{"id":9379,"date":"2022-07-22T10:11:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/?p=9379"},"modified":"2023-03-10T09:10:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T14:10:08","slug":"article-hottest-new-games-from-now-until-the-end-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/article-hottest-new-games-from-now-until-the-end-of-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Hottest Games Coming Between Now and the End of 2022\u2026 Well, Those We Can Tell You About ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The past few years have been absolutely awesome when it comes to new game releases, and this year is no exception! We\u2019ve already released some fantastic games, like Jabba\u2019s Palace \u2013 A Love Letter Game<\/em><\/a>, Star Wars \u2013 Outer Rim: Unfinished Business<\/em><\/a>, Betta<\/em><\/a>, Gathering of the Wicked<\/em><\/a> and so many more! If you had to bet that the second half of the year would provide games for everyone, whatever your gaming style \u2026 well you\u2019d be right! Are you as excited to discover them than we are to tell you about them? OK, let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Play with the Kids<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ticket to Ride \u2013 Ghost Train & Mysterium Kids \u2013 Captain Echo\u2019s Treasure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 6+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 4 \/ Duration: 15 \u2013 30 minutes \/\/ Ages: 6+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 6 \/ Duration: 15 \u2013 30 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you follow our blog \u2013 and you totally should! \u2013 you may already know and love Ticket to Ride<\/em><\/a> and Mysterium<\/em><\/a> (if not, click to learn more)! Spoiler alert! Later this year, each of these successful franchises will add a new version to their collection, perfect for younger players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket to Ride \u2013 Ghost Train<\/em> which will offer you a spooky Halloween experience, as you visit strange different locations to reach your goals. Trick or treat anyone? ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mysterium Kids \u2013 Captain Echo\u2019s Treasure,<\/em> young players will help others guess a card by making the sound of that card\u2019s illustration on a tambourine. Will you be able to differentiate the sound of a toothbrush from the sound of a sponge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Your Parties<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Super Cortex Challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 6+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 6 \/ Duration: < 15 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Do you know the <\/a>Cortex<\/em><\/a>[EB1]<\/a>  product line (previously called Braintopia<\/em>)? If so, you\u2019ll find new, more difficult challenges in Super Cortex Challenge<\/em>. This version is for players who find the original \u201ctoo easy dude!\u201d Memory, logic and sensory perception will be put to the test. Will you be up to the expert Cortex<\/em> challenge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spot It! \u2013 Friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 6+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 8 \/ Duration: < 15 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Any nostalgic Friends <\/em>fans in the house? You know, the hit \u201890s sitcom that defined the hairstyle of a generation? In the Friends <\/em>version of Spot It!<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>be the first to match iconic elements of the \u201990s\u2032 cult show on two cards. And, for the first time, you can now play in teams! See you at Central Perk! <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stranger Things \u2013 Attack of the Mind Flayer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 10+ \/ Players: 4 \u2013 10 \/ Duration: 15 \u2013 30 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Mind Flayer is creating an army to invade the Earth! Stranger Things \u2013 Attack of the Mind Flayer<\/em> is an innovative and fast-paced secret identity and bluffing game based on the universe of the popular Netflix TV series. However, unlike other hidden identity games, you need take most of your good and bad actions publicly! Be vigilant and try to find out who among you is possessed and stop them from attacking you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Squid Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 16+ \/ Players: 3 \u2013 6 \/ Duration: 30 \u2013 45 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Speaking of Netflix series, here is another one we\u2019re sure you\u2019ve heard of! If you\u2019ve always wanted to be immersed in the show \u2013 that\u2019s your choice, personally, it\u2019s a hard pass for us, unless it\u2019s in a board game format \u2013 you will be able to do so safely, without any risk of death, with this game. You will find the same six challenges the protagonists of the series faced. Will you survive the squid game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Note that this game is for a mature audience, 16 and up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Games<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ticket to Ride \u2013 San Francisco<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 8+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 4 \/ Duration: 15 \u2013 30 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ticket to Ride<\/em><\/a> is a game series that no longer really needs an introduction. Based on the same simple system that made the product line so popular (where you aim to reach your destinations by placing trains on different routes on the board \u2013 before another player ruins your plans), Ticket to Ride \u2013 San Francisco <\/em>is a compact version of the original game, where you explore the emblematic West Coast city and use Cable Cars instead of trains!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Splendor Duel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 10+ \/ Players: 2 \/ Duration: 30 \u2013 45 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Splendor<\/em><\/a> is a multi-award-winning game that is beloved by novice and experienced players alike. While the original game can be playedby a duo, Splendor Duel <\/em>has been specifically designed for two players, with new strategies and rules. Which one will wear the crown?