News Flash: Azul Master Chocolatier Released, Star Wars Deck-Builder Announced

Azul: Master Chocolatier Released
Plan B Games has released Azul: Master Chocolatier on their website. "In this limited-edition Azul: Master Chocolatier, you are selecting the finest chocolates to box up. This game can be played the same as the original award-winning game Azul, but we added an optional variant on the factory display to enjoy and discover for all of our Azul fans."
Source: https://planbgames.com/azul-master-chocolatier-nmgwr60110en-group

Star Wars Deck-Builder Announced
Fantasy Flight Games has announced Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, a new two-player game set for release in March 2023 and currently available for pre-order. "This new head-to-head game for two players brings the galaxy-spanning war between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance to your tabletop. In this easy-to-learn game, you and your opponent each choose a side, playing as either the Empire or the Rebels, and as the game progresses you both strengthen the power of your starting decks and work to destroy each other’s bases. The first player to destroy three of their opponent’s bases wins the game!"
Source: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/11/3/battle-for-the-galaxy-1/

Bargain Basement Bathysphere Released
WizKids has released a new solo roll-and-write game. "The acclaimed solo roll-and-write campaign game of exploring the ocean’s depths in a bathysphere held together by glue, twine, and hope returns in an all-new edition with premium components and new gameplay twists! Over a 20-scenario campaign, you’ll find ways to dive deeper and deeper, while unlocking new abilities, upgrading your bathysphere, and completing minigames that carry over from scenario to scenario."
Source: https://shop.wizkids.com/collections/boardgames-1/products/pre-order-bargain-basement-bathysphere

Smash Up Sale
Until November 18th, AEG is running a 10% off sale on all their Smash Up games over on their store website, with the coupon code SMASH10. "ALL Smash Up products are 10% OFF to celebrate the 10th Anniversary!  Use the code SMASH10 at checkout!"
Source: https://alderacstore.com/smash-up/?mc_cid=fbcc2d0e9a&mc_eid=bd3d0ff99e

Used Game Sale
The Gaming Gang is running a used game sale, selling over 150 games on their website. "You can help support The Gaming Gang and score some great games at the same time! I’m presenting over 150 gently used games for sale, at radically slashed prices, and will be adding new titles on a monthly basis."
Source: https://thegaminggang.com/save-money-on-games/used-games-for-sale-at-the-gaming-gang/

Hellboy: The Dice Game Pre-Order
Hellboy: The Dice Game is currently available to pre-order from Mantic Games. The publisher has also posted a preview of the game and how it’s played.
Source: https://www.manticgames.com/news/hellboy-the-dice-game-what-is-it-and-how-to-play/

Reviews
Chicken! (One Board Family): “Chicken! supports up to 8 players, and we’ve had a blast at every player count from 3 to 8. Hopping in and out of games is fun and seamless. I can’t think of a better game to get the whole family around the table.”
Source: https://oneboardfamily.com/chicken-preview/

Fyfe (Unfiltered Gamer): “I think a lot of people are going to enjoy this puzzle. I already spoke at length about the accessibility—how quickly you can onboard new players. I think the real jewel is how different players of different skill levels are going to interact with the puzzle.”
Source: https://unfilteredgamer.com/review-fyfe/

A Race in Time (Tabletop Games Blog): “As an educational game, it can work really well and I think younger players won’t actually lose patience halfway through, as we adults did. They’ll be eager to be the first to reach the finish line. So maybe it’s all about who plays this game and what they’re trying to get out of it.”
Source: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2022/11/05/a-race-in-time-saturday-review/