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Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 11/4/24

November is a prime time for exploring new board game campaigns as the year ends.
Board games such as Bardsung and Conan offer engaging narratives and gameplay for players.
Interactive platforms like Discord and Facebook foster community discussions among gamers.

Mass Effect: The Board Game - Priority: Hagalaz Review

Mass Effect: The Board Game successfully captures the essence of its video game source material through engaging mechanics and gameplay.

City of the Living Review

Trick or Treat Studios invigorates a decade-old game with a zombie apocalypse theme, enhancing its appeal in the tabletop gaming market.

King of Tokyo Duel Review

King of Tokyo Duel revitalizes the franchise with an engaging two-player format that emphasizes strategy and competitive gameplay.

Arcs is the ambitious new sci-fi board game from the designer of Root, and it's extraordinary

Arcs: Conflict and Collapse in the Reach redefines tabletop wargaming with innovative mechanics and a three-session campaign format that emphasizes narrative and strategy.

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 9/30/24

The Essen Spiel showcases innovative board games and adaptations of classics, building excitement among board game enthusiasts.

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 11/4/24

November is a prime time for exploring new board game campaigns as the year ends.
Board games such as Bardsung and Conan offer engaging narratives and gameplay for players.
Interactive platforms like Discord and Facebook foster community discussions among gamers.

Mass Effect: The Board Game - Priority: Hagalaz Review

Mass Effect: The Board Game successfully captures the essence of its video game source material through engaging mechanics and gameplay.

City of the Living Review

Trick or Treat Studios invigorates a decade-old game with a zombie apocalypse theme, enhancing its appeal in the tabletop gaming market.

King of Tokyo Duel Review

King of Tokyo Duel revitalizes the franchise with an engaging two-player format that emphasizes strategy and competitive gameplay.

Arcs is the ambitious new sci-fi board game from the designer of Root, and it's extraordinary

Arcs: Conflict and Collapse in the Reach redefines tabletop wargaming with innovative mechanics and a three-session campaign format that emphasizes narrative and strategy.

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 9/30/24

The Essen Spiel showcases innovative board games and adaptations of classics, building excitement among board game enthusiasts.
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WizKids reveals four new Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures

WizKids is expanding their Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures lineup with new characters set to launch in early 2025.

Hellbringer Review

Hellbringer offers a unique blend of dungeon crawler mechanics with card game strategy, reminiscent of the original Diablo experience.
#kickstarter
from Polygon
6 days ago
Video games

Trench Crusade unchains the grimmest, darkest sci-fi miniatures universe

Trench Crusade aims to rejuvenate the tabletop miniatures genre by merging World War I themes with an alternate history and unique artistic styles.

Where to pre-order Mass Effect: The Board Game

Mass Effect: The Board Game is the best adaptation of the franchise focusing on action-oriented, squad-based gameplay since the video game trilogy.

Trench Crusade unchains the grimmest, darkest sci-fi miniatures universe

Trench Crusade aims to rejuvenate the tabletop miniatures genre by merging World War I themes with an alternate history and unique artistic styles.

Where to pre-order Mass Effect: The Board Game

Mass Effect: The Board Game is the best adaptation of the franchise focusing on action-oriented, squad-based gameplay since the video game trilogy.
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#magic-the-gathering
from Polygon
2 weeks ago

Magic: The Gathering team says timing is key for upcoming Marvel releases

The Lord of the Rings set for Magic: The Gathering significantly boosted Hasbro's revenue, prompting plans for more high-performing sets annually.
from Polygon
2 months ago

Gen Con's best cosplay was inspired by a 2023 Magic: The Gathering heist

The theft at Gen Con sparked a lighthearted cosplay phenomenon among fans that turned a serious incident into a meme.

Magic: The Gathering team says timing is key for upcoming Marvel releases

The Lord of the Rings set for Magic: The Gathering significantly boosted Hasbro's revenue, prompting plans for more high-performing sets annually.

Gen Con's best cosplay was inspired by a 2023 Magic: The Gathering heist

The theft at Gen Con sparked a lighthearted cosplay phenomenon among fans that turned a serious incident into a meme.
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Cain is tabletop gaming's horror hit of the year, grab it now on itch.io

Cain merges horror with supernatural elements, drawing inspiration from anime and highlighting bureaucratic struggles against human trauma.

The Halo Tabletop Wargame Is Up For Preorder At Amazon, Releases This Month

Halo: Flashpoint offers a tactical tabletop experience featuring Halo characters, making it accessible for newcomers while engaging for experienced wargamers.
#dungeons--dragons

New Humble TTRPG Book Bundle Includes Over 30 Dungeons & Dragons 5E Adventures

Humble's Dungeons & Dragons 5E Adventures bundle offers a wealth of materials at a low price, benefitting both customers and charity.

Horizons, a new periodical for TTRPG fans, could fill the gap left by Dragon magazine

Horizons is revitalizing tabletop gaming magazines, focusing on new content for role-playing fans and creators.

The new D&D Player's Handbook is a treasure, and we may never see its equal again

The 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook overcame significant challenges to deliver an exceptional resource with extensive content for players.

Dungeons, Dragons and shoulder pads: Why I loved D&D as a closeted teen

Dungeons & Dragons remains a cultural icon after 50 years, revitalized by modern media like podcasts and web series.

