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Itch.io requires all creators to disclose AI-generated content

Itch.io requires creators to disclose AI-generated content, allowing consumers to make informed choices about their purchases.

Sony's potential purchase of Dark Souls developer may change the Japanese tabletop industry

Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa may significantly impact the Japanese tabletop gaming industry.

Fanatical's FantasyVerse Comics & Manga Shop Launches With Cheap Cyberpunk 2077 And Witcher Bundles

Fanatical expands its market by launching FantasyVerse, featuring deals on manga, comics, and tabletop games.
#humble-bundle

The biggest Pathfinder bundle we've ever seen is just $30

Paizo's remastered Pathfinder core rulebooks improve the gaming experience, while Humble's bundle offers exceptional value and supports charitable causes.

Avatar Legends Tabletop RPG Bundle Includes $395 Worth Of Content For Just $25

Humble Bundle offers Avatar-themed tabletop bundle with significant savings
Different tiers available with increasing number of items and value for money.

The biggest Pathfinder bundle we've ever seen is just $30

Paizo's remastered Pathfinder core rulebooks improve the gaming experience, while Humble's bundle offers exceptional value and supports charitable causes.

Avatar Legends Tabletop RPG Bundle Includes $395 Worth Of Content For Just $25

Humble Bundle offers Avatar-themed tabletop bundle with significant savings
Different tiers available with increasing number of items and value for money.
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Trump's promised tariffs on China could damage board game and TTRPG publishers

High international taxes could increase the cost of tabletop games for consumers and adversely affect game designers' livelihoods.
#board-games

Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game Preview

Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game allows players to create their own narratives in the Cyberpunk universe, diverging from the story of the video game.

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 10/28/24

Engage in diverse thematic board games as Halloween wraps up, featuring unique gaming experiences suitable for all types of players.

The Best Polyomino Board Games

Foundations of Rome exemplifies the creativity in polyomino-based board games, blending gameplay with captivating production values.

The Walking Dead: The Dice Game Review

The Walking Dead: The Dice Game offers a fast-paced blend of strategy and survival in a zombie-themed dice-rolling game.

Potion Explosion Review

Potion Explosion is an engaging multiplayer game that combines strategy and fun through marble mechanics and potion crafting, perfect for social gatherings.

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 10/21/24

Crowdfunding presents diverse gaming options this October, appealing to various interests and styles within the board gaming community.

Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game Preview

Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game allows players to create their own narratives in the Cyberpunk universe, diverging from the story of the video game.

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 10/28/24

Engage in diverse thematic board games as Halloween wraps up, featuring unique gaming experiences suitable for all types of players.

The Best Polyomino Board Games

Foundations of Rome exemplifies the creativity in polyomino-based board games, blending gameplay with captivating production values.

The Walking Dead: The Dice Game Review

The Walking Dead: The Dice Game offers a fast-paced blend of strategy and survival in a zombie-themed dice-rolling game.

Potion Explosion Review

Potion Explosion is an engaging multiplayer game that combines strategy and fun through marble mechanics and potion crafting, perfect for social gatherings.

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 10/21/24

Crowdfunding presents diverse gaming options this October, appealing to various interests and styles within the board gaming community.
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#warhammer-40000

Warhammer 40,000's First Encyclopedia Looks Like The Perfect Entry Point For New Fans

Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide is a great introduction for newcomers offering insights into its expansive universe.

Warhammer 40,000: Ultimate Guide Gets Big Discount One Week After Its Release

Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide is discounted on Amazon, making it an excellent resource for newcomers and veterans to explore the franchise.

Warhammer 40,000's First Encyclopedia Looks Like The Perfect Entry Point For New Fans

Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide is a great introduction for newcomers offering insights into its expansive universe.

Warhammer 40,000: Ultimate Guide Gets Big Discount One Week After Its Release

Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide is discounted on Amazon, making it an excellent resource for newcomers and veterans to explore the franchise.
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Save on custom tabletop minis from Hero Forge for a limited time

Hero Forge celebrates its 10th anniversary with discounts on physical custom miniatures and printable STL files throughout November.

Stonespine Architects Review

Stonespine Architects combines card drafting and dungeon building mechanics for an exciting player experience in the World of Ulos.
#dungeons--dragons

Live Performances ofDungeons & DragonsAre Filling Stadiums and Going Mainstream

Dungeons & Dragons has transformed into a mainstream entertainment medium through shows like The Twenty-Sided Tavern where audiences actively participate in improvised gameplay.

Dungeons & Dragons turns 50 this year. Here's what the game has meant to you.

Dungeons & Dragons has transitioned from a niche pastime to a mainstream cultural phenomenon over the past 50 years.

