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Maestro Media announces Half Truth: Second Guess from Ken Jennings and Richard Garfield

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Half Truth: Second Guess

Maestro Media and Nighthawk Interactive have announced Half Truth: Second Guess, a brand-new standalone game in the trivia series created by legendary game designer Richard Garfield and Jeopardy! champion and host Ken Jennings. The next evolution of the Half Truth franchise debuted at Gen Con.

Building on the success of the original Half Truth, Half Truth: Second Guess introduces fresh categories, surprising question design, and exciting new gameplay twists that reward both knowledge and intuition. Designed for parties, families, and trivia lovers alike, the game challenges players to think critically, trust their instincts, and sometimes take their best second guess.

In Half Truth: Second Guess, players are presented with fascinating questions featuring six possible answers; three correct and three incorrect. Players score points by selecting the right answers, but the deeper strategy comes from deciding how confident they truly are and whether to lock in their choices or rethink them before it’s too late.

Unlike the original Half Truth, which features a one-versus-one format, Half Truth: Second Guess introduces new ways to play, including team battles and 2-vs-2 gameplay. Players must work together, weigh their confidence, and decide when to trust their instincts or take a strategic second guess.

Players are tasked to do the following:

Test Their Knowledge
● Players answer unique trivia questions spanning history, pop culture, science, entertainment, geography, and more, where every question includes multiple possible answers.

Take Smart Risks
● Players score points for correct answers, but must decide whether to play it safe or push their luck for bigger rewards.

Outthink the Table
● Success isn’t just about knowing facts: it’s about reading the room, making educated guesses, and knowing when to trust a second instinct.

Designed as a fast-paced and highly social experience, Half Truth: Second Guess keeps all players engaged throughout the game, whether they are lifelong trivia experts or simply great at deduction and intuition. The streamlined format makes it easy to teach while offering enough depth and variety to keep every session fresh.

With a streamlined design and a price point approximately half the cost of the original game, Half Truth: Second Guess makes the series more accessible to new players while delivering the same mix of knowledge, strategy, and unexpected moments that fans love.

Half Truth: Second Guess will be co-published by Maestro Media and Nighthawk Interactive and continues the franchise’s mission of making trivia more accessible, dynamic, and fun for every type of player.

Cryptozoic and Decipher Relaunch How to Host a Murder Game Series

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How To Host A Murder

Cryptozoic Entertainment and Decipher have announced a partnership to relaunch the long-running How To Host A Murder party game brand.

With over 20 releases and more than 50 million players since 1985, How To Host A Murder is the most famous running series of boxed murder mystery games ever published. Originally published by Decipher, the releases by Cryptozoic will update the brand’s aesthetics, but the core gameplay will remain the same: Players gather for a light role-playing experience where they take on the roles of suspects, all attempting to expose which one of them is the murderer. The setting is humorous, with up to eight players dressing in costumes and acting out their parts in exaggerated ways. Each self-contained episode’s box contains a host guide, player manuals, a sheet of secret clues, guest invitations, name tags, diagrams, and more.

The initial relaunch will feature four classic episodes, each sold separately: The Watersdown Affair, Class of ’54, The Chicago Caper, and Saturday Night Cleaver. Licensed versions based on several major IPs are in development, with announcements to be made in the coming months.

Cryptozoic will relaunch Host To Host A Murder later in 2025, with major retail partnerships already in the works.

DaDaDa is The Op Games’ new language game

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The Op Games has released of its new 2024 PAL Award-winning party game, Dadada (MSRP: $14.99). Breaking the mold of traditional party games, Dadada turns linguistic creativity into a fun and engaging experience for all. While the language changes each time the game is played, outrageous sounds and laughs are guaranteed each time.

Unlike anything you’ve ever played, participants are kept on their toes as they create and memorize new words with each game played. With 40 sound cards and 200 image cards, every game promises a unique and unpredictable adventure, with no two experiences ever alike.

Players can look forward to the game’s features including:

● Language Creation: Players draw cards featuring everyday objects, actions, and concepts, then use a variety of sounds to group these cards and create unique words for each selection.
● Communication Phase: Once your language is created, it’s time to test your ability to communicate! With a partner or a full group of friends, players will each take a turn to draw a new card and help their team identify what’s on it, using only their brand-new words.
● Endless Entertainment: The game is designed to foster creativity, create clear communication, and guarantee a good time as players come up with peculiar new words. Each round yields a completely new language sequence, ensuring endless replayability.

Suitable for ages 8 and up, Dadada is playable with 2 or more players and typically lasts between 15–30 minutes per game, with players developing their own brand-new language each time they play.

It’s nonsense until it makes sense!

Purchase: Amazon

Blank Slate Challenge is a game of insight and synchrony from The Op Games

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The Op Games has announced the release of Blank Slate Challenge (MSRP: $14.99), a thrilling game of insight and synchrony. Building on the success of its predecessor, Blank Slate, this new iteration introduces a cooperative aspect that challenges partners and is designed to spark laughter and friendly competition.

A game full of anticipated predictions, players pick from Word Cue Cards (featuring 150 cues), write down the two words they believe best complete the phrase, and attempt to match their partner’s response exactly—without any hints. It’s a test of how well players can anticipate each other’s thoughts and complete phrases in sync.

Key components of Blank Slate Challenge include:

  • 75 Cards: Featuring a variety of Word Cue Cards to inspire creative thinking.
  • 6 Slates: Each player gets their own slate to write down their predictions.
  • 4 Pens: Ensure everyone has what they need to participate in the fun.
  • Rules: Clear and concise instructions to get players started quickly.

Suitable for ages eight and up, Blank Slate Challenge accommodates two or four players and typically lasts around 30 minutes per game. Its expandable fun and simple gameplay mechanics make it perfect for family game nights, gatherings with friends, or casual play sessions.

Move Like Me is a blend of telephone and charades with a dance twist

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The Op Games has announced the release of its electrifying new game, Move Like Me (MSRP: $14.99). An original combination of charades and telephone, Move Like Me will have you testing your memory and dancing skills simultaneously. Prepare for interactive fun as Move Like Me promises a good time for everyone.

Similar to other games you’ve played before but unique in its execution, Move Like Me is a game where players must perform dance moves, mimicking and memorizing the sequence of moves from the first player to the last. Each round becomes more challenging as the dance routine tests players’ memory, coordination, and dance skills. Players can look forward to many of the game’s features including:

  • Creative Expression: With every sequence changing, players are encouraged to put their unique spin on the moves to be mimicked, especially the moves they don’t know.
  • Memory Challenge: With playability ranging from 4 players to 10, participants’ memory skills are put to the test as they strive not to miss a beat.
  • Family Fun Appropriate: Perfect game for any occasion, such as parties, get- togethers, and of course, game nights.

Forget your worries and dance the night away. There’s no need to go out tonight​​— Move Like Me brings the party anywhere. Whether you’re playing with a small group of friends or family, your game nights are guaranteed to be taken to the next level.

Move Like Me is now available at Amazon and all other major retailers.