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Z-Man Games Announces Cryo Worker-Placement Game

In the frozen land of Nador… err, I mean, on a frozen planet, factions are looking to salvage what was lost when their colony ship crashed. This harsh world has limited resources and only one faction will survive. Make sure it’s you. That’s the set-up for Cryo, a new worker placement game coming from Z-Man…

A sinister character with a spiked helmet and a terrifying grin looms on the left side. The center text reads "The Batman Who Laughs: Rising," with the tagline "A cooperative game to save the multiverse." Dark, eerie background sets the tone for this thrilling adventure, available now.
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The Batman Who Laughs Rising Available Now

The OP Games has a new version of their Rising game line available now. This time, they head to one of the darker corners of the DC universe, where one of the most notorious villains lays. It’s The Batman Who Laughs Rising. Can you overcome this nightmare terror of Gotham? From the release: A terrifying…

A person wearing a black hat and mask sits cross-legged on a striped blanket outdoors, engrossed in a Fantasy Flight card game as part of the Play and Share Campaign. They are surrounded by greenery, with the game's box visible nearby.
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Fantasy Flight Launches Play and Share Campaign

Let’s face it. Except for possibly, “finally sit down and paint some minis,” most of our gaming goals for the year have gone soaring out the window as the quarantine continues on. Fantasy Flight Games is looking to help, though, by creating a place for people to gather and talk about games, which is something…

The cover art for "Sid Meier's Civilization: A New Dawn - Terra Incognita Expansion" features figures in blue cloaks riding camels amidst covered wagons, with a grand structure looming in the distance. Text proudly announces, "Available Now.
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Terra Incognita Expansion Avaliable Now For Sid Meier’s Civilization: A New Dawn

At the edge of civilization lays uncharted territory. Only the brave venture here, but what they find could make the entire community that much stronger and better. It’s searching these vast territories that you get to do in Terra Incognita, the latest expansion for Sid Meier’s Civilization: A New Dawn. This new expansion, as well…

Promotional image for two thrilling Dinosaur-based games: "Dinosaur World" and "Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write." The background features captivating dinosaurs and park attractions. Coming September 22, 2020, on Kickstarter by Pandasaurus. Text DINO to 474747 (US only).
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Two New Dinosaur-based Games Coming to Kickstarter This Month From Pandasaurus

Like most kids, I had a fascination with dinosaurs. I even wanted to be a paleontologist when I grew up. That love of dinosaurs has never left and I’m sure many of you feel it, too. So, seeing two new dinosaur-themed games coming from Pandasaurs gets me excited. They’re Dinosaur World and Dinosaur Island: Rawr…

Event poster with text "Opening of the Event: The Day of Moloch" and "September 5th." The background features a dark, textured surface with a shadowy figure beside the text, evoking intrigue for Portal Games' latest unveiling.

Day of Moloch Coming This Weekend From Portal Games

If you’re a Neuroshima Hex player, you know that we’re coming up to a pretty important date. September 5th, 2020, is when Moloch launched a cyberattack on the world. Well, hopefully it won’t actually happen (2020’s already been rough enough), but Portal Games is still celebrating and they want you to join in for a…

The image displays the box of Z-Man Games' "Pandemic Legacy: Season 0." The cover art showcases characters in 1960s attire, embodying a spy theme with documents in hand and a clock symbol subtly set against the backdrop.
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Z-Man Games Announces Pandemic Legacy Season 0

Pandemic Legacy revolutionized the gaming world when it came out. I know many of my gaming friends listed it as their favorite game for quite some time. And many of you have played Pandemic Legacy Season 1 and 2. But how did the world get there? Well, that’s where Pandemic Legacy Season 0 comes in….

Illustration of an elderly wizard with a long white beard and hat, holding a staff. He stands under a tree. The text reads "The Lord of the Rings Anniversary Edition" by Fantasy Flight.
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Fantasy Flight Announces Anniversary Edition Of The Lord of the Rings Board Game

Can you believe that it’s been 20 years since the release of the original Reiner Knizia The Lord of the Rings board game? Yeah. That makes me feel old, too. But like a good birthday, it’s time to celebrate that time. Fantasy Flight has announced that they’re creating a new Anniversary Edition of the classic…

A bright orange banner with blue text declares "WE'RE OPEN," celebrating as Alliance Game Distributors opens back up. Below, their name appears in smaller font against a background of subtle outlines featuring various gaming icons.
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Alliance Game Distributors Opens Back Up

So, this story isn’t about a particular game or series, but about your game shops getting the games you want. Alliance Game Distributors has reconfigured to make sure their workers are safe in their warehouse and are now able to ship out product again. If your game store has an account, they can log in…

Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam," by Days of Wonder, showcases its lively components: the game board adorned with routes through historic Amsterdam, vibrant cards, charming train pieces, tokens, and a sleek box accompanied by an instructional booklet. All elements capture the essence of this beloved series.
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Days of Wonder Announces Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam

Days of Wonder Announces Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam Can’t really go traveling around right now. But even if I could, I doubt I’d be able to make it out to someplace like Amsterdam, as much as I’d like to someday go. Well, I can still live vicariously through games. And soon, I’ll be able to…

