News Flash: GoodCritters Pre-Order, Ricochet Poker Announced

GoodCritters Available for Pre-Order
Arcane Wonders expects to release the heist-themed game November 14th. "A game for 4-8 critters that just pulled off a major heist, and now it’s time for the Boss to distribute the loot. The Boss can distribute the loot however they want, but the crew has the final say. If they don’t like the split, they might just tell the boss to take a hike and put some other critter in charge!"
Source: http://shop.arcanewonders.com/goodcritters/

Ricochet Poker Coming Soon
Cheapass Games has announced that Ricochet Poker will be released soon. "Ricochet Poker is a fast-moving, pure odds game of poker with no bluffing. It’s a great way to start off a night of gaming and a fun new addition to poker night."
Source: https://mailchi.mp/cheapass/news-from-cheapass-games-978739

Heroes of Terrinoth Available for Pre-Order
Fantasy Flight Games now has Heroes of Terrinoth available for preorder. "In this cooperative card game of questing and adventure, one to four players take on the roles of unique heroes who must unite to face deadly villains, navigate treacherous terrain, and defend the realm to earn fame and fortune!"
Source: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/heroes-of-terrinoth/products/heroes-terrinoth/

Think Fun Announces Next Escape Room Game
The publisher of Stargazer's Manor and Gravely's Retreat has announced they are working on their next escape room game. "Escape the Room 3 will be the hardest ‘escape’ style board game on the market, and it’ll be a good deal spookier than either of the first two."
Source: http://www.dicetowernews.com/think-fun-announces-development-of-next-escape-the-room-game/55075

Top 6 Games that Changed Board Gaming Forever
Meeple Mountain has posted an interesting article, looking at the games that deeply impacted the industry. "The games on this list created and defined their genres, smashed the stereotype of what board games were (and could be), and got people playing games again."
Source: https://www.meeplemountain.com/top-six/top-6-games-changed-board-gaming-forever/

Best Board Games for Kids
Life Hacker has posted a roundup of good games for various age groups. "Board games teach kids about rules, sportsmanship and strategy. Children love games, and more than likely, you, their parents, will be playing a lot of these games with them. Why not try the ones that are fun for adults as well? "
Source: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/the-best-board-games-for-kids-according-to-a-board-gam-1829601633

Reviews
The Mansky Caper (Everything Board Games): “The overall friendliness of this game is of particular note, and it changes the table dynamic in a very cool way. Despite my reservations about the endgame and how solutions can be mathed out, the experience of looting Mansky's house isn't one that should be missed.”
Source: http://www.everythingboardgames.com/2018/09/the-mansky-caper-review.html

Amun-Re: The Card Game (Meeple Gamers): “Once you see the parts moving and understand the process, it is a very tight and competitive game.”
Source: http://islaythedragon.com/featured/review-menara/

Trivial Pursuit Horror Movie Edition (Rue Morgue): “With Halloween season fast approaching, this game is a welcome addition to those nights when the witching hour calls..”
Source: https://rue-morgue.com/usaopoly-debuts-trivial-pursuit-horror-movie-edition