News Flash: Stonespine Architects Pre-Order, Darth Maul Joins Villainous

Stonespine Architects Pre-Order
Thunderworks Games has a new card-drafting, dungeon-building game ready for pre-order. "Players simultaneously draft and play cards to expand their dungeons, one chamber at a time. Follow a unique blueprint and a variety of scoring challenges. Choose between mapping a path through your underground tunnels, placing key elements in your rooms, or searching for extra riches."
Source: https://thunderworksgames.com/products/stonespine-architects

Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last Announced
A new Star Wars Villainous pack has been announced, featuring two new bad guys to play. The game will be available for pre-order on June 24, and released July 21. "Called Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last, this exquisitely evil 'expandalone' experience will be able to be enjoyed with or without the main Star Wars Villainous game, and will add Darth Maul and Captain Phasma to the roster of playable baddies."
Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/star-wars-villainous-revenge-at-last-introduces-the-franchises-most-underrated-villain/

Battalion: War of the Ancients Announced
Osprey Games has announced a new 20-45 minute game, designed for 2-4 players. "Command a wide range of units from four playable historical factions, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Employ faction-specific tactics cards to outmaneuver your opponents. Compose your unique forces with rigor. Judge the tempo of battle with precision. Seize victory for your people!"
Source: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415838/battalion-war-ancients

9 Best Solo Games
Dicebreaker has pulled together a list of their favorite games to play solo. "The best solo board games date back centuries, with games like Solo Noble or Solitaire. Over the years, several board games have offered “optional solo play,” but in more recent years, designers and publishers have started releasing dedicated solo experiences as well."
Source: https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/best-games/best-solo-board-games-2024

Masters of Crime: Vendetta Coming Soon
KOSMOS has announced a new mystery-style cooperative game, set for release this summer. "Every decision affects how the story develops. In addition to the authentic-looking game materials, the use of real online maps, voice messages, and websites draws you deep into the story. Will you restore your family’s code and identify the rogue mafia member?"
Source: https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/collections/board-games/products/masters-of-crime-vendetta

Reviews
Leaf (GeekDad): “Leaf stands out because of the shaped tiles and the way they fit together—it’s just visually striking, and at first it seems like magic that these different leaf shapes all fit together.”
Source: https://geekdad.com/2024/03/reaping-the-rewards-leaf/

Horrified: American Monsters (Geeks Under Grace): “An improvement on the original, American Monsters is a great addition to any game shelf - just not necessarily a must-have for owners of the first game.”
Source: https://www.geeksundergrace.com/tabletop/review-horrified-american-monsters/

Dice Manor (Gaming With Sidekicks): “Overall Dice Manor is a challenge you will enjoy, rolling dice and placing dice and tiles to see who can show off the most prestige in their grand manor.”
Source: https://gamingwithsidekicks.com/2024/03/10/game-review-dice-manor/