{"id":20158,"date":"2024-07-04T15:41:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T20:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/?p=20158"},"modified":"2024-07-04T15:41:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T20:41:09","slug":"article-games-we-loved-first-half-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/article-games-we-loved-first-half-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Games We Loved in the First Half of 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With hundreds of games hitting stores every year, it can be hard to keep track. That’s why we’ve put together our list of our favourite games for the first half of 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Favourites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Bounty Hunters
<\/a>Age: 10+ \/ Players: 2-6 \/ Duration: 15-30 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Set in a galaxy far, far away, Bounty Hunters<\/a> plunges you into the heart of the action! Recruit the best hunters to capture prestigious characters and earn their bounty in this fast-paced draft game! Use hunter and equipment cards to capture heroes. Collect crates and complete special contracts to earn even more points. It’s fast, it’s super simple and it’s perfectly addictive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee Rush<\/a>
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2-4 \/ Duration: 15-30 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you read our article The Games We Loved in 2023<\/em><\/a>, you already know how excited we were to show you Coffee Rush<\/a>! In this fast-paced game, you\u2019ll take on the role of a barista who must get coffee orders out as quickly as possible to not end up with unsatisfied customers. ULTRA-beautiful components (the little coffee cups, perfectly miniaturized ingredients <3), a fast-paced game you\u2019ll want to play again and again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harmonies<\/a>
Age: 10+ \/ Players: 1-4 \/ Duration: 30-45 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Harmonies<\/a>, design your dreamscape by placing colorful tokens, and encourage animals to settle in your little world! Strategically combine your landscapes and animals to earn the most victory points and win the game. An easy-to-learn game, with high tactical choices and magnificent illustrations that will immerse you in this dreamy environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MLEM \u2013 Space Agency<\/a>
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2-5 \/ Duration: 30-45 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An out-of-this-world, push-your-luck adventure, featuring cats in space! Travel to the farthest reaches of the universe. Take your castronauts as far as possible, and score as many points as you can. With various feline skills and objectives, several strategies can lead you to victory. These intrepid felines have long conquered the Earth with their unmatched bravery, and now they’ve set their sights on conquering the entire cosmos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Star Wars<\/em>\u2122: Unlimited \u2013 Spark of Rebellion<\/a>
Age: 12+ \/ Players: 2 \/ Duration: 15-30 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If we had to bet on one game this year, it would be this one! The Star Wars<\/em> universe meets a collectible card game and an epic battle. Form your battle squadron with your favorite characters from the original films and attempt to destroy the opposing base via air or ground attack. In the Two-Player Starter for the game\u2019s first set, Spark of Rebellion, you\u2019ll find two fully built, ready-to-play decks for you and a friend to dive in and start learning the game. Shield your allies as Luke Skywalker or go on the offensive as Darth Vader!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Word Traveler<\/a>
Age: 14+ \/ Players: 2-5 \/ Duration: 30-45 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designed by Quebec game designer, Thomas Dagenais-Lesp\u00e9rance, this innovative little word game is sure to please everyone (yes, even those who don’t usually like word games!). In this cooperative game, you’re a visiting tourist who knows only a few words of the local language. You’ll have to try to communicate as best you can with your limited words to give clues to the locals (the other players) about the place you want to visit! A fast-paced, fun game where you have to choose your words carefully!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Something New for the Whole Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Captain Flip
<\/a>Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2-5 \/ Duration: 15-30 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Captain Flip<\/a><\/em> is a game of obvious simplicity explained in less time than it takes to fire a canon: On your turn, draw a character from the bag. Keep it or flip it. Then place it on your board to form your crew. Seems simple, no? With its 9 characters with various effects and its 4 boards with different tactics, Captain Flip<\/a><\/em><\/em> is deceptively strategic and provides an instantly fun and simple gaming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finding Atlantis
<\/strong>Age: 14+ \/ Players: 1-4 \/ Duration: 45-60 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Embark on an exhilarating journey like never before! Equipped with cutting-edge technology and a state-of-the-art submarine, you stand at the precipice of a legendary discovery, that of the enigmatic city of Atlantis. The race is on to be the first to discover the elusive lost city. Finding Atlantis is a heart-pounding deduction and exploration game during which you will need to use judgement, strategic hand management and stealthy hidden movements to claim victory. A mobile\/tablet is required to play the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Path of Civilization
