News Flash: Ohanami Released, Pac-Man The Card Game

Pandasaurus Releases Ohanami
Pandasaurus Games has released a new cad game from the designer of The Game. "A relaxing and competitive drafting game where players grow their gardens season after season."
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/collections/shop/products/ohanami

Pac-Man: The Card Game Released
Steamforged Games has released a card game based on the classic Pac-Man video game, which comes with three different ways to play. "Your aim is to get the most points without being knocked out by ghosts. Fruit and PAC-DOT cards are worth points. Power up cards have special rules, like having two players swap hands. And three ghost cards will knock you out of the game!"
Source: https://steamforged.com/games/pac-man-card-game

SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising Released
The Op has released a new family friendly cooperative card and dice game. "It’s a push-and-pull battle against time that takes luck and strategy to satisfy appetites and overpower the one-eyed antagonist. "
Source: https://theop.games/2020/10/spongebob-squarepants-plankton-rising-available-now/

Games for Halloween
GeekDad recommends some games to play to get in the Halloween spirit. "For those of you looking for some familiar monsters to spend the evening with, here’s a list of thirteen suggestions."
Source: https://geekdad.com/2020/10/13-monstrously-fun-games-for-halloween/

New Edition of Carcassonne: Hunters & Gatherers
Z-Man Games has announced a new edition of the standalone Carcassonne spin-off. "The new edition of Hunters & Gatherers includes all the same great gameplay, plus updated art and additional menhir tiles with unique effects."
Source: https://www.zmangames.com/en/news/2020/10/17/announcing-carcassonne-hunters-gatherers/

The Lord of the Rings: The Board Game Anniversary Edition
Fantasy Flight Games has released the official twentieth anniversary edition of the classic cooperative game. "Twenty years later, the game returns to print in a brand-new anniversary edition—a faithful recreation that now includes beautifully sculpted plastic miniatures for the hobbits, Sauron, the threat die, and the One Ring."
Source: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2020/10/16/available-now-october-16/

Reviews
Illusion (Board Game Quest): “A great filler game that’s perfect for travel or to close out a game night.”
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/illusion-review/

Betrayal at Mystery Mansion (What’s Eric Playing): “Overall, while I’m very nostalgic for the classic Betrayal at House on the Hill, I think Betrayal at Mystery Mansion is a fantastic adaptation of the game!”
Source: https://whatsericplaying.com/2020/10/26/betrayal-at-mystery-mansion/

Santa Monica (GeekDad): “One of those games that, out of the box, looks pretty simple. But as soon as you start playing, you realize is has tons of hidden depth.”
Source: https://geekdad.com/2020/10/beaches-closed-build-your-own-with-santa-monica/