Brrr…it’s cold outside! Beat those winter blues with these great picks from Board Game Bandit! If you are looking for what's new or trending this month, Board Game Bandit has you covered with these 5 fantastic, buzzworthy games.

5. Great Western Trail

This 19^th century, American west strategy game has been a popular choice recently.  Put the wild west and cattle ranching on your tabletop with this complex 2-4 player strategy game.

In Great Western Trail, players are ranchers and repeatedly herd cattle from Texas to Kansas City, where they are sent off by train. Earning you money and victory points. Therefore, each time you arrive in Kansas City, you want your most valuable cattle with you. However, the "Great Western Trail" requires that you keep your herd in top shape, but also that you cleverly use the various buildings along the trail. It might also be a good idea to hire competent staff: cowboys to help your herd, craftsmen to construct your own buildings, and engineers for the railroad line.

Great Western Trail makes a good game night choice with a playtime of anywhere from 75-150 minutes and no shortage of strategic play.

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4. The Taverns of Tiefenthal

The Taverns of Tiefenthal has been gaining some interest lately.  Perhaps it’s the lack of Taverns open to the public this month, whatever the reason Board Game Bandit has this strategic game of dice and worker placement on our hot list!

In the town of Tiefenthal lies "The Tavern of the Deep Valley". Where, all citizens gather, however it's important to attract new, wealthy guests to ensure there is enough money to grow the tavern, ensuring it then lure nobles as well. But what tavern expansion is best? Do you focus on money? Or ensure the beer keeps flowing?

The challenge is to cleverly select the dice and create your personal deck of cards as profitably as possible. The game is made with five modules so that your group can include extra levels of complexity as you become more familiar with the game.

The Taverns of Tiefenthal is a 2-4 player game for ages 12+ and plays over 60 minutes.

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3. Praga Caput Regni

This medieval, city building, and puzzle game has been gaining popularity since it’s January 2021 release.

In Praga Caput Regni, players are wealthy citizens organizing multiple building projects in medieval Prague. By growing their wealth and joining in the construction, they gain favor with the King Charles IV. Players pick from six actions on the game board, which are always available, but with a constantly shifting assortment of costs and benefits. With these actions, you can grow your resources, improve the strength of your actions, and construct "New Prague City", the Charles Bridge, or city walls. You can also gain further actions or participate in the construction of St. Vitus Cathedral. At games end, the player who impressed King Charles the most, wins.

Praga Caput Regni is playable with 1-4 players, from ages 12 and older, with a game time of 30-120 minutes.

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2. Unlock! Mythic Adventures

Mythic Adventures is the new title in the Unlock! series of escape games for 1 to 6 players. The Bandit team loves the Unlock! series because these escape room games include a free companion app that, among other things, runs your timer, and offers clues and hints through the game.

Like all Unlock! games, Mythic Adventures comes with 3 different scenarios you can play.

Around the World in 80 Minutes

"I made the bet with these gentlemen from the Reform Club that we will travel around the world in 80 days. Passepartout! Hurry! The world awaits Phileas Fogg's masterstroke!"

In the Clutches of Hades

As a slave in Greece, during antiquity, you attempt to gain your freedom.  This is not an easy task, unless you request the help of the Gods.

Professor Noside's Animal-o-Matic

"The Animal-O-Matic transfers you into the body of any animal. It's not dangerous, I'm telling you! Will you stop moving James!"

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1. Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Quicksilver Hero Pack

Our number 1 pick this month is for you fans of the customizable 1-4 player Marvel Champions card game, get excited for the new expansion pack just released – Quicksilver Hero Pack. Take on villains as a Marvel superhero with this pre-built deck.

The Marvel Card Game offers regular releases of new components, including new hero and scenario packs, The Quicksilver Hero Pack is the newest for this cooperative living card game.

Buy the Quicksilver Hero Pack online now!