News Flash: Word Heist Coming Soon, Catan Logic Puzzle Announced

Word Heist Coming Soon
Gamewright has a new word game coming soon. "First - secretly make a word with the letters in the gallery. Earn bonuses for using featured letters, as well as for satisfying the conditions inside the vault. Then, drop as many clues about your word as you dare. The more clues you leave, the more you can score. But if someone guesses your word, they steal your score!"
Source: https://gamewright.com/product/word-heist

Catan Logic Puzzle Announced
Asmodee has announced Catan Logic Puzzle, a solo logic puzzle game based on the classic board game. "Players use logic, organization, and critical thinking skills to discover paths to prosperity as they connect mines, farms, and lumber camps to settlements and cities around the island. Trade routes must wind through terrain, avoid obstacles and (of course) avoid the dreaded robber!"
Source: https://www.catan.com/logic-puzzle

Mini Rogue Releasing This Month
Mini Rogue, a new one to two player light dungeon crawling card game, starts reaching US stores this month. "In Mini Rogue one or two players delve into a deep dungeon, room after room, area after area, floor after floor, to find the Og's Blood: a fabled and mysterious artifact said to be a ruby gemstone. They must choose how to spend their resources to be powerful enough to confront ever more difficult monsters and hazards. Randomly generated levels and encounters make every playthrough a unique experience."
Source: https://www.aresgames.eu/29958

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtle Power Released
New card game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtle Power, has been officially released by The Op. “Alien mastermind and archnemesis, Krang, is on a mission to take over the world, but Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael are joined by Master Splinter to stop him in this intense game of luck and strategy! Be the first player to prepare all five characters and dominate in the final showdown that takes place through two gripping phases. ”
Source: https://theop.games/2021/10/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-game-dice-card-sleeves-available-now/

Ark Nova Announced
Capstone Games has announced Ark Nova, set for release February 2022. "Players try to plan and design a scientifically-managed zoo in an attempt to become the most successful establishment. They will have to build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects in order to achieve this goal."
Source: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49581/capstone-games-unveils-ark-nova

Reviews
Kabuto Sumo (Meeple Gamers): “We have had a number of evening were we spent the time fighting each other in sumo beetle battles. The game has stayed fresh and exciting. It is easy to know a game is a hit in my house when my kids bug me to play it…all the time.”
Source: https://meeplegamers.com/a-big-beetle-battle-kabuto-sumo-a-boardgame-review-f3d52d8dbea1

Hanamikoji (Meeple Mountain): “To enjoy Hanamikoji at its best you need to give yourself over to the merciless beating of its tight design and then luxuriate in the warm, bruised after-glow at the end of each round.”
Source: https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/hanamikoji/

Vivid Memories (ICV2): “The game takes a few minutes to teach, less than an hour to play, but for players who enjoy the numerical and visual puzzles that lead to scoring points, this will be a fun game that will be enjoyed for a while.”
Source: https://icv2.com/articles/reviews/view/49520/review-vivid-memories-board-game