{"id":281817,"date":"2023-07-09T22:56:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T03:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/?page_id=281817"},"modified":"2023-07-09T22:56:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T03:56:59","slug":"trending-board-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/trending-board-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Trending Board Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your friends say that you really love board games, your collection numbers in the hundreds and no longer fits in \u201cthe closet\u201d, you visit board game conventions (perhaps more than once a year), and you have at least one piece of clothing that proclaims your love of all things tabletop. Let\u2019s face it\u2026you\u2019ve got the itch, and the only thing that can scratch it is more board games.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the Meeple Mountain Trending Board Games page, your hub for the most popular board games: talked-about, debated, and loved. We&#8217;ve curated a list that showcases the hottest board games captivating the tabletop gaming world (retrieved from the BoardGameGeek Hotness list), interwoven with the exceptional content you know and love from Meeple Mountain. While we may not have covered every board game on this prestigious list yet, our commitment to staying current and relevant ensures that we consistently earn your trust and visits.<\/p>\n<style>\n    .hotness-list {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n    }\n\n    .hotness {\n        border: 1px solid #dddddd;\n        margin: 5px;\n        width: 32%;\n        padding: 5px;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n    }\n\n    .hotness.has-content { background: #ceecff; }\n    .hotness:hover { background: #dddddd; }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-image {\n        height: 180px;\n        position: relative;\n    }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-description {\n        margin-bottom: 1rem;\n    }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-image a:hover,\n    .hotness .hotness-image a:visited:hover {\n        background: #247db5;\n        color: #ffffff;\n    }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-content {\n        margin: 10px;\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        height: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-title {\n        font-size: 1.8rem;\n    }\n\n    .hotness-attribution {\n        text-align: center;\n        font-size: 1.3rem;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 1036px) and (min-width: 768px) {\n        .hotness .hotness-image { height: auto; }\n    }\n    @media (max-width: 795px) and (min-width: 769px) {\n        .hotness { width: 48%; }\n    }\n    @media (max-width: 768px) and (min-width: 320px) {\n        .hotness { width: 100%; }\n        .hotness-list { width: 100%; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hotness-list\">\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Revenant thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/3jI41d32ExxZua8WiP_Zhg__mediacard\/img\/DkVYk_C6WxWW0Rz-RZSd1lcnr0A=\/0x556:3115x2308\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8426405.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Revenant thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/3jI41d32ExxZua8WiP_Zhg__mediacard\/img\/DkVYk_C6WxWW0Rz-RZSd1lcnr0A=\/0x556:3115x2308\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8426405.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Revenant<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Evacuate a besieged starfleet, navigating external threats and internal allegiances.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Joyride: Survival of the Fastest thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/ywWVqGH03eEOWFaRPtmlAg__mediacard\/img\/XS3rCHd-3YnAAjy99-Ks6AlVa_4=\/0x1549:3541x3541\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7186560.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Joyride: Survival of the Fastest thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/ywWVqGH03eEOWFaRPtmlAg__mediacard\/img\/XS3rCHd-3YnAAjy99-Ks6AlVa_4=\/0x1549:3541x3541\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7186560.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Joyride: Survival of the Fastest<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Crash, blast, and race your way to victory around customizable tracks.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Battalion: War of the Ancients thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/i38Sbt0z4upJloTLK4mdYQ__mediacard\/img\/nnNtzDyLzRKtI0E1S_p_Wo-gtEs=\/0x729:3614x2762\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8091755.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Battalion: War of the Ancients thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/i38Sbt0z4upJloTLK4mdYQ__mediacard\/img\/nnNtzDyLzRKtI0E1S_p_Wo-gtEs=\/0x729:3614x2762\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8091755.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Battalion: War of the Ancients<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Assemble your armies and maintain order in epic battles from ancient history. <\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Arcs thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/XWImAu_3RK61wbzcKboVdA__mediacard\/img\/Jm_V-FYU6K98RpPtY3aS8Sbn-4A=\/0x157:1000x719\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8145530.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Arcs thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/XWImAu_3RK61wbzcKboVdA__mediacard\/img\/Jm_V-FYU6K98RpPtY3aS8Sbn-4A=\/0x157:1000x719\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8145530.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Arcs<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Guide your faction through a fast-playing space opera.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/arcs\/\">Arcs Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/_BUXOVRDU9g_eRwgpR5ZZw__mediacard\/img\/rsvSCxLnfeoBhhnZ321q7qTNKFY=\/0x0:2000x1125\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8160466.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/_BUXOVRDU9g_eRwgpR5ZZw__mediacard\/img\/rsvSCxLnfeoBhhnZ321q7qTNKFY=\/0x0:2000x1125\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8160466.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Search for signs of alien life by launching probes and analyzing distant signals.