Cosmoctopus

Welcome, devotees: the Great Inky One has taken notice of you, and he wants his most dedicated follower. Cosmoctopus is an engine-building, tentacle-gathering board game for one to four. You guide Cosmoctopus across the Inky Realm, a flexible layout of tiles, collecting resources and buying cards that stand for relics, scripture, hallucinations and constellations. Combine those cards into strong hands and be first to gather eight tentacles. Turns are quick and simple, while the depth lies in squeezing the most out of your hand, and unlike many engine-builders you start upgrading from turn one. There is variable setup, adjustable difficulty and optional solo and co-op play. About 90 minutes, from age 10. Released in 2023.