La Habana

Welcome to Havana, where every faded colonial facade and mid century gem is waiting for someone with the vision (and the nerve) to rebuild it. In La Habana, you and up to three rivals race to gather bricks, pesos, and workers, then trade them in for the structures that will make you the city's greatest builder.

Here's the twist: every player holds the exact same set of thirteen cards. Success comes down to timing, reading your opponents, and knowing exactly when to strike. Play too safe and someone slips ahead. Play too bold and you might find your hard won bricks lifted right out from under you by a well placed thief. It's a lean, quick playing game (about 45 minutes) with a surprising amount of bite for its size.

With gorgeous artwork from Ian Parovel and a design pedigree stretching back over a decade under designer Reinhard Staupe, La Habana rewards sharp thinking without demanding a long rules explanation. Great for game night regulars looking for something clever and a little cutthroat.