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence\/\">SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/EybxJlUc9rz7F7HVFLqsdw__mediacard\/img\/rBJ6HaONRn53UMx14w-2Cf600Q0=\/0x0:609x343\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8378939.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/EybxJlUc9rz7F7HVFLqsdw__mediacard\/img\/rBJ6HaONRn53UMx14w-2Cf600Q0=\/0x0:609x343\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8378939.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Play as the Fellowship or Sauron and attempt to determine the fate of Middle-earth.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/\">Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 - great board game gifts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/uTN67kOsvZCcy0Sy9ejcWA__mediacard\/img\/AEUkRh_iLvFZN_yPVmgkrA9EZP8=\/0x349:2000x1474\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6914114.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/uTN67kOsvZCcy0Sy9ejcWA__mediacard\/img\/AEUkRh_iLvFZN_yPVmgkrA9EZP8=\/0x349:2000x1474\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6914114.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">A team of Seekers work together to fight back the Darkness threatening the world.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/kinfire-chronicles-nights-fall\/\">Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-friday-september-08-2023\/\">First Take Friday \u2013 Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done, Targi, Kinfire Chronicles: Night\u2019s Fall, Tribes of the Wind<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Unconscious Mind thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/ufkAbhulnKJ7uDpi09TXOQ__mediacard\/img\/p-khYQ-PmhmO2xi6urqYQLOaDbY=\/0x0:1772x997\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7127448.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Unconscious Mind thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/ufkAbhulnKJ7uDpi09TXOQ__mediacard\/img\/p-khYQ-PmhmO2xi6urqYQLOaDbY=\/0x0:1772x997\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7127448.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Unconscious Mind<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Through dreams, Freud's followers delve into their clients\u2019 unconscious minds.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Andromeda's Edge thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/n3gYugbvd_LHVynDhfoVbw__mediacard\/img\/lY_f1HULY8LIVssTvDowgykSNHM=\/0x896:2048x2048\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7334483.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Andromeda's Edge thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/n3gYugbvd_LHVynDhfoVbw__mediacard\/img\/lY_f1HULY8LIVssTvDowgykSNHM=\/0x896:2048x2048\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7334483.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Andromeda's Edge<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Factions clash on the edge of the galaxy!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/andromedas-edge\/\">Andromeda\u2019s Edge Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Harmonies thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/A_XP2_VN3ugyqPhezowB_w__mediacard\/img\/0YEIbO-J_2N2v0s0NuYU4hPdNWI=\/0x1044:2448x2421\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8026369.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Harmonies thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/A_XP2_VN3ugyqPhezowB_w__mediacard\/img\/0YEIbO-J_2N2v0s0NuYU4hPdNWI=\/0x1044:2448x2421\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8026369.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Harmonies<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Create your own landscape and habitats to welcome animals.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-september-13-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - A Gentle Rain, Harmonies, Slingz, Inventions: Evolution of Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/\">Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 - great board game gifts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Ark Nova thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/SoU8p28Sk1s8MSvoM4N8pQ__mediacard\/img\/VxCvketCpD0r4x0G6Qs8BAu-fUw=\/0x2323:3543x4316\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6293412.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Ark Nova thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/SoU8p28Sk1s8MSvoM4N8pQ__mediacard\/img\/VxCvketCpD0r4x0G6Qs8BAu-fUw=\/0x2323:3543x4316\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6293412.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Ark Nova<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/ark-nova-first-take\/\">Ark Nova: First Take Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-goes-to-spiel-22\/\">Justin Goes to SPIEL '22<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-does-gen-con-2023\/\">Justin Does Gen Con 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2021\/\">The 29 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2021<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/from-acquiring-to-curating-learning-to-manage-my-collection\/\">From Acquiring to Curating: Learning to Manage my Collection<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Spirit Island thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/kjCm4ZvPjIZxS-mYgSPy1g__mediacard\/img\/f6TPXLQRQP5Uv9lJ4BBhvgSPeBo=\/0x0:1680x945\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7013651.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Spirit Island thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/kjCm4ZvPjIZxS-mYgSPy1g__mediacard\/img\/f6TPXLQRQP5Uv9lJ4BBhvgSPeBo=\/0x0:1680x945\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7013651.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Spirit Island<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Island Spirits join forces using elemental powers to defend their home from invaders.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/spirit-island\/\">Spirit Island Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-100-most-important-board-games-of-the-2010s\/\">The 100 Most Important Board Games of the 2010s<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-fridays-a-spirited-detective-liberates-small-farm\/\">First Take Fridays - A Spirited Detective Liberates Small Farm<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/where-are-all-the-parents\/\">Thematic Musings: Where are all the Parents?