60+ Minute Games | Arlington Public Library

21) Evolution: the dynamic game of survival

Description

In Evolution, you're in the midst of a dynamic ecosystem of limited resources and hungry predators. What traits will your species need to eat, multiply and thrive? The answer changes with every game. 4000 different species to create.

22) The isle of cats

Author

West, Frank

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"The Isle of Cats is a competitive, card-drafting polyomino cat-placement board game for 1-4 players. It supports solo and family play, while offering a challenge to the most experienced gamer. You are a citizen of Squall's End on a rescue mission to the Isle of Cats and must save as many cats as possible before the evil Lord Vesh arrives. Each cat is represented by a unique tile and belongs to a family, you must find a way to make them all fit on...

23) Monopoly: the world's most famous game - and how it got that way

Author

Orbanes, Philip

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Traces the history of the game from its origins in 1903 to its current popularity, including information on people involved with the game's history, trivia, and the role of advertising in its success.

24) Star Wars: Outer Rim: a game of bounty hunters, mercenaries, and smugglers

Author

Konieczka, Corey

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In Star Wars: Outer Rim, you and your friends take on the roles of bounty hunters, smugglers, and mercenaries and set out to make your mark on the galaxy. You'll travel the Outer Rim in your personal ships, hire legendary Star Wars characters to join your crew, and try to become the most famous outlaw in the galaxy.

25) Tapestry: a civilization game

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Create the civilization with the most storied history, starting at the beginning of humankind and reaching into the future. The paths you choose will vary greatly from real-world events or people -- your civilization is unique! In Tapestry, you start from nothing and advance on any of the four advancement tracks (science, technology, exploration, and military) to earn progressively better benefits. You can focus on a specific track or take a more...