{"id":281817,"date":"2023-07-09T22:56:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T03:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/?page_id=281817"},"modified":"2023-07-09T22:56:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T03:56:59","slug":"trending-board-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/trending-board-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Trending Board Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your friends say that you really love board games, your collection numbers in the hundreds and no longer fits in \u201cthe closet\u201d, you visit board game conventions (perhaps more than once a year), and you have at least one piece of clothing that proclaims your love of all things tabletop. Let\u2019s face it\u2026you\u2019ve got the itch, and the only thing that can scratch it is more board games.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the Meeple Mountain Trending Board Games page, your hub for the most popular board games: talked-about, debated, and loved. We&#8217;ve curated a list that showcases the hottest board games captivating the tabletop gaming world (retrieved from the BoardGameGeek Hotness list), interwoven with the exceptional content you know and love from Meeple Mountain. While we may not have covered every board game on this prestigious list yet, our commitment to staying current and relevant ensures that we consistently earn your trust and visits.<\/p>\n<style>\n    .hotness-list {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n    }\n\n    .hotness {\n        border: 1px solid #dddddd;\n        margin: 5px;\n        width: 32%;\n        padding: 5px;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n    }\n\n    .hotness.has-content { background: #ceecff; }\n    .hotness:hover { background: #dddddd; }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-image {\n        height: 180px;\n        position: relative;\n    }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-description {\n        margin-bottom: 1rem;\n    }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-image a:hover,\n    .hotness .hotness-image a:visited:hover {\n        background: #247db5;\n        color: #ffffff;\n    }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-content {\n        margin: 10px;\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        height: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .hotness .hotness-title {\n        font-size: 1.8rem;\n    }\n\n    .hotness-attribution {\n        text-align: center;\n        font-size: 1.3rem;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 1036px) and (min-width: 768px) {\n        .hotness .hotness-image { height: auto; }\n    }\n    @media (max-width: 795px) and (min-width: 769px) {\n        .hotness { width: 48%; }\n    }\n    @media (max-width: 768px) and (min-width: 320px) {\n        .hotness { width: 100%; }\n        .hotness-list { width: 100%; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hotness-list\">\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/_BUXOVRDU9g_eRwgpR5ZZw__mediacard\/img\/rsvSCxLnfeoBhhnZ321q7qTNKFY=\/0x0:2000x1125\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8160466.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Search for signs of alien life by launching probes and analyzing distant signals.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence\/\">SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Ark Nova thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/SoU8p28Sk1s8MSvoM4N8pQ__mediacard\/img\/VxCvketCpD0r4x0G6Qs8BAu-fUw=\/0x2323:3543x4316\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6293412.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Ark Nova<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/ark-nova-first-take\/\">Ark Nova: First Take Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-does-gen-con-2023\/\">Justin Does Gen Con 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2021\/\">The 29 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2021<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/from-acquiring-to-curating-learning-to-manage-my-collection\/\">From Acquiring to Curating: Learning to Manage my Collection<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-november-10-2023\/\">Quick Peaks \u2013 Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, Setup, What the Cup!?, That\u2019s Not a Hat!, Karakum<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Arcs thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/XWImAu_3RK61wbzcKboVdA__mediacard\/img\/Jm_V-FYU6K98RpPtY3aS8Sbn-4A=\/0x157:1000x719\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8145530.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Arcs<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Guide your faction through a space opera.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/arcs\/\">Arcs Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/GGXq2lRAJCtS1yPPPmdVKw__mediacard\/img\/blyyJtOqhtRdlsRSmivN-wbePOw=\/0x238:1497x1080\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6205610.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Dare to tread the paths of Arydia, exploring its open world in a campaign setting.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Harmonies thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/A_XP2_VN3ugyqPhezowB_w__mediacard\/img\/0YEIbO-J_2N2v0s0NuYU4hPdNWI=\/0x1044:2448x2421\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8026369.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Harmonies<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Create your own landscape and habitats to welcome animals.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-september-13-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - A Gentle Rain, Harmonies, Slingz, Inventions: Evolution of Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/\">Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 - great board game gifts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Fromage thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/h87Ft6qXbzwPifN7WGnx2Q__mediacard\/img\/GXOaqEdkzjGC4jfAeDJKUyfjKSA=\/0x0:4160x2340\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7452200.