Winter Kingdom features seven double-sided hexagonal map tiles that are randomly arranged into the playing area. After that three scoring conditions one economy card (showing how players earn money) and one twist card are dealt giving the unique features of the game. Each player is dealt five ability cards and one terrain card.On your turn you must place three houses in the terrain depicted on your terrain card. If possible you must place the houses next to previously placed houses. (If not possible they may be placed anywhere that matches the terrain on the card.) You also start the game with a limited number of forts which can replace any house and which count as two pieces.After placing houses you may use your gold to make one purchase either paying the cost to put one ability card into play or paying an additional cost on a previously placed ability to upgrade it. Once purchased the ability may be used once per turn for the rest of the game. You start the game with a little gold to buy abilities and can earn more gold based on the economy card in play for that game.The game ends once one player is out of both houses and forts. Players score based on the criteria of the scoring cards for that game; in addition whoever has the most houses next to each castle scores 3 additional points. The player with the most points wins.
We have finally perfected the power of steam and we can now use it to our advantage! We live in an unprecedented era of progress and new steam-powered inventions are developed faster than ever. Cities are growing trade is flourishing and we are developing our most ambitious machine ever: a giant contraption that will bring even more progress to the city. Yes some trees are being cut down and the river doesn't flow as plentifully as before but there's still an abundance of trees and water and we can use the extra space to expand our city — and it's not like the old creatures on those forests can do anything about it.On your turn in Daitoshi you either produce or move your magnate to a new district in which you will be able to send your workers to work command the exploit of forest or river hexes to fuel your endless need for steam and perform an action to expand and show your greatness to the city.These actions not only help you in your search for acknowledgement but help all the inhabitants of the big city. You will expand the city and electrify its districts discover and develop new steam-powered inventions and trade with faraway cities. You may even help the city build its gargantuan project: the mega-machine. Some forests might be cut down and some rivers may be dried up but in your generosity you will help the displaced workers from those areas by giving them new jobs at your service.Old legends suggest the forests and rivers are guarded by Yōkai but progress can't be stopped because of some old fairy tales. Just in case though it could be wise to participate on some reforestation projects and hide your participation in the abuse of the natural resources...—description from the publisher
Once upon a time in the Far East deep in the mountains of a mythical land there was a world-renowned Dim Sum restaurant by the name of Steam Up.It was the first restaurant of its kind to achieve the three Gold Ingot status. According to the Gold Ingot Guide Steam Up was best known for its top 5 most popular Dim Sum: juicy shrimp dumpling tender meat dumpling soft and fluffy BBQ meat bun flavorful sticky rice and exotic phoenix claw. These heavenly tastes drew food enthusiasts and gourmets from all over the world!Come join us on a feast of Dim Sum. You are invited!Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum is a competitive 2-5 player light-medium weight Dim Sum set collection and action management game offering a delicious cultural experience.At the beginning of the game steamers filled with different types of Dim Sum are stacked and placed on a Turntable. Each player takes turns performing 2 different actions each round. Actions include gaining and spending food tokens to purchase Dim Sum in Steamers within their Feast Zone. Players may also play Fortune cards to benefit themselves or affect their opponents. Starting the 2nd round a Fate card is revealed each round to trigger an event that may affect all players.The game ends when a specific number of Steamers is purchased or the Fate deck is emptied. Final scoring is then calculated. The player with the most Hearty Points wins and leaves the table with the fullest stomach!