<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-board-game-horoscope-the-sting-of-scorpio\/\">The Board Game Horoscope - The Sting of Scorpio<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Voidfall thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/hItZjdDTNuaCZ7fEztwcUQ__mediacard\/img\/6gcmpS68_92zeW4Y_21Kvhhu0c4=\/0x194:1500x1038\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6153324.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Voidfall thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/hItZjdDTNuaCZ7fEztwcUQ__mediacard\/img\/6gcmpS68_92zeW4Y_21Kvhhu0c4=\/0x194:1500x1038\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6153324.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Voidfall<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Repel the Voidborn and restore Domineum in this space themed, heavy Euro.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/voidfall\/\">Voidfall Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2022\/\">The 43 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2022<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-january-12-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Voidfall, Hollywood 1947, Star Fighters: Rapid Fire, Carnival, Durian<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/into-the-voidfall-part-one-the-box\/\">Into the Voidfall, Part One: The Box<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-gen-con-2021\/\">The 27 Most Anticipated Games of Gen Con 2021<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Brass: Birmingham thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/x3zxjr-Vw5iU4yDPg70Jgw__mediacard\/img\/jRj9wl9q5_zv1Og0fi8vLqYsXGE=\/0x226:1200x901\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3490053.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Brass: Birmingham thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/x3zxjr-Vw5iU4yDPg70Jgw__mediacard\/img\/jRj9wl9q5_zv1Og0fi8vLqYsXGE=\/0x226:1200x901\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3490053.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Brass: Birmingham<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Build networks, grow industries, and navigate the world of the Industrial Revolution.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/18-things-about-traxx-four\/\">18 Things About TraXX Four!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-100-most-important-board-games-of-the-2010s\/\">The 100 Most Important Board Games of the 2010s<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/brass-vs-brass\/\">Brass vs. Brass!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-games-you-wish-you-owned\/\">Top 6 Games You Wish You Owned<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-most-anticipated-games-of-2018\/\">Top 6 Most Anticipated Games of 2018<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Heat: Pedal to the Metal thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/-vOrd4bOspibyohYExLqWg__mediacard\/img\/u-knslA6rSjeKxZcm0GoNg6dwXk=\/0x0:1316x740\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6940449.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Heat: Pedal to the Metal thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/-vOrd4bOspibyohYExLqWg__mediacard\/img\/u-knslA6rSjeKxZcm0GoNg6dwXk=\/0x0:1316x740\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6940449.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Heat: Pedal to the Metal<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Manage your race car's speed to keep from overheating.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/heat-pedal-to-the-metal\/\">HEAT: Pedal to the Metal Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-does-gen-con-2023\/\">Justin Does Gen Con 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/meeple-mountain-at-pax-unplugged-2023\/\">Meeple Mountain at PAX Unplugged 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Civolution thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/DahMIPzUpexvhUPAG3dGbA__mediacard\/img\/rgGkvtIYGseEvOo_A-oTcUAxiDA=\/0x0:2000x1125\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8303209.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Civolution thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/DahMIPzUpexvhUPAG3dGbA__mediacard\/img\/rgGkvtIYGseEvOo_A-oTcUAxiDA=\/0x0:2000x1125\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8303209.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Civolution<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Manage the countless possibilities of evolving your civilization.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-november-08-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Flip 7, Among the Stars, Civolution, Sausage Sizzle! and Free Ride: USA!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-october-25-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Civolution, Minecart Town, Casting Shadows, Snatch It!, and Hampster Roll<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Terraforming Mars thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/wg9oOLcsKvDesSUdZQ4rxw__mediacard\/img\/IecPV_tfudPO-IeRhYZHO6KRHoc=\/0x651:1500x1495\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3536616.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Terraforming Mars thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/wg9oOLcsKvDesSUdZQ4rxw__mediacard\/img\/IecPV_tfudPO-IeRhYZHO6KRHoc=\/0x651:1500x1495\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3536616.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Terraforming Mars<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Compete with rival CEOs to make Mars habitable and build your corporate empire.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/terraforming-mars\/\">Terraforming Mars Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/terraforming-mars-digital\/\">Terraforming Mars Digital Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/terraforming-mars-prelude\/\">Terraforming Mars: Prelude Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/boardgame-step-ladder-six-degrees-of-catan\/\">Board Game Step Ladder - Six Degrees of Catan<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/yes-i-concede\/\">Yes, I Concede<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dune: Imperium \u2013 Bloodlines thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/6g0FIZJK1zujPSrKuToCZw__mediacard\/img\/d0e0uUkBSlPl_eGG2-NCoytpIPs=\/0x0:800x450\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8350442.