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News Flash: Bob Ross Board Game, Gen Con Giveaway

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Bob Ross Board Game Announced
Bob Ross: Art of Chill Game has been announced. "If you want to paint with Bob Ross, you need to be chill, so whoever reaches maximum chill first in Bob Ross: Art of Chill Game wins."
Source: https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/67417/game-preview-bob-ross-art-chill-game-or-happy-pain

Dized Throne of Games Gen Con Giveaway
Dized is hosting a giveaway of over 100 board games at this year's Gen Con. "One lucky gamer will win all of the games in a draw, including a celebratory delivery of the games and throne to the winner’s home."
Source: http://mailchi.mp/jennybendel/dized-invites-all-gen-con-attendees-to-sit-on-the-throne-of-games?e=2b5815fdfb

Deluxe Pairs Announced by Cheapass Games
Cheapeass Games has announced a brand new deluxe edition of the card game. "Cheapass Games is releasing a deluxe edition that includes a brand-new deck illustrated in a fun retro style along with a Pairs Companion booklet."
Source: http://mailchi.mp/cheapass/press-release-button-men-returns-to-cheapass-games-978585?e=cacc6c6d37

SONAR Announced by Asmodee
A family version of Captain SONAR has been announced. "In every game of SONAR players split into two teams that command opposing submarines. Players navigate their vessels in an underwater game of cat-and-mouse, trying to locate their opponent while avoiding being spotted themselves."
Source: https://www.asmodee.us/en/news/2017/7/25/sonar/

First Games Announced for Dized
Dized will be an app that helps you learn board games. An IndieGoGo campaign launches on August 28th. "The first games to receive the Dized treatment are Blood Rage, 7 Wonders, Carcassonne and Bang! In the works are tutorials and other content related to these games, such as the setup and the rule lookup tools."
Source: https://dized.com/

Munchkin Deadpool Released
The new mini-expansion for Munchkin has been released. "With 35 new cards, Marvel's funniest anti-hero comes to life as he joins the monster-slaying, treasure-grabbing, role-playing action of Munchkin, the card game."
Source: http://www.warehouse23.com/products/munchkin-deadpool-just-deadpool

Top Three Games Set in Egypt
If you like an Egyptian setting, you might want to check out The Players' Aid roundup of their favorite Egyptian themed games. "There is a lot about this ancient land that can be used to create fun and thematic games."
Source: https://theplayersaid.com/2017/07/21/best-3-games-with-egyptian-theme/

Reviews
Yamatai  (Geek and Sundry): “Not too social, but also not too heavy. In fact, it is a great game to lure a lighter gamer to the next level of difficulty without being too overwhelming.”
Source: http://geekandsundry.com/yamatai-isnt-just-a-pretty-face/

Sagrada (Board Game Quest): “A visually pleasing and enjoyable light, dice drafting game.”
Source: http://www.boardgamequest.com/sagrada-review/

Dr. Beaker (The Game Aisle): “The mechanism in Dr. Beaker is really fun to play with!"
Source: http://www.thegameaisle.com/dr-beaker/