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She’s got a ticket to ride… and he’s got a ticket to ride… and they’ve got a ticket to ride. And they all care. I don’t blame them, Ticket to Ride is a great game, and soon, a new pair of maps will be available as Days of Wonder has announced Ticket to Ride: Japan….
Who can you trust in Westeros?Nobody, that’s who. That’s a trick question. We all know that literally nobody can be trusted any further than you can comfortably stab them with a poisoned dagger. But you can’t just run around stabbing people. You’ve gotta be subtle and sly about it. And that’s what you’ll be doing…
Charting new regions is your goal in Wayfinders, a new board game announced by Pandasaurus Games. But heading out into the unknown isn’t easy. You need to make sure you have a well-made plane, as well as places to refuel and restock. You can’t just fly off into nowhere and expect it to be easy….
Eric M. Lang. Adrian Smith. Mike McVey. That’s a trio that’s known for some amazing games individually and also collectively. They brought you Blood Rage. They brought you Rising Sun. Soon, they’ll be bringing you Ankh. Take a trip to Ancient Egypt and become a God, looking to be the one remaining when the society…
*snifflesniffle* They always grow up so fast! *sniffle* Days of Wonder is celebrating 15 years of Ticket to Ride with a new special Anniversary Edition. It’s got special clear plastic trains and a retrospective booklet about the history of the game. For you collectors out there, this is one to check out. From the announcement:…
Yes, you read that right. IDW and CMON are teaming up to bring you Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for Zombicide. They had some issues when the sets first were announced, but things look like they’re working better now. You can head over and pre-order your sets now. From the website: CMON and IDW Games are…
The Neutral Zone is supposed to be a space for everyone. But conflicts certainly happen there. While nobody truly controls it, various factions want it, and that’s what you’ll be looking to do in Star Trek: Conflick in the Neutral Zone. This dexterity-based game will have you flicking your ships around the board, looking to…
Long-time readers might remember that I’m a huge fan of abstract puzzle games. Well, the Ancient World Multi-Game Tiles are just that. But, as you can tell from the name, it’s not just a single game, but several, all wrapped up in one gaming set. You can check out the system up on Kickstarter now….
The West Kingdom series from Renegade Game Studios is getting a new addition. You can head over and put in your pre-order for Paladins of the West Kingdom. West Francia is under attack on all sides from the likes of Saracens, Vikings, and even Byzantines. The nobles of France must find soldiers to defend their…
The next in the “board games of famous video games” line will be coming from IDW Games with Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game. IDW has announced an upcoming pre-order for the game, including three exclusive miniatures that you’ll only get if you jump in early. No word yet on if the box lid will…
Ok, so it doesn’t have Tim Curry as Pennywise, bu the new IT movie was still really good. And soon, you’ll be able to bring all the floating action down to your tabletops in IT: Evil Below, a new horror board game coming from USAopoly. They’ve posted up a new preview as well as a…
Most of you probably know Modiphius for their large amount of RPGs they produce. And, truly, their catalog is vast and varied. But soon, they’ll be bringing you a new board game, one that’s based on a very popular line of videogames. It’s The Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms, and the first promo miniature is…
For those that are fans of Clank!, you’ll be excited to hear about the Clank! Legacy Acquisitions Incorporated Upper Management Pack. There’s new heroes to play as in the game, as well as unique starting decks for each. No longer just having all the exact same starting gear, you can differentiate yourself right off the…
Stronghold Games is looking to bring you the fifth expansion for Terraforming Mars. And they didn’t just want to add a couple new cards or some new cubes. Nope, it’s a whole huge expansion for Turmoil. Go to a new section of the planet entirely and deal with new corporations, projects, and global events. Yes,…
Far-out. Groovy. Let’s head on down to the disco, daddio. And other mostly-inaccurate slang terms. Days of Wonder has announced a new Ticket to Ride game. This time, it’s London in the 1970s. Instead of trains, players will be looking to create routes of the famous double-decker busses to the most iconic locations around town….