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dune: Imperium \u2013 Bloodlines thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/6g0FIZJK1zujPSrKuToCZw__mediacard\/img\/d0e0uUkBSlPl_eGG2-NCoytpIPs=\/0x0:800x450\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8350442.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Dune: Imperium \u2013 Bloodlines<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">New Tech and Leaders!  Sardaukar Commanders and Guild Navigators!<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The White Castle thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/qXT1U-nFh9PE8ujfdmI7dA__mediacard\/img\/WGuULbwIoQvYqXuY-fU6Pe0ofQ8=\/0x0:848x477\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7754663.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The White Castle thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/qXT1U-nFh9PE8ujfdmI7dA__mediacard\/img\/WGuULbwIoQvYqXuY-fU6Pe0ofQ8=\/0x0:848x477\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7754663.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The White Castle<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Become the most influential clan in Japan's Himeji stronghold.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-white-castle\/\">The White Castle Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justins-highs-and-lows-for-2023\/\">Justin's Highs and Lows for 2023!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-takes-on-mega-civilization\/\">Justin Takes On Mega Civilization!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2023-board-game-gift-guide\/\">Board Game Gift Guide 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-goes-to-cannes-2024\/\">Justin Goes to Cannes!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Thunder Road: Vendetta thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/XleLUrfPp2oJuXf7SqyMKg__mediacard\/img\/xpH6_8Npsz5vvEGCdCWALtT5e0Q=\/0x0:1391x782\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6636291.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Thunder Road: Vendetta thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/XleLUrfPp2oJuXf7SqyMKg__mediacard\/img\/xpH6_8Npsz5vvEGCdCWALtT5e0Q=\/0x0:1391x782\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6636291.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Thunder Road: Vendetta<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Crews race and shoot to be the last car standing.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/thunder-road-vendetta\/\">Thunder Road: Vendetta Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-july-12-2024\/\">Quick Peaks \u2013 Blaze, Thunder Road: Vendetta, Seaside, Istanbul, Babylonia<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2023-board-game-gift-guide\/\">Board Game Gift Guide 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/\">Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 - great board game gifts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justins-highs-and-lows-for-2023\/\">Justin's Highs and Lows for 2023!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dune: Imperium thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/PhjygpWSo-0labGrPBMyyg__mediacard\/img\/lHok12fsliGKu-YKWMYIRv6MsMU=\/0x0:600x338\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5666597.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dune: Imperium thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/PhjygpWSo-0labGrPBMyyg__mediacard\/img\/lHok12fsliGKu-YKWMYIRv6MsMU=\/0x0:600x338\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5666597.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Dune: Imperium<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Influence, intrigue, and combat in the universe of Dune.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/dune-imperium\/\">Dune: Imperium Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2022-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2022 - Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Lands of Evershade thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/y1OVwSAaHP-pFpYEJ9r5Zg__mediacard\/img\/buAca6W1bkIAjiz_aDYX84HO40U=\/0x0:2000x1125\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8061460.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Lands of Evershade thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/y1OVwSAaHP-pFpYEJ9r5Zg__mediacard\/img\/buAca6W1bkIAjiz_aDYX84HO40U=\/0x0:2000x1125\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8061460.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Lands of Evershade<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\"> Hybrid RPG\/board game combines storytelling, tactical combat, and dice-based system.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Sky Team thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/uXMeQzNenHb3zK7Hoa6b2w__mediacard\/img\/_35fpOlUi_N6Vv4n_6Ghd9J8yd4=\/0x201:2176x1425\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7398904.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Sky Team thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/uXMeQzNenHb3zK7Hoa6b2w__mediacard\/img\/_35fpOlUi_N6Vv4n_6Ghd9J8yd4=\/0x201:2176x1425\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7398904.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Sky Team<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Pilot and co-pilot work together to land planes.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/sky-team\/\">Sky Team Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-may-03-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Delta, Feierabend, Railroad Revolution, Compile: Main1, Sky Team<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2023-board-game-gift-guide\/\">Board Game Gift Guide 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/\">Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 - great board game gifts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justins-highs-and-lows-for-2023\/\">Justin's Highs and Lows for 2023!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Endeavor: Deep Sea thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/wIbevITv9W79ELP8rEZoKA__mediacard\/img\/FeFsr1_oXPiVkaeyPDdPMDWS0d8=\/0x33:1350x792\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6996584.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Endeavor: Deep Sea thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/wIbevITv9W79ELP8rEZoKA__mediacard\/img\/FeFsr1_oXPiVkaeyPDdPMDWS0d8=\/0x33:1350x792\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6996584.