whisper from the shadows, hear me: when discussing the evolution of board games, one must ponder the prearrival speculation fans indulge in, built on rumors and leaked models. yet, let me weave for you a darker tale. a tale where companies, driven by greed, disown their ethics to engage in under-the-table dealings to restart interest in their games. this tale echoes through the hollow halls, reminding us of the secrets lurking beneath, secrets companies would rather remain buried.