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Winner's Circle

Winner's Circle

boardgame

Winner's Circle is a horse racing game by Reiner Knizia where players bet on seven horses with varying strengths. Across three races, players move horses using dice and betting tokens, competing to finish with the most money.

Players:
2–6
Time:
45–60 min
Min. Age:
10
Ave Caesar

Ave Caesar

boardgame

In Ave Caesar, players race chariots around a Roman track, completing three laps and a mandatory stop to win. Bottlenecks and movement management define this light 1989 racing board game.

Players:
2–6
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
12
Trajan

Trajan

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
60–120 min
Min. Age:
12
Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

boardgame

In Renaissance Florence, 2 to 5 players compete in this worker-placement game to build machines and manage resources. An innovative bidding system and dual-use workers require careful tactical planning.

Players:
2–5
Time:
90 min
Min. Age:
12
Imperial Struggle

Imperial Struggle

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
120–240 min
Min. Age:
14
Ra

Ra

boardgame

Ra is an auction and set-collection game set in ancient Egypt spanning three epochs. Players use sun tiles to bid for tiles, aiming to expand power through monuments and culture. Timing and risk management are crucial as rounds can end abruptly.

Players:
2–5
Time:
45–60 min
Min. Age:
12
The Scepter of Zavandor

The Scepter of Zavandor

boardgame

In this board game, young magicians seek power and knowledge to become archmage and claim the Scepter of Zavandor. Players enchant gems, acquire artifacts and sentinels via auctions, and earn victory points.

Players:
2–6
Time:
90 min
Min. Age:
10
Code 777

Code 777

boardgame

Code 777 is a logical deduction game blending Indian poker. Players cannot see their own three hidden tiles, but view everyone else's. By answering questions about colors and numbers, participants deduce their own tiles to win.

Players:
2–5
Time:
60 min
Min. Age:
10
Modern Art

Modern Art

boardgame

As art dealers, players buy and auction paintings by five artists in this classic Reiner Knizia game. Smart bidding and selling increase artwork values. After four rounds, the player with the most cash wins the game.

Players:
3–5
Time:
45 min
Min. Age:
10