Ian O'Toole – illustratör

A fantastical, competitive 2-4 player game for board gamers and fans of the books alike, based on the cult-classic novel by Susanna Clarke.1806. England is beleaguered by the long war, and centuries have passed since magicians faded from view. But one remains...Set during the events of the cult-classic book, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell sees players delve into the world of English magic, developing their talents and expanding their social reach as they aim to become the most celebrated magician of the age.Take on the role of an aspiring magician, including the titular characters Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell themselves, and start them down the path to greatness. Build up your power and status by travelling across Europe and London, performing feats of magic and attending social engagements. The most celebrated magician must face a powerful and dangerous fairy king, the gentleman with the thistle-down hair – but only the strongest will defeat him.Number of Players: 2-4Ages: 14+Playing Time: 60-80 minutesComponents: Map of Europe, 4 Magician boards, 4 Player markers, Fairy marker, 12 Cards of Marseilles, 170+ cards including spells, invitations, Feats of Magic, and more.

Nominated for the As d'Or Game of the Year Expert Category 2025A dynamic, interactive, mid-weight eurogame for one to four players, following the rise in fortunes of the prestigious University of Sankoré in 14th-century Timbuktu.Tasked by the emperor, Mansa Musa, with spreading knowledge throughout West Africa, players must each manage a prestigious school within the Sankoré Madrasa as this great university is raised around them.By enrolling and graduating your pupils, teaching classes, adding to your curriculum, and filling the great library with books, you will advance knowledge in four main disciplines: theology, law, mathematics, and astronomy. Once construction of the university is complete, the value that the empire places on each discipline will dramatically affect how you score the knowledge you have passed on.In a dedicated solo mode, you will be competing against a distinguished scholar, a passionate, and ambitious academic controlled by an elegant automated system. They may not be as nimble as you, but they are focused and driven and will strive to produce the best possible students.Can you navigate the corridors of academic competition and bring renown to Mansa Musa's prized university?Ages: 14+Players: 1-4Playing Time: 150-180 minutesContents: Main Board, 4 Player Boards, 260+ Wooden Pieces, 190+ Tokens, 25+ Cards

Retell the incredible origin myth of the Inca in this dramatic mid-weight eurogame.In the beginning, Viracocha the creator brought forth Inti, the sun god, and Mama Quilla, the moon god. From the union of these two gods sprang four sons and four daughters: the Ayar. These siblings were tasked with guiding the first clans and teaching them the skills needed to build a civilisation. As they travelled the land in search of fertile ground, the Ayar one by one met their fates until only two remained to found Tawantinsuyu – the Inca Empire.In Ayar: Children of the Sun, players take control of one of the first clans, journeying with the Ayar across the Andes. Follow their teaching and improve your skills at farming, pottery, weaving, and reed bundling. As well as advancing your own clan, you must influence the progress of the Ayar, ensuring the survival of those who reward your most developed skills. Seek the approval of Mama Quilla through long-term strategy, and please Inti with tactical play. But be careful not to earn the ire of one of these jealous gods – at the end of the game, whichever one favours you least will determine your final score.The future of your clan – and the Inca civilisation – is in your hands.Players: 1-4Ages: 14+Playing time: 60-90 minutesContents: 1 main board, 1 side board, 4 player boards, 200+ wooden pieces, 200+ punchboard tokens