News Flash: Challengers Beach Cup Released, Love Letter Bridgerton Announced

Challengers! Beach Cup Released
Challengers! Beach Cup is now available in the U.S. "Order your copy and sink or swim with team members from 6 new decks. Discover new game options such as the possibility to add Trainer to your team! This standalone game can be mixed with the #kennerspieledesjahreswinner Challengers! for even more fun." Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=923447089421273&set=a.591941549238497

Love Letter: Bridgerton Pre-Order
Z-Man Games has announced Love Letter: Bridgerton, set for release on May 21, 2024. "Love Letter: Bridgerton retains the simple and enjoyable mechanics of the original, with an added royal twist. Queen Charlotte is a special character included in this version with a unique power not available in the classic, her power can let you eliminate multiple players in a single turn!"
Source: https://www.zmangames.com/en/products/love-letter-bridgerton/

Gnome Hollow Announced
The Op has announced Gnome Hollow, set for release next year at Gen Con 2024. "In Gnome Hollow, players take on the role of Garden Gnomes, tasked with cultivating a mesmerizing landscape. Through clever placement of tiles and workers, you will develop rings of valuable mushrooms, crafting a garden that will soon become a veritable treasure trove."
Source: https://theop.games/blogs/theop/gnome-hollow-announcement

Stalingrad Roads: Battle on the Edge of the Abyss Announced
Ares Games has announced the release of a classic wargame, set for January 2024. "The game uses a classically inspired wargame engine that has no control zones, which enhances the fluidity of gameplay. Stalingrad Roads features a campaign and four scenarios: Edge of the Abyss, Wintergewitter, Operation Uranus, Manstein's Backhand Blow, Star, and Gallop."
Source: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/55695/ares-games-will-release-stalingrad-roads

Bark Avenue Releases This Week
Bark Avenue is set for release this week from Good Games Publishing. "A competitive route optimization pick up and deliver game centered around a day in the life of a dog walker in upper Manhattan. Players balance walking several dogs at once with competing needs – including walk length, preferred activities, bathroom breaks, and compatibility with your other dogs."
Source: https://thegaminggang.com/game-news/bark-avenue-arrives-this-month-from-good-games-publishing/

Scholars of the South Tigris Released
Renegade Game Studios releases a new stand-alone game in the South Tigris trilogy. "The Caliph has called upon the keenest minds to acquire scientific manuscripts from all over the known world. Players will need to increase their influence in the House of Wisdom, and hire skilled linguists to translate the foreign scrolls into Arabic. In this Golden Age of wisdom and knowledge, be mindful not to neglect one in pursuit of the other. "
Source: https://renegadegamestudios.com/blog/scholars-of-the-south-tigris-is-available-now/

Reviews
Munchkin Scooby-Doo! (One Board Family): “A great edition for anyone who enjoys the pace and viciousness of the gameplay and has love for this franchise.”
Source: https://oneboardfamily.com/munchkin-scooby-doo-review/

Puppy Pile (Tabletop Games Blog): “So if you have someone in your house who loves puppies, and to be fair, who doesn’t, then this game is a great present idea. If you want a fun, light game where you don’t have to think hard and can just let madness happen, then Puppy Pile definitely fits the bill.”
Source: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/25/puppy-pile-saturday-review/

Astra (Tabletop Bellhop): “I was more surprised by how the game grew on me the more I played it and the more depth I discovered.”
Source: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/astra-review/