Novelties
Activity & reaction games
Crossboule Set LIMITED EDITION
601105235€29.99
Crossboule c³ Limited Edition takes boules into a more dynamic setting with flexible fabric balls that hold their position where classic metal balls would keep rolling. That single change opens the game to stairs, walls, hills and park benches, so each round can use height, edges and surfaces as part of the course. For ages 6 and up, the set brings movement and tactical play together in a format that works indoors and outdoors. This anniversary edition marks 15 years of Crossboule and is arranged as a complete set for 3 players. The aim is to place Crossboules as close as possible to the target ball, while clever placement and well-judged throws can also collect combo points. Because the balls are made for this 3-dimensional style of play, routes do not need a flat pitch or a marked court. Everyday surroundings become part of the match, and each new location changes the lines, distances and obstacles that shape the next throw. A game on steps plays differently from a round across benches or along a sloped path, which keeps each session fresh while staying easy to set up. Crossboule c³ suits quick matches in the park, active rounds on a trip, or spontaneous play at home when a room, hallway or courtyard offers enough space to build a course.
Children’s games
Flitze Flatze Bärentatze
601105211€29.99
Flitze Flatze Bärentatze turns a salmon race into a constantly changing river puzzle for 2 to 4 players aged 6Y+. Picture cards are placed in the centre of the board so they overlap, rotate the shared image and decide which salmon remain visible enough to swim onward toward their spawning grounds. That shifting layout gives the game its distinctive mechanism. Every new card changes more than one route at once, because tributaries can open, narrow or become blocked as the layers build up. Progress depends on reading the visible paths at the right moment and placing a card where it helps one salmon while slowing another. Babbel the Bear adds another moving obstacle by prowling from river to river and stopping fish that stray into reach. The result is a children's game with simple rules, but with planning, overview and tactical timing in every round. Around the table, the shared river picture keeps all eyes on the centre as salmon appear, disappear and re-emerge with each placement. Short turns and changing routes suit family game sessions where younger and older players can follow the action together while still finding room for clever moves.
Children’s games
Die Zausel vom Zauberwald
601105206€29.99
Die Zausel vom Zauberwald turns a memory challenge into a wobbly forest adventure where every step matters. In this children's game for 2 to 4 players aged 6Y+, the route through the Magic Forest is shaped by tilting spaces and hidden stumbling traps, so each move depends on remembering which fields stayed steady and which gave way. The goal is not only to reach a forest clearing, but to bring hats back to the Zausel hut with the highest ring values. That collecting rule adds a clear scoring layer, because not every hat counts the same at the end of the round. Children often spot the reliable path first, while adults try to keep pace by recalling the unstable spaces and planning a safer return route. The combination of memory, planning and collecting keeps the action easy to follow while giving each decision a visible effect on the board. Around the table, the shifting path creates lively turns as Zausel head out, lose balance on the wrong field and try again with better recall on the next run. Short rule access and the playful Magic Forest theme make it easy to start a round, while the ring scoring on the hats keeps the finish competitive right up to the last trip home.
Family games
Mini Geistesblitz (in metal tin)
601105140€5.99
Geistes Blitz Mini packs the sharp visual tension of Jacques Zeimet's reaction game into a compact travel format with a round metal tin, 60 cards and 5 wooden figures. Each turn starts with one card flipped at the center, and the table has to read color and shape in a split second while hands race toward the right figure. The mechanism gives every card a clear twist. If one object appears in its original color, that exact figure must be grabbed at once. If neither shown object matches its original color, the correct choice is the figure whose shape and color are both absent from the card. This simple rule creates fast shifts between direct recognition and elimination logic, so observation and quick decisions matter on every turn. The wooden ghost, book, bottle, mouse and chair are large enough to read clearly in the middle of the table, which keeps the action immediate even with a full group of 2 to 8 players. With an age recommendation of 8+ and a playing time of 20 to 30 minutes, the mini edition suits short rounds on trips, at family gatherings or between larger game sessions. The small tin stores the full set neatly and keeps Geistes Blitz ready for play away from the shelf.
