What's New at Labyrinth? - Week of December 20th, 2024

• Posted on 21 December 2024
• By Amber
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Countdown to Christmas, Magic Puzzle restock, Wondrous Creatures, and more -- all at Labyrinth!

Only 11 days remain in the year, but that doesn't mean that the fun stops at Labyrinth! Even though things slow down a little bit next week for the holidays, we'll still be here every day but Christmas for all your holiday game and puzzle needs. This weekend we also have no structured events planned, so feel free to stop by with friends and family to play some games in our event space if you'd like. We have an amazing game library with over 500 open games to try. 

Santa might be coming next week, but there's still a few days left for him to pick up one of the thrilling new releases in the store just in time for your holiday parties. Here's what we should think should appear under your tree:

Magic Puzzles - HUGE Restock!

These puzzles have been a huge hit lately following their recent blow up on social media. What's so magical about them, though? These 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles do a magic trick when you finish it. Beautiful, original artwork full of tiny details, includes over 50 "easter eggs" to discover as you solve the puzzle! Plus, there's a mind-blowing magical twist ending. Ideas from visual illusions and magic make this the most interesting puzzle you’ve ever solved!

The Isle of Cats Duel - For 2 Players!

Go head-to-head in this cat-placement board game and prove, once and for all, that you are the best cat rescuer. In the game, you are citizens of Squalls End on a rescue mission to the Isle of Cats and must save as many cats as possible before the evil Lord Vesh arrives. Each cat is represented by a unique tile and belongs to a family, you must find a way to make them all fit on your boat while keeping families together. In the end, the player who best balances rescuing cats, completing lessons, and limiting their opponent’s options will prove themselves as the ultimate cat rescuer.

Kelp: Shark vs Octopus

As players take on the roles of these iconic sea creatures, they will discover that the gameplay mechanics closely mirror their real-life counterparts. Each has a unique path to victory. The Octopus, known for its cunning and adaptability, sneaks around the board by playing cards and managing their hidden and revealed blocks, channeling the creature's remarkable ability to camouflage and deceive. On the other hand, the Shark, embodying the ruthless and determined predator, patrols their territory and attempts to hunt down the elusive Octopus by rolling dice and using special abilities to mitigate their luck, showcasing the creature's natural instincts and predatory behavior. The game is a thrilling mix of deck-building and dice bag building, as well as hide and seek, bluffing, and manipulation.

Wondrous Creatures - Discover all 100 Creatures!

Wondrous Creatures is a strategic board game that combines an innovative worker placement mechanism with a tableau-building mechanism. The mechanics of placing workers across two hexagonal map spaces while interacting with adjacent icons to obtain resources or to activate various special effects adds a unique puzzle-like fun to the worker placement experience Wondrous Creatures provides. Collect over 100 wondrous Creature Cards and combine the unique abilities of each creature to build your very own powerful tableau! Plus, it includes absolutely gorgeous meeples, and who doesn't love a good meeple!

The 13th Street Crew - A Darker Side of Social Deduction

The Old Don runs this city. You just work for him. Or, rather, you work for a guy, who works for a guy who works for him. You and your fellow members of the 13th Street Crew occupy the lowest rung of the Old Don’s organization, but the city is full of opportunities to prove yourself worthy of rising in the ranks. Most of you are loyal crew members eager to prove your worth as good earners. One of you… may have decided to instead work against the organization as a police informant!

Fishing - Perfect for Families!

In Fishing, you try to catch as many tricks as possible in 8 rounds, as each card you catch counts 1 point. You use your caught cards for the next round. If you did not catch enough tricks to do so, you can fill up your hand of cards with fresh cards from the ocean stack. You win Fishing with the most points, but how many fresh cards do you need to succeed?

Looking for something different for your discerning gamer this holiday season? Don't miss out on our 2024 Holiday Guide, perfect to help you find that something special that will create lasting gaming memories for years to come. We can't wait to see you in store!