News Flash: Mooki Island Released, 365 Adventures Announced

Mooki Island Released
Scorpion Masqué has released Mooki Island, a two-player game featuring some adorable creatures. "Collect as many Mookies as you can from each family to win trophies! Will you manage to get the shiny Legendary Mookie cards? And above all... watch out for that silly spider who's just waiting for a chance to play a trick on you!"
Source: https://www.scorpionmasque.com/en/mookie-island

365 Adventures Announced
Pandasaurus has announced 365 Adventures: The Dungeon and 365 Adventures: Cthulhu 1926, set for release in September. "Each 365 Adventures title offers a thrilling narrative that unfolds one day at a time. Every morning (or lunch break, or bedtime), you’ll take just five minutes to move your hero, roll some dice, and face the challenge of the day. It’s a low-pressure, high-reward way to add a little game time to your daily routine... all year long."
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/blogs/pandasaurus-blog/announcing-365-adventures-2026

Renegade Game Studios Summer Sale
Renegade Game Studios has sales running on many of their games for the summer.
Source: https://renegadegamestudios.com/blog/sensational-summer-savings/

Borealis: Arctic Expeditions Pre-Order
Lucky Duck Games has a new game available for pre-order, that is set for release July 16th. "In Borealis: Arctic Expeditions, you take on the role of a team leader guiding scientists deep into the Arctic to study animal life. Your mission is to manage a 9-person crew of specialists and choose the right means of transportation to overcome the challenges of the icy terrain and treacherous waters."
Source: https://luckyduckgames.com/global/game/1017-pre-order-borealis-arctic-expeditions

Arizona 99: The Game Released
Spin Master has released a game themed around the popular Iced Tea drink. "Add your cents cards to the center pile to raise the pot to 99, but just like AriZona tea’s philosophy, don’t you dare go over. For every 99 cents you hit, you get a refreshing can token"
Source: https://www.spinmaster.com/en-US/brands/spin-master-party-games/spin-master-games-arizona-99-the-game-the-official-ari-zona-iced-tea-party-game-card-games-for-family-game-night-2-10-players-ages-10-and-up/

Fathom Pre-Order
Paper Fort Games has announced Fathom, set for release in August and currently available for pre-order. "A tile-laying, pattern-building game of deep-sea exploration. Take on the role of marine biology teams competing to uncover the secrets of an uncharted underwater ecosystem around a fictional island."
Source: https://www.paperfortgames.com/product-page/fathom

Please Don't Burn My Village Announced
Fireside Games has a new game coming soon, titled Please Don't Burn My Village. "Set in the world of Castle Panic, a fearsome dragon is threatening to burn all the villages in the Kingdom! Luckily dragons are greedy, so if you can bribe him with treasures from the battlefield like a Barbarian’s Axe or a Phoenix Feather, you might persuade him to spare your village. Unfortunately, all the other villagers have the same idea!"
Source: https://firesidegames.com/products/please-dont-burn-my-village

Reviews
The Search for Planet X (The Board Game Family): “A fantastic deduction game for playing with friends and family. The recommended age on the game box is 13+ and that’s pretty accurate for who’s going to enjoy this game of logical deduction.”
Source:  https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2025/05/search-for-planet-x-deduction-game-review/

3-2-1 Countdown (One Board Family): “This is an easy suggestion for anyone who’s looking to introduce a new card game that the whole family can jump into.”
Source: https://oneboardfamily.com/3-2-1-countdown-review/

A Gentle Rain (Tabletop Games Blog) “Every time you draw a tile, you have to look at the whole pond of tiles to find the best location to place it. You need to switch off your mind and concentrate on the game. A Gentle Rain is a gentle game with a lot of power.”
Source: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/07/05/a-gentle-rain-saturday-review/