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Endeavor: Deep Sea<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Lead your research institute to explore ocean depths and publish your findings!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dune: Imperium \u2013 Uprising thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/UVUkjMV_Q2paVUIUP30Vvw__mediacard\/img\/WvAdTbLWcsnMjjfvwiEXqbeagLQ=\/0x0:3539x1991\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7664424.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dune: Imperium \u2013 Uprising thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/UVUkjMV_Q2paVUIUP30Vvw__mediacard\/img\/WvAdTbLWcsnMjjfvwiEXqbeagLQ=\/0x0:3539x1991\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7664424.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Dune: Imperium \u2013 Uprising<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Deploy agents, build your deck, and engage in strategic battles to control Arrakis.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/dune-imperium-uprising\/\">Dune: Imperium - Uprising Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Faraway thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/u1cwi9BWSKsPxSkVO0BzbA__mediacard\/img\/7qrqyUJiW1yE4XaSY4Llu0sy4ns=\/0x1028:1500x1872\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7570101.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Faraway thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/u1cwi9BWSKsPxSkVO0BzbA__mediacard\/img\/7qrqyUJiW1yE4XaSY4Llu0sy4ns=\/0x1028:1500x1872\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7570101.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Faraway<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Explore a mysterious land and fulfill quests on your way back.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/faraway\/\">Faraway Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-february-23-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Monikers: Monikers-er, Faraway, Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, Wyrmspan, Western Legends: Showdown<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Everdell thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/fjE7V5LNq31yVEW_yuqI-Q__mediacard\/img\/e3ilyrm_j3WOSeT6aoPyzvs1Xg4=\/0x12:1600x912\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3918905.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Everdell thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/fjE7V5LNq31yVEW_yuqI-Q__mediacard\/img\/e3ilyrm_j3WOSeT6aoPyzvs1Xg4=\/0x12:1600x912\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3918905.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Everdell<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Gather resources to develop a harmonious village of woodland critters and structures.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/everdell\/\">Everdell Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/everdell-newleaf-mistwood-video-review\/\">Everdell Newleaf & Mistwood Game Video Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/everdell-digital\/\">Everdell Digital Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/expanding-everdell-a-ranking\/\">Expanding Everdell: A Ranking<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-components-we-love\/\">Top 6 Components We Love<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Wingspan thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/yLZJCVLlIx4c7eJEWUNJ7w__mediacard\/img\/zSNZvma0PPsb-qDO4ufTc-yU5hk=\/0x766:1750x1750\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4458123.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Wingspan thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/yLZJCVLlIx4c7eJEWUNJ7w__mediacard\/img\/zSNZvma0PPsb-qDO4ufTc-yU5hk=\/0x766:1750x1750\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4458123.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Wingspan<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Attract a beautiful and diverse collection of birds to your wildlife preserve.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wingspan\/\">Wingspan Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wingspan-review-im-going-to-regret-this\/\">Wingspan Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wingspan-digital\/\">Wingspan Digital Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-games-as-science-communication\/\">Board Games as Science Communication<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/winners-bias-is-real\/\">Winner's Bias is Real<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Hands in the Sea thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/W7k45SxjrjEmHBa7w3G6xw__mediacard\/img\/gCu1Y3quaCxDtakY2udob3dmy7A=\/0x228:2500x1635\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8450830.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Hands in the Sea thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/W7k45SxjrjEmHBa7w3G6xw__mediacard\/img\/gCu1Y3quaCxDtakY2udob3dmy7A=\/0x228:2500x1635\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8450830.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Hands in the Sea<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Wage the First Punic War battles between the Romans and Carthaginians.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Cthulhu: Death May Die thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/e8D09pfFsUsoX1D81EeoZg__mediacard\/img\/RZIrAXtA3F0r4gpJFp36xqj94rs=\/0x824:2000x1949\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4705171.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Cthulhu: Death May Die thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/e8D09pfFsUsoX1D81EeoZg__mediacard\/img\/RZIrAXtA3F0r4gpJFp36xqj94rs=\/0x824:2000x1949\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4705171.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Cthulhu: Death May Die<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Disrupt the ritual and slay the Elder Gods in this co-op dice chucker.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/topics\/cthulhu-themed-board-games\/\">Cthulhu Themed Board Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Root thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/JUAUWaVUzeBgzirhZNmHHw__mediacard\/img\/9-BzH6ykxbnzpVRdgG0R-FscjoY=\/0x132:2048x1284\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4254509.