Winter and Summer compete to assert their influence over the forest!

Under the constant threat of fires caused by Onibi, each season needs to use strategies to be the first to achieve one of the four victory conditions and thus save the forest..

The forest is once again in peril, but Summer and Winter are here to defend it with the valuable help of the guardian animals.

In Living Forest Duel, two players face off as the spirits of Summer and Winter, each striving to save the sacred forest and be recognized as its ultimate protector. Although their goals are similar, only one season will claim the honours, so plan your strategies carefully.

The game is played in alternating turns. On each turn, choose one of the following options:

• Draw 1 guardian animal card from the shared draw pile and add it to the shared help line
• Use 1 action token on 1 guardian animal card in the shared help line

The 4 Victory Conditions

Each player must achieve one of the four victory conditions first to win the game:

• Create a harmonious forest: Plant a 3×3 rectangle of Guardian Tree cards in your Forest.
• Dominate the Recruitment Line: Have only cards of your season on the recruitment line.
• Extinguish the Destructive Flames: Collect 7 Fire tokens to protect the forest from Onibi's devastation.
• Repel Onibi: Move the Onibi creature to your opponent's side once the Onibi card is in their possession.

The tension during every turn is palpable, and managing the tracks is crucial: you can’t afford to neglect any of them, or your opponent will quickly overtake you. The mechanic of the shared draw deck is brilliant and adds an extra layer of strategy to the game.

Curious? We haven't told you everything so you can discover some nice surprises, whether you already know the original Living Forest game or not! Click here to learn it through the tutorial included, or simply join a game:

https://bga.li/2lxE

Ludonaute has brought this game on our platform thanks to the work done by Jiiru to develop it, and we wanted to thank all of them, including the game designer Aske Christiansen.
The game looks and plays beautifully on most devices, so it's time for you to try this new take on a title acclaimed worldwide.
It might fit your expectations!

If not... There's more than 1000 games on Board Game Arena to bring you some joy.

That's it for your Wednesday Release Time (aka WRT).
See you around, and until next week, as always... Take care and play fair!

What if we told you that the mind behind Turing Machine and many other amazing puzzle-solving games offering you a collection of games based on placement that you can play SOLO or up to 10 players?

This is the goal of the LOGIC game collection.
A repertoire of games featuring clever challenges that gradually increase in difficulty. Will you be able to complete the 60 challenges offered in each game?

The game's gradual rise in difficulty prevents that sometimes discouraging feeling of frustration when tackling puzzles. Level 20 is a real milestone! Heads up, kids!

And the game designer himself developed a unique special mode for Board Game Arena (available in Friendly mode only): the DAILY CHALLENGES!

When you activate the setting in your game options, you will be able to compete against players worldwide on a daily ranking for a challenge setup created especially for that day.

A nice way to spend 5 to 6 minutes daily during your morning routine to wake up your brain!

This makes it a new and amazing way to enjoy Board Game Arena on a daily basis!

It's easy to learn if you head up to the nice tutorial made, and you can discover the whole series and start a game by clicking the link below:

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=gammelogic

We would love to thank Bankiiz Editions for the authorization to bring this amazing set of puzzles to our platform. And of course, all of this wouldn't be possible without the work and genius of Yoann Levet, who designed and developed it for our platform. (Not forgetting Nekonyancer's efforts, as usual, who provides a very valuable tutorial for these games too).

And that's it for your Monday release!
What do you think of the daily challenge mode? Will you try it? Would you like to see more challenges like this on BGA?
Let us know in the comments, and until Wednesday, as always: Take care and play fair!

In Potions of Azerland you will, you guessed it, make potions!

Gather resources from the forest, increase your knowledge in various potion types, go to the market to collect and trade goods, then make yourself potions to drink for unique powers or fulfill the orders of travelers who come to your town!

Potions of Azerland utilizes a unique simultaneous action selection mechanism where understanding the goals of your opponents in each round will give you the upper hand. Decide whether to drink your newly made potions for temporary boosts and prolonged powers or give them to an ever changing group of travelers for points and other bonuses. After 6 rounds the player who has garnered the most prestige will be the winner!

Ready to try your cooking skills? Click the link below:

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=potionsofazerland

All thanks go to Warped Reality Games and the game designer Grayden Baker, as well as the fantastic development work done by Galeelox.

That's your treat for this week-end.

Enjoy it, and see you on Monday for another special mix.

Until then, take care and play fair!

Explore strange lands, establish trade routes, and search for treasure.

In The Guild of Merchant Explorers, each player starts with one city on their personal map board.

Shuffle the deck of terrain cards, then reveal most of these cards one by one. Based on the terrain revealed, each player places cubes on their board that are connected to their starting city or other cubes. You want to complete areas on your board, cross the seas to new lands, and establish new cities on the board. You can explore capsized ships for treasure- which gives you special placement capabilities- and create linked connections between locations to score bonus points. Common objectives can be completed by all players, with those who complete it first scoring more points.

At the end of a round, all cubes are removed from each board, leaving only the cities behind, so if you do not establish new cities, you will be stuck in the same places.

