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Chaosium Inc., known for its successful “Call of Cthulhu” tabletop role-playing game, is set to bring its revered horror campaign, “Horror on the Orient Express,” to the realm of board gaming. Long celebrated as an iconic horror campaign in tabletop role-playing, “Horror on the Orient Express” is now making its debut as a cooperative board…
Steamforged Games has officially released its highly anticipated tabletop version of “Sea of Thieves: Voyage of Legends”, plunging board game enthusiasts into a thrilling world of piracy on the high seas. Retailing at £59.99, the game can be purchased from Steamforged.com and other great retailers. Perfect for two to four players, the tabletop game promises…
The universe of Warhammer, known for its vast and intricate worlds, is set to expand further with the addition of three new board games, taking players on an exhilarating journey of battles, strategy, and survival. Perfect for both newcomers and experienced hobbyists, these games offer easy set-up, push-fit models, and gameplay time of approximately 30…
CMON’s latest board game Mordred has made its way to Kickstarter. Conceptualized by renowned artist Adrian Smith and brought to life through the sculpting talents of Studio McVey, the game has already surpassed its original goal of $100,000, with current pledges standing at over $217,000. The campaign still has 13 days left, leaving ample time…
Gloomhaven fans can now experience the game’s depth and complexity in a fraction of the size with the newly released “Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs,” available for purchase for just $15. Developed by Joe Klipfel, designer of “Gloomholdin’,” and Nikki Valens, designer of “Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition” and “Artisans of Splendent Vale,” the game offers…
Japanime Games is thrilled to announce the pre-order availability of its newest skirmish wargame, Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy, expected to release in September 2023. A competitive wargame that encourages players to utilize characters from their beloved franchises, Japanime Tactics has ignited excitement among fans. The Granblue Fantasy starter set marks the initial launch of the…
Mordred, the enigmatic figure often portrayed as the antagonist in Arthurian legend, is taking center stage in the gaming world. Renowned board game publisher CMON has announced the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for their new project, Mordred, an innovative area control game set in the realm of King Arthur. “Mordred” is developed by acclaimed game designer…
Fantasy Flight Games has announced the release of Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R., its latest co-operative board game now available for purchase in the United States. Fans can grab their copies from local retailers or online through the Fantasy Flight Games webstore. Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R. plunges players into a world where Earth’s very survival hangs in the balance. Amid…
Funko Games announced today their latest addition to their lineup: “Avatar: The Last Airbender Crossroads of Destiny.” This thrilling co-operative strategy game plunges players into the enthralling world of the award-winning animated series, “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Retailing at $32.99, the game is suitable for ages 10 and up and accommodates 2-4 players for an…
Open Sesame Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming project, “Cyclades Legendary Edition.” Celebrated as the ultimate evolution of the renowned development, territory control, and auction board game, “Cyclades Legendary Edition” has already amassed $239,129 in pledges, surpassing its initial goal of $163,395. The campaign, which has garnered support from over 2,000 backers,…
KessCo has announced a thrilling licensing partnership with Crunchyroll and the immensely popular SPY x FAMILY franchise. The alliance is set to materialize in the form of a tabletop game, “SPY x FAMILY: Mission for Peanuts,” which is slated for a Fall 2023 release. The game will be available at Barnes & Noble and other…
In a celebration of gaming artistry, Violet Daisy Games and Dice Up Games have collaborated on a Kickstarter campaign for a tabletop game-themed coloring book. The book, titled “Shelf Care: A Tabletop Coloring Book,” features illustrations from twenty artists within the tabletop gaming community, with pledges currently standing at US$ 4,000 of the US$ 5,500…
Phantom Horizon has seen success in the ongoing crowdfunding campaign for their latest creation, ‘Phantom Division’. In just over 8 hours, Phantom Division reached and surpassed its goal of $20,000, currently standing at an impressive 125% funding with a total pledge of $25,190 from 186 backers. The crowdfunding campaign still has 22 days left, opening…
Mixlore, an Asmodee studio, today announced the launch of a new card game, ‘Bridgerton: The High Society Game’, inspired by Shondaland’s global hit series Bridgerton. This announcement marks Mixlore’s fourth collaboration with Netflix and its inaugural partnership with Shondaland. The game will hit the shelves on August 1, exclusive to Walmart in the US, with…
Waddling Panda has launched an exciting Kickstarter campaign for its new board game, ‘Timelancers.’ The game combines elements of time travel, set collection, resource management, tableau building, and features a modular game board. As of today, ‘Timelancers’ has raised over US$ 16,429 out of its US$ 20,000 goal, with 331 backers supporting this venture. With…
Mojito Studios has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a refreshed version of the classic board game, Mystery of the Abbey. The campaign, which has already surpassed its initial $15,000 goal with a current total of $21,175 from 418 backers and 20 days still to go, aims to bring back the beloved whodunit deduction game to…
‘The Glade,’ a charming and challenging tile-laying game developed by R & D Games, has already surpassed its initial goal on Kickstarter of $12,713, raking in $23,041 pledged from 272 backers. The campaign still has 15 days to go, ending on July 10, offering plenty of time for interested backers to hop on board and…
Rolling the dice on fun with family and friends can take on a whole new level of excitement when board games enter the picture. Finding the perfect game for an exact number of players can be hard, which is why in this article we have picked the best board games for 5 players. 24. Catan…
Freecompany has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for Eldfall Chronicles: Northern Wind. This unique game intertwines deep tactical combat, dungeon crawl mechanics, and premium miniatures, offering a versatile gaming experience. With an impressive $200,152 already pledged, far surpassing its initial goal of $30,073, the campaign has already attracted 912 backers with 20 days still remaining….