A new expansion is coming for Leder Games’ Root: A Woodland Game of Might and Right. It’s called The Underworld and it’ll bring in two new factions to the game (the Crows and the Moles), as well as two unique maps, each with their own special rules. The Kickstarter campaign for the expansion will start…
Out on the fringes of the galaxy lies the Outer Rim. Most people think that it’s nothing but a hive of scum and villainy… and they’re right! But it’s your hive of scum and villainy, and you’re going to become the scummiest scum and most villainous villain that you can, all while operating out on…
Everyone loves A Feast for Odin. I mean, who doesn’t like a good viking feast? Nobody, that’s who. And now, the neighbors have heard about it, and they’re wanting to join in as well. Z-Man Games has announced The Norwegians, the first ever expansion for the game. From the website: In the realms of crafting,…
I really enjoy Tsuro from Calliope Games. It’s that type of abstract strategy game that I just adore. Well, a new version is up on Kickstarter now in honor of Calliope’s 10th Anniversary. It’s Tsuro: Rising Phoenix, and it adds in new concepts like diagonal movement, a molded board, and the ability to rise again…
Funforge is running a Monumental Kickstarter campaign. That describes both the name of the game as well as is an accurate description of what the game encompasses. It’s not just your standard 4x civilization board game, but it also brings in deck-building mechanics as well. If there’s a mechanic you like in those types of…
If you’re so goth, where were you when we ransacked Rome? A rather silly question, to be sure (you were hanging out in the Collosseum, petting the lions), but it’s one that you can live out in the new version of Pandemic that Z-Man Games has announced. Barbarian hordes are gathering outside the walls and…
Cryptozoic is bringing the vibrant world of Pantone colors to your tabletops with Pantone: The Game. In it, players are trying to correctly guess a character simply based on the colors associated with them. From the announcement: Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of board games, trading cards, and physical and digital collectibles, today announced the August…
Two warriors enter. One warrior leaves… … maybe. In Nexus, two gladiators are locked in life-or-death combat. However, it’s not just some sandy pit they’ve been tossed into. This arena is alive and it’s not going to make things easy for either combatant. With traps, snares, pits, and all manner of horrific things that can…
CMON is just brimming with announcements this week. The latest today is that they’re adapting the Swedish RPG, Trudvang Chronicles into a board game called Trudvang Legends. Players will make their way through various Adventure Books, changing the rules as they go along and perform their various exploits. From the announcement: CMON Limited will be…
Gee, what a big miniature you have there.So, in a game called Cthulhu: Death May Die, you’d expect to have a Cthulhu miniature, especially for a game coming from CMON. Well, it does. Though, at this point, I’m not sure if “miniature” is really the right term for it… From the preview: Something big is…
The campaign for Cthulhu: Death May Die might be over, but like CMON does with their projects, when one ends, another begins. In this case, it’s Starcadia Quest. Yes, the Arcadia Quest brand you love so much is blasting off into space. It’s new quests, new monsters, new guilds, new heroes, and the pvpve format…
“Yeah, but how do the miniatures look?” is a question a lot of gamers have about their games. A lot of us are addicted to those little bits of plastic, and a good set of minis can turn a mediocre game into a great game. In this preview from Steamforged, they’re showing off some of…
Think of the things you can build in your dreams. The possibilities of fantastic creations unknown of before. Now, make those dreams a reality. That’s what you’ll be doing in Imaginarium, a new board game that’s up on Kickstarter. Create, fix, and dismantle wondrous machines in an effort to create ever-bigger and better creations. The…
Honestly, I don’t read a lot of fiction. I’m much more interested in non-fiction. So the upcoming The Board Game Book looks to be right up my alley. It’s all about last year’s greatest hits in terms of games, including interviews with the designers and insight into what made those games such a hit. Expect…
It’s amazing how much we rely on our sense of sight. Most of the information we get about the outside world is via our eyes. So, when that is taken away, our other senses must really work overtime. And for someone who is used to sight and suddenly loses it, it can be incredibly disorienting….
