Clean lines for the bathroom: the “Touch” bathroom series from Umbra in white
12. June 2025
Hobbies & Leisure / Umbra
How much design is allowed in the bathroom? For many, the room is a functional place - but it's worth paying conscious attention to aesthetic details here. The “Touch” bathroom series from Umbra achieves precisely this balancing act: practical everyday helpers in a clear, modern design that fits into almost [...]
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Glow & Dawn by Strohmann Games – When the darkness takes on color
11. June 2025
Dice Game
In the world of board games, there are titles that not only impress with their clever mechanics, but also with their artistic style. Glow, localized by Strohmann Games, is just such a game - a strategic adventure full of dice, companions and a unique, darkly poetic aesthetic. The Dawn expansion, [...]
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COBI Citroën Traction Avant 11CV (1938)
5. June 2025
Build
A French classic for arrival day - made of clamping blocks, in black The Thursday before Whitsun is traditionally the arrival day for the WGT. And what could be more fitting than a car that stands for style, understatement and technical progress? The Citroën Traction Avant 11CV, here in the [...]
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Black Party – Dying at the Discotheque – 80s-style murder case
3. June 2025
Role-Playing Game
A murder mystery dinner in the neon light of doom The second night of my WGT Black Week is dramatic, decadent - and deadly. Today it's not about technology, but about deadly sins in dancing shoes: the crime thriller dinner “black party - Dying at the Discotheque” from moses. Verlag [...]
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The Mischwald series from Lookout: When card game meets nature experience
30. May 2025
Card Game
At a time when board games are becoming ever larger, more complex and more competitive, it is all the more refreshing when a game manages to inspire with a calm theme, beautiful design and clever game mechanics. The Mischwald series from Lookout Spiele combines precisely these elements and has quickly [...]
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Systematic organization: Why no board game collection should be without Folded Space Inserts
27. May 2025
Accesories
If you regularly play board games - whether with friends, family or in a club - you know the problem: the box is crammed full, cards are flying around loosely, tokens are happily mixed in with game boards, and the set-up feels like it takes forever. The solution to this? [...]
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The 2025 nominations: Connoisseur Game, Children’s Game & Game of the Year at a glance
23. May 2025
News
On May 20, 2025, the Spiel des Jahres e.V. jury announced the nominations for the coveted awards. Three outstanding titles were nominated in each of three categories - Game of the Year, Connoisseur Game of the Year and Children's Game of the Year - that are characterized by innovation, fun [...]
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Magic at home: The 4 magic sets from the Ehrlich Brothers by Clementoni at a glance
21. May 2025
Experiment
Magic has fascinated us for centuries - especially when it happens right before our eyes. The Ehrlich Brothers, Germany's best-known magicians, are now bringing their spectacular magic into the children's room at home - with four magic sets that they have developed together with the renowned toy manufacturer Clementoni. Whether [...]
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The Cartographer series from Pegasus Spiele: Draw your own kingdom!
19. May 2025
Flip’n’Write
In the world of board games, there are many titles that shine with innovative mechanics and high replay value - but few manage to remain as accessible and atmospheric as The Cartographer and its successors. The Kartograph series from Pegasus Spiele is a prime example of a modern flip & [...]
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Lex Arcana – Roman history meets fantasy role-playing game
15. May 2025
Role-Playing Game
An alternative empire full of magic and mystery What if the Roman Empire had never fallen - because it had learned to use magic? This question is answered by Lex Arcana, a fascinating historical fantasy role-playing game from Uhrwerk Verlag, which transports players to a vivid, mystical antiquity. Ancient history, [...]
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