Oak

Players: 1–4 • Ages: 12+ • Play time: 75–90 min.

In the center of a vast, but secret forest stands the Arch-Oak—a majestic tree that was already a sapling when the world was still young. It is even said that from its wood, the Gods crafted the first humans and animals. Oak puts you in the role of the leader of one of four different druid orders, with you attempting to establish that your order deserves to be chosen by the Arch-Oak’s spirit to stay and learn its secrets. Will you be able to prove to the Arch-Oak that your order is worthy? Will you be able to unlock the secrets of the ancients?

Oak
Publisher: Game Brewer
Item Code: GBR93893
MSRP: $70
Releases October 31, 2022

Oak is an interesting variation on the worker-placement genre, designed by new emerging talent Wim Goossens. Enjoy beautiful artwork by Maciej Janik (Stroganov, Robinson Crusoe, Dune: House Secrets, Detective, and more).

Contents of the box:

1 Game board
5 Druidic Order player boards
24 Elder Druid upgrades
36 Druids
24 Elder Druid upgrades
12 Artifacts
40 Ingredient tokens
4 Bard boards
4 Ancient boards
4 Artifact expansion tiles
15 Potion tiles
15 Completed potion markers
6 Solar tokens
1 First-player token

24 Resource markers
4 VP Markers
8 Card-limit markers
24 Moot cards
4 Heart of the Oak moot cards
6 Broichan moot cards
35 Creature cards
24 Shrine/Menhir cards
1 Solar marker
1 Round marker
1 Crane bag
4 Player aids
1 Rulebook

Palaces of Carrara 2E

Players: 2–4 • Ages: 10+ • Play time: 75–90 min.

You are the head of a noble family who has received orders from the Royal Palace to beautify six cities in the region. Utilizing valuable blocks of marble from the famed quarries in Carrara, you will construct buildings, add decorations, and place statues to fill the cities with marble wonders. From time to time, the Royal Family will evaluate (score) your progress and reward you with riches and/or victory points (VP). Make sure you keep pace with all the other noble families, because if you don’t, you could be leaving VP behind, and the game may end before you’re ready. The noble family that earns the most VP wins.

Palaces of Carrara 2E
Publisher: Game Brewer
Item Code: GBR93664
MSRP: $70
Releases October 31, 2022

Palaces of Carrara 2E is a reimagined classic by legendary designer duo Wolfgang Kramer & Michael Kiesling. A new set of rules for both the basic and advanced versions of the game will surprise fans of the original and newcomers alike. Franz Vohwinkel returns to illustrate in great detail this beautiful game set in the Tuscany region of Italy.