Secret Passages #1 is a new quarterly zine diving into the roleplaying and wargaming culture that shaped a generation of fans in the 1980s and 1990s. Featuring 100 pages of interviews, original artwork, and in-depth essays, this A5 magazine offers a detailed look at the games, figures, and media that became icons for those who…
Rookie Jet Studio has launched Espers, a new tabletop roleplaying game that combines traditional RPG mechanics with a unique deckbuilding element. Set in the magical and complex world of Myriil, Espers invites players to step into the role of powerful magic users known as Espers, who are deeply connected to ancient forces. These individuals, through…
In celebration of Halloween, Modiphius Entertainment has released the third installment of its annual Halloween Horrors series, a free adventure PDF titled Halloween Horrors III: Asylum of Nightmares for the Achtung! Cthulhu RPG. The adventure, available on the Modiphius webstore and DriveThru RPG, brings new eldritch horrors to players just in time for the season….
Czech publisher Pink Troubadour has announced Forestry, a new board game scheduled for release at Spiel Essen 2025. After a strong showing at Spiel Essen 2024, where their game Galileo Galilei sold out, Pink Troubadour is shifting focus to Forestry, a game that centers on forest management and sustainability. Designed by Michal Peichl, Forestry is…
The Last of Us: Escape the Dark, a new board game based on The Last of Us video game franchise, is now available for pre-order. Designed with the Escape the Dark system, the game offers an atmospheric journey where players navigate the challenges of a post-apocalyptic world. Supporting 1 to 5 players, Escape the Dark…
A new roleplaying game inspired by the workplace satire of “The Office” and the grim horror of MÖRK BORG is now live on Kickstarter. MÖRK ORG invites players into a fictional office setting filled with mundane routines, eerie occurrences, and dark humor. The game’s environment is designed to reflect the typical challenges and absurdities of…
Mantic Games has unveiled its 2024 Advent calendars for gamers, introducing two options designed for fans of both sci-fi and fantasy themes. This year’s calendars include daily gaming items and miniatures for players to discover each day leading up to Christmas. The sci-fi calendar features a scenario with the Veer-Myn, a recurring enemy species in…
Ares Games has announced the distribution of six new “Made in Italy” roleplaying game volumes in English, originally published by MS Edizioni and indie studio Nigredo Press. The lineup includes Green Oaks, Five Days, and Last Resort, created by Fumble GDR and produced by MS Edizioni, alongside Flail Kült, Cthulhu Bay, and Forsaken Scriptures, crafted…
Orange Nebula has announced its upcoming game, Vestige, during the Gamefound Feast event. The game is a strategic modern euro designed for 1-4 players, combining resource management with a system modeled on the color wheel to create a competitive experience with depth and accessibility. Set in a future world where civilization has collapsed, Vestige invites…
The ElfQuest RPG Kickstarter campaign achieved its funding target in under 10 minutes and reached $100,000 within half a day. This support for the deluxe remaster of the 1984 ElfQuest RPG, based on Wendy and Richard Pini’s graphic series, brings new stretch goals into focus, beginning with a Gamemaster screen at $125,000. In its original…
Axolote Gaming has launched Castle of the Vampire Lord on Kickstarter, a large-scale 3D-printable castle designed for tabletop RPGs. This towering structure, standing over seven feet tall (excluding two additional catacomb levels), offers an immersive setting for horror-themed roleplaying games, with a one-inch grid interior suited for miniatures and gameplay. Castle of the Vampire Lord…
Free League Publishing’s latest Kickstarter campaign for Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying has quickly taken off, with two new expansions, Mythic Carpathia and City of My Nightmares, reaching full funding in a mere ten minutes. This double feature of Gothic horror content surpassed its $25,000 funding goal, drawing in over $65,000 in the first half…
Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse has announced two new games set in the Star Trek universe, Murder on the Titan-A and Mary Celeste, each designed to bring fans a unique tabletop experience through storytelling and augmented reality. Officially licensed by Paramount, both games are available on Kickstarter now. In Murder on the Titan-A, players step…
Modiphius has released Echoes of an Ancient Enemy, the first full campaign book for the sci-fi tabletop RPG Dreams and Machines. Now available for pre-order, this expansion invites players into a three-part campaign across the colony world of Evera Prime, a setting left isolated from Earth after a major catastrophe. In Echoes of an Ancient…
Sol’Kesh, an ambitious bestiary and world-building project by illustrator Terry Maranda, will be launching on Kickstarter soon. To promote this launch, an exclusive Esslinter creature package has been prepared for our readers. This special preview is available for free and offers an early insight into the world of Sol’Kesh, a project three years in the…
