In December, Windrider Games merged with Z-Man Games following Asmodee’s acquisition of Z-Man parent company F2Z Entertainment. We recently sat down with Z-Man studio head Steven Kimball to discuss his path to leading the studio, what makes the studio tick, and get his thoughts on the future of Z-Man Games.
06/01/2017
It all began with a map—a map that supposedly led to a legendary Minoan temple. Since then, you’ve set sail across the Aegean Sea, tracking down leads and hunting clues on mysterious islands. Each step brings you closer to fame, but you are not the only one racing across the sea in search of lost temples. You seem to have drawn the interest of some competition.
Dusk is falling and your critters have escaped their enclosure! You only have a few hours to rescue as many as you can before they cause all sorts of mischief. Fortunately, critters will do anything for a big juicy lightning bug. It’s time to fill your jars with fireflies and head into the forest.
05/12/2017
Your experience of bouncing robots off walls and past obstacles as you guide them to their destination just got a little bit better. Z-Man Games is happy to announce that the latest printing of the Alex Randolph’s Ricochet Robots includes several improvements to the components designed to enhance the experience of this classic for veterans and newcomers alike.
In NMBR 9, players attempt to score the most points by creating their own displays of uniquely shaped number tiles. The higher a tile is in the display, the more points it’s worth. But you’ll need to plan ahead and carefully place your tiles if you want to score big points. Visualize your future moves to reach higher levels and solve this intriguing puzzle.
04/26/2017
Seventeenth Century, Caribbean Sea. At the helm of your mighty vessel, you scour the horizon with your spyglass. Profitable sea lanes are waiting to be claimed… But a rival ship is fast approaching your prize! Can you sink them before they send you swimming?
Merchants & Marauders: Broadsides returns you to the golden age of piracy with this 2-player competitive game where you engage with your opponent in a deadly battle hoping to sink each other’s ship. Load your cannons, aim, and unload everything you’ve got at the enemy!
The Order of Malta has laid the first stone of what will become the capital of Malta, and you are one of many who have been entrusted with overseeing its construction. Seamlessly blending elements of deckbuilding, worker placement, and resource management games, Valletta beckons two to four players to return to 1566 and contribute to the construction of this powerful city.
03/09/2017
Launched in Europe to enthusiastic acclaim in 2016, Helmut Ohley’s First Class is steaming its way to the US. Step into the early days of the twentieth century, a time when rail is the preferred mode of transportation of the elite. Here, luxury lines scramble to accommodate the needs of business tycoons, diplomats, and even royalty. Now you can revisit this period and build your own luxury rail lines from the ground up.
In First Class, two to four players compete to each guide a pair of train lines from humble beginnings to a status rivaling that of even the fabled Orient Express. As they steam toward Constantinople, they’ll add cars to their trains, upgrade those cars to attract wealthier passengers, and maybe even solve a mystery or two. No matter what you choose, only a true railroad baron will accumulate the most points and win the game.
