Acuarella

Ever imagined being a plastic artist, but with a feline twist? In Acuarella, you step into the paws of a talented cat artist whose mission is to create the ultimate masterpiece. The goal is noble: raising funds to support the many kitties living near an urban park. But it's not just about painting; the strategy lies in the fit.

The game uses polyomino tiles (those Tetris-style geometric shapes) featuring gorgeous cat illustrations. You must place these tiles on your personal canvas, but pay close attention: the magic happens when you combine adjacent colors correctly to generate new pigments, which are your primary source of points. It's a spatial reasoning exercise where every inch of your board matters.

To spice up the competition, Opportunity cards enter the fray. These cards bring unexpected twists that can shift the momentum of the game, turning the painting session into a fierce competition between feline artists. Additionally, you'll need precision to fill every tiny gap on your board with 'cat photos.' Why? Because any unfilled space at the end of the game will subtract points from your final score.

The grand finale happens at the end of the match: the cat tokens you used on your board transform, allowing you to physically assemble adorable kitties on the table for extra points. It's the perfect blend of a brainy puzzle and a visually enchanting experience, ideal for cat lovers and placement game enthusiasts. Get your brushes (and your feline reflexes) ready and try to create the most profitable masterpiece in the city!