Play Cascadia

Build settlements and trade resources on the island of Catan

Domino-shaped land tiles and a five-by-five grid; a masterclass in small design.

Spend carrots to move; the first Spiel des Jahres, and still a clean race game.

Five detectives hunt Mister X across a London map; he surfaces every five turns.

Haul freight across Europe by lorry, bidding for the contracts nobody else wants.

Bid, steal and exhibit antiques; simultaneous card selection with a lot of bluffing.

Build a town straight through everyone else's outhouses, then vote on the mess.

Paddle steamers race downriver, picking up passengers and running out of coal.