A 50th anniversary Dungeons & Dragons vinyl album is coming next month

Wizards of the Coast celebrates Dungeons & Dragons' 50th anniversary with a new album, 'Bardic Inspiration,' featuring music inspired by the game's lore.

Critical Role just made a major nerd world power move

Critical Role aims to leverage its popularity by launching a new game 'Daggerheart' alongside the D&D Player's Handbook, solidifying its position in the market.

In its 50th year, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever. Here's why

Dungeons & Dragons has surged in popularity, exemplified by Dimension 20's show selling out Madison Square Garden within minutes.

Baldur's Gate 3's Best Characters Are Now Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Out Next Year

WizKids is releasing Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures with seven pre-painted figures for $50, set for early 2025.

Live Performances ofDungeons & DragonsAre Filling Stadiums and Going Mainstream

Dungeons & Dragons has transformed into a mainstream entertainment medium through shows like The Twenty-Sided Tavern where audiences actively participate in improvised gameplay.

Dungeons & Dragons turns 50 this year. Here's what the game has meant to you.

Dungeons & Dragons has transitioned from a niche pastime to a mainstream cultural phenomenon over the past 50 years.

A 50th anniversary Dungeons & Dragons vinyl album is coming next month

Wizards of the Coast celebrates Dungeons & Dragons' 50th anniversary with a new album, 'Bardic Inspiration,' featuring music inspired by the game's lore.

Critical Role just made a major nerd world power move

Critical Role aims to leverage its popularity by launching a new game 'Daggerheart' alongside the D&D Player's Handbook, solidifying its position in the market.

In its 50th year, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever. Here's why

Dungeons & Dragons has surged in popularity, exemplified by Dimension 20's show selling out Madison Square Garden within minutes.

Baldur's Gate 3's Best Characters Are Now Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Out Next Year

WizKids is releasing Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures with seven pre-painted figures for $50, set for early 2025.
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Battletech Universe is the the ultimate MechWarrior primer

Battletech Universe serves as an essential guide for newcomers, summarizing the franchise's lore in a comprehensive and accessible format.

Halo: Flashpoint, a new miniatures game, has all the right moves

Halo: Flashpoint capitalizes on the popularity of miniatures games and draws from established mechanics to create an accessible yet engaging tabletop experience.

Ex-Blizzard devs want to reinvent tabletop game night - with an ambitious new video game

Dreamhaven's Secret Door studio is developing Sunderfolk, a co-op tactical adventure game inspired by the depth and community atmosphere of tabletop gaming.
#rpg

Sunderfolk is a couch co-op tactical RPG you play with a phone. No, really.

Sunderfolk seeks to simplify game night logistics, making it easier for groups to connect and play together.

2025's Most Ambitious RPG Is Awesomely Approachable

Sunderfolk uniquely blends tabletop influences with modern multiplayer gameplay, making RPGs more accessible to newcomers via anthropomorphic animal avatars and couch co-op dynamics.

Sunderfolk is a couch co-op tactical RPG you play with a phone. No, really.

Sunderfolk seeks to simplify game night logistics, making it easier for groups to connect and play together.

2025's Most Ambitious RPG Is Awesomely Approachable

Sunderfolk uniquely blends tabletop influences with modern multiplayer gameplay, making RPGs more accessible to newcomers via anthropomorphic animal avatars and couch co-op dynamics.
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Stranger Things Upside Down Board Game Gets A Scary Good Discount For Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days includes notable discounts like the Stranger Things board game, reduced from $50 to $34.

The Official Bloodborne Card Game Gets Rare Discount

Bloodborne and Dark Souls card games are currently discounted during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, offering unique tabletop experiences.

Halo: Flashpoint, a skirmish tabletop game, is now available for pre-order

Halo: Flashpoint offers fast-paced skirmishes with large miniatures, launching Oct. 25, 2023, and is available for pre-order.
from Board Game Quest
1 month ago

Agueda: City of Umbrellas Review

Tabletop games like 'Águeda' provide immersive experiences, blending creativity and strategy in a vibrant setting based on real-life cultural events.

This miniature LEGO Billiards Table comes with every accessory from cue sticks to powder cubes! - Yanko Design

LEGO's Vintage Billiards Table creatively combines whimsical design and playful elements for billiards enthusiasts and LEGO fans alike.

Build A Working Pinball Table With These 3D Model Kits

DIY tabletop pinball machines are affordable and space-efficient alternatives to traditional machines, perfect for gaming enthusiasts.
from Los Angeles Times
2 months ago

This TV writer crafted her most powerful narrative yet - in the form of a board game

"The Morrison Game Factory" captivates players by blending puzzle-solving with deep storytelling about human connection and emotional experiences.

