Krista’s Thoughts: Whether you’re a server, budding cryptozoologist, or cryptid yourself, Hexpresso is sure to give you the flavorful caffeine boost you need! Thanks to this Kickstarter-exclusive offering from Squatchy Games, we can further immerse ourselves into cryptid lore and partake in one of their supposed choice libations. After brewing up a pot, I am…
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Marvelous Surprises Await in Wonder Book
Wonder Book is a co-op board game for 1-4 players that was recently released by dV Giochi and features a new twist on children’s pop-up books. While the story itself is not contained within the book, players will actually use the book in place of a game board – utilizing pull tabs, secret flaps, and…
Hopping Into The Holidays With Rabbit Island
Four rabbit tribes, led by Russet, Acorn, Saffron, and Cobalt have each been wandering the seas looking for a new home. After months adrift, they discover a seemingly uninhabited island to explore and settle as their own. In Rabbit Island: Explore, Build, Conquer from Infinite Heart Games, 2-4 players will take on the roles of…
Clash at Rook’s Point: A Quick Fighting Game
When the world hinges on balance, those who control Rook’s Point will gain the power to forge its future. Four factions have surfaced to lay claim to this ancient site and battle to see their vision come true. In Clash at Rook’s Point players take on the role of one of these factions in a…
Travel Back To 20th Century Manhattan With Santorini: New York
With the introduction of steel-skeleton construction, New York’s skyline drastically changed in the early 1900s. Buildings as high as 10-stories began popping up all over the place but were quickly dwarfed by new 22-story buildings with electricity and elevators. Skyscrapers such as the Woolworth Building, Chrysler Building, and Empire State Building have become iconic since…
Cozying Up With Creature Comforts From KTBG
In the world of Maple Valley, much like for us here at the Cantina, Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and flowers are blooming! For many, this means a mix of chores and fun with cleaning, gardening, hiking, biking, swimming, or other, outdoor activities. In Creature Comforts, however, it is already time for the…