In an unexpected turn of events in the board game industry, Upper Deck, a leading company in sports and entertainment games and collectibles, is taking legal action against Ravensburger and a former Upper Deck game designer. The complaint centers around allegations of theft and replication of an original game from Upper Deck, which has reportedly…
Mantic Game has released a new update for their wildly popular Kings of War series, titled Northern Alliance. Fans and players alike can now pre-order these new releases which include a host of diverse units, from the hallowed Ravens to the rugged Ice Kin Hunters. The Northern Alliance is primarily composed of clans from the…
Already to Tuesday? Man… another week and I’m a day behind to begin with. I don’t know what’s up with my brain lately. Maybe I’ve been playing Where Is My Mind too much? (that honestly can’t happen, but still) Well, lemme put on some gaming podcasts for a bit instead and see what happens. This…
In a world where calamity has fractured reality and warriors clad in artifact armor fight to restore order, a new Kickstarter project called Aether Nexus is making waves. Powered by the Mecha Hack ruleset, this tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) by Absolute Tabletop has already doubled it’s goal on Kickstarter. The Kickstarter campaign still has 24…
Pandasaurus Games has just announced an exciting new addition to its ever-growing roster of family-friendly tabletop games: “Beacon Patrol.” Slated for retail release on August 2nd, Beacon Patrol invites 1-4 players, aged eight and above, into the thrilling world of Coast Guard Captains. With its attractive price point of $19.95, Beacon Patrol is expected to…
If you’ve ever wanted to play an Orc or Goblin in D&D and found most existing sourcebooks lacking, there’s exciting news. RPCraft Publishing has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for “Book of Conflict: Brutal Races – Orcs & Goblinoids” for D&D 5e, a sourcebook to be reckoned with. Designed to give players an authentic and…
As summer heats up, Mantic Games is introducing a winter chill to the world of Kings of War with their latest update to the Northern Alliance units. The gaming company has been reworking their popular Northern Alliance tribal aesthetic units and winter warfare gameplay mechanics, and players can expect some cool new changes. The Pack…
In the world of tabletop role-playing games, the realm of Harrow holds a place of mystery and intrigue. Its depths have been brought to life in the new Kickstarter project, Penumbra City, from Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness. The campaign has already gathered an impressive US$28,790, more than double its US$13,000 goal, with 655 backers…
The new offerings from GW this week include a brand new Warhammer Underworlds Starter Set, additional Underworlds components, the much-anticipated Space Marine Heroes 2023 – Death Guard range, and the Warhammer 40,000 Chibi Figures Series 2. For newcomers and veterans alike, the Warhammer Underworlds Starter Set serves as the perfect entry point or expansion to…
A fascinating board game that turns players into expelled ‘mad scientists’ engaged in creating mythical creatures has taken Kickstarter by storm. The game, titled “Biohack,” is an engaging and strategic creation by uchibacoya, offering an immersive experience for 1-4 players. Already significantly surpassing its original goal of $10,003, the game has garnered an impressive $88,783…
In a recent PaizoCon Online event, Paizo gave fans a peek into the exciting future of Pathfinder and Starfinder. This year’s virtual convention featured an array of speakers from Paizo’s creative team who teased a plethora of new content coming soon for both franchises. Pathfinder Remaster Project Lead Designer Logan Bonner revealed the painted covers…
Fans of detective mysteries and classic fantasy tabletop games have cause for celebration. “The Mystery of the Cursed Statuette,” a Sherlock Holmes-inspired adventure for fifth edition systems (5e), has been launched on Kickstarter by Midnight Tower. Within the first few days, the campaign has significantly exceeded its funding goal of $2,676, garnering pledges totaling $34,520…
Fans of the wildly popular Netflix series Stranger Things now have a new way to immerse themselves in the show’s captivating universe: a board game titled “Stranger Things: Upside Down,” now available from renowned tabletop game developer CMON. The game transports players to the seemingly average town of Hawkins, Indiana, where they must band together…
Studio Historia is captivating military history enthusiasts and wargamers alike with its Kickstarter campaign “First to Fight: USMC 1942-1945 Vol 1 Guadalcanal Campaign.” This engaging collection features a range of United States Marine Corps figures, vehicles, and terrain from the pivotal Guadalcanal Campaign of World War II. With 13 days left until the campaign closes…
The week tried to do it to me again. Much of this morning, it was like, “Oh, it’s Thursday.” NOPE! It’s Friday, y’all! Time for the weekend! And not like I’m ever going to honestly complain that the weekend’s here but man… this week… went by almost too quick, y’know? Oh well. If it’s Friday,…