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Root thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/JUAUWaVUzeBgzirhZNmHHw__mediacard\/img\/9-BzH6ykxbnzpVRdgG0R-FscjoY=\/0x132:2048x1284\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4254509.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Root<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Decide the fate of the forest as woodland factions fight for contrasting goals.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/root-digital\/\">Root Digital Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/root\/\">Root Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-board-game-horoscope-the-sting-of-scorpio\/\">The Board Game Horoscope - The Sting of Scorpio<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-board-game-soapbox-plumbing-the-depths-of-complexity\/\">The Board Game Soapbox: Plumbing the Depths of Complexity<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-fridays-champions-root-code-noodles\/\">First Take Fridays - Champions Root out Code-Noodles<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Cascadia thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/MjeJZfulbsM1DSV3DrGJYA__mediacard\/img\/i84Rg_1papUEEM6J-rfUmqyRtBU=\/0x0:1200x675\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5100691.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Cascadia thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/MjeJZfulbsM1DSV3DrGJYA__mediacard\/img\/i84Rg_1papUEEM6J-rfUmqyRtBU=\/0x0:1200x675\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5100691.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Cascadia<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Create the most harmonious ecosystem as you puzzle together habitats and wildlife.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/cascadia\/\">Cascadia Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/a-definitive-guide-to-the-spiel-des-jahres-board-game-awards\/\">The History of the Spiel des Jahres Board Game Awards<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2022-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2022 - Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2021\/\">The 29 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2021<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-2020\/\">Most Anticipated Games of 2020<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Obsession thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/sy89BiuZXfbSnG7Cag9tBQ__mediacard\/img\/2QNWzv5_GQr3qUw4t44Tt-7Vs9o=\/0x0:1900x1069\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5902073.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Obsession thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/sy89BiuZXfbSnG7Cag9tBQ__mediacard\/img\/2QNWzv5_GQr3qUw4t44Tt-7Vs9o=\/0x0:1900x1069\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5902073.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Obsession<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Renovate an estate, manage servants, and pursue romance in Victorian England.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/from-acquiring-to-curating-learning-to-manage-my-collection\/\">From Acquiring to Curating: Learning to Manage my Collection<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-fridays-stained-glass-summer-and-the-dungeon-obsession\/\">First Take Fridays - Stained Glass Summer and the Dungeon Obsession<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/meeple-mountain-does-tantrumcon-2024\/\">Meeple Mountain Does TantrumCon 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/games-we-love-obsession\/\">Games We Love: Obsession<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Forest Shuffle thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/08bC8NviSTNc4Zvur4pueA__mediacard\/img\/zxUhMJ732Ghs_hX2eFT3xGtXNsE=\/0x202:1288x927\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7578350.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Forest Shuffle thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/08bC8NviSTNc4Zvur4pueA__mediacard\/img\/zxUhMJ732Ghs_hX2eFT3xGtXNsE=\/0x202:1288x927\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7578350.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Forest Shuffle<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Gather the most valuable trees and attract species to them.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2023\/\">The 40 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-january-05-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - The Fox Experiment, Forest Shuffle,  Kartel, Ancient Realm, Age of Comics: The Golden Years<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Lost Ruins of Arnak thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/6GqH14TJJhza86BX5HCLEQ__mediacard\/img\/ScBU7uekxKxiN0jgmFghGdalakA=\/0x0:1387x780\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5674958.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Lost Ruins of Arnak thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/6GqH14TJJhza86BX5HCLEQ__mediacard\/img\/ScBU7uekxKxiN0jgmFghGdalakA=\/0x0:1387x780\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5674958.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Lost Ruins of Arnak<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Explore an island to find resources and discover the lost ruins of Arnak.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/lost-ruins-of-arnak\/\">Lost Ruins of Arnak Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-does-gen-con-2023\/\">Justin Does Gen Con 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/bravo-board-game-arena\/\">Bravo, Board Game Arena!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/uh-oh-whats-the-tiebreaker\/\">Uh Oh! What's the Tiebreaker?<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-up-and-coming-board-game-youtubers\/\">Top 6 Up and Coming Board Game YouTubers<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/N_5Dz0GeI5dGBzSrBMEqrg__mediacard\/img\/ifeAGnzUi8TdTnNeWekiHX5_OTw=\/0x28:2000x1934\/fit-in\/288x162\/filters:fill(blur):strip_icc()\/pic7336034.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/N_5Dz0GeI5dGBzSrBMEqrg__mediacard\/img\/ifeAGnzUi8TdTnNeWekiHX5_OTw=\/0x28:2000x1934\/fit-in\/288x162\/filters:fill(blur):strip_icc()\/pic7336034.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Explore. Kill. Die. Mutate. Repeat.