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Gen Con 2015: Kosmos Set To Unveils New Releases

Thames & KosmosThames & Kosmos is set to release more of its world renowned award winning board games, continuing with a carefully curated series of five new, high-quality, German-style Board Games from the internationally well-known publishing powerhouse, Kosmos. Thames & Kosmos carries Kosmos Games, a collection of high-quality board games from the internationally esteemed authors and designers such as Klaus Teuber, Reiner Knizia, Grzegorz Rejchtman, and Gunter Cornett. German engineered and beautifully made, these games become enduring family favorites and game night classics. For all these reasons, Kosmos games have earned worldwide acclaim. Thames & Kosmos will be demoing the six existing games and well as sneak speaks of the five new Fall 2015 releases. The complete line of Kosmos games will be on display at Gen Con in Indianapolis beginning July 30th at Booth #3039.

Be sure to stop by the below areas for demos, giveaways and MORE:

FAMILY FUN AREA:

  • Large scale versionsofUbongo and Dimension
    • Saturday, 8/1 – 4-6pm
    • Sunday, 8/2 – 10-11am

FIRST EXPOSURE PLAY HALL:

  • First Looks at Steam Time and Tumult Royale, Official Event Tickets recommended
    • Slot #1: Friday, 7/31 – 8am – 10am(Tumult Royale)
    • Slot #2: Friday, 7/31 – 12pm – 2pm(Steam Time)
    • Slot #3: Saturday, 8/1 – 8am – 10am(Steam Time)
    • Slot #4: Sunday, 8/2 – 12pm – 2pm(Tumult Royale)

GIVEWAYS (Hall I Entrance):

  • Special Mini Teaser Version
    • Thursday, 7/29 = 10:30am – 6pm
    • Saturday, 8/1 = 10:30am – 6pm

Here’s the complete line of Kosmos Board Games that will be on display at Gen Con.

Kosmos Games – FALL 2015 Releases:

Legends of Andor (Base Game)

  • MSRP: TBD
  • ITEM #: 691745
  • RELEASE DATE: November 2015
  • AUTHOR: Michael Menzel
  • NO. OF PLAYERS: 2-4
  • DURATION: 90 minutes
  • MINIMUM AGE: 10

The country Andor is in danger. From the forests and the mountains, the enemy back to the castle of the old king Brandur. Only your little hero group opposes them. If you succeed in defending the castle? After the first adventure still followed by many more. The witch must be found and to obtain a medicinal herb for the sick king. In the underground mines valuable gems are waiting for you, but also great risks. Finally, you have to compete against the revived ancient dragon.Will you, all these challenges? Only together you are strong and can become heroes of Andor. GAMEPLAY: Fantastic social experience, all players cooperate in a fascinating storytelling adventure.

GAME CATEGORY: Thematic Games, Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Puzzle, Area Movement, Co-operative Play, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers

 

Legends of Andor: New Heroes

  • MSRP: TBD
  • ITEM #: 692261
  • RELEASE DATE: November 2015
  • AUTHOR: Michael Menzel
  • NO. OF PLAYERS: 2-6
  • DURATION: 90 minutes
  • MINIMUM AGE: 10

GAME CATEGORY: Expansion

 

Legends of Andor: The Star Shield

  • MSRP: TBD
  • ITEM #: 691936
  • RELEASE DATE: November 2015
  • AUTHOR: Michael Menzel
  • NO. OF PLAYERS: 2-4
  • DURATION: 90 minutes
  • MINIMUM AGE: 10

GAME CATEGORY: Expansion

 

Tumult Royale

  • MSRP: TBD
  • ITEM #: 692483
  • RELEASE DATE: December 2015
  • AUTHOR: Klaus & Benjamin Teuber
  • NO. OF PLAYERS: 2-4
  • DURATION: 45 minutes
  • MINIMUM AGE: 10

GAME CATEGORY: Family Games, Strategy Games

 

Steam Time

  • MSRP: TBD
  • ITEM #: 692476
  • RELEASE DATE: December 2015
  • AUTHOR: Rüdiger Dorn
  • NO. OF PLAYERS: 2-6
  • DURATION: 90 minutes
  • MINIMUM AGE: 10

It is the year 1899. For centuries, there have been myths about Stonehenge, The Great Pyramid of Giza and other monuments of times long past. But recently, they also caught interest from various nations. Rumours of strange phenomena and scientific reports multiplied: time acts strange at these places! And there’s more – crystals with new and unique features have been reported. With those crystals and state-of-the-art technology, phantastic gadgetry has been invented, which can store the knowledge of mankind or commute lead to gold. But the most wondrous thing is, they also enable us to embark on the greatest adventure: time travel! The race is on for long lost knowledge, vanished cultures and hidden treasures. With huge efforts, gigantic, steam driven airships are created to travel through time and space. On one of those steam airships, you embark on a journey to past ages, search for new crystal deposits and use your crystals wisely, to stay ahead of your competitors. Prepare for a great journey with Steam Time!

GAME CATEGORY: Strategy Games, Gamers Game, Time Travel, Steampunk