News Flash: New Party Game from Gigamic, New Ticket to Ride Maps

Task Team Pre-Order
Gigamic has a new team-based party game, set for release May 29. "Two teams compete in 150 zany challenges, overseen by a third team acting as the referee."
Source: https://www.hachetteboardgames.com/products/taskteam

Ticket to Ride Map Collection 8: Iberia & South Korea Announced
Days of Wonder has announced a new map expansion for Ticket to Ride. "Discover the Iberian Peninsula and embark on a train trip where every step of your journey will resonate with the rhythm of celebration[...] This Ticket to Ride expansion also includes the South Korea map, which offers a unique twist in how routes are organized.
Source: https://www.daysofwonder.com/ticket-to-ride/maps-collection/iberia/

10 Days in the USA Released
The Op has released their brand-new edition of 10 Days in the USA. "Whether you're jet-setting, cruising by car, or strolling on foot, you must strategize your route meticulously by arranging destination and transportation cards, and with a dash of luck and ingenious planning, you could outsmart your fellow travelers to win the game!'
Source: https://theop.games/products/10-days-in-the-usa

City of Six Moons Announced
City of Six Moons is a unique solo game, in which the rules are written in a fictional language that the player must decode for himself. The game is expected to be released in July. "A solitaire alien civilization game in both senses: it is a game in which you guide the fate of an alien civilization, and it is a game from an alien civilization. Using the glyphs in its rulebook and the components in the box, you'll need to decipher how to play it, relying both of your own cultural assumptions and suppositions about how this culture might be very different than your own."
Source: https://hollandspiele.com/pages/coming-soon

Slay the Spire Board Game Pre-Order
Contention Games has announced a deckbuilding board game adaptation of the video game Slay the Spire. It is expected to hit stores July 25th, and is currently available for pre-order. "A cooperative deckbuilding adventure. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and finally become strong enough to Slay the Spire!"
Source: https://contentiongames.com/games/slay/

Talisman 5th Edition Announced
Avalon Hill has announced the 5th edition of the classic fantasy board game Talisman. It is expected to be released in July. "Welcome, champions, to the magical land of Talisman! The otherworldly artefacts known as Talismans have once more descended onto the mortal plane, signaling the dawn of a new era—and the need for a new ruler! In the Talisman: The Magical Quest Game, 5th Edition, set forth on an epic adventure, racing to be the first to obtain a Talisman, reach the Crown of Command in the center of the board, and defeat the elder dragon to win. "
Source: https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/talisman-the-magical-quest-board-game-5-th-edition-fantasy-tabletop-adventure-games-12-plus/AA84B1F0-B14A-4209-94B5-21EF4C8B6A45

Magic: The Gathering Plush Charms
WizKids has announced a set of 3-inch plush charms themed around Magic the Gathering Arena companions. "Featuring three iconic companions from Magic: The Gathering Arena, plus one character from the upcoming Bloomburrow card set.”
Source: https://wizkids.com/2024/05/15/wizkids-announces-new-magic-the-gathering-companion-plush-charms/

Reviews
On the Underground: Paris / New York (Meeple Mountain): “Ultimately, these two redesigned game boxes in the series are remarkably similar, which makes me say anyone would be happy with one; yet each holds its identity well enough to be a distinct experience.”
Source:  https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/on-the-underground-paris-new-york/

Scribbly Gum (Opinionated Gamers): “For me, this is another really nice PnP RAW game from Postmark. Nothing world-beating about it, but it’s already given me a few hours of enjoyment – a great value for the low price.”
Source: https://opinionatedgamers.com/2024/05/20/dale-yu-review-of-scribbly-gum/

Spectral (What’s Eric Playing) “If you’re interested in digging through a spooky house, you love deduction, or you’re just a fan of cool skulls, you’ll likely enjoy Spectral!”
Source: https://whatsericplaying.com/2024/05/20/spectral/

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• Ticket to Ride (original): https://amzn.to/3WYKJDJ
• 10 Days in the USA: https://amzn.to/3yAfSDt
• Talisman 5th Edition (pre-order): https://amzn.to/3KgYwhu
• On the Underground: Paris / New York: https://amzn.to/3wOj5Pb
• Spectral: https://amzn.to/44Yv2yf