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  • Founded: 2011
  • Games: War of the Ring,  Sword & Sorcery, Wings of Glory, Don’t Panic and More.

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The board game world is set to welcome a new addition as Port Arthur, developed by Nuts Publishing and designed by Yasushi Nakaguro — known for 300: Earth & Water — begins shipping to stores. The game is scheduled to be available in US stores starting March 28th. Port Arthur is a strategy game that …

Read More about Port Arthur: A Strategy Game Set During the Russo-Japanese War Hits Stores March 28th

Ares Games is set to release “Fire and Swords,” a new expansion for War of the Ring – The Card Game, introducing additional gameplay elements and factions. Slated for a summer release, the expansion aims to broaden the game’s scope with epic battles in northern Middle-earth. Pre-orders are now available directly from Ares Games’ webshop, …

Read More about “Fire and Swords” Expansion Enhances War of the Ring – The Card Game

Ares Games has announced the opening of pre-orders for a new limited-edition expansion in their War of the Ring line. This exclusive release combines the content of both “Kings of Middle-earth” and “Lords of Middle-earth” expansions, presented in a deluxe package that aligns with the size and style of the War of the Ring Anniversary …

Read More about Ares Games Unveils Limited-Edition War of the Ring Expansion: Pre-Orders Now Open

Ares Games has officially opened pre-orders for “Kings of Middle-earth,” the eagerly anticipated third expansion for “War of the Ring Second Edition.” Fans can now secure their copy of this expansion, along with the new “The Seeing Stones” Card promo set, for $44.90 with free shipping to the Contiguous USA and European Union. Delivery is …

Read More about Ares Games Announces Pre-Orders for “Kings of Middle-earth” Expansion for “War of the Ring Second Edition”

Ares Games has announced the opening of pre-orders for the eagerly anticipated expansion to their best-selling and award-winning War of the Ring – The Card Game, titled “Against the Shadow.” This expansion will allow players to venture alone or together into the epic world of the War of the Ring, offering an exhilarating, fresh twist …

Read More about Ares Games Announces the Pre-Order Launch of the First Expansion to War of the Ring – The Card Game: Against the Shadow

Ares Games has announced the upcoming release of exciting new additions to its acclaimed WW1 Wings of Glory line. The additions include Observation Balloon Special Packs and three new versions of the Nieuport 16 airplanes. These strategic enhancements will add more depth and variety to the gameplay, enriching the overall player experience. The new Special …

Read More about Ares Games Announces New Special Packs and Airplane Versions for WW1 Wings of Glory

Ares Games has announced the upcoming release of “Fantasy World,” an immersive RPG based on the popular “Powered by the Apocalypse” system. Originally designed by Alessandro Piroddi and Luca Maiorani and published by MS Edizioni, this game requires both strategic planning and imaginative flair, providing players with dramatic, fantasy adventures. Funded successfully through a Kickstarter …

Read More about Ares Games to Release English Edition of ‘Fantasy World’: An RPG Adventure Powered by the Apocalypse System

Ares Games has announced the release of “Against the Shadow,” the highly anticipated first expansion for the War of the Ring card game. Set to launch in September 2023, this expansion introduces a thrilling solo and cooperative version, allowing players to take on the mighty forces of the Shadow. Inspired by the epic Lord of …

Read More about Against the Shadow: First Expansion for War of the Ring Card Game Set to Release in September 2023

Asyncron Games has announced the release of a new board game called DEFCON 1, which recreates the intense political and military dynamics of the Cold War era. The game was successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2021 and will be distributed in English by Ares Games, with the release date set for September 2023. DEFCON 1 …

Read More about DEFCON 1: New Cold War Board Game Set to Release in September

Nuts! Publishing and Ares Games have announced the upcoming release of two new games that recreate historical events on the tabletop. Saigon 75 and We are coming, Nineveh! are both games that offer players a chance to immerse themselves in the intense battles of the past. Saigon 75 is a fast-playing, asymmetrical game that portrays …

Read More about Nuts! Publishing and Ares Games Announce Release of Two New Historical Tabletop Games: Saigon 75 and We are coming, Nineveh!