Bellum Magica

In Bellum Magica you step into the shoes of a wicked ruler with evil plans. You gather an army full of creatures, from little goblins to fearsome dragons. Some you send out to collect food and supplies, others you use to attack the human world and your opponents. Whoever manages to gather the most treasure chests wins. Each round the dice are rolled to decide which horde goes to work today. After that you collect food, call back your scouts and go on the attack. Do you attack the humans, or storm the castle of a fellow player? Your swords against their shields, exciting until the very last moment. At the end of your turn you recruit new creatures to make your horde even stronger. The first player with ten treasure chests triggers the end of the game. But watch out: it is not about the number of chests, but about the value inside them. A short game full of mean choices and plenty of fun at the table, played in about half an hour.