The Ancients, age-old guardians of the arcane crystals, have long slumbered in their secret vaults. Rumoured to be invincible sentinels, they have defended their crystals unchallenged for eons. With the fall of the Empire, the most desperate bands of the Wildlands have joined forces to take them down and claim the crystals they protect. Wildlands: The Ancients introduces powerful creatures and new terrains that allow players to play Wildlands solo and cooperatively, as well as supporting play with up to six players. Requires a copy of Wildlands to play. At six players, requires a copy of Wildlands and either The Unquiet Dead or The Adventuring Party to play. Players: 1-6 Playing Time: 60 minutes Ages: 14+ Contents: 5 Unique Over-Sized Miniatures, Doubled-sided Playing Board, 100+ Cards, 5 Double-Sided Scenario Sheets, 80+ Counters, 10 Plastic Bases, 10 Crystals

It's a little-known trivia fact, but you can actually play games with dominos instead of just lining them up and knocking them over. In fact, this double-six set of acrylic dominos by Brass Monkey includes everything you need* to play 15 different games (while getting uncomfortably competitive with your friends and family). *Smugness not included. * Includes 28 double-sided acrylic dominos. In other words, each side features a unique design so that you can play using either numbers or shapes. Psst: look at the pictures. * Features an instruction book that explains how to play 15 different games in detail (from Bergen to Matador - and everything in between). * Don't worry; even though they are double-sided, each face has a randomly different value, so you can't cheat (We're looking at you, grandma). * The outer box measures 9" by 4.25" by 2.5" deep. * Each domino measures 1" by 2" by .22" deep.

Experts agree that regularly solving tactics is a vital component of chess training. However, it's also widely acknowledged that there is one drawback of traditional chess puzzleswhen solving them students know for sure that there is a genuine tactic in the position, whereas during a real game there is no such guarantee. In this workbook, Volker Schleputz and Grandmaster John Emms offer a unique framework to study chess tactics independent of themes, difficulty andmost importantlyeven the existence of an actual tactic in a given position. Analyzing carefully selected games, from beginner level through to club and tournament level, the reader assumes the role of a tactics detective, checking for mistakes and missed opportunities by both sides without the help of a chess engine. This training method resembles live play far more realistically than solving puzzles, because each move has to be analyzed with respect to tactical possibilitieswhether they exist or not. The same thinking processes used in the training can then be applied in real games. *A unique framework to practice chess tactics*Exercises resemble over-the-board situations*Ideal for beginners, intermediate and club players

The Sicilian Taimanov (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 e6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nc6) is a very flexible Black system in the Sicilian Defence developed by Mark Taimanov. It is characterised by the development of the g8-knight on e7, often along with a quick ...b7-b5. The Taimanov often leads to tense, dynamic position which are ripe in counterattacking possibilities. In Opening Repertoire: The Sicilian Taimanov, highly experienced chess author and coach Nigel Davies guides the reader through the complexities of the Taimanov and carves out a repertoire for Black. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. There are also suggestions for countering White's "anti-Sicilian" tries thus creating an entire repertoire to meet 1 e4. * A complete repertoire for Black against 1 e4. * A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method. * All key variations analysed in detail.

Board games have long fascinated as mirrors of intelligence, skill, cunning, and wisdom. While board games have been the topic of many scientific studies, and have been studied for more than a century by psychologists, there was until now no single volume summarizing psychological research into board games. This book, which is the first systematic study of psychology and board games, covers topics such as perception, memory, problem solving and decision making, development, intelligence, emotions, motivation, education, and neuroscience. It also briefly summarizes current research in artificial intelligence aiming at developing computers playing board games, and critically discusses how current theories of expertise fare with board games. Finally, it shows that the information provided by board game research, both data and theories, have a wider relevance for the understanding of human psychology in general.

Improve your chess game the fast and easy way

You never get a second chance to make a first impression?especially in the game of chess! "Chess Openings For Dummies" gives you tips and techniques for analyzing openings and strategies for winning chess games from the very first move you make!

This friendly, helpful guide provides you with easy-to-follow and step-by-step instructions on the top opening chess strategies and gives you the tools you need to develop your own line of attack from the very start.Includes illustrations to help ensure victoryEquips you with the tools and strategies to plan a winning strategyAlso serves as a valuable resource for curriculums that use chess as a learning tool

Whether you?re a veteran or novice chess player, "Chess Openings For Dummies" is the ultimate guide to getting a grip on the openings and variants that will ensure you have all the right moves to open and win any chess game.

This thorough work on how Nimzowitsch's theories have been refined and synthesized with classical concepts into the modern dynamic understanding of chess will help ordinary players adopt these important concepts in their own games. An in-depth investigation of the concepts that underlie modern chess!

Designed to revive The Art of Conversation(R), TAOC(R) is a fabulous way to have balanced, interesting and meaningful communications. This Travel Edition follows on from the success of the original TAOC(R) games, offering new avenues to think, and talk, about the world. Included is an instruction booklet, as well as over 300 areas of discussion from topics on geography, history, languages, anthropology, philosophy, architecture, politics, and much more. TAOC(R) Travel enables us to gain new perspectives and broaden our view of the world in a fun and easy to use format. Best of all, your own life experiences, interests and ideas are all that's required to enjoy and reap the full benefits of TAOC(R) Travel. TAOC(R) Travel is an excellent learning tool for students of any age, as it works well regardless of actual travel experience; facilitating healthy debates and discussions, as well as being a useful tool for research topics, interactive tours and lesson plans. With TAOC(R) Travel, a myriad of world journeys await you, and can be experienced right in you very own home!

