The iconic Traveller roleplaying game, a cornerstone of science fiction RPGs since 1977, continues to expand with the release of the Fifth Frontier War miniatures by 2nd Dynasty, now available on Kickstarter. Officially licensed and created in collaboration with Mongoose Publishing, these 28mm-scale miniatures and vehicles bring the battles of the Fifth Frontier War to…
Pandasaurus Games has revealed the upcoming release of Boxtop Pinball: Haunted House, a dice-flicking pinball game with a haunted house theme. Players will take on challenges such as defeating monsters, uncovering hidden clues, and avoiding trap doors, all while aiming to achieve the highest score. In this dexterity game, players flick dice from a launch…
A new Kickstarter campaign has been launched for JudoGrid, a fully customizable, 3D-printable modular display system designed for collectors of miniatures, action figures, and other collectibles. The project offers a flexible and adaptive solution for enthusiasts who want to create personalized displays to showcase their collections, providing all the necessary .STL files to allow users…
Battlezoo has just released Battlezoo Ancestries: Fairy Dragons, a new supplement now available for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and Pathfinder 2nd Edition. This 100+ page book takes players and game masters deep into the realm of the fey, introducing new dragons from the fairy dragon family. The book follows the journey of dragon researcher…
Emberleaf is a competitive card-dancing and tile-placement game that invites players into the role of Emberlings, determined to rebuild their homes in the heart of an ancient forest. Designed for 1-5 players, the game combines strategic resource management and tactical decisions, as players explore the wilderness, clear dangerous areas, and construct new homes for their…
In the bustling city of Lapis, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, heroes are not born—they are awakened. Publisher: Magi-Knights Project LLC Release Date: 2023 Links: DriveThruRPG, Official Website At a glance “Magi-Knights Awakening” invites players to step into a world where high school students by day transform into magical warriors by night, balancing the…
The 2024 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook is now officially available as of today. While some game stores and D&D Beyond subscribers had early access to the book, it is now widely available both in digital format and in physical copies through major retailers. This updated version of the handbook introduces several…
New board game publisher Ummaramma has announced its first card game, Speculaas, designed by Danijel Pošta. The game is a family-friendly card drafting and set collection game for 1-5 players, centered around the theme of baking traditional speculaas cookies. In Speculaas, players compete to create the best batch of cookies by selecting and pairing recipe…
Horrible Guild has introduced its latest game, Railroad Tiles, on Kickstarter, a tile placement and transportation network-building game for 1 to 4 players. While inspired by the popular Railroad Ink™ series, Railroad Tiles offers a distinct gameplay experience with added strategy and new mechanics. In the game, players select tiles to build routes, place vehicles,…
Pandasaurus Games, in collaboration with Catch Up Games, is set to release Rivages in November, a draft-and-write game designed by Joachim Thôme (Tribes of the Wind), with artwork by Xavier Gueniffey Durin (Tokaido, Seasons). This game invites players to explore the islands of Myr, searching for ancient wisdom and treasures. Rivages accommodates 1-5 players and…
The Mists of Akuma campaign setting is making a return on Kickstarter, offering a significantly expanded and updated version of the Eastern fantasy noir steampunk world, nearly a decade after its initial release. This new campaign brings five new books to the table, including a remastered core setting book and a brand-new adventure path. The…
Limithron’s latest expansion for Pirate Borg, Down Among the Dead, has made a strong launch on Kickstarter. The campaign introduces new content for the popular rules-light RPG, featuring an A5 hardcover book with three full-length adventures and additional player and Game Master options. In addition to the expansion, the campaign offers a range of accessories,…
The Op Games has announced the release of Avatar: The Last Airbender – Aang’s Destiny, a deck-building game based on Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series. In Aang’s Destiny, players assume the roles of Aang and his allies in a cooperative journey through the Four Nations. The objective is to defeat adversaries, complete important objectives,…
Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone by Keith Baker and Imogen Gingell is a new book available on DMs Guild and Roll20 that takes adventurers on a journey through the wild west of Eberron. Creators: Keith Baker, Imogen Gingell Publisher: Visionary Production and Design Release Date: September 17th, 2024. Links: DriveThruRPG At a glance Frontiers of Eberron:…
SlugFest Games has announced the pre-launch of their latest game, Positano, a light Euro-style city-building game. In Positano, players compete to construct resorts on a three-dimensional cliffside, aiming to secure prime locations with scenic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Each round of the game involves simultaneous bidding for building locations, construction quality, and the building…