Magic: The Gathering fans can look forward to a crossover with Final Fantasy as Wizards of the Coast prepares to launch this set as the third main MTG release of 2025. Scheduled for a global release on June 13, 2025, in paper form, the set is expected to debut slightly earlier on MTG Arena. Prerelease…
WizKids has revealed Dungeons & Dragons: Edge of the Realms – Fields of Faerun, a new map-building game set to release in June. Designed by Phil Walker-Harding, known for games like Barenpark and Imhotep, this upcoming title allows players to explore the continent of Faerun within the Forgotten Realms universe. In Edge of the Realms…
Games Workshop is preparing for the launch of a new edition of Warhammer Underworlds, with the Embergard core set available for pre-order next week. The Embergard set brings updated rules, warbands, and Rivals decks centered on four different playstyles. The set includes two warbands: the Emberwatch, a team of Stormcast Eternals from the Vanguard Chamber,…
Magic: The Gathering recently presented its vision for the future at MagicCon Las Vegas, introducing a long-term foundational set, a Netflix adaptation, and several collaborative crossovers. The event highlighted product innovations, community-focused structural updates, and an expanded narrative direction. At the center of the announcements was the Foundations set, a new permanent addition to MTG’s…
Maestro Media’s new tabletop RPG, The Smurfs: Roleplaying Game, launched on Kickstarter to a positive response from the community, achieving full funding in just 18 minutes. Designed by Kevin Borrup, known for BURN 2d6 and other titles, the game offers family-friendly adventures set in the beloved world of The Smurfs. Players can dive into unique…
On October 30th, HOUF Games will introduce Nice to Know! Animals on Kickstarter, a new board game combining strategy with educational content centered around wildlife and conservation. Designed for players interested in animals and environmental themes, the game aims to balance strategic gameplay with information on various species, including endangered animals. Developed over two years…
Espers, an upcoming tabletop role-playing game by Rookie Jet Studios, will launch on Kickstarter on November 1st. This original RPG combines deck-building mechanics with fantasy and anime-inspired themes, allowing players to take on the roles of Espers—powerful magic-wielders capable of bending reality. Set against the backdrop of the Myrillian Empire, a regime known for its…
The Call of Cthulhu role-playing game has been officially inducted into the ENNIE Awards Hall of Fame, recognizing its lasting impact on tabletop gaming and horror storytelling. This announcement, made on October 26, marks the second entry in the Hall of Fame as part of the ENNIE Awards’ 25th anniversary celebration, with one game honored…
Games Workshop has announced pre-orders for a range of new releases, including a Kill Team starter set, several specialized kill teams, standalone miniatures, and publications from Black Library. The Kill Team: Starter Set includes two kill teams—Angels of Death and Plague Marines—each with seven detailed push-fit operatives. The set also offers full-color MDF terrain, a…
Hit Point Press has acquired the Badge Quest RPG intellectual property from its original creator, Dave “DMDave” Hamrick. The game, which raised over $140,000 on Kickstarter in 2023, follows players as members of the Brave Blossoms, a girls’ youth group solving mysteries and confronting monsters. The acquisition enables Hit Point Press to take over the…
Geoff Gray, known as KytinousG, has launched Tales of the Kytin Age on Kickstarter, an immersive fantasy RPG set in Earth’s distant future. Gray has been developing the game and world for over 35 years, Tales of the Kytin Age takes players into a world where towering fungi, mutant insects, and a changed humanity populate…
Chaosium has launched No Time to Scream, a new release for Call of Cthulhu that offers three short-play scenarios designed for quick yet intense sessions. Each scenario is crafted to be played in around two hours, making it ideal for single evening adventures. The supplement comes with pre-generated investigators, full-color maps, and handouts to assist…
SLLSWRD Publishing has announced that Daniel D. Fox, the original creator of ZWEIHÄNDER RPG, has reacquired the license from World of Game Design. This transition brings the game back under Fox’s leadership, with plans for future releases, community content, and further developments. ZWEIHÄNDER RPG, launched in 2015 through Kickstarter, has gained recognition for its dark…
D&D Beyond has released Scions of Elemental Evil, a short adventure available ahead of its upcoming organized play events in stores and conventions. The adventure is set in the Greyhawk region and involves an encounter with Ulsedra Vox, a follower of Elemental Evil. It is designed for up to six Level 4 characters, with pregenerated…
The schedule for PAX Unplugged 2024, the largest tabletop gaming event on the East Coast, has been announced ahead of its return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, December 6, to Sunday, December 8, 2024. Organized by ReedPop and Penny Arcade, the event will feature a wide range of panels, live shows, and gaming…