<\/strong>Age: 14+ \/ Players: 1-5 \/ Duration: 60-120 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take the reins of your Civilization and make the choices that will make it the most prosperous. It doesn’t matter which path you take, as long as it leads your people to glory. In Path of Civilization<\/em>, from the very first second of the game, you must make choices that will have repercussions until the end of the game. The game is played simultaneously and works with a simple card and resource management system. The diversity of its cards guarantees enormous variability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monstrolicious<\/strong>
Age: 7+ \/ Players: 2 \/ Duration: < 15 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Monstrolicious<\/em>, use bluff and strategy to seat your Monsters in front of the most appetizing desserts at the banquet. If two Monsters covet the same dessert, only the strongest keeps its place… until it\u2019s dislodged in turn! The game is played in a series of rounds and ends when all cards have been played. Each turn, draw a card, place it in front of a dessert in the banquet and resolve any battle. At the end of the game, you earn victory points for each dessert your Monsters reserve. The Monster family with the most points is declared the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expansions of Games You Already Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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7 Wonders Architects: Medals<\/a>
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2-7 \/ Duration: 15-30 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first expansion for 7 Wonders Architects<\/a> features two new wonders, new tokens, and, as the name suggests, medals! These add objectives to earn more victory points. But be careful because the medals are accessible to several players, and only the first to reach the objectives will collect the points! A great addition to your 7 Wonders Architects<\/a> games!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CATAN \u2013 New Energies
<\/a>Age: 14+ \/ Players: 3-4 \/ Duration: 60-120 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The CATAN<\/a> <\/em>classic needs no introduction, but there’s a new addition to the CATAN<\/em> product range<\/a>. In CATAN \u2013 New Energies<\/a><\/em>, the island of Catan is at a crossroads. The agrarian society of the island’s Viking ancestors has long since disappeared. Today\u2019s Catanians need energy to keep society moving and expanding, but pollution is a growing threat. Catanians face a pivotal choice: Spend resources to green up their energy or continue with cheaper fossil fuels and risk catastrophic consequences for the island. Psst: in keeping with the game’s ecological concept, this version contains only components from recycled sources and no plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CATAN\u00a0\u2013 Starfarers Duel
<\/strong>Age: 12+ \/ Players: 2 \/ Duration: 60-120 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You and your rival Starfarer brave the unknowns of space as you vie for the approval of the Galactic Council. Beware of merciless pirates as you found colonies, build trade relations, and fulfill the Council’s missions. Make quick and clever upgrades to your ship and hone your astute strategy to outfly your opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reboot of the classic 2001 favourite: Starship CATAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heat: Heavy Rain
<\/strong>Age: 10+ \/ Players: 1-7 \/ Duration: 45-60 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heat<\/a> was surely one of the biggest successes of 2022! Now, for its first expansion, the racing game is ready to blow you away! Heavy Rain<\/em> introduces two twists and turns that will test the mettle of even the best drivers. What’s more, wet and sometimes even flooded asphalt will really test your driving skills! You’ll also find several elements that you can combine with elements from the basic game! Are you ready to race?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket to Ride \u2013 Express \u2013 Paris<\/a>
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2-4 \/ Duration: < 15 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy the City of Light! Find yourself transported to the glamorous Paris of the roaring twenties. Jump aboard an open platform bus, cruise down les Champs-Elys\u00e9es, admire the Eiffel Tower, and conclude your day by enjoying a picturesque sunset from a charming terrace in Montmartre. In this fast-paced Ticket to Ride<\/a><\/em> game, players race one another to visit the most iconic locations of the city and complete their Destination Tickets. The winning player will efficiently utilize the Parisian bus network in this new and unique board map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There you have it \u2013 we’ve told you everything about the most exciting titles released so far in 2024. Stay tuned for more details on these and other games coming this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to find these and other great games at a store near you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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