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Fromage<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Cheesemakers compete to run the most prosperous creamery in France.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Faraway thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/u1cwi9BWSKsPxSkVO0BzbA__mediacard\/img\/7qrqyUJiW1yE4XaSY4Llu0sy4ns=\/0x1028:1500x1872\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7570101.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Faraway<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Explore a mysterious land and fulfill quests on your way back.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/faraway\/\">Faraway Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-february-23-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Monikers: Monikers-er, Faraway, Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, Wyrmspan, Western Legends: Showdown<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Sky Team thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/uXMeQzNenHb3zK7Hoa6b2w__mediacard\/img\/_35fpOlUi_N6Vv4n_6Ghd9J8yd4=\/0x201:2176x1425\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7398904.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Sky Team<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Pilot and co-pilot work together to land planes.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/sky-team\/\">Sky Team Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2023-board-game-gift-guide\/\">Board Game Gift Guide 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/\">Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 - great board game gifts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justins-highs-and-lows-for-2023\/\">Justin's Highs and Lows for 2023!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-may-03-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Delta, Feierabend, Railroad Revolution, Compile: Main1, Sky Team<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/EybxJlUc9rz7F7HVFLqsdw__mediacard\/img\/rBJ6HaONRn53UMx14w-2Cf600Q0=\/0x0:609x343\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8378939.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Play as the Fellowship or Sauron and attempt to determine the fate of Middle-earth.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-gift-guide\/\">Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 - great board game gifts<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Slay the Spire: The Board Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/PQzVclEoOQ_wr4e1V86kxA__mediacard\/img\/nm9i6QG7v8mre_4kC9PDtVqmyGg=\/0x45:1000x917\/fit-in\/288x162\/filters:fill(blur):strip_icc()\/pic8157856.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Slay the Spire: The Board Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Craft a unique deck, discover powerful relics, and Slay the Spire together!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/slay-the-spire-the-board-game\/\">Slay the Spire: The Board Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Civolution thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/DahMIPzUpexvhUPAG3dGbA__mediacard\/img\/rgGkvtIYGseEvOo_A-oTcUAxiDA=\/0x0:2000x1125\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8303209.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Civolution<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Manage the countless possibilities of evolving your civilization.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/civolution\/\">Focused on Feld: Civolution Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-best-games-we-played-in-2024\/\">The 17 Best Games We Played in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-october-25-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Civolution, Minecart Town, Casting Shadows, Snatch It!, and Hampster Roll<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-november-08-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Flip 7, Among the Stars, Civolution, Sausage Sizzle! and Free Ride: USA!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Heat: Pedal to the Metal thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/-vOrd4bOspibyohYExLqWg__mediacard\/img\/u-knslA6rSjeKxZcm0GoNg6dwXk=\/0x0:1316x740\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6940449.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Heat: Pedal to the Metal<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Manage your race car's speed to keep from overheating.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/heat-pedal-to-the-metal\/\">HEAT: Pedal to the Metal Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-does-gen-con-2023\/\">Justin Does Gen Con 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/meeple-mountain-at-pax-unplugged-2023\/\">Meeple Mountain at PAX Unplugged 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Andromeda's Edge thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/n3gYugbvd_LHVynDhfoVbw__mediacard\/img\/lY_f1HULY8LIVssTvDowgykSNHM=\/0x896:2048x2048\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7334483.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Andromeda's Edge<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Factions clash on the edge of the galaxy!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/andromedas-edge\/\">Andromeda\u2019s Edge Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-best-games-we-played-in-2024\/\">The 17 Best Games We Played in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Wondrous Creatures thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/3ue_3La0WYopTSDER3shUA__mediacard\/img\/Qy86rX9r9Tpy3KQA_MhYXJfiLps=\/0x819:2960x2484\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8389014.