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gasha<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 7+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 6 \/ Duration: 15 – 30<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Do you love everything and anything with a Japanese theme? Do you love fast card games? Do you love those little machines that give you a random toy in a little plastic ball? Well Gasha<\/em> is all of that! A set-collection game where you never know what you\u2019re going to get (exactly like in that little machine, see?) in Gasha<\/em>, create collections to gain points and, perhaps, win the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coatl \u2013 The Card Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 10+ \/ Players: 1 \u2013 4 \/ Duration: 15 \u2013 30 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Have you heard about Coatl<\/em>? It\u2019s a fun pattern-building game where you build Aztec serpents, called Coatl. Coatl \u2013 The Card Game<\/em> is a card game inspired by the original board game. In this version, you still need to build your serpents, but there is a great deal of strategy involved if you want to win the game. If you already own Coatl<\/em>, we should note that this little card game also includes a mini expansion for the original game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cubosaurs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 8+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 5 \/ Duration: 15 \u2013 30 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Will you be able to save the dinosaurs from extinction? No pressure ? Well, that\u2019s the premise of Cubosaurs<\/em>, a faced-paced game (played in only two rounds!), where you\u2019ll either place dinos in front of you, or pass them on to the next player. Looks simple, right? Don\u2019t be fooled, there is a lot more than meets the eye in this little collection game for the entire family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Those Seeking an Extra Challenge<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlock! \u2013 Game Adventures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 10+ \/ Players: 1 \u2013 6 \/ Duration: 45 \u2013 60 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Unlock!<\/a> series of escape-room inspired games already has more than 10 versions to choose from! This year, there is a very special one joining them: Unlock! \u2013 Game Adventures. <\/em>The three challenges included in this box are based on three well-known board games: Mysterium<\/em><\/a>, Pandemic<\/em><\/a>, and Ticket to Ride<\/em><\/a>. Will you escape the haunted manor? Can you defy the evil plans of the Rail Barons? Will you save humanity? These challenges are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Azul \u2013 Master Chocolatier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 8+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 4 \/ Duration: 30 \u2013 45 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Now considered a classic, Azul<\/em><\/a> is an abstract game, where you must expertly place tiles to create a beautiful mosaic and earn the most points. Hang on to your tastebuds, because a yummy, limited edition of Azul<\/em> is on the way! Azul \u2013 Master Chocolatier<\/em> uses the same rules as the original game, but with a delicious chocolate twist. You\u2019re going to want seconds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Assassin\u2019s Creed \u2013 Brotherhood of Venice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 14+ \/ Players: 1 \u2013 4 \/ Duration: 45 \u2013 60 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re a fan of<\/em> Assassin\u2019s Creed<\/em>,the video game, then this is for you! Become one of the iconic assassins through 26 cooperative scenarios! Immerse yourself in the Italian Renaissance, with  Brotherhood of Venice<\/em>! We can\u2019t get over the fantastic assassin miniatures and the iconic Ezio Auditore pose!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Collection That Melts Our Hearts!<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dixit Puzzles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 3+ \/ Players: 1+ \/ Duration: N\/A<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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OK. We must tell you\u2026 the first time our team saw this collection of puzzles, we squealed! This collection of 14 puzzles, based on the fantastic artwork of Dixit<\/em><\/a> is simply beautiful. You can choose one of the six 500-piece puzzles, or one of the eight 1000-piece puzzles. But let\u2019s be honest, why choose, when you can get them all? There is also a special bonus included for Dixit<\/em> fans: a never-before-seen promo card for the game in each of the puzzles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rewrite History in the Wild Wild West!<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

3000 Scoundrels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ages: 12+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 4 \/ Duration: 60 \u2013 120 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Take control of the Wild West in Unexpected Games studio\u2019s third title, 3000 Scoundrels, coming this fall! Create unique characters, build powerful combos, and outsmart foes to become the most powerful gang leader in the West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And these are only the games we can tell you about! There are also new games set in the universe of a famous non-muggle, or in a galaxy far, far away; a new party game perfect for gatherings; a new version of a popular symbol-matching game\u2026 we\u2019ve already said too much! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue to check our blog<\/a>, Facebook page<\/a>, and Insta feed<\/a> for up-to-date info about these products and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The past few years have been absolutely awesome when it comes to new game releases, and this year is no exception! We\u2019ve already released some fantastic games, like Jabba\u2019s Palace \u2013 A Love Letter Game, Star Wars \u2013 Outer Rim: Unfinished Business, Betta, Gathering of the Wicked and so many more! If you had to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":9443,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1007,1016,1009,1011,874,1010,1095,1005],"tags":[726,805,500,371,709,856,518,722,724,490,712,492,530,612,717,857,716,551,559,565,570],"class_list":["post-9379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2-players","category-education-2","category-family","category-friends","category-games","category-kids","category-stranger-things-attack-of-the-mind-flayer-2","category-whos-playing","tag-abstract-games","tag-advanced","tag-azul","tag-beginners","tag-card-games","tag-cortex-2","tag-dixit","tag-easy-games","tag-escape-games","tag-family","tag-games-for-two","tag-kids","tag-mysterium","tag-new-release","tag-party-games","tag-puzzles","tag-quick-games","tag-splendor","tag-spot-it","tag-ticket-to-ride","tag-unlock"],"acf":[],"featuredImageSourceUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.svc.asmodee.net\/production-asmodeeca\/uploads\/image-converter\/2022\/07\/Face-Surprise.webp","productImageSourceUrl":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9379"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9614,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9379\/revisions\/9614"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}