Wizkids was back with their chimera of a booth showing off the latest in boardgames and miniatures.
Tales of the Arthurian Knights
A sequel to the narrative-driven Tales of the Arabian Nights, Arthurian Knights once again has players exploring a large world with story-based experiences mined from a 300+ page book of tales, lore, and encounters. Characters move about the map board, triggering events and encounters which are keyed off of a 4 digit code used as a reference in the lore book. Players can grow in stature and skill with four main attribute categories broken down into three sub-categories each. For example: Piety, Wisdom, and Magic are all in the same category. It can be a lengthy game, clocking in at around 45 minutes per player (it’s a 1-4 player game) but the game does allow for shorter games. The game typically lasts through 3 ages but can be played through just one or two. Look for this thematic, story-driven game to appear in shop sometime in November 2024.
Star Trek: Captain’s Chair
Star Trek: Captain’s Chair is a solo or head-to-head game of starship exploration. I know of at least one member of the OpinionatedGamers will be excited to hear that my PR contact likened the game to Imperium: Classics. At the start of the game, each player is given a unique deck of cards, depending on their chosen captain: Jean-Luc Picard, Benjamin Sisko, Michael Burnham, Koloth, The Dahar Master, Sela, or Thy’lek Shran. Each captain has their own strengths and style of play. Players use their cards to manage resources, increase their captain’s skills (science, diplomacy, or combat), capture planets, and generally do all those things that Star Fleet captains are known to do. Look for this one in November 2024.
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