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The Village Square: February 11, 2019

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Happy birthday!
Celebrating their 25th year, Gamewright has announced a slew of new titles for release at this week’s Toy Fair New York, including a dice version of their popular Sushi Go…Sushi Roll!
Source: https://toybook.com/gamewright-previews-25th-anniversary-gaming-slate-ahead-of-toy-fair/

Boldly go
Stronghold Games’ The Boldest releases this month. Explore the Iron Valley in this imaginative hero team building adventuring game from Noria designer Sophia Wagner.
Source: https://strongholdgames.com/store/currently-on-preorder/the-boldest-preorder/

New boardgame, I presume
Bumuntu is now available from Wizkids Games. Explore the Congo and seek favor from the animals.
Source: https://wizkids.com/2019/02/07/explore-the-jungle-and-earn-the-favor-of-the-animals-in-bumuntu-available-now/

Still a planet
Alderac Entertainment will release their first expansion to Space Bace March 29. But it’s more than mere expansion. Yes, there are new ships, but The Emergence of Shy Pluto introduces the Saga Expansions, which add narrative based scenarios to the game.
Source: https://therewillbe.games/news-new-and-upcoming-games/6225-space-base-the-emergence-of-shy-pluto-expansion-announced

Don’t be so judgmental
Osprey Games in now taking pre-orders for Judge Dredd: The Cursed Earth. Based on The Lost Expedition system from Peer Sylvester and with original artwork from Dredd illustrators Rufus Dayglo and Dan Cornwell, you can play solo, cooperatively or competitively.
Source: https://ospreypublishing.com/blog/cat/osprey-games/post/judge_dredd_cursed_earth_promo/

Et tu?
In March, Indie Boards and Cards will release Senators, a design of “adversarial bidding” in Roman politics, power and wealth.
Source: https://www.phdgames.com/senators-indie-boards-and-cards/

Have fun defending the castle
March 6, Fireside Games will release My First Castle Panic, an even friendlier kid adaptation of their popular family coop castle defense game.
Source: https://firesidegames.com/games/my-first-castle-panic/

Now we’re connecting with gas
Capstone Games’ successfully funded Pipeline will release this August. Connect pipes and use the benefits of valuable employees to deliver oil in this spatial reasoning design.
Source: http://www.dicetowernews.com/pipeline-by-capstone-games/57332

Oh the treasures you can see
Dr. Finn’s Games announced a new release for May/June of 2019. In Waters of Nereus, players use simultaneous action selection to lead a ship of exploration – exploring for treasure!
Source: https://www.doctorfinns.com/shop/waters-of-nereus

Upcoming Board Game Conventions
February 15-17. TantrumCon. Spartansburg, SC
February 15-17. Con of the North. Minneapolis, MN
February 15-18. Orccon. Los Angelos, CA
February 21-24. GhenghisCon. Aurora, CO
February 22-24. Marmalade Dog. Kalamazoo, MI
February 22-24. Gamicon, Cedar Rapids, IA
February 28-March 23. SaltCON. Layton, UT
March 1-3. CincyCon. Butler County, OH
March 8-10. Tennessee Game Days. Franklin, TN
March 8-10. Granite Game Summit. Nashua, NH
March 15-17. BFGcon. Frederick, MD
March 22-24. ConQuest. Sacramento, CA
March 22-24. Who’s Yer Con. Indianapolis, IN
March 27-31. AdeptiCon. Schaumburg, IL
March 28-31. GameStorm. Portland, OR
March 29-31. Arizona Game Fair. Mesa, AZ
April 5-6. DayCon. Dayton, OH
April 5-7. Lexicon. Lexington, KY
April 12-14. Mepacon. Scranton, PA
April 12-14. Pikes Peak Gamers. Manitou Springs, CO
April 26-28. Gaming Hoopla. Mundelein, IL
May 10-12. QC Game Fest. Davenport, IA
May 16-19. Geekway to the West. St. Louis, MO
May 23-27. KublaCon. San Francisco, CA
May 24-27. Gamex. Los Angelos, CA
May 30-June 2. Atlanta Game Fest. Atlanta, GA
June 12-16. Origins. Columbus, OH
June 21-23. RageCon. Reno, NV
June 22-29. Consim World Expo. Tempe, AZ
July 3-7. Dice Tower Con. Orlando, FL
July 19-21. KantCon. Overland Park, KS
July 20-28. WBC. Champion, PA
August 1-4. GenCon. Indianapolis, IN
August 30-September 1. GrandCon. Grand Rapids, MI
August 30-September 2. Gateway. Los Angelos, CA
Octber 31-November 3. Gamehole Con. Madison, WI

Visit casualgamerevolution.com for more convention listings.

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