{"title":"New Stock April 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Stock April 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"emberheart-en","title":"Emberheart","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eEmberheart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fantasy worker placement game about rescuing dragons, recruiting heroes, and standing against poachers on the island of Emberheart. Players take on the role of the King’s Champions, sending groups of hirelings to different locations to gather rewards, save dragons, train their own dragon companion, and earn Glory over five rounds. The game is designed by Adam Porter and Rob Fisher, illustrated by Andrew Bosley, and published by Mindclash Games. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eWhat looks especially interesting is the way Emberheart mixes worker placement with a bit of bidding-style tension. The size of the party you send matters because larger groups can claim rewards earlier, but committing too many workers can leave you stretched thin elsewhere. That gives the game a nice push-and-pull: do you go big to secure the dragon or hero you really want, or play more efficiently and hope no one swoops in ahead of you? \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eWe haven’t had a chance to play Emberheart yet, but this is one we’re excited to try. The combination of dragon rescue, hero recruitment, colourful fantasy art, and medium-weight strategy sounds right in that sweet spot where the theme is inviting but the decisions still have some teeth. It plays 2–4 players in about 60–90 minutes and is recommended for ages 12+. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eYou might like Emberheart if you enjoy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eworker placement games, fantasy themes, dragons, tactical turn order decisions, set collection, and games where cute artwork hides a sharper little strategy engine underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mindclash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48161562427627,"sku":"MIDEM0","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/5250\/6261\/files\/emberheart-board-game-mindclash-2748263.webp?v=1777572668"},{"product_id":"chu-han-en","title":"Chu Han","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10sck1a\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eChu Han Board Game Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eChu Han\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-player card game of dynastic rivalry set during the Chu-Han Contention in ancient China. One player represents the Chu, the other the Han, as both sides struggle to rise from the collapse of the Qin dynasty and shape the future of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eAt its heart, \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eChu Han\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clever card-shedding and trick-taking style game. Players play combinations of cards, try to empty their hand, and race to score points over several rounds. The basic idea is approachable, but the game adds special powers, events, and tactical timing that give it more bite than a simple card game. Reviews describe it as a compact two-player game with more depth than it first appears to have. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xhmel\" data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eWhat We Think\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eWe have not played \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eChu Han\u003c\/strong\u003e yet, but we have heard good things, and this looks like a very interesting pick for fans of smart two-player card games. It has that “small box, sharp elbows” feeling: quick to set up, quick to play, but with enough decisions to keep both players leaning over the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eThis one also stands out because many ladder-climbing and card-shedding games work best with higher player counts, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eChu Han\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed specifically for two players. That makes it appealing if you want a dedicated head-to-head card game that is more thoughtful than just trading big numbers back and forth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dbxqk2\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eWhy You Might Like This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eYou might enjoy \u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eChu Han\u003c\/strong\u003e if you like two-player strategy games, clever card play, historical themes, or games where timing matters. It looks especially good for players who enjoy games like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eTichu\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eHaggis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eScout\u003c\/strong\u003e, or other climbing-style card games, but want something made for exactly two players.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matagot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48161750548715,"sku":"MATCH","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/5250\/6261\/files\/chu-han-board-game-matagot-3027012.webp?v=1777572666"},{"product_id":"cozy-stickerville-en","title":"Cozy Stickerville","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"oowjqr\" data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eCozy Stickerville Board Game Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eCozy Stickerville\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cooperative legacy-style board game where players build their own charming village using stickers, cards, resources, and story choices. Over the course of the game, your village grows with houses, farms, shops, animals, residents, and new places to explore. The game includes over \u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e800 stickers\u003c\/strong\u003e, so each group’s village becomes its own little scrapbook of decisions, discoveries, and cozy chaos. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003ePlayers work together to welcome new residents, gather resources, follow personal storylines, and uncover mysteries around the village. As the game continues, your choices unlock new options and can affect future sessions, but the game is designed to be more approachable than many legacy games, with simple mechanics, quick story beats, and fewer stressful “point of no return” moments. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xhmel\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eWhat We Think\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eWe have not played \u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eCozy Stickerville\u003c\/strong\u003e yet, but we have heard good things and it looks like a wonderful pick for people who want something gentle, creative, and story-driven. This seems less like a “crush your opponents” game and more like sitting down with a warm drink and building a tiny sticker-powered town with your family or friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eThis one looks especially appealing for fans of cozy video games, light campaign games, family cooperative games, and anyone who likes the idea of making permanent changes to a board without the usual legacy-game anxiety goblin sitting on their shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dbxqk2\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eWhy You Might Like This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eYou might enjoy \u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eCozy Stickerville\u003c\/strong\u003e if you like cooperative