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Arkham Horror: The Card Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/B5F5ulz0UivNgrI9Ky0euA__mediacard\/img\/pKXIYvMbAY0zTYfnk1wSAzsHWBo=\/0x0:602x339\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3122349.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Arkham Horror: The Card Game thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/B5F5ulz0UivNgrI9Ky0euA__mediacard\/img\/pKXIYvMbAY0zTYfnk1wSAzsHWBo=\/0x0:602x339\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3122349.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Arkham Horror: The Card Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Investigate the horrors of Arkham while courting cosmic doom.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/topics\/cthulhu-themed-board-games\/\">Cthulhu Themed Board Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/uC4N_3kQdoHefNPesAHCzQ__mediacard\/img\/TmmqzAUmN0uHC00Zuap8diHjfEs=\/0x1420:934x1945\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8437787.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/uC4N_3kQdoHefNPesAHCzQ__mediacard\/img\/TmmqzAUmN0uHC00Zuap8diHjfEs=\/0x1420:934x1945\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8437787.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Travel from the Shire and overcome every obstacle as a team.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Slay the Spire: The Board Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/PQzVclEoOQ_wr4e1V86kxA__mediacard\/img\/nm9i6QG7v8mre_4kC9PDtVqmyGg=\/0x45:1000x917\/fit-in\/288x162\/filters:fill(blur):strip_icc()\/pic8157856.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Slay the Spire: The Board Game thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/PQzVclEoOQ_wr4e1V86kxA__mediacard\/img\/nm9i6QG7v8mre_4kC9PDtVqmyGg=\/0x45:1000x917\/fit-in\/288x162\/filters:fill(blur):strip_icc()\/pic8157856.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Slay the Spire: The Board Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Craft a unique deck, discover powerful relics, and Slay the Spire together!<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Wondrous Creatures thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/3ue_3La0WYopTSDER3shUA__mediacard\/img\/Qy86rX9r9Tpy3KQA_MhYXJfiLps=\/0x819:2960x2484\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8389014.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Wondrous Creatures thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/3ue_3La0WYopTSDER3shUA__mediacard\/img\/Qy86rX9r9Tpy3KQA_MhYXJfiLps=\/0x819:2960x2484\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8389014.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Wondrous Creatures<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Enjoy an innovative worker placement mechanism featuring 100+ fantastic creatures!<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Scythe thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/7k_nOxpO9OGIjhLq2BUZdA__mediacard\/img\/Zrq8zWXxC3C_RQPSpPOouYi-o5o=\/0x0:4259x2396\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3163924.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Scythe thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/7k_nOxpO9OGIjhLq2BUZdA__mediacard\/img\/Zrq8zWXxC3C_RQPSpPOouYi-o5o=\/0x0:4259x2396\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3163924.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Scythe<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Five factions vie for dominance in a war-torn, mech-filled, dieselpunk 1920s Europe.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/scythe\/\">Scythe Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/scythe-digital-edition\/\">Scythe Digital Edition Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-board-game-horoscope-the-arrows-of-sagittarius\/\">The Board Game Horoscope - The Arrows of Sagittarius<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/i-wanna-play-my-games\/\">I Wanna Play My Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/gen-con-journal-pt-2-the-games\/\">Gen Con Journal Pt. 2 - The Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Aeon Trespass: Odyssey thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/l5vgu2EcX8qm7_p9zhROuQ__mediacard\/img\/xwiUul80C6L7BP5kYTvpQsNfJgI=\/722x0:6500x3250\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4874391.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Aeon Trespass: Odyssey thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/l5vgu2EcX8qm7_p9zhROuQ__mediacard\/img\/xwiUul80C6L7BP5kYTvpQsNfJgI=\/722x0:6500x3250\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4874391.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Aeon Trespass: Odyssey<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Tame the Titans! Arm, evolve and pilot them to battle against the Primordials.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Castles of Burgundy thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/5CFwjd8zTcGYVUnkXh04hw__mediacard\/img\/2Ev_xnV1O9ROcAfp8E5WRysdXhs=\/0x3:310x177\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic1176894.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Castles of Burgundy thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/5CFwjd8zTcGYVUnkXh04hw__mediacard\/img\/2Ev_xnV1O9ROcAfp8E5WRysdXhs=\/0x3:310x177\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic1176894.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The Castles of Burgundy<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Plan, trade, and build your Burgundian estate to prosperity and prominence.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-castles-of-burgundy\/\">Focused on Feld: The Castles of Burgundy Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-castles-of-burgundy-android-app\/\">The Castles of Burgundy Android App Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-100-most-important-board-games-of-the-2010s\/\">The 100 Most Important Board Games of the 2010s<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/uh-oh-whats-the-tiebreaker\/\">Uh Oh! What's the Tiebreaker?<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-step-ladder-real-estate-development-with-dice\/\">Board Game Step Ladder - Real Estate Development With Dice<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Marvel Champions: The Card Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/kRvUgYiaOq07kC67ZK5UoQ__mediacard\/img\/rfGEKi-GwAo7umFSBZXNK15DWTc=\/0x0:1726x971\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4900321.