New Releases 2025

DC Forever

The first step in creating a housing plan is determining for whom we are planning. The initial assessment on households includes answering questions around who is living here today, what are their housing needs, and what do we need to consider about these households with specific challenges that merit a thorough understanding in order to assess the current crisis. Additionally, it is important to note the demographic factors that have contributed to growth and demand over the last two decades. This section explores what we know about Massachusetts residents and households, and what it means for our current and future housing needs. Some of the key findings include the following:

Massachusetts has seen strong growth in housing demand over the past 15 years as over 300,000 younger Millennials – many born and raised in Massachusetts – formed new households.
While the needs of Baby Boomer families dominated the housing market in Massachusetts 25 years ago, most of those householders are now empty nesters. The number of families and children in Massachusetts has declined over that period.
The state has seen rapid growth of both low-income and high-income jobs, and a decline in middle-income occupations. With few homes available, high-earners can outbid everyone else for what is on the market, driving prices higher.

Deep Regrets

Deep Regrets is a thrilling horror-themed fishing game for 1 to 5 players, in which you pull increasingly terrifying items from the ocean while managing your resources and regrets. Each game lasts about 30 minutes, providing a fast-paced and engaging experience. The challenge lies in deciding what to eat, what to sell, and how much madness you’re willing to bear from your finds.

Set in a beautifully illustrated world of nautical horror, players face strange fish and dark surprises while engaging in cooperative play and strategic resource management. You’ll roll special tackle dice to navigate these treacherous waters, balancing your risks and rewards as you decide when to stay at sea or return to sell your catch.

If you’re a fan of games like Dead of Winter, Betrayal at House on the Hill, or Gloomhaven, you might find Deep Regrets an exciting new addition. The game also includes a solo mode where you can take on the role of an ichthyologist on a quest to catalog all the bizarre fish. It’s an innovative fishing game that mixes horror and strategy in a unique way!

Critter Kitchen

Critter Kitchen is a vibrant game where 1 to 5 players step into the shoes of chefs, racing to impress a celebrity critic in Bistro Bay. Throughout the game, you’ll gather ingredients and face various food challenges, ensuring each round brings a fresh experience with different critics to impress.

The theme revolves around the lively atmosphere of a bustling restaurant where players dispatch their chefs to collect flavorful ingredients, utilizing various chef abilities strategically. The gameplay mechanics involve simultaneous planning with secret decisions about which locations to visit to maximize ingredient collection, making every move count against the clock.

If you enjoy games like Sushi Go, Splendor, and Animal Upon Animal, you’ll definitely find Critter Kitchen appealing! It offers a similar blend of strategy and fun, while also featuring a solo mode for those times you want to hone your culinary skills alone. With its engaging theme, dynamic mechanics, and competitive spirit, this game could be an exciting addition to your game night lineup!

Critter Kitchen: À La Cart

Critter Kitchen: À La Cart is an exciting expansion that enhances the original game, allowing up to 7 players to join in the culinary fun. It adds new characters and twists, making game nights even more engaging and interactive.

Set in a whimsical culinary world, players embody adorable critter chefs aiming to impress critics with their creative dishes. The game blends restaurant-themed challenges with strategic gameplay, as each critter uses unique abilities and manages interactions amidst playful rumors.

If you enjoy games like Codenames, Sushi Go!, or Dixit, you’ll find Critter Kitchen: À La Cart delightful. This expansion maintains the charm of its predecessor while infusing fresh dynamics into your play sessions. It’s perfect for family gatherings or a lively night with friends, injecting extra fun with its larger player count!

Sentient

Overview
Sentient is a strategic dice-manipulation game where players compete to create the most successful factory of programmable robots. You’ll be selecting robots that modify the dice on your board, striving to optimize your operations and attract investors. The fun lies in the intricate programming of your robots while adapting to changing dice values.

Theme and Mechanics
Set in a futuristic realm, the game immerses players in the world of intelligent robots used in various industries. As you program these bots, you must balance aligning their abilities with investor interests, blending deeper strategy with engaging themes. Core mechanics include area majority, contracts, and open drafting, keeping you on your toes with challenging decisions every turn.

Is it for you?
If you enjoy games like “The Manhattan Project,” “Istanbul,” and “Roll for the Galaxy,” you might find Sentient a perfect fit! With its unique mechanics and satisfying puzzle-solving elements, it’s a fresh take in the genre. Plus, if you appreciate solo modes, Sentient offers that option, making it great for solo play.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Rivals: Royalty Pack 2

Overview
Vampire: The Masquerade – Rivals: Royalty Pack 2 is an exciting expansion for the Vampire: The Masquerade – Rivals Expandable Card Game. This pack adds 28 new cards, celebrating the champions of the “Prince of the City” tournament and enhancing the overall depth and strategy of the game. Players can immerse themselves in the intriguing world of vampire politics as they vie for power and influence.

Theme and Mechanics
Set in the dark and immersive universe of Vampire: The Masquerade, players embody various vampire clans competing for dominance. The game combines strategic gameplay with storytelling, allowing players to craft their narratives while managing alliances and resources. Core mechanics include deck construction, where players build their card sets to outmaneuver their opponents strategically.

Is it for you?
If you enjoy games like Magic: The Gathering, Gwent, or other expandable card games, you’ll likely appreciate the strategic depth and engaging themes this pack offers. The Royalty Pack 2 doesn’t just add new cards; it introduces fresh strategic avenues for the original game, making it a great addition for fans. Plus, if you love competitive storytelling and gameplay, this expansion will definitely enhance your experience!