Reviewed by Chris Kovac

CASCADIA (Flatout Games/Alderac Entertainment Group [AEG], 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, 30-45 minutes;  $39.99)

Games with tiles have been around, it seems, forever. But ever since Carcassonne (Summer 2001 Gamers Alliance Report) made such a big splash in the World of Games, tile laying games have enjoyed increased popularity. Now, semi-abstract tile laying combines with a pattern matching element involving wildlife tokens on various habitat tiles. Specific patterns of wildlife tokens will score points in Randy Flynn’s Cascadia.