{"title":"Hachette Boardgames","description":"\u003cp\u003eHachette Boardgames brings literary publishing expertise into the tabletop realm, producing accessible family games with strong thematic hooks and streamlined mechanics. The French publisher has carved a niche by partnering with established designers to create gateway titles that balance approachability with genuine strategic depth, earning recognition for their polished production values and clever use of familiar gameplay frameworks reimagined with fresh twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Flip: In the Jaws of the Kraken\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies their approach—tight decision-making wrapped in vivid pirate adventure that works equally well for family game nights and casual gatherings of 2-5 players. Hachette's catalog suits groups seeking modern Eurogame sensibilities without overwhelming rules overhead, making their releases ideal stepping stones for players graduating from mass-market classics toward hobby gaming's deeper waters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"captain-flip-in-the-jaws-of-the-kraken","title":"Captain Flip: In the Jaws of the Kraken","description":"\u003cp\u003eAhoy, Captain! Take the helm again in this mini-expansion for the Spiel des Jahres 2024-nominated \u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Flip\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Kraken is not finished with you, and intends to make you his next meal - so gather your crew and set sail to emerge with more treasure than your rivals!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new board offers a wealth of tactical choices for veteran captains and fresh-faced deckhands alike, adding fresh push-your-luck decisions to your voyages. Whether you're playing at the family table or challenging a full crew of five, there's plenty of plunder to fight over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlus, brave the seas alone with the included Solo mode and see if you can outwit the beast single-handed. A must-have for any Captain Flip fan looking to deepen their adventures on the high seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--print-origin--\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGot a printer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe files for this design are free on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hachetteboardgames.co.uk\/shop\/pp-cf02-captain-flip-in-the-jaws-of-the-kraken-2467?search=Captain+Flip%3A+In+the+Jaws+of+the+Kraken\u0026amp;order=name+asc#attr=1741,1231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eoriginal listing\u003c\/a\u003e. If you've got a printer and the time, print it yourself — we're just here for everyone who'd rather not tie up their machine for two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--\/print-origin--\u003e","brand":"Hachette Boardgames","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59926333194624,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9505\/7536\/files\/01a0b9c6-ecf4-72df-8741-b0cb4eb8ecfb.png?v=1789823221"}],"url":"https:\/\/mpgames.io\/collections\/publisher-hachette-boardgames.oembed","provider":"MPGames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}