Skill games
Pocket Pisa
601105220available from October
"Pocket Pisa" by Zoch brings stacking, strategy, and thrills into a compact, portable box. On a wobbly, rocking base, 2 to 4 players ages 8 and up work together to build an ever-taller structure using 14 different wooden blocks. On their turn, a player places a block of their choice on the tower and reveals a card that indicates the structure’s current value. Then the big decision begins: drop out early and secure some victory points, or keep stacking and hope for a bigger reward. With each level, the risk grows, because if the tower topples, those lofty plans are quickly history. The mix of balance and tactical risk-taking ensures about 20 minutes of excitement, laughter, and surprising twists. Thanks to its compact box, Pocket Pisa is perfect for game nights, travel, and quick games in between. Zoch is known for creative, original party games with a touch of whimsy. Well-known titles like *Zicke Zacke Hühnerkacke* and *Da ist der Wurm drin* show how playful ideas bring families and children together around the table time and time again.
Family games
Nein! Doch! Ohh!
601105215available from October
"Nein! Doch! Ohh!" by Zoch makes the concept of time the centerpiece of a lively party game for children and families. Four hourglasses disappear under cups and continue to run, invisible to everyone. As a colored die is passed around among the 2 to 5 players, the goal is to guess whether the selected hourglass is still running or has already run out. If you’re unsure, you can take a chance and lift the cup. But only the hourglass knows the right answer. It gets especially tricky because the hourglasses are flipped over after each check, and the cups change positions due to the color die. This quickly throws time, place, and memory into disarray. Attention, concentration, and a good sense of time guide players through the approximately 20-minute game. This game by Christoph Cantzler is suitable for players ages 8 and up.
Children’s games
Funkel Munkel
601105205soon available again
Funkel Munkel turns a diamond mine into a lively children's game where hidden movement and sharp observation decide who brings the richest haul back to daylight. Beneath the double-layered game board, minecarts travel through the darkness out of sight, so each turn asks players to track positions carefully while gemstones disappear into the shafts above. The central mechanism creates its own stage effect: 8 deep mine shafts send diamonds down into the underground vehicles, and the carts later emerge carrying their sparkling cargo back out of the tunnel. Because the routes run criss-cross under the board, remembering which cart belongs where matters just as much as choosing when to move. The easy-to-understand introduction keeps the rules approachable, while the hidden paths and shifting cart positions keep the table focused on every action. For 2-4 players aged 4 and up, the short playing time fits neatly into repeat rounds without losing tension. Around the table, each move invites quick glances across the board, careful recall of earlier turns, and excited moments when a cart resurfaces loaded with gems. Funkel Munkel suits family play sessions, children's game afternoons, and short rounds where observation, memory, and a little nerve shape the result.
Social & Parlour games
Der Turm
601105216soon available again
Der Turm of Zoch is a fast-paced family game that tests your memory, timing, and ability to keep a cool head, floor by floor. In the ten modular levels of the tower, 2 to 5 players hide their gems. On each turn, one level is opened; afterward, the tower falls apart and is reassembled in a new order. Players who keep track of the layout can follow the path of the gems and strategically open sections where there’s still space. But be careful: if a level gets too full, the tower spills its contents, and your carefully laid plan starts to unravel. The first player to place all of their gems in the tower wins. With a playing time of about 15 minutes and a recommended age of 8 and up, *Der Turm* is perfect for lively family gatherings and short game nights. The game was created by the Italian BLOB team—Luca Borsa, Carlo Emanuele Lanzavecchia, Walter Obert, and Luca Bellini.
Family games
Mini Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck (in metal tins)
601105091soon available again
Mini Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck packs the cheeky spirit of the popular dice game into a compact travel format with a round metal tin, 8 dice and Bratwurm tiles numbered from 21 to 36. Designed by Reiner Knizia, it fits easily on a café table, train tray or holiday apartment shelf, where every roll pushes the race for the most valuable worm portions forward. The 8+ age marking, 2-7 player range and 20-30 minute playing time give the game a flexible table presence without stretching the session. The numbered tiles create a clear score ladder from 21 up to 36, while the worm symbols on the dice and tiles tie the theme directly into the scoring. The mini format keeps the familiar Heckmeck character intact while reducing the footprint for travel, short breaks and spontaneous rematches. On weekend trips, school holidays or a quick round after dinner, the small tin opens into a lively contest of rolls, timing and nerve. It suits shelves with limited space just as well as a packed day bag, and with a playing time of around 20-30 minutes, repeat rounds fit easily into shorter game sessions.