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My Recent Order From Tabletop Tycoon
My family loves a good game night, especially when we’re playing a collector edition of one of our favorite games! Recently we got the chance to try out a few games from Tabletop Tycoon including Everdell, Nemo’s War, and so many more! Let's get to the table and check them out!
My Recent Order From Tabletop Tycoon
Everdell Collector’s Edition
One of my family’s current favorites is Everdell! It is truly in our top ten most-played games! With so many expansions available, there is so much gameplay to unlock. Everdell is an adorable game set in a woodland world joined by critters that are simply too cute! The collector's edition makes a great game even better with upgraded resources, new meeples, an upgraded die, and even extra cards!
Gameplay Highlights:
- Combines worker placement and deck building with ease.
- Can be incredibly complex, yet easy to learn as a beginner.
What Stands Out:
The art is one of our favorite aspects of Everdell! It is so adorable I just want to join the community I am building halfway through the game. The immersion aspect is unmatched and makes for a great game night with the entire family!
Everdell Farshore Collector’s Edition
From the world of Everdell, comes a new sister game, Farshore. Everdell Farshore has similar base actions and mechanics as the classic while adding in new concepts and an entirely new setting… the coast! One of my favorite things about Farshore is the new resources to play with, as well as the lighthouse.
Gameplay Highlights:
- The introduction of new ocean-themed resources and mechanics.
- Comes with the same charm and strategy as the OG while exploring new waters.
What Stands Out:
The collector’s edition brings together the base game with exclusive cards and deluxe tokens. It’s familiar yet refreshingly original, packing just enough innovation to keep tried-and-true Everdell players coming back for more.
Maximum Apocalypse: Legendary Edition
One thing my family has found over the past few months is that we really enjoy a good co-op board game. While competition is always fun, being on the same team can help keep the mood light and less competitive. Maximum Apocalypse is a stand-out co-op game for its theme, charm, and mechanics.
Gameplay Highlights:
- A co-op game with endless map exploration and survival-based mechanics.
- Each player assumes a unique role, making for a new experience every time!
What Stands Out:
The Legendary Edition goes above and beyond with the included miniatures. I’m all for a simple game, but minis make a game so much more thematic for me. The tension in this game is perfect for a good fright, and a strategic game night. If you love survival games with a heavy dose of unpredictability, look no further.
Nemo’s War: Ultimate Edition
My son loves solo games. He has recently gotten me into the world of solo games, which I too am growing to love as I see them as a giant puzzle for me to work my way through. In Nemo’s War, you will be commanding The Nautilus and venturing the seas. While the game is known as a really good solo game (one of the best of 2024) you can also play co-op or competitively.
Gameplay Highlights:
- A unique theme with a heavy narrative and stimulating decision making.
- A lot of moving parts, and pieces to juggle, in the best way possible (I’m a fan of heavy games).
What Stands Out:
The Ultimate Edition includes deluxe components, refined gameplay mechanics, and every expansion on the market at the time of publication. Be prepared to weigh every choice you make as if the consequences for one wrong step are dire. Nemo’s war is a unique game that you won’t regret adding to your collection.
Seas of Havoc: Captain’s Deluxe Edition
Up last, is Seas of Havoc. In this naval combat game, you will be using a deck of cards to control your movements through the sea. My family enjoys the gameplay mechanics of Seas of Havoc as it is a fun mix between deck building and tactical play.
Gameplay Highlights:
- A fun mix of deck-building, combat, and area control.
- The expansions included (especially buried treasure)
What Stands Out:
The Captain’s Deluxe Edition includes adorable ship miniatures, premium player boards, deluxe coins, and both expansions. The Buried Treasure Expansion adds a new layer of depth to the game, providing wooden treasure chests, and making the game more thematic and immersive.
From the adorable forests of Everdell to the post-apocalyptic world of Maximum Apocalypse, Tabletop Tycoon knows how to produce an amazing game! Each of these deluxe editions adds a new twist or thematic level to the games we already know and love.
If I had to choose one favorite, which would be really hard to do, I would have to go with Everdell Collector’s Edition. I have been obsessed with Everdell for the past few months and have loved every game I have tried in the collection! Thank you so much Tabletop Tycoon for providing these games for us to try out and share our thoughts about! Let the games begin!