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Wondrous Creatures<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Enjoy an innovative worker placement mechanism featuring 100+ fantastic creatures!<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Wingspan thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/yLZJCVLlIx4c7eJEWUNJ7w__mediacard\/img\/zSNZvma0PPsb-qDO4ufTc-yU5hk=\/0x766:1750x1750\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4458123.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Wingspan<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Attract a beautiful and diverse collection of birds to your wildlife preserve.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wingspan\/\">Wingspan Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wingspan-review-im-going-to-regret-this\/\">Wingspan Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wingspan-digital\/\">Wingspan Digital Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/winners-bias-is-real\/\">Winner's Bias is Real<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2022-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2022 - Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Brass: Birmingham thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/x3zxjr-Vw5iU4yDPg70Jgw__mediacard\/img\/jRj9wl9q5_zv1Og0fi8vLqYsXGE=\/0x226:1200x901\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3490053.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Brass: Birmingham<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Build networks, grow industries, and navigate the world of the Industrial Revolution.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-100-most-important-board-games-of-the-2010s\/\">The 100 Most Important Board Games of the 2010s<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/brass-vs-brass\/\">Brass vs. Brass!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/18-things-about-traxx-four\/\">18 Things About TraXX Four!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-games-you-wish-you-owned\/\">Top 6 Games You Wish You Owned<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-most-anticipated-games-of-2018\/\">Top 6 Most Anticipated Games of 2018<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Terraforming Mars thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/wg9oOLcsKvDesSUdZQ4rxw__mediacard\/img\/IecPV_tfudPO-IeRhYZHO6KRHoc=\/0x651:1500x1495\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3536616.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Terraforming Mars<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Compete with rival CEOs to make Mars habitable and build your corporate empire.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/terraforming-mars\/\">Terraforming Mars Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/terraforming-mars-digital\/\">Terraforming Mars Digital Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/terraforming-mars-prelude\/\">Terraforming Mars: Prelude Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/yes-i-concede\/\">Yes, I Concede<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2017-holiday-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2017 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Spirit Island thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/kjCm4ZvPjIZxS-mYgSPy1g__mediacard\/img\/f6TPXLQRQP5Uv9lJ4BBhvgSPeBo=\/0x0:1680x945\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7013651.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Spirit Island<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Island Spirits join forces using elemental powers to defend their home from invaders.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/spirit-island\/\">Spirit Island Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-fridays-a-spirited-detective-liberates-small-farm\/\">First Take Fridays - A Spirited Detective Liberates Small Farm<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/where-are-all-the-parents\/\">Thematic Musings: Where are all the Parents?<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-board-game-horoscope-the-sting-of-scorpio\/\">The Board Game Horoscope - The Sting of Scorpio<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-100-most-important-board-games-of-the-2010s\/\">The 100 Most Important Board Games of the 2010s<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dune: Imperium thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/PhjygpWSo-0labGrPBMyyg__mediacard\/img\/lHok12fsliGKu-YKWMYIRv6MsMU=\/0x0:600x338\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5666597.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Dune: Imperium<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Influence, intrigue, and combat in the universe of Dune.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/dune-imperium\/\">Dune: Imperium Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2022-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2022 - Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Dune: Imperium \u2013 Uprising thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/UVUkjMV_Q2paVUIUP30Vvw__mediacard\/img\/WvAdTbLWcsnMjjfvwiEXqbeagLQ=\/0x0:3539x1991\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7664424.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Dune: Imperium \u2013 Uprising<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Deploy agents, build your deck, and engage in strategic battles to control Arrakis.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/dune-imperium-uprising\/\">Dune: Imperium - Uprising Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Lost Ruins of Arnak thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/6GqH14TJJhza86BX5HCLEQ__mediacard\/img\/ScBU7uekxKxiN0jgmFghGdalakA=\/0x0:1387x780\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5674958.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Lost Ruins of Arnak<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Explore an island to find resources and discover the lost ruins of Arnak.