News Flash: Catan Scenarios, Qwixx The Card Game
Catan: Treasures, Dragons & Adventurers Pre-Order
A new Catan scenario-based expansion (which requires the Catan base game as well as the Seafarers and Cities & Knights expansions to play) is set for release this July. "You and your opponents will defeat dragons, dig canals, and discover islands off the Catanian coast—along with all the treasures they conceal. With a plethora of new game components, this game is a must-have for dedicated players who love to modify existing scenarios or get creative to invent their own maps and scenarios. "
Source: https://catanshop.com/catan-treasures-dragons-adventures
Qwixx The Card Game Released
Gamewright has released a new card game game that puts a spin on Qwixx. "Play your hand to cross off numbers in a row. The more cards you can play, the more numbers you cross off. With no downtime between turns you’ll have a chance to gain from every flip of the cards."
Source: https://gamewright.com/product/qwixx-the-card-game
Golden Geek Award Winners Announced
The winners for the 15th Annual Golden Geek Awards have been announced.
Source: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2652238/15th-annual-golden-geek-awards-winners-2020
One Deck Dungeon: Abyssal Depths Announced
Asmadi Games is releasing a mini-expansion for One Deck Dungeon next week. "This mini-expansion for One Deck Dungeon contains 3 new Heroes and 6 new Fiends! Fiends will follow you through the entire dungeon delve, with fearsome abilities that hinder your encounters. If you confront them, you'll earn bonuses, but you'll spend valuable dice doing so!"
Source: https://asmadigames.com/buy-games.php
It’s A Small World Game
Funko Games has announced a new children's game based on the Small World Disney Parks ride. "Game includes a 3D game board centerpiece with beautifully illustrated scenes from the classic Disney attraction."
Source: https://funkogames.com/games/disney-its-a-small-world/
Reviews
Chronicles of Crime 1900 (Just Push Start): “Another solid entry in the crime investigation series. If players don’t mind the amount the app is used, it creates an immersive story with locations literally brought to VR life. The introduction of puzzle cards is a positive step forward for the series, as they bring a slight break from the app and offer unique challenges for players to puzzle their way through.”
Source: https://www.justpushstart.com/2021/04/chronicles-of-crime-1900-review/
Chai: Tea for 2 (There Will Be Games): “So if you like a good engine builder, but enjoy a slightly slower pace than some other games, and want to enjoy a cup of tea, or two, while playing it, then Chai: Tea for 2 will be for you.”
Source: https://therewillbe.games/articles-boardgame-reviews/8559-chai-tea-for-2-review
The Initiative (Polygon): “It reaches for greatness, and while that’s not always attained, it strikes enough notes to cement a legacy of sorts. Fans of the tabletop escape room genre craving a little something more will find plenty within the ranks of The Initiative.”
Source: https://www.polygon.com/reviews/22391906/the-initiative-corey-konieczka-board-game-review-spoiler-free