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Includes all components needed to make the Essentials Edition equal to the Collector's Edition .

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In the 3rd century BC, Ptolemy I, Pharaoh of Egypt, dreamed of founding the Great Library of Alexandria: a monumental repository of human knowledge, housed in the Mouseion, dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. Built by the Ptolemies, this institution became a gathering place for students, writers, scholars, and librarians from diverse cultures. Ptolemy's ambition was to amass all the knowledge of the world. Housed countless manuscripts, the library reflected his Herculean endeavor to collect and preserve the intellectual heritage of antiquity, thereby bringing fame to his name. Located near Alexandria's bustling harbor, the library welcomed ships bringing artifacts, scholars, and wisdom from distant lands. The Chief Librarian played a key role in the vast halls of the Mouseion, which, in addition to the library, housed other centers of research and cultural exchange. He or she managed the organization of the vast collection, mentored students during their studies, and personally practiced the art of translating and preserving texts in various languages, with a particular emphasis on Greek. The rustle of ancient parchment whispered between the shelves, embodying the spirit of intellectual curiosity and intercultural exchange. As players step into the shoes of librarians in the Great Library, you will assume the crucial responsibility of leading the institution within the Mouseion and harnessing the challenges and opportunities of this legendary center of knowledge. Amidst artifacts, diverse minds, and the hustle and bustle of the harbor, you will be the primary guardians of knowledge, shaping the legacy of the Great Library and contributing to the rich mosaic of ancient history. The player with the most fame wins the game.

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Welcome to France during the reign of King Louis XV. The air is buzzing with excitement as a grand festival is about to begin in the lavish gardens of Versailles. You and your rival pastry chefs have been invited to create delicious pastries for the king’s noble guests in La Pâtisserie Rococo , a game for one to five players designed by Louis and Stefan Malz of the Rococo Deluxe design team. In this immersive game of culinary mastery, players take on the role of ambitious pastry chefs who manage their pastry chefs and apprentices. Players can acquire new recipes and purchase essential ingredients such as butter, sugar, and flour. They can add decorative flair to their creations by hiring talented pastry chefs, and benefit from the skills of staff with powerful bonus possibilities. During the game, players bake beautiful pastries that they can sell for profit or present to noble judges to gain prestige. Waiters can be employed to enhance presentations, while noble hosts can manage tables to earn additional prestige. Sometimes it is also necessary to strategically dismiss staff to gain extra money for the enterprise. The winner is the pastry chef who has earned the most prestige at the end of the game, making for a challenging and rewarding experience that can be played over and over again.

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Emberleaf is a competitive board game that combines card matching and tile placement. As a brave Emberling, your mission is to rebuild your home deep in the heart of an ancient forest. To succeed, you'll need to explore the forest, gather resources, clear dangerous areas, and build new homes for your people. Along the way, you'll recruit heroes to your party, each with unique abilities that will strengthen your team. But beware—space in the forest is limited, and other Emberlings have their own plans. The game introduces a unique mechanic called "card dancing," where you place hero cards within a moving grid to activate abilities and strengthen your party. By sliding cards, you can trigger powerful combinations, charging them at the perfect moment for even greater effects. Additionally, you build colorful villages by placing tiles that cater to the diverse needs of your villagers. Recruiting new heroes not only expands your abilities but also strengthens your existing party, creating a powerful engine-building element. As you traverse the forest, you'll also need to strategically manage resources, clear dangerous areas, and carefully plan how to deploy your resources. Every decision you make affects the fate of your people. Can you rise to the challenge, lead your village to prosperity, and win the hearts of your fellow Emberlings? Pack: In this pack you will find everything released in the world of Emberleaf (except the Playmat ): Emberleaf base game Emberleaf: Trophies & Bonuses Emberleaf: Hero Set 1 - Start Deck F Emberleaf: Hero Set 2 - Seasonal Fun Emberleaf: Hero Set 3 - Start Deck G Emberleaf: Bag'o'Upgrades Emberleaf: Bag'o'Colour Emberleaf: Bag'o'Banners

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Contains Reforest + Reforest: Primeval Forest Reforest is a card game in which players compete to create the healthiest forest ecosystem by assembling a tableau of plants, each with unique properties and abilities. On your turn, you choose one of two actions. You can collect plants by drawing two cards from the draw pile or from the open plant market. You can also play a plant by adding a plant card to your tableau in one of the permitted height categories (low, medium, or high areas). You pay the cost of cards by discarding other plants from your hand as nutrients. Because space is limited, taller plants can be placed over pioneer species. Reforest: Primeval forest Reforest expands with a new set of plant and animal visitors, along with ancient trees, parasitic plants, and game-changing terrain modules. This ' extension ' can be combined with Reforest or as a standalone game. The box also includes space to store the original Reforest. In Reforest: Primeval forest Players compete to grow the healthiest forest by building a tableau of plants, each with its own properties and skills. New elements in this expansion include: Ancient Trees that can reveal previously hidden effects and regenerate stored plants, Parasitic Plants that are free to play but feed on existing plants, and Terrain Cards that provide benefits for your different zones.

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