News Flash: Get On Board Announced, Harry Potter Similo
Get on Board: New York & London Announced
IELLO has announced a new flip-and-write game, set for release later this year. "On their turn, players flip over a card and draw an ideal route. The goal of this urban strategy game is for players to complete their objectives and have the most points at the end of the game."
Source: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50571/iello-will-release-get-board-new-york-london
Harry Potter Similo Announced
Horrible Guild has announced a Harry Potter version of Similo, a cooperative deduction card game. "A cooperative deduction game where your goal is to make the other players guess one secret character by playing other character cards from your hand as clues, stating whether they are similar to or different from the secret character."
Source: https://horribleguild.com/product/harry-potter-similo/
Betrayal at House on the Hill 3rd Edition Announced
Avalon Hill has announced a new edition of Betrayal at House on the Hill, currently available for pre-order. The game features new artwork and a new mechanic for determining the traitor. "Many other changes have been made, including 50 unique and original haunts, house features with modern touches (such as spotty cell service… the horror!), a Reluctant Traitor rule, and numerous items, omens, and events original to this version of the Betrayal at House on the Hill game."
Source: https://hasbropulse.com/blogs/avalon-hill/announcing-betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill-3rd-edition
Sherlock: Case Connection Announced
Lucky Duck Games has announced a new competitive board game, themed on the BBC show Sherlock. "Collect proof, make connections between threads, and use this evidence to reconstruct the leads that you are pursuing. Solve the nefarious plots that Sherlock has discovered as you strive to become the world’s next greatest detective."
Source: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356061/sherlock-case-connection
G.I. JOE Mission Critical Announced
Renegade Game Studios has announced G.I. JOE Mission Critical, a cooperative miniatures board game. "Stop Cobra in locations around the world, and try to defeat Cobra Commander himself to save the day! G.I. JOE Mission Critical uses the Guardian System, providing a tense, challenging and cooperative gaming experience!"
Source: https://renegadegamestudios.com/g-i-joe-mission-critical
A Game of Thrones B'twixt Released
Fantasy Flight Games has released A Game of Thrones B'twixt, a card game for three to six players. "Use your influence to attract new allies and carefully navigate the other players' allegiances as you strive to have the most powerful small council in Westeros. But some allies are shared between you and your neighbor, so beware—even your closest companions have other loyalties!"
Source: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/2/25/available-now-february-25/
Reviews
Twinkle (Punch Board Media): “While, with the right people, it generates those brilliant ‘everyone is watching the roll’ moments where you all scream or moan. Which makes it a winner for me.”
Source: https://www.punchboardmedia.com/home/2022/2/2/goplaylisten-twinkle-a-four-sided-review
Floriferous (One Board Family): “An easy recommendation for any game collection. We’ve played this with 2 of our teenage kids along with dozens of friends and family already. It’s a game that has enough depth and replay-ability that gameplay doesn’t get mundane. The beautiful artwork on each card from Clémentine Campardou makes the game absolutely shine every time we play.”
Source: https://oneboardfamily.com/floriferous-review/
Word Explosion (Unfiltered Gamer): “Word Explosion isn’t going to turn me into a word-game lover, but it does provide plenty of twists and wrinkles to be a crowd pleaser. Going in, I expected my wife to love it (and she did), but I was surprisingly impressed.”
Source: https://unfilteredgamer.com/review-word-explosion/