Author: iMisut

Welcome to House of Fado, a Portuguese restaurant that serves typical food and wine from Portugal and offers performances of fado, a traditional music genre that is iconic and globally recognized. Fado is a musical genre whose origins in Lisbon, Portugal, date back to the 1820s, although they are probably much older. Although its roots are difficult to trace, today fado is popularly regarded as a form of singing that can be about any subject, but must follow a certain traditional structure. In popular belief, fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor, and infused with a sentiment of resignation, fate, and melancholy. This is loosely defined by the Portuguese word saudade (longing), which symbolizes a feeling of loss.

This is how Casa de Fado is presented to us, a design by João Quintela Martins (Bot Factory, Lusitania) and Vital Lacerda (Lisboa, Vinhos). First published in 2025 by Eagle-Gryphon Games in an English version following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The illustrations are handled by Marina Costa (Café, Oliva, Lata).

This expansion explores the birds of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. This incredibly biodiverse region is home to over 3,000 bird species, including those holding the records for the smallest and largest wingspans (the bee hummingbird and the wandering albatross, respectively).

This is how we are presented with Wingspan: Americas Expansion, the fourth expansion for Wingspan, designed by Elizabeth Hargrave. It was published in 2026 by Stonemaier Games in an English version. The illustrations are once again handled by Beth Sobel (Snow Tails, Herbaceous, Viticulture), Ana María Martínez Jaramillo, and Natalia Rojas (who made their debut in the board gaming world with Wingspan).

Welcome to my little shop! I’m Gretchen and I love succulents. I’ll be delighted to help you create your very own collection of these wonderful survival artists. Here you will find incredible plants and extraordinary pots. Take good care of your plants so they can grow and thrive. With a little skill, your collection will flourish and, who knows, it might even end up being the most impressive of them all!

This is how we are introduced to Gretchen’s Garden, designed by Jay Bendixen (Dragon Overload, Cup of Tea?) and Ryan Boucher (18 Holes, Timber Town). First published in 2026 by Lookout Games in an English and German version. The illustrations are handled by Carrie Cantwell (Patchwork) and Nele Diel (Battle for Rokugan, Ghosts Galore).