games, storytelling, village-building, stickers, or games where the fun comes from seeing your world slowly grow over time. It also looks like a nice option for families or casual groups who want a campaign-style experience without needing a giant rulebook or a three-hour commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unexpected Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48161750647019,"sku":"UGCSV0","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/5250\/6261\/files\/cozy-stickerville-board-game-unexpected-games-7005212.webp?v=1777572668"},{"product_id":"take-time-ml","title":"Take Time","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eTake Time\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cooperative card game about timing, trust, and trying to think together without saying too much. Players work as a team to complete a series of challenges by placing cards facedown around a clock, following the special rules for each test. Once the card placement begins, communication becomes limited, so the group has to rely on planning, observation, and a shared sense of what everyone is trying to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eThe game includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e40 different challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a progressive puzzle feel as new rules and constraints are introduced. Each round asks the group to slow down, read the situation, and make careful choices together. It has a simple setup, but the challenge comes from coordinating as a team when every card matters. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xhmel\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eWhat We Think\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eWe have not had a chance to play \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eTake Time\u003c\/strong\u003e yet, but we have heard good things and it looks like the kind of cooperative game that could really click with the right group. It gives off a bit of that “quiet table tension” feeling, where everyone is staring at the same puzzle and hoping the group somehow lands on the same wavelength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eThis one looks especially interesting for players who enjoy cooperative deduction-style games, limited communication games, or clever puzzle games that unfold over multiple plays. The artwork also gives it a softer, more thoughtful feel than a lot of abstract puzzle games, which makes it stand out on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dbxqk2\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eWhy You Might Like This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eYou might enjoy \u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eTake Time\u003c\/strong\u003e if you like cooperative games where the challenge is not just solving the puzzle, but learning how your group thinks. It is a good fit for fans of quiet strategy, table discussion before the big moment, and games where a failed attempt still feels like part of the fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Libellud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48161750679787,"sku":"LIBTT01","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/5250\/6261\/files\/take-time-board-game-libellud-7275787.webp?v=1777572669"},{"product_id":"insider","title":"Insider","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eInsider\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the classic feel of \u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e20 Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e and slips a hidden role into the middle of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eOne player is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, who knows the secret word. 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So the Insider is walking a tiny social tightrope: help too little and the group may fail, help too much and everyone will point at you like you just knocked over a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eIt’s quick, clever, and very easy to teach. \u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eInsider\u003c\/strong\u003e is a social deduction party game that works especially well with groups who like conversation, suspicion, and games where someone eventually says, “Wait a second… you knew way too much.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eInsider\u003c\/strong\u003e plays \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e4–8 players\u003c\/strong\u003e, takes about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is recommended for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eages 9+\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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That makes the table talk feel important, because every helpful question can suddenly become suspicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eThis looks like a great small-box party game for people who enjoy \u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e20 Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e, social deduction, and quick rounds where the fun comes from reading the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dj2fvu\" data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eWhy You Might Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eYou might like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eInsider\u003c\/strong\u003e if you enjoy hidden roles, word games, party games, bluffing, or deduction games that don’t require a long rules explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eIt should be a good fit for casual game nights, larger groups, and players who like games where the best clue might also be the most suspicious one. A tiny box full of questions, side-eyes, and conversational trapdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oink Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48161812873451,"sku":"ONKINS","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/5250\/6261\/files\/insider-board-game-oink-games-6361680.webp?v=1777572668"},{"product_id":"whale-to-look","title":"Whale To Look","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eThe bay is full of whales and orcas, and every tour company wants to give their guests the best possible view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eWhale to Look\u003c\/strong\u003e, players take on the role of whale-watching tour companies trying to figure out where the whale and orca will appear. The sea is made up of hidden information, and each player only gets a limited number of chances to investigate. You can gather clues yourself, but you’ll also need to watch where your rivals are sending their boats. Are they onto something, or are they confidently sailing into nonsense?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eThe whale appears where there are lots of fish, while the orca appears where there are fewer fish, so players are constantly trying to read the board, read each other, and make the best guess before the round ends. 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You are building something sneaky for your opponent to explore. You want your lair to be tempting enough to pull them in, but dangerous enough that they regret every confident little step. It has that nice “I made this problem for you” energy, which is always a good sign in a head-to-head game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eBecause both players are building and then exploring, \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eLairs\u003c\/strong\u003e has a mix of planning, bluffing, memory, and tactical movement. 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