News Flash: Splendor Duel and The Op's Ghoulish Games Giveaway

Pre-Order Splendor Duel
The two-player adaptation of Splendor is currently available for pre-order on the Asmodee website. “The new common board has players drafting Gem, Gold and rare Pearl tokens from a 5x5 grid. Only allowed to draft up to 3 tokens in a consecutive line, taking tokens will create gaps in the board and will limit how many and what kind of token players will be able to take in future turns.”
Source: https://shop.asmodee.com/splendor-duel-scspl2p01en

Ghoulish Games Giveaway
The Op has launched its Ghoulish Games Giveaway, in which participants have a chance to win three different board games. "It’s the season for tricks and treats, and we are excited to treat you with The Ghoulish Games Giveaway. Enter anytime between October 12 through October 23, 2022, and you could win a frightfully awesome game."
Source: https://theop.games/blogs/theop/ghoulish-games-giveaway

Caldera Park Announced
Pegasus Spiele has announced a new board game, set for release this November. "Players run a national park and want to unite its animals in the largest families possible. Make sure that they find watering holes and that they completely fill many types of terrain. But beware, unpredictable weather can drive animals away, and the other players run their own parks and have a say in where certain species must go. Place your animals cleverly, carefully considering terrain and weather, and the best national park can be yours."
Source: https://pegasusna.com/products/board-games/15168/caldera-park

Disney Sorcerer's Arena Spooky Expansion
The Op has released the Thrills and Chills expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliances. "Jack Skellington, The Horned King, and Mother Gothel wield new attacks and abilities true to their twisted characters to bring fright and might to the Arena’s already epic battles."
Source: https://theop.games/products/disney-sorcerers-arena-epic-alliances-thrills-and-chills-expansion

Rebuilding Seattle Coming Soon
Wizkids has announced a new game, set for release in November. "The great fire of 1889 has burned down most of downtown Seattle, and you are the city planner tasked with rebuilding it. Manage economic resources to improve neighborhoods, erect new buildings and iconic landmarks, and address the needs of an ever-growing population to make Seattle better than ever!"
Source: https://wizkids.com/rebuilding-seattle/

Reviews
The Grand Hotel Abaddon (Coopgestalt): “I think we also enjoyed the game that much more because we each played a different character with different goals and backstories: we bonded with our characters.”
Source: https://coopgestalt.com/2022/10/08/a-mini-review-of-the-grand-hotel-abaddon/

Khôra: Rise of an Empire (Board Game Gumbo): “It’s a quick teach, yet has multi-layered strategic decisions, and multiple ways to win that fascinates me each time I play.”
Source: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/2022/10/07/khora-rise-of-an-empire-review/

Town 66 (There Will Be Games): “Most games are full of excitement and while some are nerve-racking from the start, other times a game starts slowly and calmly and then builds up to a crescendo. It's such a quick game that you probably play it a few times in a single session. It's that addictive.”
Source: https://www.whatboardgame.com/post/break-the-cube-board-game-review