The much-loved comedic world of Monty Python is about to collide with the zombie apocalypse in a delightful mash-up that promises to be as absurd as it sounds. Cool Mini or Not (CMON) games has announced the Monty Python’s Flying Circus SPAM expansion for Zombicide 2nd Edition. This eagerly anticipated add-on is now available for…
A brand new board game from Looking Glass Workshop, “Ovation: A Classical Music Game,” is making a grand symphony on Kickstarter. The game has already raised $13,958, surpassing its initial target of $12,296 with 307 backers and 28 days still to go. The campaign concludes on July 22, 2023. Ovation allows players to step into…
Pandasaurus Games has just unveiled their new board game Emerge, set to hit the U.S. market on September 6, 2023. This engaging game, which promises to transform tabletops into burgeoning island ecosystems, is set to retail at $49.95. In Emerge, designed by Adam DeYoung with art by Tom Goyon, players take on the role of…
The acclaimed board game “Beverage” has made a return to Kickstarter, promising a thirstier and larger edition than ever before. Backers have contributed with $12,598 so far and surpassing the game’s initial goal of $10,484 with 16 days still remaining. The campaign runs until July 9th. “Beverage” blends elements of worker placement, push-your-luck, and cutthroat…
Get ready to leash up your canine companions and head back to the park! Birdwood Games has launched the Kickstarter campaign for their latest offering, “Dog Park: New Tricks Expansion,” an exciting extension to their well-loved Dog Park board game. Already a crowd favorite, the expansion has garnered support from over 2,000 backers, amassing a…
Bright Light Media has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new expansion, Mixtape Massacre: Time Warp. This exciting venture is the last entry in the popular six-part 1980’s Tales from Tall Oaks collection. With $20,275 pledged from 372 backers, surpassing the initial goal of $10,000, and 19 days to go until the campaign ends on…
Tangerine Games is ushering players into a thriving, competitive ecosystem with its new dice placement, area majority game, “Nestlings”. The Kickstarter campaign has rallied support from 339 backers, raising $22,844 of its $36,000 goal, with 30 days still left to go. “Nestlings” offers players a chance to step into the shoes of diverse birds vying…
Raybox Games is taking WWII gaming to a new level with its latest Kickstarter project, Escape from Projekt Riese. Battling through a zombie-infested secret Nazi base during WWII, players must strategize, make key decisions, and ultimately survive. The game has already amassed $39,203, comfortably exceeding its goal of $26,475 with 17 days left to go….
The Kickstarter campaign for the strategy board game, “Inventions: Evolution of Ideas” by renowned designer Vital Lacerda, has already surpassed its initial funding goal of $100,000, with pledges currently standing at over $572,000. The campaign, featuring stunning artwork by Ian O’Toole, has until July 9 to secure even more support from board game enthusiasts worldwide….
Japanime Games has introduced HacKClaD, a thrilling, sci-fi anime game that takes players into a futuristic world where they must combat menacing forces to safeguard their civilization. The game is now seeking funding on Kickstarter. HacKClaD presents players with a competitive deck-building arena battle for 1-4 players. Set in Enclatiya, the final stronghold of civilization,…
Crystallo, the award-winning solo puzzle and abstract card game, has taken another step in its evolution by launching two new expansions via Kickstarter. The expansions, “Untold Fortune” and “Den Of Dragons”, have already accumulated US$ 12,874, significantly surpassing their initial goal of US$ 7,700 with 25 days still left in the campaign. This solo player…