Two of the most renowned chess trainers in the world, introduce and explain the revolutionary ideas of their old friend and mentor, Igor Platonov. Platonov was one of the most profound thinkers and theoreticians in the old Soviet Union, which held a grip on the world chess championship for decades, as the title passed from one of its stars to another. For intermediate players to grandmasters, Platonov's visionary insights, examined and explained here for the first time, provide you with the keys to understanding the foundational concepts of the game, strengthening your chess understanding and giving you effective methods to help you find the most powerful moves in the game.

Chess Developments is a brand new series providing state-of-the-art openings coverage. Chess Developments focuses on the current trends - concentrating on critical lines, theoretical novelties and powerful new ideas. It offers players of all levels the opportunity to keep up-to-date with current opening theory whilst also expanding and improving their repertoires. The Pirc is an ambitious counter-attacking weapon against 1 e4. Black allows White to build an imposing centre before striking back and attacking it with pieces and pawns. If Black's strategy is successful White's centre can be blown away, but if Black fails he runs the risk of being overrun. In this book, James Vigus examines the most theoretically important and instructive Pirc games since the publication of his highly acclaimed The Pirc in Black and White, highlighting the main developments and novelties for both sides. Studying this book will provide you with essential information on a popular opening. *Essential coverage of the Pirc Defence *Packed with key new ideas and critical analysis *User-friendly design to help readers absorb information

This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. Bird's Opening, 1 f4, is an ideal choice for freethinking chess players who prefer to rely on their general chess knowledge and intuition rather than having to memorize and keep up to date with mainline opening theory. Bird's Opening is essentially the Dutch Defense with an extra move, and White can choose between a number of different set-ups, including the reversed Leningrad, Classical and Stonewall variations, depending on mood and opponents' responses. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala examines all the important variations of Bird's Opening, including the sharp From's Gambit. Using illustrative games, he explains the main positional and tactical ideas for both sides, provides answers to all the key questions and tells you everything you need to know about successfully playing 1 f4. *Essential guidance and training with 1 f4*Provides a repertoire options for White*Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study

Do you need to be a genius to be good at chess? What does it take to become a Grandmaster? Can computer programmes beat human intuition in gameplay? The Psychology of Chess is an insightful overview of the roles of intelligence, expertise, and human intuition in playing this complex and ancient game. The book explores the idea of 'practice makes perfect', alongside accounts of why men perform better than women in international rankings, and why chess has become synonymous with extreme intelligence as well as madness. When artificial intelligence researchers are increasingly studying chess to develop machine learning, The Psychology of Chess shows us how much it has already taught us about the human mind.

How can you improve at chess? This is the eternal question asked by players of all levels. Which part of the game should you focus on? How often should you play? Should you change your opening repertoire? What's the best way to learn from your defeats? So many questions ...and yet direct answers are hard to find. It's no wonder aspiring players are left bewildered and in need of direction. In this book grandmaster Nigel Davies provides that direction. He examines the methods used by a number of players who were looking to improve their game, and how they went about achieving their goal. He has drawn heavily on the games and thoughts of players who have been his students over the years and experienced a clear improvement in their play. Finding the path towards improvement can prove difficult without the right guidance. This book will demonstrate the route to take. *A major study of chess improvement *Written by a renowned chess trainer *Tackles all areas of the game

Millennial Loteria took the world by storm with its hilarious and extremely relatable parody of Loteria, the classic "Mexican Bingo" game. Now you can take your obsession to the next level and play with up to 20 of your fave followers with this new expansion pack, which includes: - 10 new Millennial Loteria cards (Including 1 special "Shiny AF" card) - 10 extra playing boards - 80 extra bitcoin tokens OMG IMPORTANT INFO: This expansion pack only works when combined with the full Millennial Loteria game, which is sold separately. If you don't own it yet, add it to your cart ASAP!

From Joyce Lock, creator of the games Foodie Fight, Wine Wars, and Foodie Fight Rematch, member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, and judge for the James Beard foundation book awards. More than 100,000 copies sold. Test your food knowledge and challenge your friends. This fully revised, modern version of the bestselling Foodie Fight game gives food lovers a refreshing new reason to play the game and test their food knowledge. This addictively fun, classic board game is now revised and updated with 50 percent new content and questions. Gamers, foodies, pop culture fans, trivia fanatics and anyone interested in the culture of cuisine around the world can compete with their friends and family with more than 1,000 questions-on celebrity chefs, food science, food history, and more-to find the ultimate foodie. Game night will never be the same! * Revised with 50 percent new questions for even more fun * More than 1,000 food-related trivia questions * Challenging questions for die-hard foodies People who like trivia games, such as Trivial Pursuit Game: Classic Edition and I Should Have Known That! will love this trivia board game. * Makes a great gift for food lovers, avid cooks, chefs, and people who like cooking shows * Fun family game for adults and kids aged 12 and up * Anyone who loves trivia will have fun with this board game

It is generally agreed that one of the best ways for a chess-player to improve is by constant practice and testing. The puzzles in this book provide a wealth of positions to test every facet of the reader's tactical skills, and have been selected by analyzing games new and old in search of original puzzle positions (rather than simply trawling through previous puzzle books as is all too often the case). It is therefore very unlikely that even seasoned solvers will recognize many of these positions!