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/lost-ruins-of-arnak\/\">Lost Ruins of Arnak Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/bravo-board-game-arena\/\">Bravo, Board Game Arena!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/uh-oh-whats-the-tiebreaker\/\">Uh Oh! What's the Tiebreaker?<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-does-gen-con-2023\/\">Justin Does Gen Con 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-up-and-coming-board-game-youtubers\/\">Top 6 Up and Coming Board Game YouTubers<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Cascadia thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/MjeJZfulbsM1DSV3DrGJYA__mediacard\/img\/i84Rg_1papUEEM6J-rfUmqyRtBU=\/0x0:1200x675\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic5100691.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Cascadia<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Create the most harmonious ecosystem as you puzzle together habitats and wildlife.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/cascadia\/\">Cascadia Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2022-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2022 - Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2021\/\">The 29 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2021<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-2020\/\">Most Anticipated Games of 2020<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2023\/\">The 40 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Forest Shuffle thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/08bC8NviSTNc4Zvur4pueA__mediacard\/img\/zxUhMJ732Ghs_hX2eFT3xGtXNsE=\/0x202:1288x927\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7578350.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Forest Shuffle<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Gather the most valuable trees and attract species to them.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel-2023\/\">The 40 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-january-05-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - The Fox Experiment, Forest Shuffle,  Kartel, Ancient Realm, Age of Comics: The Golden Years<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Everdell thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/fjE7V5LNq31yVEW_yuqI-Q__mediacard\/img\/e3ilyrm_j3WOSeT6aoPyzvs1Xg4=\/0x12:1600x912\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3918905.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Everdell<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Gather resources to develop a harmonious village of woodland critters and structures.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/everdell\/\">Everdell Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/everdell-newleaf-mistwood-video-review\/\">Everdell Newleaf & Mistwood Game Video Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/everdell-digital\/\">Everdell Digital Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/expanding-everdell-a-ranking\/\">Expanding Everdell: A Ranking<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-games-i-wish-i-owned\/\">Top 6 Games I Wish I Owned<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The White Castle thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/qXT1U-nFh9PE8ujfdmI7dA__mediacard\/img\/WGuULbwIoQvYqXuY-fU6Pe0ofQ8=\/0x0:848x477\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7754663.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The White Castle<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Become the most influential clan in Japan's Himeji stronghold.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-white-castle\/\">The White Castle Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-takes-on-mega-civilization\/\">Justin Takes On Mega Civilization!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2023-board-game-gift-guide\/\">Board Game Gift Guide 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-goes-to-cannes-2024\/\">Justin Goes to Cannes!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/winners-bias-is-real\/\">Winner's Bias is Real<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Root thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/JUAUWaVUzeBgzirhZNmHHw__mediacard\/img\/9-BzH6ykxbnzpVRdgG0R-FscjoY=\/0x132:2048x1284\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4254509.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Root<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Decide the fate of the forest as woodland factions fight for contrasting goals.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/root-digital\/\">Root Digital Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/root\/\">Root Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-board-game-soapbox-plumbing-the-depths-of-complexity\/\">The Board Game Soapbox: Plumbing the Depths of Complexity<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-fridays-champions-root-code-noodles\/\">First Take Fridays - Champions Root out Code-Noodles<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/18-things-about-traxx-four\/\">18 Things About TraXX Four!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Unconscious Mind thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/ufkAbhulnKJ7uDpi09TXOQ__mediacard\/img\/p-khYQ-PmhmO2xi6urqYQLOaDbY=\/0x0:1772x997\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7127448.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Unconscious Mind<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Through dreams, Freud's followers delve into their clients\u2019 unconscious minds.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Azul thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/aPSHJO0d0XOpQR5X-wJonw__mediacard\/img\/Iqqta1ITVG-iHjJSjMmLqzpevAA=\/0x312:1500x1156\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6973671.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Azul<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Artfully embellish the walls of your palace by drafting the most beautiful tiles.