News Flash: Forbidden Jungle Announced, High Score Coming Soon
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Forbidden Jungle Announced
The newest game in Gamewright's Forbidden line has been announced. "Your team has crash-landed on a mysterious jungle planet, and you need to work together to survive. Search the ruins of an abandoned outpost for an elusive escape portal, all while fending off an ever-growing horde of venomous creatures and an escalating chain of collapsing locations. Shift tiles to power up the portal and live to see another day!"
Source: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380226/forbidden-jungle
High Score Announced
KOSMOS has a new dice game set for release this Spring. "Roll some dice, make the right moves, get lucky, and earn the most points by the end of the game! High Score is a competitive dice game that marries the luck of the dice with strategic gameplay and ever-changing rules. "
Source: https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/products/high-score-2l
Calico Digital Adaptation
A digital adaptation of the board game Calico has been released on Steam. "Monster Couch, creators of digital Wingspan, are happy to present you Quilts & Cats of Calico. It is a wholesome digital adaptation of the award-winning puzzle Calico, a board game for 1-4 players.
Source: https://www.monstercouch.com/quilts-and-cats-of-calico/
Dungeon Scrawlers Sequel Announced
WizKids has announced Dungeon Scrawlers: Heroes of Waterdeep, the second game in their Dungeon Scrawlers line. " this new game will see players race through the streets of the so-called City of Splendors along with mini-mazes that represent the "lower levels" (assumably sewers) of the city. Also included is an extra-sized boss dungeon that can be populated with one of four bosses, including a beholder. "
Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-dungeon-scrawlers-wizkids-heroes-of-waterdeep/
February Pandasaurus Sale
Pandasaurus Games is running a sale on their webstore throughout the month of February. “This month we're celebrating the love we all have for board games by giving y'all discounts on almost all of our games (including new releases!).”
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/collections/february-sale
Rolling Heights Coming Soon
AEG has a new game set for release February 24th. "Roll Your Meeples, Build the City[...]Compete with other general contractors as you build Rolling Heights, a fantastic city of parks, homes, skyscrapers and more in this new city builder by designer John D Clair and artist Kwanchai Moria."
Source:https://www.alderac.com/rolling-heights/
Reviews
Azul (IGN): “Between its beautiful presentation, simplicity and depth there’s little doubt that Azul has earned its place as a modern classic.”
Source: https://sea.ign.com/azul/195112/review/azul-board-game-review
Distant Suns (Board Game Gumbo): “We enjoyed our short visit with Distant Suns. I can say that it’s a distinct take on the genre. But I can’t say that it left any indelible impression.”
Source: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/2023/02/03/long-long-way-from-home-distant-suns-review/
Tiny Towns (Board Game Review): “It particularly shines as an entry-level game. I might not recommend starting here, but I would certainly add it onto my list of recommendations for higher player counts and those newer to the hobby.”
Source: https://boardgamereview.co.uk/game-reviews/tiny-towns-review/