A futuristic, robotic bunny with glowing pink accents stands in a cityscape at night. It raises a metallic hand emitting energy beams—a true Cyber Bunny Monster from the Dark Edition. The moon and clouds form a dramatic backdrop as "Cyber Bunny" flashes in bold pink letters, reigning like the King of Tokyo.

iello Announces Cyber Bunny Monster for King of Tokyo: Dark Edition

Normally, when you see a little bunny, you’re all, “d’aww! Wookit da widdle bun-bun!” But when your bunny sets off the giant robot alert… <whoop! whoop! whoop!> things have gotten a little darker. Cyber Bunny is the sixth monster that will be appearing in King of Tokyo: Dark Edition. Get a little look at him…

The box cover of "40k Risk" by OP Games showcases a dynamic battle scene with armored warriors and fiery explosions. The title stands out with a dark, intense color scheme, announcing a theme of strategic conquest in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
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The OP Games Announces 40k Risk

I’m kind of surprised we haven’t seen this one before. It seems a rather natural fit for both the system and the universe. The OP Games and Games Workshop have announced that they’re teaming up to bring us Warhammer 40k Risk. Conquer the galaxy in all new ways. From the post: The chance to combine…

A board game card features an illustrated Nikolai Ginovaef from Resident Evil 3 in a tactical stance. The card highlights two abilities: "Supervisor" and "Concealed Supplies," complete with icons of a knife and a canister for added intrigue.
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Steamforged Previews Nikolai Ginovaef For Resident Evil 3 Board Game

A worldwide pandemic. Not being able to go outside. Zombies. Well, two out of three ain’t bad for our current way of life. Thankfully, things aren’t as bad right now as they are in Resident Evil. But soon, that game will be making it to your tabletops in a new way with the Resident Evil…

The image captures the Asmodee logo with its name "asmodee" in lowercase black letters centered on a white background. Behind this, a colorful gradient of overlapping rectangles in blue, pink, purple, orange, and yellow creates a dynamic effect that seems to defy May 1st’s usual blues.
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Asmodee Delaying Releases Until May 1st

With the world all sick, there’s delays in all sorts of production and manufacturing. This includes the gaming industry. As such, Asmodee has announced that they’re delaying all product releases until at least May 1st so that their workers can stay home and hopefully not catch COVID-19. From the website: Asmodee USA has continued to…

Logo for Japanime Games featuring a red circle with a white smiling face, styled like a cartoon character, against a black background. The words "japanime GAMES" are written below in white and red text with a red and white stripe underneath, symbolizing the vibrant spirit of their closing warehouse sales.
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Japanime Games Temporarily Closing Warehouses

As I mentioned, a lot of different countries rolled out new regulations and closures during the outbreak. Japanime Games is being affected by these new orders and have temporarily stopped shipping product. From the announcement: Hey everyone! We hope this message finds you safe and healthy. We know things are all over the place right…

Promotional image for "Forgotten Waters," an app by Plaid Hat Games, featuring vibrant ocean waves and a pirate character reaching out with a glowing orb in hand. Text on image reads: "Forgotten Waters. Coming Soon!
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Plaid Hat Games Previews Forgotten Waters App

Forgotten Waters, the upcoming storybook game from Plaid Hat Games, has an app that goes along with it. But how will it integrate with the gameplay? Is it require? What can you expect from it? You’ve obviously got questions and Plaid Hat Games has answers. They’ve posted up a little factoid about what you will…

Comic-style artwork of Spider-Man, Spider-Gwen, and Spider-Man Noir swinging through a colorful cityscape. Text reads "Marvel United: Enter the Marvel United Expansion." Energetic and vibrant scene with dynamic poses in this thrilling Spider-Verse adventure.
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CMON Previews Enter the Spider-Verse Expansion for Marvel United

Everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will soon be swinging his way onto your tabletops in Marvel United. CMON is showing off the upcoming Enter the Spider-Verse expansion where you can get your hands on Peter Parker’s original version, Miles Morales’ update, and Spider-Gwen’s skilled version as well. All that while the Green Goblin flies overhead. From…

A promotional image showcases the Pyramid Quartet by Looney Labs, featuring four tabletop games: Nomids, Ice Duo, Martian Chess, and Home Worlds. Colorful pyramid pieces sit upfront. Text celebrates Kickstarter success and an "Early Bird Special" offering a free copy of "Get the MacGuffin.
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Looney Labs Launches Pyramid Quartet Kickstarter

Looney Labs are masters at making quick, little, fun games that can fit in your pocket. They tend to take simple mechanics and pieces and turn them into something greater. Well, they’re looking to expand their game line by four new sets. As such, they’ve launched their Pyramid Quartet Kickstarter campaign. From the campaign: Pyramid…

A blue ancient board game set with a rectangular grid, ornate patterns, and various pieces shaped like small cones and discs. Some pieces are placed on the board, others arranged beside it. Echoing the rich tapestry of board games history, the box features a pull-out drawer.

Board Games of the Ancient World

Board games aren’t new. They’ve been around for thousands of years and some look surprisingly familiar. Smithsonian magazine has a nice story covering some of the most popular ancient games. Maybe some will make a comeback? Long before Settlers of Catan, Scrabble and Risk won legions of fans, actual Roman legions passed the time by playing Ludus…