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/azul\/\">Azul Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2023-board-game-gift-guide\/\">Board Game Gift Guide 2023<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2018-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2018 Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/a-definitive-guide-to-the-spiel-des-jahres-board-game-awards\/\">The History of the Spiel des Jahres Board Game Awards<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/2022-board-game-gift-guide\/\">2022 - Board Game Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"SCOUT thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/cf0xxkevbwTGF3VUZymKjg__mediacard\/img\/buUiMrVqtO8FChL2DlDqcZTj0Gw=\/0x1540:1336x2292\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6398727.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">SCOUT<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Poach your opponents' artists and outdo each other's circus shows.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/scout\/\">SCOUT Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-friday-august-19-2022\/\">First Take Friday - FYFE, Scout, Namiji, Modern Art, B-Movies<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/from-acquiring-to-curating-learning-to-manage-my-collection\/\">From Acquiring to Curating: Learning to Manage my Collection<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/Fr_k9-uU3hEUnw_3s-UnZQ__mediacard\/img\/qPDm-DAcPLdSfIP9ZkY8ghW_KLk=\/0x1377:3152x3150\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8290518.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Burn metals in fast-paced allomantic battles.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/aUdB9fVCJqfIe0RKpVsrQQ__mediacard\/img\/q4vOtL4Xvxf5ET3Wyh7FblZNLss=\/0x350:800x800\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6961706.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Forge Kaan\u2019s fate in an ever-evolving narrative action adventure for 1 to 4 players.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Scythe thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/7k_nOxpO9OGIjhLq2BUZdA__mediacard\/img\/Zrq8zWXxC3C_RQPSpPOouYi-o5o=\/0x0:4259x2396\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3163924.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Scythe<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Five factions vie for dominance in a war-torn, mech-filled, dieselpunk 1920s Europe.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/scythe\/\">Scythe Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/scythe-digital-edition\/\">Scythe Digital Edition Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/i-wanna-play-my-games\/\">I Wanna Play My Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/gen-con-journal-pt-2-the-games\/\">Gen Con Journal Pt. 2 - The Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/the-100-most-important-board-games-of-the-2010s\/\">The 100 Most Important Board Games of the 2010s<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Endeavor: Deep Sea thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/wIbevITv9W79ELP8rEZoKA__mediacard\/img\/FeFsr1_oXPiVkaeyPDdPMDWS0d8=\/0x33:1350x792\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6996584.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Endeavor: Deep Sea<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Lead your research institute to explore ocean depths and publish your findings!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-essen-spiel\/\">The 35 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2024<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Sea Salt & Paper thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/CIh_rXKoRw9z8K0PJxT8nQ__mediacard\/img\/DP6uXidEVR_9rWFTO1uecKzyPyo=\/0x0:595x335\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6973911.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Sea Salt & Paper<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">A few delicate Origami-style illustrations and a whole marine universe comes to life!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/sea-salt-paper\/\">Sea Salt &amp; Paper Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"War of the Ring: Second Edition thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/ImPgGag98W6gpV1KV812aA__mediacard\/img\/U3CsXIHbbJbUgji9fGEFZeOzOHY=\/0x0:1435x807\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic1215633.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">War of the Ring: Second Edition<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">The Fellowship and the Free Peoples clash with Sauron over the fate of Middle-earth.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/war-of-the-ring-2nd-edition\/\">War of the Ring Board Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-gamers-guide-wargaming\/\">A Board Gamer\u2019s Guide to Wargaming<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/wargames-for-people-who-dont-play-wargames\/\">Wargames for People Who Don't Play Wargames<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-friday-march-31-2023\/\">First Take Friday - Scarface 1920, Robin Hood and the Merry Men, Concordia, War of the Ring: Second Edition, Feierabend<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-games-you-wish-you-owned\/\">Top 6 Games You Wish You Owned<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Bomb Busters thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/HpGXIlt5i6T-0jbiQRReOg__mediacard\/img\/rDVfXmG-LWqiYpnxAcpIUcnPkpw=\/0x0:3180x1789\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8303080.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Bomb Busters<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Players defuse bombs by deducing and cutting unseen wires of different values.