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After dealing with clunky gears and stuck cards, we ditched our cheap bargain shuffler for the Lotus V2 and we won't be looking back. Here is why the Lotus became an instant must-have for our game nights.
In this card and dexerity game by Alley Cat Games, build up the penguin tower and be careful not to knock it down, as you strive to be the last penguin standing!
Fill the pools with waterfalls and watch the rising water spill over points to you and water to the other pools, in this 30-minute card game from The Op.
In this team-based word party game, give three carefully selected clues to your teammates so they can guess the secret message — but make sure your opponents can’t sniff it out before all three clues are revealed.
After scouring the halls and taking in the sights and sounds (and floods) at Gen Con 2026, we humbly present to you rapid reviews of some of the hottest games of the show.
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