Play it Solo or up to 4 people, simply by clicking the link below:

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=theguildofmerchantexplorers

Let's give a big thanks to the game designers, Matthew Dunstan and Brett J. Gilbert, as well as the publisher AEG for their authorization to port this game to our platform.

It's thanks to the amazing development duo dahrf and BoucleMed that you can enjoy it directly from any device. Kudos to them!

That's it for your Wednesday release, and as always,

Take care and play fair!

A tile-laying and inventory management adventure that transports you into the depths of ancient pyramids!

Designed by Ikhwan Kwon and Carl Brière, this exciting evolution builds on the success of its predecessor, delivering a richer and more strategic experience perfect for both seasoned explorers and newcomers alike.

It's an all-new standalone game!

Step into the role of a fearless adventurer on a quest to unearth precious gems and long-forgotten secrets hidden within mysterious pyramids. Every move counts as you navigate through intricate layouts and face unexpected challenges at every turn.

Strategically manage your gem inventory and place each domino with precision to score across multiple levels of your pyramid.

Thanks to the dynamic drafting system, you can adapt your tactics on the fly as evolving choices force you to rethink your strategy and interact with fellow explorers.

Solo Mode included:
Take on the challenge alone against a legendary explorer and prove your mastery in this immersive solo experience.

Pyramido: Forgotten Treasures offers endless replayability and engaging strategic depth, making every expedition a new adventure.

Become the next great treasure hunter in Pyramido: Forgotten Treasures, click here to learn it through the tutorial, or start a game:

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=pyramidoft

We would love to thank the Synapse publishing team with the game designers, and the great work done by Moof for developing it!

That's your Monday release!

Also, let's not forget that this week, we will be at the "Festival International des Jeux" in Cannes (France). Don't hesitate do come and meet us at our booth C05!

See you Wednesday, live or online, for another amazing game release.
Until then... Take care and play fair!

As night falls over Tokyo, two massive figures rise from the smoke of destroyed skyscrapers. On the left corner, a 5 story-building sized robot kitten. On my right, an humonguous monkey grabbing a skyscrapper: Who is gonna be the king of the city?

There can only be one- whether by crushing their rival in battle or striking fear into the hearts of the masses…

King of Tokyo: Duel is a standalone adaptation of the classic game King of Tokyo (available here), now fully reimagined for intense one-on-one battles!

In this edition, iconic monsters face off in an epic duel that blends strategy, boldness, and luck. Every dice roll and every card played could lead you closer to victory- or to your downfall. It is an all-new experience for players who love strategic combat while keeping the excitement, fast pace, and signature fun of King of Tokyo!

Each player controls a fearsome monster with a unique ability, fighting to claim dominance over Tokyo. The game unfolds on a two-track board representing Fame and Destruction.

Players roll dice to perform actions such as attacking their opponent, healing, gaining energy, or purchasing powerful cards. These cards grant strategic advantages, allowing players to customize their monster and catch their rival off guard.

Players have up to three dice rolls per turn, rerolling as many dice as they like to optimize their results. The dice feature six different symbols: Attack, Heal, Energy, Fame, Destruction and ! (Monster power). After rolling, players resolve their actions based on their final results- inflicting damage, healing, accumulating energy to buy power cards, or advancing along the Glory and Destruction tracks. The first player to reach the Victory space on either track or to reduce their opponent’s health to zero wins the game.

With its fast-paced mechanics, diverse power cards, and dynamic dice system, every match is unique and full of unexpected twists. Whether you are out to prove your supremacy or just looking for thrilling fun, King of Tokyo: Duel delivers an intense and entertaining experience!

Are you ready to take on the challenge and rule Tokyo? It may be worth checking the tutorial first, or simply click the link below:

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=kingoftokyoduel

Let's celebrate another game from Richard Garfield on our platform, with the help of IELLO and the work done by thoun to adapt it on Board Game Arena.

It's surely a nice addition to the platform, and there is no doubt you may enjoy this all-new version for two.

That's it for your Friday release!

Enjoy your week-end full of harmless city-destroying fun, and see you next week!

Until then, take care and play fair!

The latest installment in the Irregular Conflicts Series, A Gest of Robin Hood, has now landed on BGA, offering players a fresh take on the legendary outlaw. Designed by Fred Serval, this streamlined, folklore-driven entry builds on the mechanisms of the COIN Series while reimagining Robin Hood’s tale through the lens of insurgency and state power.

Unlike traditional Robin Hood adaptations, A Gest of Robin Hood presents a layered interpretation of the character- bandit, liberator, and trickster- all within a historical and strategic framework. Players can embrace Robin as a guerrilla leader fighting against the Sheriff of Nottingham, whose rule is defined by force, taxation, and counterinsurgency tactics reminiscent of modern state conflicts. The game explores deeper themes of power, rebellion, and the thin line between outlaws and enforcers.

