News Flash: Asmodee Announces Braintopia, Mysterium Goes Digital

Asmodee Announces Braintopia
Braintopia is a game about racing to solve eight puzzles before your opponents. "As you and up to five other players proceed through the challenge deck, you will collect the cards you have answered both accurately and most quickly. A correctly identified tactile card or a pair of any other challenge card will earn you a piece of the brain. The first player to four brain pieces wins the game!"
Source: https://www.asmodee.us/en/news/2016/11/10/braintopia/

Mysterium Coming Tablet, Phone, and PC
Ghostly co-op Mysterium is receiving a digital makeover. "The digital adaption offers a game with innovative atmosphere and an immersive story mode, thrilling riddles, exclusive content, a cooperative multiplayer mode, regular updates... and much more!"
Source: https://www.facebook.com/Asmodee.Digital/photos/a.955810484442115.107374...

Humble Bundle: Digital Board Games
Humble Bundle is currently offering a digital board game package.
Source: https://www.humblebundle.com/mobile/board-games-mobile-bundle

Games for Your Pocket
Geek and Sundry suggests three small games that can fit into your pocket. "Board games are fantastic, but like everything in life, they have their drawbacks. One notable negative is that they can be bulky and difficult to transport. But not always. Here are some great games that fit in your pocket."
Source: http://geekandsundry.com/great-games-that-fit-in-your-back-pocket/

Blastr Looks Back At Retro Horror Games
This collection of 13 horror themed retro games features such games as Haunted House from 1962 and Mostly Ghostly from 1975.
Source: http://www.blastr.com/2016-10-25/13-vintage-horror-board-games-made-chil...

Fireside Games Releases Rules for new Castle Panic Expansion
You can now read the rules for Castle Panic: Engines of War. “Here’s your chance to check out the rules and prepare yourself for the next siege of your Castle. Learn how to build and fire Catapults, Ballistas, and deploy Spring Traps.”

IndieTableTop Recommends 5 Solo Games
If you enjoy playing board games alone, you can check out this list of five solo games. "Below is a list of five games that I feel dictate a nice strategy along with difficulty and fun. They are all great to look at, are unique in their own ways, and can offer a longevity of replay value."
Source: http://indietabletop.net/top-5-solo-board-games/

Reviews
Crazy Karts (arstechnica): “While it has its flaws, Crazy Karts is a funny, turbulent, helter-skelter ride with just enough of a tactical layer to engage your brain. If you’re looking for a dash of humor at your next game night, this one deserves to take pole position.”
Source: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/10/crazy-karts-is-the-closest-board-g...

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle (Board Game Quest): “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle is a wonderful introduction to cooperative games and deck building for new gamers. It deserves high praise for achieving those goals. Where it falters are in areas that experienced gamers will notice.”
Source: http://www.boardgamequest.com/harry-potter-hogwarts-battle-review/

Sushi Go Party! (Shut Up and SitDown): “So am I saying Sushi Go! is the best drafting game ever made? Er, I don’t feel comfortable with that, but it looks like that’s what I’m saying, which is a bit worrying.
Source: https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/review-sushi-go-party/