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News Flash: Atheneum Mystic Library Announced, Golden Geek Awards Nominees

Atheneum: Mystic Library

Atheneum: Mystic Library Announced
Renegade Game Studios has announced a new card-drafting puzzle game. "During the game, you can score points for objectives by placing books on your shelves in specific configurations. At the end of the game, you will score points for full shelf compartments, decorative candles, and shelved books of your favorite subject. Most points wins!"
Source: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/news/2020/4/23/announcing-atheneum-mystic-library

2019 Golden Geek Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for Board Game Geek's Golden Geek Awards have been announced. Voting on the winners is open through May 1st.
Source: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2410786/14th-annual-golden-geek-awards-nominees-announced

Under Falling Skies Print and Play
Czech Games Edition has released a print and play for Under Falling Skies, which won the 2019 9-Card Nanogame P&P Design Contest over at Board Game Geek. "Now we're developing an expanded version with high-quality components, new artwork, a variety of missions, and an extended campaign. While you're waiting for more information about the official release, you can read more about this project, download the print & play version right now, for free, on CGE blog. Enjoy."
Source: https://czechgames.com/en/home/news-20-04-21-under-falling-skies-print-and-play-version/

Free KeyForge Print and Play
Fantasy Flight games has released four new KeyForge decks as free print and plays, as well as a some token sheets for players who are new to the game. "Fantasy Flight Games is proud to present four new KeyForge Archon Decks, each drawn from the Mass Mutation set and now available for you to download and start playing!"
Source: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2020/4/16/play-keyforge-for-free/

Cross Clues Print and Play
Blue Orange Games has released a mini print and play version of their new cooperative party game. "Cross Clues is a cooperative party game about making connections between clues."
Source: https://mailchi.mp/blueorangegames/blue-orange-news?e=5eff545c0f

Board Game Quest Award Winners
Board Game Quest has announced the winners of their 2019 game awards. "2019 had some great offerings for tabletop gaming and we always enjoy taking one last look back at the year to recognize the best and most creative among them."
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/2019-board-game-award-winners/

Arcadia Quest Solo Mode
CMON has released a free solo mode for Arcadia Quest. "Developing a solo mode for Arcadia Quest is something that has been on our minds for many years. Now with the current pandemic and lockdown, we understand solo plays are crucial! We are committed to bring you as much entertainment as we can to help fill the gap since a lot of board game groups are now unable to meet up."
Source: https://cmon.com/news/arcadia-quest-solo-mode-version-1-0

Reviews
No Swap No Pay (What’s Eric Playing): “I’m not sure I’d play it all night long, but it’s a great game to get players talking and lying and ribbing each other as they pass bags around.”
Source: https://whatsericplaying.com/2020/04/13/no-swap-no-pay/

Toy Story Obstacles and Adventures (The Board Game Family): “It’s a fun family cooperative board game with a family-friendly theme that almost everyone will be familiar with.”
Source: https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/04/toy-story-cooperative-board-game/

Dungeon Drop (Father Geek): “This is a light and fast game. It’s not meant to be taken seriously, but it should be played thoughtfully.”
Source: https://fathergeek.com/dungeon-drop/