News Flash: Gloomies Released, Point Galaxy Announced
Submitted by Naomi Laeuchli on 09/08/2025 - 16:10. Category: News
Gloomies Released
Ravensburger has released Gloomies, a new 2-4 player game. "Everything revolves around sowing and harvesting the beautiful flowers. In two exciting phases, the playing field is first filled with flowers and then harvested again. Whoever is strategic and has a bit of card luck will secure the most valuable flowers and win this simple strategy game."
Source: https://www.ravensburger.us/en-US/products/games/board-games/gloomies-24617
Point Galaxy Coming Soon
Flatout Games has announced Point Galaxy, a follow-up to Point Salad and Point City. "Take any two cards from the dynamic market and add them to your expanding galaxy. As you place cards, create solar systems by arranging planets in numeric order and earn bonuses by collecting suns, asteroids, moons, rockets, and research projects to score the most points!"
Source: https://www.flatout.games/point-galaxy
Codenames: Back to Hogwarts Announced
CGE has announced a new Harry Potter themed version of Codenames, set for release later this year. "Codenames: Back to Hogwarts is an all new Codenames experience inspired by the Wizarding World."
Source: https://www.czechgames.com/games/codenames-back-to-hogwarts
Cat Between Us Released
The Op has released a brand-new game, designed for 3-6 players. "Players use an arsenal of irresistible toys to lure a mischievous cat that has vanished in the house."
Source: https://theop.games/products/cat-between-us#description
Ham Helsing Release Date
Fireside Games has announced Ham Helsing will be released this fall, and the game is currently available for pre-order. "A cooperative adventure board game based on the graphic novel series about a reluctant monster-hunting pig. Join Ham, Ronin, Malcom, and Lobos as they attempt to save the world! Using a card-crafting system with transparent upgrade cards, protect locations from endless swarms of minions while powering up and improving your skills. "
Source: https://firesidegames.com/products/ham-helsing
New Unmatched Pre-Order
Restoration Games has announced the next entry in their Unmatched line of games: Muhammad Ali vs Bruce Lee. "The most epic of sports showdowns in history can be played in Unmatched: Muhammad Ali vs Bruce Lee. This new set will be available in 2025 and brings back the in-demand Bruce Lee hero and introduces the new Muhammad Ali fighter with a double sided board featuring two new battlefields."
Source: https://restorationgames.com/shop/unmatched-muhammad-ali-vs-bruce-lee/
Reviews
25 Words or Less (The Board Game Family): “Scores high on our “let’s play again” game meter because of how simple it is to play while still giving a great challenge and that it allows for many people to join in the fun.”
Source: https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2025/08/25-words-or-less-party-game-review/
Tea Garden (One Board Family): “Not your traditional deck builder and that is both a positive and negative. The more I play the game, the more I enjoy the pacing and different strategies that open up.”
Source: https://oneboardfamily.com/tea-garden-review/
Cat in the Box (Tabletop Games Blog) “If you love trick-taking games that intertwine theme, interaction, and clever design, then Cat in the Box is for you.”
Source: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/08/23/cat-in-the-box-digital-eyes/
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