| Putting together this list, I was struck by the | | | | Who isn't intrigued by Time Travel? One of the |
| range of really, really good games that came out | | | | best received games at Essen - the largest board |
| this year. It can be hard, navigating the wide | | | | game convention in the world - Khronos tackles |
| range of games available so I thought I'd try to | | | | this difficult subject matter for a board game and |
| narrow it down. To be eligible, the game either | | | | comes up smelling of roses. An intriguing game |
| has to be relatively new (i.e. released in 2007 or | | | | fought over three Ages, players build and try to |
| late 2007) or a reprint and improvement of an old | | | | control the flow of time, with actions in one age |
| game. Also, the game should have a high degree | | | | affecting other ages. |
| of 'buzz' and be available in stores. | | | | (6) If Wishes Were Fishes |
| On that note, here's our list: | | | | A true family game, If Wishes Were Fishes is a |
| (1) Settlers of Catan 2007 Edition | | | | great game of business risk and reward. Players |
| Releasing in November, the new 2007 edition of | | | | take on the role of fishermen in a magical lake, |
| Settlers of Catan is arriving with new artwork, | | | | balancing the size of the fish they catch with the |
| new upgraded components and the same old | | | | space they have in their boat and the wishes the |
| rules. This is the gateway game and with the new | | | | fish can grant. A fun game for the whole family, it |
| edition, is a definite must for those who need to | | | | is also Games Magazines Best Family Game for |
| be introduced to the world of board games. | | | | 2008. |
| (2) Talisman 4th Edition | | | | (7) Shear Panic! |
| Another reprint, Talisman has a major cult | | | | If nothing more than for the sheer cute factor in |
| following and the 4th Edition release has been met | | | | Shear Panic! you'll have to get this game as a gift. |
| with some major cheering. Keeping many of the | | | | Beautifully crafted sheep that will bring a smile to |
| same rules as the original but streamlining the | | | | anyone's face are combined with a great strategy |
| game somewhat, the new edition has also new | | | | game where players try to manoeuvre their |
| artwork included. A definite must have for those | | | | sheep and the flock to avoid those scary shears! |
| with fond memories of the original game. | | | | A definite winner, even for non-gamers and also |
| (3) 1960: The Making of a President | | | | Games Magazines' Best Family Strategy Game |
| 1960: The Making of a President is a true political | | | | for 2008 |
| game based around what could be the most | | | | (8) Age of Empires III : the Age of Discovery |
| important election for the USA in the 20th | | | | This is the game for all those computer gamers |
| century - John. F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. | | | | out there who are yet to be converted. Age of |
| In this astoundingly well received game, players | | | | Empires III is the board game of the best selling |
| take on the roles of either protagonist, vying for | | | | PC game and they've obviously done a great job |
| election as the President of the United States of | | | | - it's the International Gamers 2007 Winner. A |
| America. | | | | great gift for advanced board gamers and for |
| (4) Stonehenge | | | | fans of the original PC game. |
| 5 board games in one box. Stonehenge is the first | | | | (9) Shogun |
| of a new group of games - an Anthology game | | | | A rethemed edition of the classic Wallenstein |
| where 5 award winning designers work together | | | | game, Shogun / Wallenstein has received a host |
| using the same pieces and board to create 5 | | | | of awards and nominations including GAMES |
| unique games. This is just a gift that keeps on | | | | Magazine Best Advanced Strategy Nominee 2008, |
| giving. | | | | International Gamers Awards Best Strategy |
| (5) Zooloretto | | | | Game Nominee (special award) 2003, GAMES |
| Spiel des Jahres Game of the Year. Games | | | | Magazine Best Advanced Strategy Game |
| Magazine Family Games Nominee for 2007. Fifth | | | | Runner-Up 2003. Taking on the role of Daimyo in |
| place winner for the Deutscher Spiel Pries. This | | | | feudal Japan, players must take over control of |
| great game is fun, fast and entirely family friendly. | | | | counties, building, collecting resources and finally |
| All you have to do is build up your zoo in this | | | | battling in the much discussed 'Combat Tower'. A |
| game, collecting rare animals and their children. | | | | very highly praised game that takes an interesting |
| Just be careful not to overcrowd them or else | | | | twist to old rules. |
| you'll lose points. | | | | (10) Mr. |
| (6) Khronos | | | | |