News Flash: New Games from Gamewright, Monopoly Cheater's Edition
Eight New Games from Gamewright
Gamewright has announced eight new games that will make their debut at this year’s Toy Fair in New York City. "This year their releases range from an ice cube collecting preschool game to a colorful cooperative card game that rewards smart communication."
Source: http://app.bronto.com/public/viewmessage/html/7124/1h27nx8qn8yzz1zqoe4olzccqg96o/
Monopoly Cheater's Edition
Hasbro has announced a brand new edition of Monopoly that actively encourages cheating. "The decision came after a company-sponsored survey found that 'nearly half of game players attempt to cheat during Monopoly games' Berkowitz told Insider, adding, 'so in 2018, we decided it was time to give fans what they’ve been craving all along — a Monopoly game that actually encourages cheating.'”
Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-hot/cheaters-edition-of-monopoly-cheerfully-caters-to-sordid-reality/ar-BBIxZzr
Star Wars Fluxx (But Only in Russia)
An officially licensed Star Wars Fluxx has been released in Russia. "Hopefully someday we will publish our own edition of Star Wars Fluxx, and the existence of this version should make that easier, but for the foreseeable future, it’s Russian only."
Source: http://new.wunderland.com/2018/01/25/russian-star-wars-fluxx/
Chow Crown: Food Meets Party Game
Hasbro is releasing a new party game that's all about eating! "All you have to do to play the game is assemble the crown using the instructions that come inside the box, before attaching the metallic, plastic forks to the headpiece. You can load the forks with any of your favorite foods like strawberries, marshmallows, tater tots, or chicken nuggets, before placing the crown on any given player's head."
Source: http://www.delish.com/food/videos/a57959/hasbro-chow-crown-game-video/
Top 6 Most Anticipated Games of 2018
Meeple Mountain takes a look at some games they're excited for in 2018. "2018 is already shaping up to be another great year for this hobby, and we are already chomping at the bit for more new games."
Source: http://www.meeplemountain.com/top-six/top-6-most-anticipated-games-of-2018/
Board Games for Each Zodiac Sign
In a fun piece, Your Tango pairs board games with zodiac signs. "After much detail-diving and consideration, here is a list of board games each zodiac sign should play."
Source: https://www.yourtango.com/2017308217/zodiac-sign-board-game-play-friends-astrology-horoscope
Reviews
Go Nuts for Donuts (The Roar Bots): “The gameplay is simple enough for the youngest of players to learn in just a few minutes.”
Source: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/2018/01/19/spice-it-up-with-azul/
Claim (The Opinionated Gamers): “The game has many of those moments that result in groans of despair or shouts of glee. Further, it plays quickly, typically finishing in 20 – 30 minutes.”
Source: https://opinionatedgamers.com/2018/01/30/claim/
Vast: The Crystal Caverns (Board Game Quest): “Can be a tremendous game experience, or a shallow and mostly flat one. Much of this depends on which sides are in the game and how many players are involved
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/vast-the-crystal-caverns-review/
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