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"7 Wonders Duel thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/zdagMskTF7wJBPjX74XsRw__mediacard\/img\/OTmEfmtsErSd1otMsKfvjDMrNgo=\/0x0:720x405\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic2576399.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">7 Wonders Duel<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Science? Military? What will you draft to win this head-to-head version of 7 Wonders?<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/7-wonders-duel\/\">7 Wonders Duel Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-ways-to-judge-a-game-by-its-cover\/\">Top 6 Ways to Judge a Game by Its Cover<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-six-board-games-for-two-players-perfect-for-date-night\/\">Top Six Board Games for Two Players: Perfect for Date Night<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Wyrmspan thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/oXUkkh9uq3zBVWQ8mbgMfQ__mediacard\/img\/BTspG4iNZAbcfa0_76Ih1F9lBqQ=\/0x272:616x618\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic7947338.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Wyrmspan<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Build a cavernous sanctuary for dragons of all shapes and sizes!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/wyrmspan\/\">Wyrmspan Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-february-23-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Monikers: Monikers-er, Faraway, Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, Wyrmspan, Western Legends: Showdown<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Castle Combo thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/rGomBfj0FGrZM-w3h5HFWQ__mediacard\/img\/ozvPeSKgDJB1iQNqB1MeUD4r7AY=\/0x0:1084x610\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8250341.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Castle Combo<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Draft people from the lower and upper city to create a valuable house.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/castle-combo\/\">Castle Combo Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Arkham Horror: The Card Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/B5F5ulz0UivNgrI9Ky0euA__mediacard\/img\/pKXIYvMbAY0zTYfnk1wSAzsHWBo=\/0x0:602x339\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic3122349.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Arkham Horror: The Card Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Investigate the horrors of Arkham while courting cosmic doom.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/topics\/cthulhu-themed-board-games\/\">Cthulhu Themed Board Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Cthulhu: Death May Die thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/e8D09pfFsUsoX1D81EeoZg__mediacard\/img\/RZIrAXtA3F0r4gpJFp36xqj94rs=\/0x824:2000x1949\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic4705171.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Cthulhu: Death May Die<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Disrupt the ritual and slay the Elder Gods in this co-op dice chucker.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/topics\/cthulhu-themed-board-games\/\">Cthulhu Themed Board Games<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Castles of Burgundy thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/5CFwjd8zTcGYVUnkXh04hw__mediacard\/img\/2Ev_xnV1O9ROcAfp8E5WRysdXhs=\/0x3:310x177\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic1176894.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The Castles of Burgundy<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Plan, trade, and build your Burgundian estate to prosperity and prominence.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-castles-of-burgundy\/\">Focused on Feld: The Castles of Burgundy Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-castles-of-burgundy-android-app\/\">The Castles of Burgundy Android App Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/uh-oh-whats-the-tiebreaker\/\">Uh Oh! What's the Tiebreaker?<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-game-step-ladder-real-estate-development-with-dice\/\">Board Game Step Ladder - Real Estate Development With Dice<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/a-definitive-guide-to-the-spiel-des-jahres-board-game-awards\/\">The History of the Spiel des Jahres Board Game Awards<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Quacks of Quedlinburg thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/pH5LgRL4mNRon-2NsSDb1Q__mediacard\/img\/4YHdLlhxDCZ-HKmaDKh417N9Yik=\/0x0:2500x1406\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6137509.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The Quacks of Quedlinburg<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg\/\">The Quacks of Quedlinburg Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg-expansions\/\">The Quacks of Quedlinburg Review \u2013 The Herb Witches and The Alchemists Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/games-we-love-thebes-you-and-me-going-digging-by-the-sea\/\">Games We Love: Thebes - You and Me Going Digging By The Sea<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/first-take-friday-december-23-2022\/\">First Take Friday - Quacks of Quedlinburg, Sheepy Time, Notre Dame, Nova Luna, Frostpunk: The Board Game<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-february-09-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Sankor\u00e9: The Pride of Mansa Musa, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Secret Santa, Barrage, Roll Player<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"CATAN thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/W3Bsga_uLP9kO91gZ7H8yw__mediacard\/img\/yYnC_xzWtDlVAiPl19qwmoz3_90=\/0x0:679x382\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic2419375.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">CATAN<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Collect and trade resources to build up the island of Catan in this modern classic.