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News Flash: Hello Neighbor Party Game, Patchwork Americana Pre-Order

Hello Neighbor: The Secret Neighbor Party Game

Hello Neighbor: The Secret Neighbor Party Game Announced
Arcane Wonders has announced a new party game based on the Hello Neighbor and Secret Neighbor video games. "5-10 players take on the roles of either one of the neighborhood kids, the treacherous neighbor or even a secret neighbor. As one of the kids you will need to use your items wisely if you are to locate the keys and unlock the door to win, but beware as not only are the neighbors at the table trying to trick you into voting to let them use a key, but one of your fellow kids is actually a SECRET NEIGHBOR!"
Source: https://www.arcanewonders.com/arcane-wonders-announces-hello-neighbor-the-secret-neighbor-party-game/

Patchwork Americana Pre-Order
Asmodee is releasing a new edition of Patchwork, and it is now available for pre-order. "The original Patchwork is one of Lookout’s biggest hits, and this Americana Edition brings the same great two-player fun in an all new style. Patchwork Americana introduces new art and components inspired by the quilting communities of the United States."
Source: https://store.us.asmodee.com/catalogue/patchwork-americana_3012/

Dice Tower Award Winners
The Dice Tower has announced the winners of the 13th annual Dice Tower Awards. "The awards are the result of voting by over 70 contributors to the Dice Tower Network."
Source: https://www.dicetower.com/dice-tower-awards/2019

The Lord of the Rings: The Board Game Anniversary Edition
Fantasy Flight Games has announced a new 20th Anniversary Edition of the classic Lord of the Rings cooperative game. "Twenty years later, the game returns to print in a brand-new anniversary edition—a faithful recreation that now includes beautifully sculpted plastic miniatures for the Hobbits, Sauron, the threat die, and the One Ring."
Source: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2020/7/2/a-classic-game-returns-to-print/

Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol Out Now
WizKids has released new deduction game, Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol. "In this hidden identity game, 3-6 players will take on the roles of Blade Runners, joining Deckard to hunt down a replicant that remains at large. The replicant could be any one of the players, or even Deckard himself! With a limited number of rounds to identify the replicant, players must interrogate witnesses in order to acquire and reveal Evidence cards which will ultimately reveal the Replicant’s identity."
Source: https://wizkids.com/2020/06/24/hunt-down-the-last-replicant-in-blade-runner-2049-nexus-protocol-available-now/

Pendulum Coming Soon from Stonemaier Games
Stonemeier Games has announced Pendulum, set to be released August 5. "Pendulum […] is a competitive, turnless, asymmetric worker-placement, time-optimization game designed by Travis Jones."
Source: https://mailchi.mp/stonemaiergames/tyuol1szw3-2987294

Reviews
Little Town (Sahm Reviews): “The simplicity of the instructions and limited options for actions makes this an excellent family game. Not only does it implement a worker placement game mechanic, but also teaches about resource management.”
Source: http://www.sahmreviews.com/2020/07/iello-little-town.html

Relative Insanity: See What I Mean?! (The Board Game Family): “Relative Insanity feels more like just a fun activity to do while kicking back with family. It really doesn’t matter who gets the highest score because the fun is in the playing.”
Source: https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/06/relative-insanity-game-review/

Zen Garden (Opinionated Gamers): “It’s very enjoyable, aesthetically pleasing, brief, and provides enough of a challenge to keep us engaged.”
Source: https://opinionatedgamers.com/2020/07/09/dale-yu-first-impressions-of-zen-garden/