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The action of the game, set in dungeons, gloomy castles, or other equally strange places, always attracts players’ attention—especially when there is a promise of an adventure. Usually, we take on the roles of brave heroes, overcoming traps and enemies with courage and wit. But what if we switched sides and played something more akin to the famous Hotel Transylvania?
The board game Donjon (Donżon), published by Czacha Games, might be the perfect choice for that. Why? Let’s dive into the review of this title by Joachim Thôme.

Whispering Woods, published by Muduko, is a title that many board gamers following the international market have been eagerly awaiting. Created by Cristian Bustos and Bernardo Vásquez, this engaging abstract game puts you in the role of animal guardians of the forest, expanding it while fulfilling goals whispered to you by the trees.

If we ask about a famous Polish woman who made her mark in history with great achievements, the first person who comes to mind is Marie Skłodowska-Curie. And it is precisely about her that we want to write today, as we now have a game that presents her life and work in chronological order. In the Footsteps of Marie Curie is a design by Florian Fay, published in Poland by Rebel.

“Jump Drive” from Rio Grande Games is a fast-paced card game by Tom Lehmann, set in the universe of the classic “Race for the Galaxy.” Unlike its older sibling, it’s more approachable while still capturing the spirit of building a space empire and chasing powerful card combos. Let’s see what this deck has in store.

Vines and Flowers is a family-friendly puzzle game in which you collectively build a pergola covered in vines and flowers. It’s being published on Kickstarter by the California-based Whales Entertainment. Creating the three‑dimensional structure is very satisfying, and the gameplay flows smoothly and pleasantly. Read on for our review, and if you like what you see, consider supporting the game in the final stretch. The campaign runs until 16:00 on August 30.