{"title":"Designer: Michael Kiesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Kiesling\u003c\/strong\u003e designs games that blend tactical depth with accessible elegance, often featuring spatial puzzles and satisfying engine-building. His collaborations with Wolfgang Kramer produced classics like \u003cem\u003eTikal\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTorres\u003c\/em\u003e, while solo works such as \u003cem\u003eAzul\u003c\/em\u003e showcase his gift for transforming abstract pattern-laying into addictive gameplay. \u003cem\u003e6 nimmt! Baron Oxx\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates his versatility with card-driven decision-making wrapped in streamlined rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKiesling's designs appeal to groups seeking games with meaningful choices that remain teachable in minutes. Whether you're drawn to polyomino puzzles, tile-drafting tension, or clever action-selection mechanisms, his portfolio delivers strategic satisfaction without overwhelming complexity. Perfect for hobby gamers who appreciate refined systems and families ready to graduate beyond gateway titles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"6-nimmt-baron-oxx","title":"6 nimmt! Baron Oxx","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 nimmt! Baron Oxx\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-paced card game where 2–10 players compete to avoid collecting cards and keep their scores as low as possible. Each round, players simultaneously choose and reveal a card from their hand, then add it to one of five rows on the table. The twist? Cards must match the color of bullheads already in a row, and when a row reaches six cards or six matching bullheads, the unlucky player who triggered it claims all the other cards as penalty points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game revolves around simultaneous card play and hand management, creating a tense push-your-luck dynamic as you try to predict where other players will place their cards. Baron Oxx himself is a wild card showing all colors—useful for flexibility, but potentially devastating if you're forced to take a row full of high-scoring cards. With quick rounds and simple rules, the game moves at a brisk pace, rewarding careful observation and strategic timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reimagining of the classic \u003cem\u003e6 nimmt!\u003c\/em\u003e formula works brilliantly at any player count, from intimate 2-player duels to chaotic 10-player parties. The color-matching twist adds a fresh tactical layer while keeping the game accessible for families and casual players. If you enjoy light strategy games with simultaneous play and a bit of schadenfreude, \u003cstrong\u003e6 nimmt! Baron Oxx\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers quick, engaging fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMIGO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58443888492928,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9505\/7536\/files\/pic8548496.jpg?v=1783970785"}],"url":"https:\/\/mpgames.io\/collections\/designer-michael-kiesling.oembed","provider":"MPGames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}