Lego's D&D set features a dungeon, a dragon, and even a new adventure

Lego Dungeons & Dragons set released with 3745 pieces and new adventure book
Designed through Lego Ideas competition by fan Lucas Bolt, price $359.99 available from April 4.

New Humble TTRPG Book Bundle Includes Over 30 Dungeons & Dragons 5E Adventures

Humble's Dungeons & Dragons 5E Adventures bundle offers a wealth of materials at a low price, benefitting both customers and charity.

Horizons, a new periodical for TTRPG fans, could fill the gap left by Dragon magazine

Horizons is revitalizing tabletop gaming magazines, focusing on new content for role-playing fans and creators.

The new D&D Player's Handbook is a treasure, and we may never see its equal again

The 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook overcame significant challenges to deliver an exceptional resource with extensive content for players.

Dungeons, Dragons and shoulder pads: Why I loved D&D as a closeted teen

Dungeons & Dragons remains a cultural icon after 50 years, revitalized by modern media like podcasts and web series.

Lego's D&D set features a dungeon, a dragon, and even a new adventure

Lego Dungeons & Dragons set released with 3745 pieces and new adventure book
Designed through Lego Ideas competition by fan Lucas Bolt, price $359.99 available from April 4.
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Aerodome: Rising Horizons Review

Aerodrome: Rising Horizons delivers an engaging two-player aviation combat experience through strategic card play and dynamic actions in a short playtime.

Warhammer 40,000 - Where To Start With Video Games, Books, And Tabletop

Space Marine 2 sets records and attracts new fans to the Warhammer 40K universe.
Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide is essential for newcomers.
#role-playing-games
from Polygon
2 months ago
UX design

Daggerheart, a new Critical Role game, feels more complicated than D&D - in a good way

Daggerheart introduces an engaging 2d12 system that enhances gameplay and character creation, promising strategic depth for tabletop role-playing enthusiasts.

As other TTRPG pubs keep self-sabotaging, Free League is running away with it

Free League Publishing continues to thrive by focusing on supporting existing game lines rather than expanding into new franchises.

Daggerheart, a new Critical Role game, feels more complicated than D&D - in a good way

Daggerheart introduces an engaging 2d12 system that enhances gameplay and character creation, promising strategic depth for tabletop role-playing enthusiasts.

As other TTRPG pubs keep self-sabotaging, Free League is running away with it

Free League Publishing continues to thrive by focusing on supporting existing game lines rather than expanding into new franchises.
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#board-game

Gaze Upon The Majesty That Is The Mass Effect Board Game

The original Mass Effect crew reunites for a new board game adventure, accessible and affordable for all players.

Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Board Game Is Coming West

Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon board game releasing soon for $50.

Gaze Upon The Majesty That Is The Mass Effect Board Game

The original Mass Effect crew reunites for a new board game adventure, accessible and affordable for all players.

Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Board Game Is Coming West

Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon board game releasing soon for $50.
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#humble-bundle

Get over 30 campaigns and add-ons for Star Trek Adventures with this $25 bundle

The First Edition Star Trek Adventures Collection offers extensive resources for Star Trek gaming and promotes inclusivity through charitable donations.

Get an Atlas-sized bundle of Battletech fiction for just $30

Humble Bundle offers over 130 pieces of Battletech fiction for $30, including novels and official magazine issues.
Readers can explore the universe of Battletech through novels featuring infamous mercenary companies and the aftermath of the Clan invasion.
A smaller $18 bundle with 70 recent Battletech Legends works is available for those who find the larger bundle overwhelming or already own the 2023 collection.

Get over 30 campaigns and add-ons for Star Trek Adventures with this $25 bundle

The First Edition Star Trek Adventures Collection offers extensive resources for Star Trek gaming and promotes inclusivity through charitable donations.

Get an Atlas-sized bundle of Battletech fiction for just $30

Humble Bundle offers over 130 pieces of Battletech fiction for $30, including novels and official magazine issues.
Readers can explore the universe of Battletech through novels featuring infamous mercenary companies and the aftermath of the Clan invasion.
A smaller $18 bundle with 70 recent Battletech Legends works is available for those who find the larger bundle overwhelming or already own the 2023 collection.
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These Edible Gummy Dungeons and Dragons Characters raised over $300,000 on Kickstarter - Yanko Design

Gummyquest is an edible tabletop game with more than 150 characters in 25 different flavors for a unique gaming experience.
The Gummyquest series combines storytelling and food to create a memorable and enjoyable tabletop gaming session with friends and family.

Save Hundreds On Pathfinder And Warhammer Tabletop RPG Bundles

Humble offers two massive tabletop book bundles for Pathfinder 2E and Warhammer Fantasy RPG.
Bundles include starter guides, rulebooks, and bonus materials, suitable for both new and experienced players.

Necromunda designer wants to set the world on fire with Fallout: Factions - Nuka World

Fallout: Factions is a new miniatures skirmish game designed by James Hewitt.
The game is designed to appeal to both non-tabletop gamers and devotees of Fallout: Wasteland Warfare.

How To Get Your Kids Into Dungeons & Dragons Without Worrying About The Rules

D&D has released a new book series called Young Adventurers Guides, aimed at getting kids excited about the game's lore and potential stories.
The books remove the overwhelming game rules and instead focus on the world, characters, and adventures that players can create.
The latest two books in the series are Places & Portals and Characters & Quests, which familiarize readers with D&D's lore and tropes in an accessible way.
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