News Flash: New Sushi Go Game, Monopoly Scrabble Announced
Sushi Go: Spin Some for Dim Sum Released
Gamewright Games has released a new Sushi Go game. "Collect the best combination of dishes from the Spin Table. Each dish scores in a unique way. Collect menu items from the basket in front of you or use your Chopstick tokens to rotate the Spin Table and choose a different dish. Try to build the most valuable combinations of dishes."
Source: https://gamewright.com/product/sushi-go-spin-some-for-dim-sum
Monopoly Scrabble Announced
A mash-up of two classic board games has been announced, coming soon from Hasbro and Winning Moves. "Instead of rolling dice to move around the familiar Monopoly board, you must instead spell out words using Scrabble tiles - with the value of your word dictating how far you move."
Source: https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/monopoly-scrabble/news/monopoly-scrabble-board-game-crossover
Bridgerton Game Announced
A new card game, themed around the popular show Bridgerton, has been announced, with a release date of August 1. "In this card game, players dance with eligible prospects and discover their best match. The matches are based on prestige, desirability, and love. The goal of the game is to secure the best marriage proposal by the end of the game, and earn more points than the other players. "
Source: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54472/asmodees-mixlore-studio-announces-game-based-bridgerton-netflix-series
Blitzkrieg! Pre-Order
Floodgate Games has announced a new game available for pre-order. "Recreate World War Two in 20 minutes! The perfect wargame for non-wargamers, Blitzkrieg! allows two players to battle across the War’s most iconic theatres, winning key campaigns and building military might."
Source: https://floodgate.games/collections/games/products/blitzkrieg
Emerge Pre-Order
Pandasaurus Games has a new game coming in September, which is currently available for pre-order. "New islands have emerged from the ocean and as scientists, you must research the new, developing ecosystems present there! Watch the islands on the board grow in three dimensions as you learn more about them, and add colorful plants and animals to each island as you explore their ecosystems."
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/emerge
Favorite Cooperative Games
The Tabletop Family has done a roundup of their favorite cooperative board games. "These games can be great for players who feel more comfortable playing on a team where the weight of the strategy decisions are shared amongst the group."
Source: https://thetabletopfamily.com/20-cooperative-board-games/
Reviews
Disney Animated (GeekDad): “This game is incredibly fun to play and the theme does a great job of complimenting the gameplay. The game plays quickly and there never seems to be a dull moment or downtime. Not only are you trying to get your film finished, but also avoiding calamity at the same time.”
Source: https://geekdad.com/2023/06/create-a-classic-movie-in-disney-animated/
Mysterium Kids: Captain Echo’s Treasure (Geeks Under Grace): I really can’t say enough about how great of a package this game is. It looks great, it’s fast and fun, and it teaches my kids to be creative while playing with a fun manipulative.”
Source: https://www.geeksundergrace.com/tabletop/review-mysterium-kids-captain-echos-treasure/
Quantik (Gaming With Sidekicks): “It is a welcome, deceptively easy quick game that will keep you on your toes in a head-to-head battle but also give you an easy way to enjoy some time with your favorite gaming partner.”
Source: https://gamingwithsidekicks.com/2023/06/12/game-review-quantik/