Board games in Guangzhou, Macau, Hong Kong, Shenzhen
I suggest that 2-5 people play together in Guangzhou, Macau, Hong Kong or Shenzhen. I don’t care which city, I go everywhere every day on business, and I have some free time, especially in the evening. The cost of the game is 100 rmb per player. Some of my games are quite expensive and rare.
I have 38+ board games in total.
I prefer serious board games where one game lasts 3-6 hours. Also, this article may inspire someone to buy a specific board game. I can sell, I have listed the prices.
First, a list of games, and then more details about each one.
1. Merchants & Marauders + Seas of Glory
2. Sid Meier’s Civilization: The Board Game (2010) + 2 extensions
3. Teotihuacan: City of Gods (2018) +Expansion period
4. Macao
5. Blackout Hong Kong
6. Robinson Crusoe Collector’s edition
7. Terraforming Mars + extensions
8. Terraforming Mars: ARES Expedition. No extensions
9. Lost Ruins of Arnak (2020) + Expedition Leaders +Missing expedition
10. Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar + Tribes & Prophecies
11. Maracaibo. No extensions
12. Cooper island. No extension
13. The Voyages of Marco Polo (2015) + extensions
14. Marco Polo II: In the Service of the Khan (2019)+ extension
15. Tobago + Volcano
16. Tortuga + extension
17. Tokaido. No extension
18. Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala (2014). No extension
19. Cluedo Sherlock Edition
20. The Crimes of Dr. Watson (Interactive Mysteries)
21. Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (4 boxes, 40 cases)
22. Bureau of Investigations
23. Twilight Struggle (2005)
24. Carcassonne Big Box 6 (2017)
25. JAIPUR
26. LEGO board game
27. Luxor (2018) + all extensions
28. Bora Bora (2013)
29. Karawane (2008)
30. Escape: The Curse of the Temple (2012)+ extensions
31. Pick & Pack (2007)
32. Timeline
Thats it. And now in order, in more detail!
First, a list of games, and then more details about each one.
1. Merchants & Marauders + Seas of Glory
Choose a ship for yourself and sail across the Caribbean Sea trading and plundering. Very, very exciting!
Original in English 2500 rmb (base + extra + buns)
PNP Russian version 1500 rmb (base + additional)
PNP English version 1500 rmb (base + additional)
The price is indicated with paper ships and coins.
With a plastic + 500 rmb to the price of the game.
Playing time is 4-6 hours.
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2. Sid Meier’s Civilization: The Board Game (2010) + 2 extensions
A very cool game based on the legendary computer game. I’ve spent thousands of hours playing Civilization 2 and Civilization 3 on ps1, psp, and PC.
The base is the original, and I made 2 add-ons myself. Fame and Fortune, Wisdom and Warfare. The price is 3000 rmb.
Develop your civilization, technology, discover the map, settlements, fight, expand your cultural influence!
4 players. Playing time is 4-6 hours.
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3. Teotihuacan: City of Gods (2018) +Expansion period
A tribe development game.
4 players. Playing time is 4-6 hours.
Price 800 rmb.
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4. Macao
I have the original in English, as well as 2 copies of the PNP.
The original game price 1500 rmb.
PNP version 500 rmb.
Playing time is 1-1.5 hours.
At the moment, this is a fairly rare game.
Players will have to get into the skins of energetic adventurers testing their luck in Macau. It doesn’t matter what role each of them tries on (captain or governor, artisan or scientist), the most savvy, skilfully managing the various actions available to the players, and the most “respected” at the end of the game will win.
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5. Blackout Hong Kong
It’s on the shelf, I haven’t played it yet. I can’t say anything!
The game is original in English. The price is 700 rmb.
4 players. Playing time is 1-2 hours.
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6. Robinson Crusoe Collector’s edition
Players will have to build houses, get food, defend themselves from predators and bad weather, enclose the settlement with walls, tame animals, create weapons and tools from what they managed to find on the island, from what else they can stumble upon there. Players decide what their settlement will be like and in which direction the game will go. Will they reveal the island’s main secret? Will they be able to find treasures hidden by pirates or an abandoned village? Will they explore the underground city or the cursed temple that lies at the bottom of the volcano? The answers to all these and many other questions are found in hundreds of game maps.
Price is 2000 rmb.
Playing time is 1-1.5 hours.
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7. Terraforming Mars + extensions
In the 2400s, humans begin to develop the planet Mars. Giant corporations created on the initiative of the World Government on Earth are initiating large-scale projects to raise the temperature, oxygen levels and cover the oceans of the planet Mars to conditions suitable for life. You play as one of these corporations and work together in the terraforming process, but compete for victory points, which are awarded not only for your contribution to terraforming, but also for the development of human infrastructure throughout the Solar system.
What extensions do I have?
Turmoil, Colonies, Prelude, Prelude 2, and two more additional fields.
English version price – 1500 rmb
4 players. Playing time is 3-4 hours.
This is the top 5 game in the world for the last 5 years!
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8. Terraforming Mars: ARES Expedition. No extensions
The game is based on Terraforming Mars, but it is a separate game with its own rules.
Original in English – 550 rmb
4 players. Playing time is 1-2 hours.
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9. Lost Ruins of Arnak (2020) + Expedition Leaders +Missing expedition
On a desert island, you will lead an expedition to explore the island, find lost artifacts, and face formidable guardians, all in a quest to discover the island’s secrets.
Original in English – 1500 rmb
4 players. Playing time is 1-2 hours.
One of the most popular games of recent years.
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10. Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar + Tribes & Prophecies
Multilingual PNP version is 800 rmb.
4 players. Playing time is 1.5-2 hours.
