News Flash: Umbra Via Pre-Order, Bluffaneer Released

Umbra Via Pre-Order
Pandasaurus Games has announced Umbra Via. It is set for release March 17th and is the winner of the 2019 Cardboard Edison Awards. "Players compete to control and complete the most cunning paths. Reach into your bag to select wooden flowers, then place them on your secret board in the order of the paths you want most. But when players reveal their choices, things get delightfully tricky. "
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/umbra-via

Bluffaneer Released
Big G Creative has released a new pirate-themed, dice bluffing game called Bluffaneer. "To play, players roll bone-shaped dice and bluff to steal coins from fellow mates, aiming to collect the most treasure in each round. But beware, mateys! You may have to cough up your gold coins if another clever pirate catches you in the bluff."
Source: http://www.biggcreative.com/games/bluffaneer/

The Initiative Announced
The Initiative is the first game from Unexpected Games, and is currently available for pre-order. "This cooperative game lets players take on the role of teenagers in 1994 who have found a mysterious board game called The Key. Not only will they play The Key, but players will help the teens through a pivotal chapter of their lives. Players will follow a series of missions linked together by an interactive comic book."
Source: https://unexpectedgames.com/news/blog-post-title-one-c2y9a

Hadrian’s Wall Announced
Renegade Game Studios has announced Hadrian’s Wall, currently available for pre-order. "1-6 players take on the role of a Roman General, placed in charge of constructing a milecastle and bordering wall. Over 6 years (rounds), players will construct their fort and wall, man the defenses, and attract civilians by building services and providing entertainment – all while defending the honour of the Roman Empire from the waring Picts."
Source: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/news/2021/1/11/announcing-hadrians-wall-now-available-to-pre-order

Sagrada: Legacy Release Date
While few details are out yet, Floodgate Games announced in their latest newsletter that Sagrada: Legacy is set to be released this summer.

Dice Tower 2021 Kickstarter
The Dice Tower has launched their 2021 Kickstarter campaign.” Supporting the 2021 season of the Dice Tower, bringing you the most comprehensive coverage of board games."
Source: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomvasel/dice-tower-2021

Reviews
5er Finden (The Game Aisle): “The game is colorful, quick to learn and fun.  5er Finden has some cleverness in the gameplay.”
Source: https://www.thegameaisle.com/5er-finden/

Cloud City (The Board Game Family): “A very cleaver puzzle style game that scores very high on our “let’s play again” game meter.”
Source: https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2021/01/cloud-city-board-game-review/

Wingspan: Oceania Expansion (Punch Board Media): “This expansion refreshes an already excellent game and adds just enough difficulty to satisfy gamers.”
Source: https://www.punchboardmedia.com/home/2021/1/7/one-board-family-wingspan-oceania-expansion-review