Попробовали относительно новую настолку "Космические дальнобойщики". Автор — Влаада Хватил, тот самый чех, который создал великую и нашумевшую Codenames.
Конкретно Galaxy Trucker он создал ещё раньше, но в какой-то момент решил чуть-чуть доработать и выпустить переиздание. В игре вы сначала собираете из тайлов космические корабли по определённым правилам. У кораблей есть, например, пушки, защитные поля, двигатели, отсеки для грузов и экипажа.
Затем летите доставлять грузы, и каждый ход тянется карта с происшествием. Это может быть что-то нейтральное (вы просто летите вперёд), что-то хорошее (вы забираете грузы, за которые потом вам заплатят) и что-то плохое (метеоритный дождь или нападение пиратов). Для того, чтобы справиться с разными проблемами, у вас на корабле должно быть подходящее оборудование, ещё и расположенное нужным образом. Прикольно сделана механика попадания метеоритов: точка удара задаётся броском кубиков, и ты реально каждый раз надеешься, что космический камень не попадёт в уязвимое место. Иногда такими ударами или, например, выстрелами пиратов сносит половину корабля, приходится дальше лететь на обломке.
Игра простая, но создаёт нужный экшен. Ещё за сравнительно небольшую цену в коробке много качественных компонентов. Вполне себе неплохой вариант для завершения настольного вечера после какой-нибудь более тяжёлой евростратегии.
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💡 OpenAI Valuation Soars Above $100 Billion
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise new investments, pushing its valuation to over $100 billion. Thrive Capital is set to contribute $1 billion to this funding round, aimed at enhancing computing power and covering operational costs. OpenAI staff may get the chance to sell shares later this year. Despite the impressive valuation, the company faces potential losses of $5 billion in 2024, emphasizing the need for this capital infusion.
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Ryvn Secures $500K Funding
Ryvn raises $500K to empower startups with on-prem SaaS deployment and management, streamlining operations from a single app.
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Bureau Secures $30M Funding
Bureau, a trust network focused on identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention for modern businesses, has raised $30 million. The funding round closed on December 18, 2024. 🏦
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Motion.io Secures $3.17M Funding
Motion.io raises $3.17M on December 18, 2024, to enhance their white-label client portals. The funding will support automating client onboarding and improving file, signature, and feedback collection processes.
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Alvie Raises $2.19M for HUGO
Alvie has secured $2.19 million to advance HUGO, the first digital assistant aimed at optimizing the spraying of phytosanitary products and bio-controls, as announced on December 19, 2024.
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CreatorBid Raises $2.5M; Google Invests in AI
AI-driven platform CreatorBid raised $2.50M in a public sale, achieving a $25M FDV via Binance Wallet. Meanwhile, Google invests $1B in AI startup Anthropic as the company targets a $2B funding round. Notably, Nebius closely trails Yandex in market cap with worth of $9.3B. Significant movements highlight ongoing innovation in the AI and crypto sectors.
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Mantis Robotics Secures $5M Funding
Mantis Robotics has raised $5M on December 16, 2024, to develop the Mantis Robot, touted as the fastest and safest industrial robot with physical intelligence.
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CLO Virtual Fashion Raises $34.81M
CLO Virtual Fashion successfully raised $34.81 million in funding, with a funding round occurring on December 16, 2024. For more information, visit their website: CLO Virtual Fashion.
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Zhipu AI Raises $411.82M
Zhipu AI has raised $411.82 million as of December 17, 2024. The company co-developed the GLM-130B model, resulting in a dynamic knowledge engine termed the 'knowledge double wheel'. They also launched the cognitive model platform Bigmodel.ai, featuring products like CodeGeeX and CogView, which provide intelligent API services connecting users across various sectors.
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PulseAd Raises $2M Funding
PulseAd, an AI-powered global retail media platform, has secured $2 million in funding as of December 19, 2024. The platform is designed to enhance Amazon seller success.
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MRI Simulator Secures $3.5M
Corsmed has successfully raised $3.50M to enhance its MRI simulator, which provides an affordable, realistic training solution for students and technicians. This technology allows hands-on experience for just 1% of the cost of traditional MRI scanners, expanding training opportunities significantly.
#Corsmed#MRI#Simulator#Healthcare#Training#EdTech#Innovation#Financing#MedicalTraining#TechFunding#Startup#Students#Technicians#AffordableHealthcare#HandsOnTraining#SkillsDevelopment#Technology#Upskilling#AffordableTech#MedicalEducation