by Steph Hodge
[imageid=8636789 medium rep]▪️ Under the Leaves is now available from Grand Gamers Guild. From designers Trevor Benjamin (War Chest) and Brett J. Gilbert (The Guild of Merchant Explorers). A new charming world to discover with pattern buildings and tile-placement. Under the Leaves plays 2-4 players in 25-40 minutes. You can also play it now on BGA, if you just wanted to check it out.
From BGG:
Each turn in Under the Leaves is played in two phases: the placement of a garden tile, then the possible arrival of new beings. Whoever gets the most pieces in total wins.
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▪️ Citadels Duel is a new release Z-Man Games & asmodee. From the Designers Guillaume Montiage (Kemet) and Manuel Rozoy (T.I.M.E Stories). Based on the classic Citadels, this is a reimagined game for 2 players and plays in 30 minutes.
From the asmodee website:
BUILT FOR TWO PLAYERS: Designed exclusively for head-to-head play, Citadels Duel delivers tense strategy, bluffing, and tactical choices in every match.
SCHEME & OUTTHINK YOUR RIVAL: Use clever deduction and timing to predict your opponent’s moves, disrupt their plans, and seize control of the city.
ICONIC CHARACTER POWERS: Sway the council by selecting characters with unique abilities, creating powerful combos and mind-game moments each round.
FAST, TACTICAL CITY BUILDING: Construct districts, manage resources, and adapt your strategy as the city grows—every decision matters in this streamlined duel format.
CLASSIC FEEL, MODERN TWIST: A refined two-player adaptation of the award-winning Citadels, offering high replayability and deep strategy in a compact experience.
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▪️ Melodies is a new release from Next Move Games & asmodee. From the designer of Decrypto, Thomas Dagenais-Lespérance. If you enjoy games like The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, this is similar in that it is a cooperative, campaign-driven game where you work through boxes and games together. A hand management game that will rock 2-5 players in 30 minutes.
From BGG:
Melodies is a cooperative card game in which players form a band and complete songs by playing cards from their hand.
Each turn, every player plays one or more cards or passes. The most played value becomes the Melody for that note and must follow the song’s progression. A song is completed only when all notes are played correctly, and all players have emptied their hands.
Communication is limited: the group can discuss strategy but never reveal their cards or intended actions.
From Mom’s Garage to the biggest stages, each new venue introduces new rules, instruments, audience members, and challenges that reshape the way the group plays together.
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▪️ Tea & Rum is a new release from Captain Games SRL. From the designer of Turing Machine, Fabien Gridel. This is a worker-placement game for 2-4 players and plays in 60-120 minutes.
From BGG:
In Tea & Rum, strive for victory by serving the Crown or by becoming the greatest King of Pirates!
Within 5 rounds, upgrade your resources and carefully place and unplace your workers to fulfill your ambitions.
Will you prove your allegiance to the Crown, or will you join the rebellion and rule the seas? Be careful to keep your intentions hidden: angering the Crown or the people could compromise your chances.
At the end of the game, only two players will win the game… and two will be defeated.
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