{"title":"ThunderGryph Games","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tao-long-the-way-of-the-dragon","title":"Tao Long: The Way of the Dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"There was something formless and perfect before the Universe was born. For lack of a better name, I call it the Tao.\" —Lao Tsu\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Long: The Way of the Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a circular abstract-like game in which each action taken leaves different options for your foe. In it, each player controls a dragon striving to diminish the other whilst bound together by the Tao; you manipulate tokens on a special board in order to activate your dragon, leaving that same board to be manipulated by your opponent on their turn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmong customizable scenarios and increasingly profound modes, both dragons will move, attack, block each other's way and seek dominance. At the end, there can be only one... that is, at least until the tides of change come once again.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/u\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSuggested Ages:\u003c\/u\u003e 14 and up\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eLanguage(s):\u003c\/u\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/215613\/tao-long-way-dragon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Link to BGG.com\" src=\"https:\/\/meeplescorner.co.uk\/image\/data\/BGG_logo.jpg\" style=\"width: 60px; height: 45px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4BksF9iKvd0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Link to Youtube.com\" src=\"https:\/\/meeplescorner.co.uk\/image\/data\/Youtube.png\" style=\"width: 105px; height: 45px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"ThunderGryph Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52052149666141,"sku":"TGTL01","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/2442\/6589\/files\/taolongthewayofthedragon_102a5bec-32f1-4b6e-a566-6833a42013c9.png?v=1771320569"},{"product_id":"spirits-of-the-forest","title":"Spirits of the Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003eRETAIL EDITION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce an age, a mythic wind lifts the veil between the spirit world and ours. Whimsical seraphs, drawn to the vigor of an ancient forest, descend through clouds to once again take up their centennial game. You are one of these seraphs – a being of great power and curiosity. The life of the forest fascinates you, and you eagerly gather plant, animal, and sprite alike to add to your mystical menagerie. But beware, for you are not alone. Other beings just like yourself contest to collect the life of the forest as well!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eSpirits of the Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, players represent the four elements that nourish the forces of nature. Up to four players compete to acquire the most (of nine different) spirit symbols which are bound to a different element of nature. Each turn, a player drafts up to two spirit tiles from the forest (a common pool of 48 spirit tiles), collects favor tokens and moves, places, or recovers gemstones. Players continue taking turns until all tiles have been collected from the forest. At the end of the game, players score nature points for each spirit (augmented by favor tokens) of which they have a majority. Whoever has the most nature points at the end of the game wins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/u\u003e 1-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eSuggested Ages\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003e: 14 and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eLanguage(s):\u003c\/u\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/235375\/spirits-forest\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Link to BGG.com\" src=\"https:\/\/meeplescorner.co.uk\/image\/data\/BGG_logo.jpg\" style=\"width: 60px; height: 45px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XQBZUCCUhz8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/meeplescorner.co.uk\/image\/data\/Youtube.png\" style=\"width: 105px; height: 45px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"ThunderGryph Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52053061042525,"sku":"TGSOTF01","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/2442\/6589\/files\/spiritsoftheforest.png?v=1771318738"},{"product_id":"tang-garden","title":"Tang Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRETAIL EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Tang dynasty was considered the first golden age of the classical and now iconic Chinese gardens. Emperor Xuanzong built the magnificent imperial Garden of the Majestic Clear Lake as a homage of life itself and from where he ruled. Players will act as Imperial Garden Designers and they will be called to build the most incredible garden while balancing the elements of Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTang Garden is a Zen-like game that will take you to the first golden age of China, where players will progressively build a garden by creating the landscape, placing the scenery and projecting their vision through vertical panoramas. During the construction, noblemen will visit the garden to admire the surroundings and the way the natural elements coexist in the most breathtaking scenery humankind has ever laid their eyes upon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlayers will take turns by playing one of the two actions available in the game:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1) Placing tiles and matching the elements to increase their personal nature balance and unlock more character miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy balancing the nature elements on the player boards, players will attract new characters into the garden. On