News Flash: Gardeners Announced, Look at the Stars Released

Gardeners Announced
Sit Down Games has announced Gardeners, a new game from the designer of Magic Maze. "In less than 15 minutes, players must succeed in arranging as many gardens as possible, always composed of the same 36 tiles, but responding to different rules from one round to another. Everyone must deduce the rules in force by observing where the tiles are placed and from where some are removed."
Source: https://sitdown-games.com/produit/gardeners/

Look at the Stars Released
Bombyx has released a new drawing party game. "Reveal a night card, and then simultaneously all draw the shape on your card. At the end of the game, score points for the constellations of different sizes that you have created, as well as planets, shooting stars and other bonuses…"
Source: https://studiobombyx.com/en/jeu/look-at-the-stars

New Name for BoardGameTables.com
BoardGameTables.com has rebranded itself as Allplay. "BoardGameTables.com was founded eight years ago. At the time, we only sold board game tables. Through the years we've added bags, playmats, and shelves, as well as publishing seventeen board games and eight expansions. The change reflects both who we have become and where we want to go."
Source: http://www.letsallplay.com/

Sinister Fish Games Announces Honk
Sinister Fish Games has announced their first children's board game. "There’s a goose on the loose! Actually, there’s a LOT of geese and they’re completely out of control – you’ll have to round them up! A game of competitive goose feeding for players aged 5 and over!"
Source: https://sinisterfish.com/product/honk/

Ares Games Winter Sale
Ares Games is currently running a winter sale on their online store. It will run until January 23. "It's time for the Winter Sale on Ares Games' online shop, with many great games from Ares and our partners, exclusive bundles, discounts up to 70% and free shipping worldwide for orders of $200 or more ($150 or more if shipping to Continental USA). "
Source: https://www.aresgames.eu/32409

Sagrada Sugar Cookies
Floodgate Games has posted a holiday recipe for Sagrada themed cookies over on their website. "Looking for a delicious and homemade gift to give to your board gaming friends? Or are you looking to spice up Santa's visit this year? Even if you're just looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these sugar cookies are a quick and simple recipe that highlight the beautiful dice from Sagrada."
Source: https://floodgate.games/blogs/news/sagrada-themed-cookies

Reviews
Quarto (Opinionated Gamers): “The all wood production in the current Gigamic release is beautiful, and this is definitely a game that can remain out on the coffee table as both a decoration or conversation starter.  Our copy has stayed out and gotten plenty of use this holiday season.  Quarto is both a game and a piece of art, and I’m glad to have had a chance to rediscover the game this year.”
Source: https://opinionatedgamers.com/2022/12/12/dale-yu-review-of-quarto/

Riverside (What’s Eric Playing): “Overall, I think Riverside is a blast! It’s pretty much exactly the right weight for what I’m looking for; it’s not so heavy that I struggle to play it after work, and it’s got enough combo potential and strategy management to keep things interesting.”
Source: https://whatsericplaying.com/2022/12/12/riverside/

So Clover! (The Board Game Family): “So Clover! hits top marks on our “let’s play again” game meter. We have yet to play the game without playing multiple times in a row. And I don’t imagine we will ever play just one game when it hits the table.”
Source: https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/12/so-clover-game-review/