In the spirit of Pride month, Original Magic Art has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their Pride Playmat Collection, offering backers limited edition, officially licensed playmats, each featuring artwork from the lauded “Pride Across the Multiverse Secret Lair”. As of now, the campaign has already raised over $23,000 against its initial goal of $17,937, with…
Fans of the Worms video game series, prepare for an onslaught of Holy Hand Grenades and Rocket Launchers on your gaming tables. Team17 Digital has teamed up with tabletop gaming experts Mantic Games to create Worms: The Board Game, marking the debut of the beloved invertebrates in the realm of tabletop games. Mantic Games, known…
World Anvil Publishing’s hit tabletop RPG “Broken Tales” has made a grand return to Kickstarter with a fresh expansion, “Broken Tales: Lost Stories”. The campaign, still with 19 days remaining, has already surpassed the initial funding goal of $5,384, with $39,431 pledged so far. This show of support echoes the excitement surrounding the dark horror…
In an ambitious effort to establish a system-agnostic, perpetual, and irrevocable open gaming license, leading tabletop game publisher, Paizo, along with several other publishers, is now ready to release the third draft of the ORC (Open RPG Community) License for final commentary. This endeavor, which will offer a legal “safe harbor” for sharing rules mechanics,…
Cephalofair Games, the renowned creator of Gloomhaven, Jaws of the Lion, and Frosthaven, is thrilled to unveil its latest release, “Gloomhaven: Second Edition.” This grand announcement precedes their most ambitious crowdfunding campaign yet, which will debut on BackerKit on June 20th, featuring “Gloomhaven: The Role Playing Game” and the new Miniatures of Gloomhaven line. “Gloomhaven:…
The game studio BKOM Studios announced its Kickstarter campaign for their new game, Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults. This news comes as a boon to fans of the world-famous Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, as they now have a chance to be part of the creation of the first-ever co-op Hack and Slash ARPG based on the epic Pathfinder…
Wizards of the Coast is set to release a new expansion book entitled “Bigby Presents: Glory of Giants.” The hardcover edition, slated for an August 15, 2023 release, is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $40.91. In this supplement, Bigby the Great, a beloved character within the D&D universe, recounts his extraordinary journeys into…
The Ultimate Game Master Screen has made its debut on Kickstarter. This revolutionary product is an outcome of a collaborative venture between Forged Gaming and RealmSmith, which have come together to form The Ultimate Game Master brand. The brand’s inaugural product, The Ultimate Game Master Screen, is a magnetic, portable, and affordable screen system specially…
Corvus Belli has released an important update to their popular game, Infinity, with the announcement of the Infinity N4 v2.0 rules. Designed to make the game more comprehensive and intuitive, this update integrates several changes and modifications that make it the most complete version of the game to date. The development team at Corvus Belli…
Watchtower Gaming has unveiled their newest creation, Studium | No Exit, a gothic horror fantasy board game, on Kickstarter. With 27 days to go and already amassing over US$226,353 from 940 backers, the campaign has far exceeded its initial goal of US$40,000. The game, featuring a compelling campaign style gameplay, stunning artwork, and detailed miniatures,…
Collins Epic Wargames, known for the critically acclaimed Polyversal miniatures-agnostic game system, has announced a strategic partnership with Strato Minis Studio, a renowned Polish miniature manufacturing company. This collaboration is set to produce new Polyversal battlegroups, complete with Combatant Tiles, thereby expanding the game universe for players worldwide. Strato Minis Studio, recognized for its exceptional…
Triton Noir’s latest expansion to the hit board game Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood of Venice, titled “Apocalypse,” has shattered its Kickstarter goal within 24 minutes of launch. With 15 days still left to go, the project has already amassed over $250,106 from 1,766 backers, far exceeding its initial target of $55,288. Dubbed “Apocalypse,” the expansion takes…
Free League Publishing has announced the expansion “The Lost Mountain Saga” for the ENNIE-awarded game “Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying”. This epic campaign introduces five gripping Mysteries, in which players journey across the Mythic North to explore ancient myths, navigate complex social intrigues, and confront unspeakable horrors that lurk within the shadows. The ultimate goal?…
Ok… ok… I’m kinda catching up with the week. I still feel like I’m racing a bit to get there, but at least when I woke up this morning, I was like, “It’s Thursday.” So, that’s something. It also means that we need to make your gaming tables look better. Today in the Terrain Corner…
Kickstarter has become the launchpad for Motor City Gameworks’ latest offering, a vibrant and energetic roll-and-write game titled “French Quarter”. Celebrating the heart of New Orleans, the game has already gathered considerable support from backers, raising over US$20,734, surpassing its initial goal of US$18,000, with 22 days still remaining. In “French Quarter”, players are taken…
