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1) Frostborn
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Destined to take over his family farm in Norrøngard, Karn would rather play the board game, Thrones and Bones, until half-human, half frost giantess Thianna appears and they set out on an adventure, chased by a dragon, undead warriors, an evil uncle, and more.
2) Jumanji
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Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.
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"The annual Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) Awards are like the Oscars of the tabletop. Acclaimed British author and games expert James Wallis investigates the winners and losers of each year's contest to track the incredible explosion in amazing new board games. From modern classics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, and Dixit to once-lauded games that have now been forgotten (not to mention several popular hits that somehow missed a nomination), this...
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"A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why-and how-we play them. Checkers, Backgammon, Chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and Bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the behavioral design that make them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors,...
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"Kids can make their own fun with Cool Board Games! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind board games. Readers will create Mini Magnetic Battleship, The Game of Your Life, Giant Outdoor Checkers and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips and tricks get kids started"--Publisher's website.
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"Learning to play chess is almost a life skill. Many people play it and even more reference its strategy in all kinds of conversations. It's a great game for young people to become familiar with-and even learn to love! This book gives a thorough, but simple, overview of the basic rules and moves of chess. From how to use each piece to some popular strategies, the game play outlined helps new players head right to the chess board after reading!"--Amazon.com...
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"Checkers is a classic game that's been played for many years for a reason. It's great for players of all ages-from children to senior citizens-and skill levels, and there are many alternative games to play using a checkers board. In this book, readers learn the general rules of the game as well as several strategies to begin using right away. Simple diagrams of the game board and easy-to-understand language aid in getting readers from page to play...
10) The club
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Bored after school, Josh and his friends try out an old game called "Black Magic" that promises the players good fortune at the expense of those who have wronged them. As the club members' luck starts skyrocketing and horror befalls their enemies, the game starts being a joke. How can they end the power they've unleashed? Answers lie in an old diary, but ending the game may be deadlier than any curse.
11) Board games
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""Engaging images accompany information about board games. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher"--
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Board Game Tournament guides students as they conceive and set up their own board game tournament for their friends and community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table...
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There's no denying it: board and card games are hot right now. In fact, they're one of the most popular leisure activities around. Kickstarter, the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world, is packed with entrepreneurs developing new, innovative experiences, and the industry has become a multibillion-dollar giant in gaming and collectibles in a short amount of time. Readers no doubt have seen or heard of one or perhaps many of these...
15) Fairy tail: 14
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Fairy tail. volume 14
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"Laxus wants Fairy Tail for himself, and he's set his three powerful allies against the entire guild! But when the attacks of Laxus's right-hand man become sadistic, the guild's angel, Mirajane, is forced to reveal the frightening satanic power she's been hiding for so long!"-- P. [4] of cover.
16) Fairy tail: 13
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Fairy tail. volume 13
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"Master Makarov's grandson, the too-powerful wizard Laxus has seen the new Fairy Tail guild hall and doesn't like what he sees! So he gathers some of the strongest wizards in the guild, and starts a Fairy Tail civil war!"-- P. [4] of cover.
17) Fairy tail: 17
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Fairy tail. volume 17
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After Wendy is abducted by the dark guilds, she is exposed to the destructive magical properties of NIRVANA, which drastically alter the light and darkness within her body.
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Fairy tail. volume 12
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"Erza and Natsu are trying to stop Jellal from reviving the most feared black lizard the world has every known! To help in the effort, the Magic Council launches its magic of mass destruction, Etherion. But Jellal knows that the Council's attack could kill both him and the Fairy Tail wizards--and he isn't running away. What is he plotting?"--Page 4 of cover
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Perhaps the most authoritative work on the subject, this encyclopedic volume is a basic reference to board and table games from around the world. It provides the rules and methods of play for more than 180 different games: Ma-jong, Hazard, Wei-ch'i (go), Backgammon, Pachisi, and many others. Over 300 photographs and line drawings.
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"Super Mario Party brings the fun and intense competition of board games to the Nintendo Switch. Readers will find out how to outsmart their rivals and roll the dice toward victory using the tips and tricks in this book. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--
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