{"id":5629,"date":"2025-08-19T10:52:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T10:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/?page_id=5629"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:23:36","slug":"expert-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/en\/program\/expert-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to dive into rich and demanding strategy universes? This year, the Brussels Games Festival invites you to <strong>special Expert Games sessions<\/strong> to discover four essential titles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#game_arcs\" title=\"\">Arcs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#game_andromeda\" title=\"\">Andromeda\u2019s Edge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#game_sankore\" title=\"\">Sankor\u00e9 : La Fiert\u00e9 de Mansa Moussa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#game_seti\" title=\"\">SETI : Recherche d\u2019Intelligence Extraterrestre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> the games are currently <strong>available only in French<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sessions (per game)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>1st session<\/th><th>2nd session<\/th><th>3rd session<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Friday, 29 August 2025<\/td><td>15h<\/td><td>19h<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, 30 August 2025<\/td><td>11h<\/td><td>15h<\/td><td>19h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday, 31 August 2025<\/td><td>10h30<\/td><td>14h30<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/LDZ5AsWPiVi7nSpUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration required via this form:<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Expert Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"game_arcs\">Arcs<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In <em>Arcs<\/em>, you lead a space faction during the collapse of the Empire. Each round uses an original system combining cards and initiative: the color and value of your cards determine your actions \u2014 taxation, construction, exploration or combat. You must anticipate your opponents and impose your ambitions to guide the flow of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game unfolds over several chapters that evolve the story and offer new strategic opportunities. Tactics, tension and diplomacy intertwine in this demanding game where every decision matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Play time:<\/strong> 60\u2013120 minutes<br><strong>Recommended age:<\/strong> 14+<br><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0000_ARCS-500x500-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0000_ARCS-500x500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0000_ARCS-500x500-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0000_ARCS-500x500-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0000_ARCS-500x500-1-470x470.png 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"game_andromeda\">Andromeda\u2019s Edge<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the edge of the Andromeda galaxy, you lead a faction in search of a new home. Build your civilization by launching ships, colonizing planets, constructing infrastructure and challenging opponents \u2014 including space raiders \u2014 to dominate the tracks of Science, Industry, Trade, Civilization and Supremacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Andromeda\u2019s Edge<\/em> blends the precision of a eurogame with the tension of an Ameritrash game. Each asymmetric faction grants players unique abilities: ship placement, module construction, majority races, resource management and tactical battles where even defeat can yield rewards. Its varied mechanics \u2014 hand management, progress tracks, dice rerolls tied to your choices \u2014 ensure deep strategy and high replayability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Play time:<\/strong> about 120 minutes (80\u2013160 minutes depending on players)<br><strong>Recommended age:<\/strong> 14+<br><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0001_Andromedas-Edge-500x500-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0001_Andromedas-Edge-500x500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0001_Andromedas-Edge-500x500-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0001_Andromedas-Edge-500x500-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0001_Andromedas-Edge-500x500-1-470x470.png 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"game_sankore\">Sankor\u00e9 : La Fiert\u00e9 de Mansa Moussa<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You represent a prestigious school of the famous Sankor\u00e9 University in Timbuktu in the 14th century, mandated by Emperor Mansa Moussa to spread knowledge. Welcome students, teach classes, expand your program and enrich the great library to advance theology, law, mathematics and astronomy, while enhancing your prestige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every action requires careful planning, with dependencies between disciplines (books, gold, salt) and a race for majorities in the shared library. Student placements, lectures, diplomas and Sankor\u00e9 tiles create a dense strategic web where each choice can be decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Play time:<\/strong> 120\u2013180 minutes<br><strong>Recommended age:<\/strong> 14+<br><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0002_Sankore-500x500-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0002_Sankore-500x500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0002_Sankore-500x500-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0002_Sankore-500x500-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0002_Sankore-500x500-1-470x470.png 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"game_seti\">SETI : Recherche d\u2019Intelligence Extraterrestre<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In <em>SETI<\/em>, you lead a scientific institution searching for extraterrestrial life. Launch probes, explore star systems and develop technologies to be the first to achieve a major discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game offers an immersive and demanding experience. With a rotating solar system and over 200 cards based on real-world technologies, each playthrough offers deep strategic choices. Resource management, exploration and scientific research blend into a game that will push players\u2019 planning skills to the limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Play time:<\/strong> about 90 minutes (40\u2013160 minutes depending on players)<br><strong>Recommended age:<\/strong> 14+<br><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0003_SETI-500x500-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0003_SETI-500x500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0003_SETI-500x500-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0003_SETI-500x500-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0003_SETI-500x500-1-470x470.png 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to dive into rich and demanding strategy universes? This year, the Brussels Games Festival invites you to special Expert Games sessions to discover four essential titles: Important: the games are currently available only in French. Sessions (per game) 1st session 2nd session 3rd session Friday, 29 August 2025 15h 19h Saturday, 30 August 2025 &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":497,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5629","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","latest_post"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5629","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5629"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5629\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5657,"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5629\/revisions\/5657"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.brusselsgamesfestival.be\/wpbgf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}