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/making-new-friends-one-man-catan-regular-board-game-night\/\">Making New Friends - From One Man &amp; Catan to a Regular Board Game Night<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/board-games-as-science-communication\/\">Board Games as Science Communication<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/why-i-love-board-games-and-why-i-think-you-should-too\/\">Why I Love Board Games (And Why I Think You Should Too)<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/whos-at-the-table-board-game-players-and-communities\/\">Who's at the Table? Board Game Players and Communities<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/games-we-love-dixit\/\">Games We Love\u2013Dixit<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Carcassonne thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/okM0dq_bEXnbyQTOvHfwRA__mediacard\/img\/QwHQ4SdCXfaGJn-FuckXN7tDt7A=\/0x0:1812x1019\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6544250.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Carcassonne<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Shape the medieval landscape of France, claiming cities, monasteries and farms.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/carcassonne-android-app\/\">Carcassonne Android App Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/carcassonne\/\">Carcassonne Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/eight-amazing-scripted-tabletop-simulator-mods\/\">Eight Amazing Scripted Tabletop Simulator Mods<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/why-i-love-board-games-and-why-i-think-you-should-too\/\">Why I Love Board Games (And Why I Think You Should Too)<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/bravo-board-game-arena\/\">Bravo, Board Game Arena!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Flip 7 thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/V6xT0rYuJcgwnsT0AoB_EQ__mediacard\/img\/85hJ5oR5S26E71kFM7fQGBFZGw8=\/0x165:800x617\/fit-in\/288x162\/filters:fill(blur):strip_icc()\/pic8172354.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Flip 7<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Score the cards in front of you, or take another card, risking everything you hold?<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-november-08-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Flip 7, Among the Stars, Civolution, Sausage Sizzle! and Free Ride: USA!<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/uC4N_3kQdoHefNPesAHCzQ__mediacard\/img\/TmmqzAUmN0uHC00Zuap8diHjfEs=\/0x1420:934x1945\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8437787.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Travel from the Shire and overcome every obstacle as a team.<\/p>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Nemesis thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/4KSmlm59w0GwLIlgDnJDAQ__mediacard\/img\/PnGM5P4Xn3xFhV3_0lTgCK_V2AE=\/0x308:1431x1113\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic8211747.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Nemesis<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Survive an alien-infested spaceship, but beware of other players and their agendas!<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/nemesis\/\">Nemesis Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/8-board-games-similar-to-among-us-and-werewolf\/\">8 Board Games Similar to Among Us and Werewolf<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/top-6-games-you-wish-you-owned\/\">Top 6 Games You Wish You Owned<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/top-six\/claytons-top-6-board-game-gripes\/\">Clayton's Top 6 Board Game Gripes<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Voidfall thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/hItZjdDTNuaCZ7fEztwcUQ__mediacard\/img\/6gcmpS68_92zeW4Y_21Kvhhu0c4=\/0x194:1500x1038\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6153324.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Voidfall<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Repel the Voidborn and restore Domineum in this space themed, heavy Euro.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/voidfall\/\">Voidfall Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/into-the-voidfall-part-one-the-box\/\">Into the Voidfall, Part One: The Box<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/most-anticipated-games-of-gen-con-2021\/\">The 27 Most Anticipated Games of Gen Con 2021<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/into-the-voidfall-part-four-co-op-solo-mode\/\">Into the Voidfall, Part Four: Co-Op\/Solo Mode<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/justin-goes-to-spiel-22\/\">Justin Goes to SPIEL '22<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hotness\">\n\n            <p class=\"hotness-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"170\" alt=\"Let's Go! To Japan thumbnail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cf.geekdo-images.com\/OvhEUaF43CIjSFz8aF_yzQ__mediacard\/img\/4_6Cn3j09t4BSVutKTd7rtswKNQ=\/0x0:2824x1589\/288x162\/filters:strip_icc()\/pic6996891.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/170;\" \/>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hotness-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"hotness-title\">Let's Go! To Japan<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"hotness-description\">Create a travel itinerary and go on your dream vacation to Japan.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"hotness-footer\">\n                        <div class=\"hotness-links\">\n                            <ul>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/lets-go-to-japan\/\">Let\u2019s Go To Japan Game Review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/articles\/quick-peaks-august-30-2024\/\">Quick Peaks - Stalk Exchange, My Favorite Carrera RS Trick Taking Game, Set Dice, A Feast for Odin, Let\u2019s Go! 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