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Marvel Champions: The Card Game thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/kRvUgYiaOq07kC67ZK5UoQ__mediacard\/img\/rfGEKi-GwAo7umFSBZXNK15DWTc=\/0x0:1726x971\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4900321.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Marvel Champions: The Card Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Battle Marvel villains with unique teams of iconic heroes in this LCG.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/marvel-champions-the-card-game\/\">Marvel Champions: The Card Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/DCLgJlrvB-EqL6A3WgQLMQ__mediacard\/img\/58SQVt_SGrKfjkbkiVjc3GI-t14=\/0x0:1772x997\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5715770.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/DCLgJlrvB-EqL6A3WgQLMQ__mediacard\/img\/58SQVt_SGrKfjkbkiVjc3GI-t14=\/0x0:1772x997\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5715770.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Simulate a whole contemporary nation in this asymmetric, politico-economic euro-game.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/hegemony-lead-your-class-to-victory\/\">Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/yes-there-are-too-many-games\/\">Yes, There Are Too Many Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-best-games-we-played-in-2023\/\">The Best Games We Played in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/i-wanna-play-my-games\/\">I Wanna Play My Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-takes-on-mega-civilization\/\">Justin Takes On Mega Civilization!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Saltfjord thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/yl84ULuBdp57YQ8E42B-iQ__mediacard\/img\/iBtgsfMf3tknU2LmIMtiSsfmbSU=\/0x0:3449x1940\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8257140.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Saltfjord thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/yl84ULuBdp57YQ8E42B-iQ__mediacard\/img\/iBtgsfMf3tknU2LmIMtiSsfmbSU=\/0x0:3449x1940\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8257140.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Saltfjord<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Lead your fishing village through the harsh Nordic winters.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Age of Innovation thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/D1vrcFEptCEoD8Z6s_iRfw__mediacard\/img\/_m_5yZf-MoKX3aAMoL1ec7Krlzc=\/0x0:1435x807\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7430993.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Age of Innovation thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/D1vrcFEptCEoD8Z6s_iRfw__mediacard\/img\/_m_5yZf-MoKX3aAMoL1ec7Krlzc=\/0x0:1435x807\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7430993.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Age of Innovation<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Terraform the world to expand your faction and create innovations on the way.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-does-gen-con-2023\/\">Justin Does Gen Con 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2023\/\">The 40 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Resident Evil 2: The Board Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/3571tuSDcDnaT1a6AQTUQQ__mediacard\/img\/91XF64skLKKT-WFcd6nIa9LSFGI=\/0x22:2000x1147\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3742353.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Resident Evil 2: The Board Game thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/3571tuSDcDnaT1a6AQTUQQ__mediacard\/img\/91XF64skLKKT-WFcd6nIa9LSFGI=\/0x22:2000x1147\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3742353.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Resident Evil 2: The Board Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Face the horrors that consumed this once prosperous town & make it out...Alive!!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Nemesis thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/4KSmlm59w0GwLIlgDnJDAQ__mediacard\/img\/PnGM5P4Xn3xFhV3_0lTgCK_V2AE=\/0x308:1431x1113\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8211747.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Nemesis thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/4KSmlm59w0GwLIlgDnJDAQ__mediacard\/img\/PnGM5P4Xn3xFhV3_0lTgCK_V2AE=\/0x308:1431x1113\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8211747.png\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Nemesis<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Survive an alien-infested spaceship, but beware of other players and their agendas!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/nemesis\/\">Nemesis Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/8-board-games-similar-to-among-us-and-werewolf\/\">8 Board Games Similar to Among Us and Werewolf<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/claytons-top-6-board-game-gripes\/\">Clayton's Top 6 Board Game Gripes<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-games-you-wish-you-owned\/\">Top 6 Games You Wish You Owned<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Gang thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/ydwU0FMlRVa6wt8tOu1tgg__mediacard\/img\/OedTuc8kMfluO48lu7wsWy_lVu4=\/0x0:1442x811\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7962719.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Gang thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/ydwU0FMlRVa6wt8tOu1tgg__mediacard\/img\/OedTuc8kMfluO48lu7wsWy_lVu4=\/0x0:1442x811\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7962719.jpg\" \/><\/noscript>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The Gang<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Bet together the order of your hands in Texas Hold'em Poker to win together.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-gang\/\">The Gang Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hotness-attribution\">\n        <p>Powered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/hotness\" target=\"_blank\">BoardGameGeek Hotness List<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your friends say that you really love board games, your collection numbers in the hundreds and no longer fits in \u201cthe closet\u201d, you visit board game conventions (perhaps more than once a year), and you have at least one piece of clothing that proclaims your love of all things tabletop. 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