News Flash: Mariposas Announced, New ThunderGryph Games Distribution Deal

Mariposas Announced
AEG has a announced a new board game designed by Elizabeth Hargrave, the designer of Wingspan. "Every spring, millions of monarch butterflies leave Mexico to spread out across eastern North America. Every fall, millions fly back to Mexico. However, no single butterfly ever makes the round trip. Mariposas is a game of movement and set collection that lets players be part of this amazing journey."
Source: https://www.alderac.com/mariposas/

ThunderGryph Games and Lucky Duck Games Distribution Deal
The two companies have entered into a distribution partnership, with Lucky Duck Games helping to distribute ThunderGryph games throughout North America and Europe. "To kick things off, both Hats and Rolling Ranch will be available at FLGS starting on January 31st!"
Source: https://www.facebook.com/thundergryphgames/photos/a.1628855547353689/2319933124912591/?type=3&theater

Next Roll Player Adventures Announced
Thunderworks Games has announced their next Roll Player Adventures, coming to Kickstarter later this year. "Port your Roll Player characters directly into an expansive, cooperative RPG-like campaign where your choices will shape the story. Or simply choose one of the pre-made characters and immediately begin an amazing adventure that's been 3+ years in the making. Are you excited?"
Source: https://www.facebook.com/thunderworksgames/photos/a.624067280994016/2860780320656023/?type=3&theater

Best Science Board Games
Science Friday has posted a roundup of their favorite games with a science theme. "Some board games go beyond rolling dice, collecting $200, and passing “go.” Newer games have elaborate story-building narratives with complex strategies. And some of those board games focus on science themes that teach different STEM concepts."
Source: https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/best-science-board-games/

Interview With Board Game Artist
Board Game Atlas has posted an interview with Natalie Dombois, who has illustrated several board games including Kiwetin and Spirits of the Forest. "I enjoy abstract art. And I'm not talking about the ones you see in modern museums, but the kind of art you can see below. There's room for interpretation, and it makes you take a second glance to reflect on the artist's intent instead of just passing by. That's how I feel about Natalie's art."
Source: https://www.boardgameatlas.com/forum/DjEqjKAQcx/natalie-dombois-artist-of-spirits-of-the-forest--discovering-yourself

Reviews
Kingdomino: Duel (iSlaytheDragon): “Duel only offers small tweaks to the basic gameplay and adds in too much un-mitigable luck. Unless you really love roll and writes, the original is the champ.”
Source: https://islaythedragon.com/featured/review-kingdomino-duel/

Paranormal Detectives (Board Game Quest): “A unique take on the investigation genre that can be a lot of fun with the right group.”
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/paranormal-detectives-review/

Mmm! (GeekDad): “After having played a handful of times with my kids, we have only won about fifty percent of the time. It is that challenge that keeps me engaged and teaches kids how to improve.”
Source: https://geekdad.com/2020/01/steal-some-deliciousness-in-mmm/