This release trims down complex mechanics, reducing playtime to around 60 minutes while maintaining a tactical depth. The system introduces a two-player initiative mechanic, event-driven narratives, and asymmetric play-styles, ensuring dynamic and evolving gameplay.

While some elements of the system may feel rigid, the game excels in capturing the tension between folklore and historical realism.

For strategy enthusiasts and history buffs alike, A Gest of Robin Hood offers a compelling dive into the legend through the lens of political conflict and insurgency, making it one of the most approachable COIN experiences yet. The Board Game Arena version is now available, inviting players to step into the boots of the Merry Men or uphold the Sheriff’s rule in the ever-contentious forests of Nottingham.

Intrigued? Well, that's a good start! Now, head to the tutorial, or dive into the game page with a friend to start a game together by clicking the link below:

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=agestofrobinhood

Let's thank the team from GMT games and the game designer Fred Serval for making this happen on our platform, and let's not forget the amazing work done by Thalack for you all to enjoy it here!

That's not a small release, and we hope you'll enjoy it.
That's it for your Wednesday Release Time, see you Friday for another surprise, but until then, as always...
Take care and play fair!

It is the thought that counts... or not!

The players give, open, and store their gifts. Over the course of the game, each player will work toward building a grid of 12 KADO cards organized into 3 lines and 4 columns. Players score points according to the value, gift type, and ribbon color of each card. The player with the highest score wins the game.

A game consists of 12 rounds.
At the beginning of each round, each player receives a new KADO card, which they can use to build their grid. They can challenge the giver (or not) by guessing his/her card and trying to get a better one. Then they place their final card on their grid, placing it in the best way to optimize their points.

In more detail:

Cards have three characteristics: a value from 1-5, a ribbon in one of five colors, and one of five objects. Players take turns being the giver, and when you are the giver, you draw a card, look at it in secret, then give it to someone face down; this player can look at their card.

Once you have given everyone (including yourself) a card, the player to your left can try to swap gifts with you. If they want to, they name a color and object; if either of them match the gift you gave yourself that turn, you must swap cards, then everyone adds their card to their display. If they fail to name either your gift's color or object, the next player can try. (If someone guesses both color and object, they receive a face-down card as a 2-point bonus at game end.)

After twelve rounds, everyone will have twelve cards in a grid that is three rows tall and four columns wide. If all the ribbons in a column are the same color, you score points equal to the highest value in that column. For each row, choose an object in that row, then sum all of the values on cards that show that object.

You can have a look at the tutorial, or simply click the link below to start a game from the related page:

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=kado

And that's it for today! Let's thank the Lumberjacks Studio team, Antoine Bauza and the developer Moof for making this available on Board Game Arena!

See you on Wednesday for another release, but until then...
Take care and play fair!

The favorite tile-placement game is back in a duel version!

Decorate the magnificent ceilings of the palace. Will the vaults look more beautiful by day or by night? Azul Duel invites you to play with light and pit opposites against each other.

This competitive strategy game for two players retains the purity and elegance of the original Azul while adding an extra tactical dimension where you determine the pattern in which tiles will be placed, in addition to drafting tiles to complete that pattern.

Wether you are already familiar with the Azul familly games or not, you should definitely have a look at the short tutorial or dive in to the gamepage by clicking the link below:

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=azulduel

Let us thank the publishing company Next Move, as well as the game designer Michael Kiesling for their support to bring this new version to Board Game Arena - and remember that if you fall in love with the game, there are plenty of different versions available right here.

Also let us thank thoun for the perfectly working adaptation of this game. You can play from your phone, your tablet or any computer, as long as they are up-to-date.

It is Valentine's day- and the perfect occasion to offer your boardgaming partner a gift that will last longer than a rose or a box of chocolate! (Could be both!)

Give a one year (or just one month) Gift Code for BGA that you can print right from your heart, until the very last minute!

Just click the link, get a code, and enjoy the smile you will put on their face!

https://bga.li/Tbo7

We got you covered. :)

That's it for your Friday release.

See you next week for some more surprises, but until then, take care and play fair!

Mythicals is a tactical, risk-taking card-collecting game for two players. In this universe, each celestial creature holds the mastery of an element: water, air, earth, or fire. Study these creatures before the sun rises and learn all their secrets because the player with the greatest mastery of the elements at the end of the game wins!

On your turn, collect cards representing the same elements by drawing three cards from the pile (and placing the remaining ones into the market) or by picking them from the market. If you can, discard a collection corresponding to a favor token (same elements + flush, different elements, same value...) and take the token.

This all-new 2 player only game from Repos Production (7 Wonders, Just One, etc) is not available in stores yet BUT you can already learn it through the tutorial, and play it on Board Game Arena!

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=mythicalstheboardgame

We would like to thank Alexis Allard & Joan Dufour, the game designers, and the team from Repos for their authorization to host this game on our platform.
Also, lots of kudos to Jonathan2004 who coded this one for Board Game Arena.

It's fast-paced, offers a lot of choices, and is played in 12 minutes: No need to argue more, you definitely should try this one!

That's your Wednesday release,

until next week, take care and play fair!