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11. Maracaibo. No extensions
The game Maracaibo is set in the Caribbean in the 17th century. Here you will upgrade your ships and deliver goods across the Caribbean Sea. You can also build and destroy cities, change history, and complete tasks in the game.
The game is in Spanish (PNP). The price is 500 rmb.
If you know English, it’s easy to understand. Only the cards are in Spanish.
The game is in English (original). The price is 800 rmb.
Playing time is 1.5-3 hours.
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12. Cooper island. No extension
Chinese version. There are a small number of cards with Chinese text. You can translate it by phone.
4 players. Playing time is 1.5-2 hours. The price is 300 rmb
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13. The Voyages of Marco Polo (2015) + extensions
In 1271, 17-year-old Marco Polo went on a trip to China with his father and older brother. They traveled a long and dangerous journey, visiting Jerusalem and Mesopotamia, traversing the entire Silk Road and reaching the court of Kublai Khan in 1275. The game recreates Mark Polo’s journey along the legendary Silk Road. For this, each player has different characters with their own characteristics and capabilities.
With 3 extensions.
Multilingual version (pnp) = 800 rmb.
5 players. Playing time is 1.5-3 hours.
This is a top 50 game in the world.
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14. Marco Polo II: In the Service of the Khan (2019)+ extension
The multilingual version is 600 rmb.
4 players. Playing time is 1.5-3 hours.
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15. Tobago + Volcano
English version. The game has amazing high-quality game components!
4 players. Playing time is 1-2 hours. Price 800 rmb
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16. Tortuga + extension
Multilingual game.
4 players. Playing time is 1-2 hours. Price 500 rmb.
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17. Tokaido. No extension
Multilingual game.
4 players. Playing time is 30-60 minutes. Price 300 rmb.
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18. Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala (2014). No extension
You will play the role of an alien who wants to take over the throne of the legendary state of Nakala. To win, you need to seize the wealth of the sultanate and gain the most influence: at the end of the game, each coin, vizier or elder, as well as each region that you have captured, will bring victory points.
The multilingual version is 500 rmb.
Playing time 1.5 hours.
This is one of the best games in recent years, according to ratings.
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19. Cluedo Sherlock Edition
The multilingual version = 150 rmb.
Playing time is 30 minutes.
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20. The Crimes of Dr. Watson (Interactive Mysteries)
The book is in English. There are many hints inside.
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21. Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (4 boxes, 40 cases)
I have all 4 boxes of the Sherlock Holmes board game in stock!
In English!
All cases have been scanned by me and are available in PDF
The price of the files is 150 rmb for each box (10 cases per box).
Or I can sell the original boxes for 400 rmb each!
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective The Thames Murders & other cases (brown box)
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Jack the Ripper (red box)
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Carlton House (blue box)
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Baker Street Irregulars (green box)
1-4 players. Playing time is 2-3 hours.
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22. Bureau of Investigations
A game based on Sherlock Holmes
English version. The price is 400 rmb
1-4 players. Playing time is 2-3 hours.
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23. Twilight Struggle (2005)
A game about the Cold War between the USSR and the USA.
English version.
1-4 players. Playing time is 2-3 hours.
The price is 200 rmb.
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24. Carcassonne Big Box 6 (2017)
The original game with 11 additions
The multilingual version is 600 rmb.
Playing time is 1-2 hours.
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25. JAIPUR
A little game about trading.
Multilingual version. Price is 200 rmb.
Playing time 15 min.
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26. LEGO board game: The Monkey palace
Multilingual version. Price 400 rmb
Playing time 40-60 min.
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27. Luxor (2018) + all extensions
In the board game Luxor, players will have to make their way through the pyramid to the tomb of the pharaohs. There will be treasures, scarabs and obstacles on the way. An interesting themed Luxor game with excellent graphics! If you once liked the movie The Mummy, then the game is 100% for you! Very atmospheric.
All the numerous add-ons are included.
Multilingual version (PNP) – 1000 rmb.
4 players. Playing time is 3-4 hours.
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28. Bora Bora (2013)
A colorful game of excellent quality!
Multilingual version.
4 players. Playing time is 1-1.5 hours.
The PNP version with 48 straw huts price 1200 rmb.
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29. Karawane (2008)
Multilingual version (PNP)
With plastic chips – 200 rmb
With wooden camels – 300 rmb
4 players. Playing time is 15-30 minutes.
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30. Escape: The Curse of the Temple (2012)+ extensions
From 1 to 5 players must work together to escape from a crumbling Mayan temple. All players act simultaneously in real time using dice. To win, everyone must be able to escape before time runs out.
Special audio from your phone helps a lot!
The multilingual version is 800 rmb.
Original cubes, hourglasses, crystals.
Playing time is 10 minutes.
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31. Pick & Pack (2007)
A two-player strategy game in which you need to collect crates of apples from the field into their containers.
The multilingual version is 100 rmb.
Playing time is 10-15 minutes.
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32. Timeline
Each round, the players take turns laying out one card on the timeline. The card can be placed to the left or right of any card already on the scale (including wedging the card between the other two) — after that, it turns side up with the year. The player tries to arrange the map so that it does not stray from the orderly time chain — history loves order. For example, by placing a typewriter (invented in 1873) to the right of a computer mouse (invented in 1968), the player will make a mistake. If the player makes a mistake, the card he laid out is sent to the box, and he receives a new card from the top of the deck. A card laid out correctly remains on the table, but the player now has one less card. The winner is the one who has no cards left.
The English version is 100 rmb.
Playing time is 20-40 minutes.
The game has 4 themed series. Each episode costs 100 rmb. All 4 at once – 300 rmb. Everything is in English.
Thats all!
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