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Our 2023 Game of the Year: Steam Up

Steam Up A Feast of Dim Sum (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2023 B&N Game of the Year) by Pauline Kong, Haymen Lee and Marie Wong

Other Format $60.00

Steam Up A Feast of Dim Sum (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2023 B&N Game of the Year) by Pauline Kong, Haymen Lee and Marie Wong

Steam Up A Feast of Dim Sum (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2023 B&N Game of the Year) by Pauline Kong, Haymen Lee and Marie Wong

By KTBG

Other Format $60.00

Since hitting the market, Steam Up has become a favorite among Dim Sum lovers worldwide thanks to its engaging gameplay and charming artwork by Chinese artists. This one-of-a-kind strategy game offers players an immersive cultural experience as they compete to collect Dim Sum while embodying one of the 12 magnificent Chinese Zodiac animals. It is a delightful game that families can enjoy, bringing them closer together while discovering new aspects of Chinese culture.

Since hitting the market, Steam Up has become a favorite among Dim Sum lovers worldwide thanks to its engaging gameplay and charming artwork by Chinese artists. This one-of-a-kind strategy game offers players an immersive cultural experience as they compete to collect Dim Sum while embodying one of the 12 magnificent Chinese Zodiac animals. It is a delightful game that families can enjoy, bringing them closer together while discovering new aspects of Chinese culture.

Hoping to showcase your gourmet expertise? Or are you looking to immerse yourself in an authentic cultural experience? Our 2023 Game of the Year, Steam Up, is sure to satisfy your appetite. Customers can find the exclusive B&N edition of this game that perfectly combines tasty cuisine and cultural tradition online or at their local Barnes & Noble store.

“Amusing for both seasoned strategists and novice board-gamers alike, Steam Up is an interactive strategy game that challenges players to compete for the fullest stomach at the table. From its unique characters to charming artwork and selection of Dim Sum flavors — our booksellers know this game comes with all the ingredients you need for a great game night!” says Marnie Lawrence, Senior Director of Toys and Games at Barnes & Noble.

Steam Up is an elevated board game that invites two to five players to take action, managing their supply of Dim Sum against one another. Players collect food tokens and Fate and Fortune cards to benefit themselves or to play against their opponents. Once a set number of Steamers have been purchased or the Fate deck is emptied, the player left with the highest score wins the game.

“We are incredibly excited that Steam Up has been chosen as the Barnes & Noble Game of the Year,” said Marie Wong and Pauline Kong, Co-Founders of Hot Banana Games. “It’s a real pleasure to share this hearty game alongside KTBG, reaching countless players to spread our love for Dim Sum cuisine. We were inspired to create this game to bring people together, and we sincerely thank Barnes & Noble for their wonderful support in making it happen.”

As with books, games stimulate the mind and push the boundaries of the imagination, and the Barnes & Noble Game of the Year program connects game enthusiasts with the very best thought-provoking games on the market.