Board game box cover for "Andrew Lloyd Webber's CALAMITY! The International high-risk insurance game," featuring a cartoon illustration of a man in a suit with a startled expression holding insurance documents, as another man in the background points a gun at him. The box also includes newspaper-style headlines about record claims and oil rig explosions.
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Calamity! (1983)

ByMichail

Calamity

“Café International” is a 1989 tile-laying board game created by Rudi Hoffmann that won the Spiel des Jahres in 1989. The game was designed to promote understanding and tolerance among different cultures and nationalities.

Why is Calamity Popular?

“Café International” is a popular and significant game because it:
– Promotes understanding and tolerance among different cultures and nationalities.
– Won the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 1989, which is a highly regarded recognition in the board game industry.
– Revolves around the placement of multi-national customers in a restaurant, making it a unique and engaging experience for players.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl