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KessCo has officially announced the introduction of a new tabletop game, “Luffy’s Bento Panic,” inspired by the popular anime series One Piece. The game, licensed by Toei Animation, will be available for early release at Gen Con 2024, scheduled from August 1st to August 4th, with a broader retail release planned for early Q4 2024….
River Horse is set to launch a special edition campaign for “Labyrinth: The Board Game” this mid-July on Gamefound, marking the 40th anniversary of the beloved film. The collection introduces an array of new features designed to captivate both new and returning players with enhancements that deepen the gameplay experience. The 40th Anniversary Edition includes…
Independent game designer Michael Raymond has released “Close The Atlantic,” a modern naval combat board game, now available on WargameVault.com. The game focuses primarily on convoy operations and includes scenarios that explore naval battles in the Baltic Sea and Mediterranean. Designed to simulate a contemporary WW3 scenario across Europe, “Close The Atlantic” operates within a…
Ares Games, in partnership with Colossus Games, has announced further details about their upcoming Mega Empires line, set for global release in late 2024. The new line will feature updated versions of the previously released Western Empires and Eastern Empires, now rebranded as Mega Empires: The West and Mega Empires: The East. Mega Empires: The…
Fantasy Flight Games has announced the release of the “From the Abyss” expansion for the board game Unfathomable. This expansion is now available for purchase at local retailers in the United States and through Fantasy Flight’s online web store. The “From the Abyss” expansion adds new elements to the existing game of Unfathomable, where players…
With just under 48 hours remaining, “CatStronauts: The Board Game” has significantly exceeded its initial Kickstarter goal, securing over $33,518 against a $5,000 target. Designed for 1-4 players and suitable for ages 10 and up, the game invites players to join the adventures of Major Meowser, Waffles, Blanket, and Pom Pom as they race against…
Japanime Games has recently announced the acquisition of two established game lines, enhancing its portfolio of anime-inspired board games. These games have now been integrated into Japanime Games’ specialized catalog, focusing on anime-themed entertainment. Aggretsuko: Work/Rage Balance and Sakura Arms are the latest additions. Both games have established fan bases and were selected for their…
Sinister Fish Games is set to introduce a new board game, “Yonder,” on Kickstarter, scheduled for July 16th. The game is designed by Haakon Hoel Gaarder, previously nominated for a Golden Geek Award for his work on games like Villagers and Streets. “Yonder” is a fantasy worker placement game designed for 1-4 players. The game…
Phalanx Team has released “HUANG,” a new board game designed by Reiner Knizia, set during the ancient Chinese Warring States period. The game, which accommodates 2 to 4 players, combines elements of area control, tile placement, and set collection, with an average playtime of around 90 minutes. Players take on the roles of leaders from…
Misty Valley, a board game designed for two players, has launched a campaign on Kickstarter. Suitable for players aged 10 and up, the game involves a light strategy format that can be played in approximately 25 minutes. The game centers on exploring a mythical valley, managing its resources, and interacting with its inhabitants to secure…
The crowdfunding campaign for “Plutocracy: Passengers,” an expansion to the board game Plutocracy, began on June 1st on Gamefound. This expansion builds on the success of the original game, which was also crowdfunded in 2022, by adding a solo mode and a passenger transport mechanism to the multiplayer experience. The original Plutocracy game was noted…
“Apex,” a strategy board game designed by Julien Vaucanson, has recently been launched on Kickstarter. Aimed at 2 to 6 players, the game is set in an original science fiction universe where various civilizations compete for control through tactics of influence, technology, and warfare, while a shared enemy threatens the galaxy. The game, designed to…
Pandasaurus Games has announced the availability of its latest board game, “Courtisans.” Priced at $24.95, the game was created by designers Romaric Galonnier and Anthony Perone, with artwork by Noëmie Chevalier. It is designed for 2-5 players, recommended for ages 8 and up, with an average gameplay duration of 20-30 minutes. “Courtisans” is set during…
Swiss board game publisher Treeceratops has officially announced the launch of “New Shores,” an expansion for “Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game.” This expansion draws inspiration from the well-known “Marine Mania” expansion of the Zoo Tycoon computer game series. Holding the exclusive Zoo Tycoon license from Microsoft, Treeceratops has previously seen success with the Kickstarter campaign…
Mantic Games has announced its acquisition of River Horse, a move that consolidates a longstanding collaboration between the two tabletop game developers. This partnership is set to enhance Mantic’s game portfolio by incorporating River Horse’s licensed games and universes. As part of the acquisition, game designer Alessio Cavatore will join Mantic Games. Cavatore has previously…
DV Games has announced its upcoming lineup of board games set for release in the fourth quarter of 2024. The new titles include “Until Proven Guilty,” “BANG! Dice Explosion,” and “Lost In Adventure – The Labyrinth,” each offering unique gameplay experiences. Until Proven Guilty: A Narrative Legal Game Developed by Enrico Procacci with artwork by…
Cardboard Edison has announced that “Crowded Frontier” is the winner of the 2024 Cardboard Edison Award for its innovative approach to unpublished board game design. The game, created by Myles Wallace, allows players to explore and claim land in a competitive environment where they must efficiently manage and deploy resources. “Crowded Frontier” incorporates elements of…
Paizo has announced the release of a new cooperative board game, “Pathfinder Quest,” designed for 1 to 4 players. The game is set in the fictional region of Darkmoon Vale, where players are tasked with saving the town of Falcon’s Hollow from a series of threats. In “Pathfinder Quest,” players assume the roles of various…
Mantic Games has announced the release of “Glimmer of Greed,” the second chapter in the Dungeon Saga Origins series. This expansion introduces new quests and gameplay elements to the board game. The expansion includes a variety of goblin characters, each designed with unique attributes. The miniatures feature detailed sculpts, enhancing the visual and tactical aspects…
Ares Games has announced plans to publish ‘Aeterna’, a board game centered around Ancient Rome, designed by Martin Wallace. Known for his successful titles such as ‘Brass: Birmingham’ and ‘Age of Steam’, Wallace brings his expertise to a game that invites players to lead a Roman family, or “Gens”, through three historical periods: the Roman…
Osprey Games has announced a new board game titled “Katmai: The Bears of Brooks River,” set for release in Q1 2025. Designed for two players, the game centers on strategy, area control, and resource management, set against the backdrop of Brooks River in Alaska’s Katmai region. Players in “Katmai” assume the roles of brown bears…
Paper Fort Games has successfully launched “Terraria: The Board Game” on Kickstarter, creating a cooperative tabletop adventure that caters to both newcomers and veteran players of the popular video game. Designed for 1-4 players, the game allows participants to dive into the diverse and engaging world of Terraria through a physical board game format. At…
Neverrift is a new game created by Gate to the Games, combining the strategic elements of trading card games (TCGs) with the tactical positioning of board games. The game is designed for 2-5 players and features a modular board made up of four combinable grids, allowing for dynamic and customizable gameplay. The emphasis on tactical…
“Degenesis: Clan Wars,” a new board game from CMON, has quickly exceeded its crowdfunding target on Gamefound. This tactical-scale, asymmetric game for 2-5 players is set in a post-apocalyptic Europe in the year 2598. It offers players a chance to engage in a struggle for survival in a stark future where society teeters on the…
Pandasaurus Games is set to release three new board games in August: “Umbrella,” “Infiltraitors,” and “Don’t Skip Leg Day.” Each game offers distinct themes and mechanics, catering to a variety of players. Umbrella: Strategic Color Coordination Designed by Flavien Dauphin and Benoit Turpin with artwork by Vincent Dutrait, “Umbrella” accommodates 1-4 players aged 8 and…
Mighty Paladin Games is charting a course towards the release of their new pirate-themed strategy game, “Rogue Seas,” set to debut on Kickstarter on June 18th. The game, designed with a pirate theme, combines elements of strategy, crew building, and treasure hunting. Players are invited to assume the roles of legendary pirate captains, each equipped…
Portal Games recently announced a closure sale for “Batman: Everybody Lies,” as their licensing agreement with Warner Bros is set to conclude at the end of May 2024. This game, a key offering in the Detective series, integrates detective-themed gameplay with the storied environment of Gotham City, and unfolds across a three-part epic campaign including…
The TESA Collective has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the second edition of the cooperative board game “Good Dog, Bad Zombie.” This game, which features dogs as the protagonists in a zombie-infested city, was first released in 2018 and quickly gained popularity. Due to high demand, this new edition includes upgraded components, fresh artwork,…
CMON has announced the upcoming pre-order campaign for the new expansion, Desert War, for the tabletop game Dune: War for Arrakis. The pre-order is set to launch on Gamefound, providing both new and returning backers the opportunity to acquire the latest expansion as well as select items from the original campaign, now available in multiple…
This summer, fans of the classic film “Labyrinth” will have the opportunity to engage with its universe in a new way through “Labyrinth: The Board Game Collection,” launching on Gamefound. The campaign is led by Mantic Games in partnership with River Horse, aligning with the approach to the 40th anniversary of the original movie’s release….
