News Flash: Roller Coaster Rush Announced, Dixit Disney
Roller Coaster Rush Announced
Pandasaurus Games has announced a new coaster-building game, designed by Scott Almes. "In Roller Coaster Rush, you and your friends get to create your very own working plastic roller coasters. Start by bidding on the best coaster parts, then flip on your engineer cap and use physics to build the best coaster you can."
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/collections/shop/products/roller-coaster-rush
Dixit Disney Announced
Libellud has announced a new Disney edition of classic party game Dixit. The game is expected to be released this Autumn. "This new, standalone game in the Dixit universe, is based on the beloved themes and characters found in Disney and Pixar films. Dixit Disney is a simple and lighthearted game of storytelling, interpretation, and guesswork."
Source: https://www.libellud.com/en/dixit-meets-disney/
Velonimo Released
25th Century Games has released new card game, Velonimo. "The card game Velonimo allows you to depict the merciless struggle in the animal world for the distinctive and highly prized "peas and carrots" jersey rewarded to the best climbing cyclist. This trick taking game features ultra simple rules for an absolutely addictive play experience."
Source: https://www.25thcenturygames.com/store/velonimo
Coming Soon from 25th Century Games
25th Century Games has announced three new tile-laying games, coming soon to Kickstarter. "Three amazing new and unique tile laying games for gamers of all ages."
Source: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/agueda-color-field-and-donut-shop
SETUP Announced
Asmodee has announced a new game, that is a tile-based take on Rummy. The game is currently available for pre-order. "SETUP reboots the classic game with players building sets of suits or numbers in all directions! This accessible yet strategic title challenges players to master tile placement to accumulate points, while trying to avoid giving points to an opponent."
Source: https://www.asmodeena.com/en/news/2023/1/24/SETUP/
Twisty Tracks Released
Rio Grande Games has a new family game out for 1-4 players. "As you build your twisty tracks around towns, through tunnels, and over bridges, you can race to be the first train to reach the most valuable stations. Or you can keep your trains moving by creating longer routes that reward you for showing your passengers the beautiful scenery. Wait too long, however, and you may not be able to reach a station anymore! "
Source: https://www.riograndegames.com/games/twisty-tracks/
Reviews
Flamecraft (There Will Be Games): “One of those games where the arc feels absolutely perfect. It starts simple, giving players an easy way into the game. As you play more possibilities open up, the turns become more complex, but the mechanisms remain simple.”
Source: https://therewillbe.games/articles-boardgame-reviews/9222-flamecraft-review
Hickory Dickory (Board Game Gumbo): “Hickory Dickory is a game that is easy to learn and to teach since the concepts are fairly straightforward. Even the icons for the actions are easy to remember after playing for a bit. While the game may seem simple, there is also a lot of strategy involved.”
Source: https://geekdad.com/2023/02/hickory-dickory-is-a-scavenger-hunt-with-mice-racing-around-a-clock/
Starship Captains (Geeks Under Grace): “Fans of Kirk and Picard or Space Exploration games will find a lot to enjoy - just don't expect a lot of combat.”
Source: https://www.geeksundergrace.com/tabletop/review-starship-captains/