Grave Trigger, developed by Cardboard Dynamo, is now on Gamefound. This miniatures skirmish game offers players diceless combat, measureless movement, and a narrative-driven campaign option. Designed with a low model count, Grave Trigger aims to provide a fast and straightforward experience for players of various skill levels. It features a measureless movement system, where players…
Chaosium Inc., in collaboration with ElfQuest creators Wendy and Richard Pini, has announced plans to reissue ElfQuest: The Roleplaying Game, originally published in 1984. The roleplaying game is based on the popular ElfQuest comic series and uses Chaosium’s Basic Roleplaying system (BRP) as its core. The game was originally written by Steve Perrin, Sandy Petersen,…
Steamforged Games has announced a new campaign game in the Bardsung series titled Bardsung: Tale of the Forsaken Glade. The game is set to launch on the crowdfunding platform Gamefound in the near future. Bardsung: Tale of the Forsaken Glade is a remastered version of the original Bardsung game, which received an ENNIE award. In…
The board game adaptation of Heroes of Might & Magic III is returning to crowdfunding with three new expansions: Stronghold, Conflux, and Cove. The campaign, launching on Gamefound tomorrow, September 17th, has already garnered significant attention, with over 37,000 followers signed up ahead of the launch. There is anticipation that this campaign could surpass the…
Get ready to embrace the spooky season with a new tabletop roleplaying game hitting Kickstarter on October 22. “Final Girl Rising” is hoping to captivate fans of the slasher horror genre. “Final Girl Rising” is powered by the Apocalypse system, known for its narrative-driven gameplay and flexibility. This game explores the iconic horror trope of…
The Pokémon Company International has released the latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, titled Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown. This new expansion is now available at participating retailers worldwide, including the Pokémon Center. Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown introduces the Terastal phenomenon from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet video games to the TCG. This expansion…
Modiphius Entertainment has announced the availability of pre-orders for the new tabletop RPG based on the 1970s science fiction television series “Space: 1999.” This announcement coincides with Breakaway Day, an homage to the series’ premise. The “Space: 1999” TTRPG, produced in collaboration with Anderson Entertainment, utilizes Modiphius’ 2d20 system, which has been tailored to accommodate…
Equinox has officially launched “Altered,” a trading card game that integrates physical and digital elements, following a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $6.7 million. The game was developed by Régis Bonnessée, known for his work on popular tabletop games. “Altered” incorporates a unique gameplay style that combines strategy with exploration, deviating from traditional TCGs that…
Green Ronin Publishing has revealed plans for a crowdfunding campaign to release official miniatures for “The Expanse” RPG, which is based on the novel series by James S.A. Corey. The campaign is scheduled to begin on September 17 on BackerKit. Chris Pramas, President of Green Ronin, commented on the collaboration, emphasizing a long-held interest in…
The Op Games has announced the launch of CLUE: What We Do in the Shadows, now available for purchase at Amazon and other major retailers for $44.99. This edition of the classic board game incorporates elements from the FX comedy series “What We Do in the Shadows,” coinciding with the premiere of the show’s sixth…
Chaosium has announced the shortlist for its $10,000 Basic Roleplaying (BRP) Design Challenge, highlighting a variety of tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) concepts from emerging creators. The competition aims to provide financial assistance to creators for independent publication, whether digital or print. From 195 entries, ten designs have been shortlisted, with each creator receiving USD $500….
PAX Unplugged 2024 is set to welcome Elizabeth Hargrave as its keynote speaker, ReedPop and Penny Arcade announced today. The event will run from December 6-8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, with Hargrave opening the popular tabletop gaming convention. Elizabeth Hargrave has gained recognition in the gaming industry for her debut, Wingspan, an award-winning board…
A GoFundMe campaign has been established for Paul Sawyer, following his recent diagnosis with stage 4 Glioblastoma. Organized by Paul’s daughter Holly Sawyer, the fundraiser aims to support the necessary adaptations and medical care to enhance his quality of life. Paul Sawyer, renowned in the wargaming community, was diagnosed with a severe form of brain…
Following the success of “Baldur’s Gate 3,” WizKids is set to release “Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate.” The board game’s release will capitalize on the sustained popularity of the Baldur’s Gate series, leveraging the established fan base and the narrative backdrop that Baldur’s Gate 3 revitalized. “Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate,”…
Netflix has canceled its planned animated series based on Magic: The Gathering, Collider reports. The series, which had been in the works since 2019 and was originally set to debut back in 2022, will no longer be moving forward, adding to a series of recent cancellations of animated projects at Netflix. Brandon Routh, who was…