each player turn, if the elements are balanced, the player will have to choose one miniature from the ones available and finally decide which one of the characters will be placed in the garden, orienting them towards their favourite background, while keeping the other with you to keep exploiting its ability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2) Draw decoration cards and place one on the board to get prestige by completing collections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlayers will draw a number of cards based on the board situation and choose one to keep. Players will then have to place the chosen decoration in one of the available spots in the garden, creating a unique and seamless scenario that will never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring the game, by placing tiles on special parts of the board, you will be able to place a panorama tile, a new element that adds a never-ending perspective for the visitors. Both small and big panoramas will be placed perpendicularly to the board by attaching it to the board insert by creating a seamless look on the four sides of the board. The Panoramas will interact with the characters at the end of the game by giving prestige points based on what your visitor sees and likes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the end of the game, the player with the most prestige will be the winner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/u\u003e 1-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eSuggested Ages\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003e: 14 and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eLanguage(s):\u003c\/u\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/252153\/tang-garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Link to BGG.com\" src=\"https:\/\/meeplescorner.co.uk\/image\/data\/BGG_logo.jpg\" style=\"width: 60px; height: 45px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HBS5c0G4zlA\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/meeplescorner.co.uk\/image\/data\/Youtube.png\" style=\"width: 105px; height: 45px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"ThunderGryph Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52062141251933,"sku":"TGBase-EN01","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/2442\/6589\/files\/tanggarden.jpg?v=1771259650"},{"product_id":"hats","title":"Hats","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou have an invitation at 5 p.m. at the Mad Hatter’s garden. The table is ready, the cookies taste like buttery heaven, and the tea is strong and spicy. \"More sugar?\" asks the Mad Hatter, giving you a bizarre look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Yes, plea...\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Time's up!\" he yells, interrupting you. Sugar, cookies, and millions of hats fly everywhere. Tea spills all over the tablecloth as he proceeds with a huge smile on his face. \"It's time to play a game.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eHats\u003c\/strong\u003e, two to four players compete to acquire the most outstanding hats by exchanging cards in hand with cards on the tea table board. Each card exchange influences how each hat is scored. Naturally, at the end of the game, the player with the highest score will be declared the maddest!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo play, everyone draws nine cards. You take your turn by performing one of the following two actions:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange hats — Play a single card from your hand face up and exchange it with one of the same type (color) from the tea table board or exchange it for a card of any type but of a lower value. Add the card exchanged from the tea table board to your collection by placing it face up in front of you.\u003cbr\u003e\nCreate a black hat — Play a single card face down in front of you to add it to your collection as a black hat. 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You wake up as you do every day and get ready to get out of bed... Wait, the sun is already rising? Weird... The clock already shows 8:00 a.m.! What the hell happened to the rooster? You leave your house to check, but as soon as you step out you had it figured out: A hurricane destroyed all the fences in the area and the animals fled! However, they should not be that far and after fixing the fences it's your mission to recover them in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eRolling Ranch\u003c\/strong\u003e, all players use the same result from the dice to rescue animals and improve their ranch, with each player working on their own ranch sheet. Each player attempts to place the animals in their ranch the best way possible, and to construct buildings and receive bonuses that will help them achieve the highest score. Everyone plays at the same time! 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Evermore have they embodied its spirit and shaped its lands. They are stewards of the earth. Five Titans that make the cosmos breath. On Iwari, there are no teeming masses, no continent-wide civilizations. Humanity is in its infancy, living in scattered tribes in forest, tundra, and desert.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eNow we have left our ancestral homelands to explore the vast uncharted regions, encountering other fellow tribes and exchanging knowledge, culture and wisdom. In our journey, we all live in harmony with the Titans, and though distant to us, they decide our fate. And yet only we don't know if they created us, or we created them.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Iwari Deluxe Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is an abstract-like Eurogame in which players represent different tribes looking for their identity by traveling around far lands and expanding their settlements into five different regions on the board. 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