you to recreate this contest. You can change the course of history by your decisions.

It is the late 15th century and a new age is dawning. While searching for a new trade route to India, explorers have discovered a new land. Take the role of one of Europe's colonial powers and stake your claim in the New World. The triumphant revel in riches and glory, while the vanquished become a footnote in the history books. It is an Age of Discovery... it is an Age of Empires!

Martin Wallace's streamlined redesign of Brass. Players are tycoons in the early days of the Industrial Revolution, a time when traditional craftsman were rapidly replaced with steam-powered machines. Players invest in the production of raw materials, the manufacturing of goods and the transportation networks needed to connect them.

Age of Industry Expansion #1 contains the first pair of expansion maps for Age of Industry. The expansion consists of a double-sided game board with Japan (designed by Larry Whalen) on one side and Minnesota (designed by Kevin Beckey) on the other. Both expansion maps feature little twists to the original system, making them feel different from the original maps.

Earth has been devastated by thousands of years of human exploitation. The salvation of mankind lies millions of miles away, in the Martian tundra, where four factions fight for the future: Terrans, the remnants of the global Earth Defense Force; Kahoum, an ancient cabal; Colossus, a renegade team of underpaid engineers gathered to create the ultimate fighting machine; Xenos, the original inhabitants of Mars, who have lain in dormant hibernation for millennia - until now. Build your forces, upgrade them with advanced technologies, and launch them into battle with fast-paced, card-driven action in The Ares Project!

Compete with your fellow players for the most beautiful towers. Players take on the roles of famous architects and using their chicanery, try to obtain the best construction parts. With these the exuberant towers are erected. Think ahead, use your tactical sense and it will help you to stay ahead of the other players and thereby become the greatest architect of the country. Exciting construction entertainment for the whole family.

In Asia Engulfed the action takes place across Asia and the Pacific covering the entire war from the attack at Pearl Harbor to the final collapse of the Japanese empire. It is a complete stand alone game or it can be combined with Europe Engulfed to simulate the entire Second World War. A complete set of combined game rules allow for unit transfer, production allocation, and combined victory conditions.