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  • The Inspiration and Development Behind Little Alchemists

    Many people on the team at CGE have families with younger children who love to play games too, but it’s hard to get a game like Alchemists to the table with the little ones. In the original game of Alchemists, players compete to craft potions, deduce information from their experiments, and publish theories on the…

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  • SETI Designer Diary #2: Exploring the Solar System

    Previously, we explored the origins of SETI: Search Extraterrestrial Intelligence. In this second designer diary article, Tomáš Holek talks about the game’s unique multi-layer rotating solar system mechanics and what role they play. Development of a four-layer rotating solar system One of the biggest parts of SETI is the rotating multilayered solar system. It’s a…

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  • SETI Designer Diary #1: The Beginnings of SETI

    Designed by Tomáš Holek, SETI: Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence is a new scientific space euro for 1-4 players that we’ll be releasing at Essen Spiel 2024! It’s a heavy engine building and hand management euro that pays homage to space and planetary exploration, astronomy, the ongoing search for signs of life in the vastness…

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  • CGE’s Twitch Channel is Back!

    And…we’re back! It’s been a hot minute, but we’re happy to announce that we’ve relaunched the CGE Twitch channel and have a lot of fun streamy things in store for you this year. Please extend a warm welcome to Megan, our new in-house Twitch Streamer! She’s been on board with CGE since the New Year,…

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  • Making Board Games – All 8 Episodes Now Live!

    Making Board Games: The CGE Documentary is finally finished! This eight episode series offers a fun behind-the-scenes look into the world of board game design and publishing.

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  • Filmmaker’s Diary: The Story of Lost Ruins of Arnak

    We interview our in-house content creator Eleni Papadopoulou about the filmmaking process behind CGE’s documentary series Making Board Games.

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  • Available Now: The Kutná Hora Companion App!

    With Kutná Hora’s recent US retail launch and the holidays rapidly approaching, we wanted to share a special surprise with you. Today, we’ve launched a free web-based companion app for Kutná Hora that works easily on your mobile phone and browser alike. This optional app can help improve the experience for players who find resource…

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  • A Closer Look at Time Division’s Dynamic Duels

    In case you missed the news, starting this year, CGE will be distributing games from our friends and German partners HeidelBÄR Games. While some of you may be familiar with Spicy, their super hot bluffing party game, Time Division is an all new release in North America. Let’s take a closer look at what this…

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  • How To Make Spicy’s Hot Bluffing Gameplay Even Spicier

    Haven’t gotten a taste of Spicy yet? We highly recommend you check out the hottest bluffing party game around. But what if you’ve already played a ton of Spicy with friends and want to find a way to freshen up the experience? The core game is a ton of fun on its own, and it’s…

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  • CGE is Feeling Just A Little Bit …Errr…Spicy?

    As we recently announced on our website, we have some exciting news to share: starting this year at PAX Unplugged, CGE will be distributing games from our friends and German partners HeidelBÄR Games! Some of you may recognize Spicy, the hottest bluffing game around, which is relaunching in the US. Additionally, Time Division will make…

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