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The elephants are preparing for the show of their life.

Help them to achieve the wildest combinations by defying the basic rules of physics.1000s of combinations can be achieved in this fun game of balance.

Components

• 10 Elephants
• 5 jokers : 1 Gorilla, 1 Lion, 1 Bear and 2 Clowns
• 3 balancing bars
• 1 die
• Instructions

Object of the Game

To be the player who puts Elephant # 10 on top of the pyramid without making the pyramid fall.

Game Play

Players take turns throwing the die.

• If the die shows the player puts 1 elephant on the pyramid. …

Components

• 54 cards
• 40 coins
• Instructions

Object of the Game

Outdo your no-good opponents by accumulating the highest total in gold coins.

Play action cards and take coins from the middle (or from opponents) until everyone has exactly eight (2-3 player game) or six (4-6 players).

Then tally up your take. Whoever has the most points wins.

Setup

1. Spill out the coins into the center of the playing area. Coins should remain either face up (value showing) or face down (jester logo) as they land. …

Map

The map portrays a portion of Eastern Europe in 1920. It is divided into areas that are named after local cities to simplify scenario setups. Along the outer edge of the map is a grid to help find areas during game setup. Each area name is followed by its grid location.

Each area can hold a maximum of four blocks (7.33). Areas are connected by roads and rails. Blocks travel from one area to the next via a road or a rail. …

Components

• 7 Terrain Tiles
• 2 Terrain Strips
• 1 Ending Tile
• 6 Blockades
• 8 Playing Pieces
• 4 Expedition Boards
• 1 Starting Player Hat
• 1 Market Board
• 86 Expedition Cards
• 36 Cave Tokens
• Rulebook

Object of the Game

Deep in the dense jungles of South America lies El Dorado, the city of gold. Unlimited treasure waits in this lost kingdom - gold, jewels, and precious artifacts. You are a group of daring adventurers who embark on a search for the lost city.

Slip into the role of brave expedition leaders and guide your team to El Dorado. Assemble a team of experts for your expedition, acquire valuable equipment, and plan your journey wisely. Whoever crosses the border into the golden city first wins the game and claims all the treasure. …

Maia Strongheart stands alone against the world. A cabal of conspirators has framed her for the death of her own mother, the Sun Queen, and these traitors intend to usurp the throne from her family.

To prove her own innocence and reclaim her birthright, Maia must step into the Proving Grounds to complete a trial that will stretch her combat skills to the limit.

Will the Wizened's chosen daughter vanquish her foes in the arena? Or will she be overwhelmed by the conspirators and their evil aspirations? …

Components

• 1 Scoring track
• 1 Harbor
• 4 Scoring markers
• 70 Facade cards
• 1 End of Game card
• 4 Houses
• 62 Facade tiles
• 20 Ability tiles
• 1 Rules booklet

Object of the Game

"Nyhavn" (New Harbor) is famous for its houses with colorful gables built along the waterside. The players face the challenge of construc- ting new facades in a way that fits perfectly in with this picturesque harbor scenery.

The goal of the game is to be the first player to score 12 or more points, or to have the most points when the End of Game card is revealed. …

Components

• 8 different cars
• 10 curves
• 6 straight-aways
• 16 barriers
• 1 starting line sticker
• Rulebook

Object of the Game

Be the first to complete three laps and win the race.

Game Play

The cars must be moved by flicking. Any finger may be used. The players take turns. If your car flips or goes off the track, you must return your car to its original position.

If your car knocks an opponent's car off the track, you must return both cars to their original position. The next player then takes their turn. The players may, before playing, shift their car by the thickness of one disk if they are too close to a barrier or another car. …

You and your fellow city planners have been hired to develop the ultimate sprawling metropolis!

Together you must build a city that keeps the officials happy... and they've got some pretty specific requirements. You'll need to plan carefully if you want to meet their lofty expectations!

Components

• 18 cards with blocks and scoring conditions
• Instructions

Setup

1. Shuffle the cards and randomly set 3 off to the side with their scoring conditions face up.

   These 3 cards show the specific conditions that apply to this game. Ignore the scoring conditions on the backs of all other cards. …

Every 100 moons, members from different tribes gather to sculpt new totems. The totems they create represent the values of their family , village, courage and culture . The tribe that makes the most prestigious totem poles wins the contest...

Components

• 21 wooden totems
• 1 non-transparent cloth bag
• 8 village tiles
• 3 "Wings" headdresses
• 3 "Crests" headdresses
• Rulebook

Object of the Game

Build the 3 most prestigious totem poles.

Setup

Each player takes his 3 headdresses (Wings or Crests). Shuffle the 8 village tiles and put 2 of them randomly back in the box without looking at them. …

Journey to the age of the great Aztec civilization and build a temple to please the high priest. Players stack inscribed stones according to divine laws: the stones must match the ones beneath by color or glyph.

Wise choices and strategic moves will help you lay the most stones and gain the blessing of the gods.

Components

• 60 Stones
• Instructions

Object of the Game

Be the player who gets rid of the most stones.

Setup

1. Lay all 60 stones face-down and mix them up. …