Win a free Bag of Holding from Polygon!

Rollacrit's Bag of Holding offers innovative storage for tabletop gamers with numerous pockets and enhanced features.

Catan, a new book by the late Klaus Teuber, sounds a lot less intense than the circa-2005 novelization

Klaus Teuber's new Catan novel promises an engaging story set in 860 Norway, focusing on themes of loyalty, survival, and familial bonds.

A New Sea Of Thieves Graphic Novel Released This Week

The latest graphic novel, 'Sea Dog's Search', enhances the Sea of Thieves universe, featuring immersive storytelling through various media formats.
#crowdfunding

Brandon Sanderson is now responsible for two of the three most-funded Kickstarters of all time

Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG campaign raised over $14 million on Kickstarter, breaking records for tabletop games and highlighting his immense popularity.
The campaign's success emphasizes not only the strong backing from Sanderson's fanbase but also a potential revival for crowdfunding in tabletop gaming.

While Kickstarter declined again, Gamefound doubled its tabletop crowdfunding revenue in 2023

Gamefound had a record year in 2023, with revenues from crowdfunding soaring by nearly 98% to $56 million last year.
Four of Gamefound's campaigns ranked among 2023's 10 most-funded tabletop projects on any platform.

HeroQuest Review

Rerelease of iconic tabletop game HeroQuest by Hasbro in 2022 through crowdfunding platform Hasbro Pulse.

Report by Tabletop Analytics shows Kickstarter had another down year

Funding for tabletop game projects on Kickstarter declined in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline in the tabletop category.
Individual tabletop creators earned 30% less on average for their campaigns in 2023 compared to 2019.

Brandon Sanderson is now responsible for two of the three most-funded Kickstarters of all time

Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG campaign raised over $14 million on Kickstarter, breaking records for tabletop games and highlighting his immense popularity.
The campaign's success emphasizes not only the strong backing from Sanderson's fanbase but also a potential revival for crowdfunding in tabletop gaming.

While Kickstarter declined again, Gamefound doubled its tabletop crowdfunding revenue in 2023

Gamefound had a record year in 2023, with revenues from crowdfunding soaring by nearly 98% to $56 million last year.
Four of Gamefound's campaigns ranked among 2023's 10 most-funded tabletop projects on any platform.

HeroQuest Review

Rerelease of iconic tabletop game HeroQuest by Hasbro in 2022 through crowdfunding platform Hasbro Pulse.

Report by Tabletop Analytics shows Kickstarter had another down year

Funding for tabletop game projects on Kickstarter declined in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline in the tabletop category.
Individual tabletop creators earned 30% less on average for their campaigns in 2023 compared to 2019.
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The slickest superhero RPG I've ever seen is on sale for $20

Spectaculars simplifies superhero RPGs by emphasizing fast-paced action and collaborative world-building, making it an ideal choice for casual gameplay.
#game-design

Nucleum Review

Euro games are moving towards fresh and bizarre settings, abandoning traditional themes.

Evenfall Review

Strategic gameplay of Evenfall revolves around tableau manipulation through card play and battle for gaining points.

Nucleum Review

Euro games are moving towards fresh and bizarre settings, abandoning traditional themes.

Evenfall Review

Strategic gameplay of Evenfall revolves around tableau manipulation through card play and battle for gaining points.
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Not sure what game to put on the table this weekend? Leave a comment below for advice

Lists provide curated recommendations for tabletop games, fostering community engagement and diverse game suggestions.

2023 Board Game Award Nominees

The 11th annual Board Game Quest Board Game Awards feature 12 award categories, including a new addition of Best Solo Game.
Readers have the opportunity to vote in the poll for each of the 12 categories alongside the editorial staff for selecting the winners.

Check Out This New Fallout Miniatures Set Featuring Characters From The Upcoming Amazon Series

The Fallout TV series adaptation is highly anticipated and has new merchandise releases.
The Fallout The Series miniatures set and tabletop games are appealing to fans of the show and the video game series.

Game Room launches for Apple Vision Pro| App Developer Magazine

Resolution Games has released its first title for Apple Vision Pro, called Game Room, which recreates traditional tabletop games in a realistic and immersive way.
The game leverages the capabilities of Apple Vision Pro, including physically-based rendering, to create gaming experiences that are practically indistinguishable from real-world counterparts.

The Verge's 2024 summer gift guide

The remade Final Fantasy VII provides a visually updated version of the tear-jerking story with new gameplay elements.
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