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Board games

I switched my Magic cards over to Heavy Play sleeves, and I'm not going back

Heavy Play's products uniquely combine practicality and quality for tabletop card gamers.

#tariffs

fromTheregister

4 days ago

Intellectual property law

Game makers, other small businesses sue to stop tariffs

Tariffs enforced by the Trump administration have severely impacted small tabletop game publishers, leading to significant financial strain.

fromThe Verge

5 days ago

Startup companies

Tabletop game companies sue Trump to stop tariffs

Tabletop game makers are suing Trump over unconstitutional tariffs that are harming their businesses.

Video games

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.

Intellectual property law

Board games

Wingspan developer Stonemaier Games intends to sue Trump over tariffs

Tariffs imposed by Trump are harming the tabletop game industry, prompting legal action from Stonemaier Games.

fromTheregister

4 days ago

Game makers, other small businesses sue to stop tariffs

Tariffs enforced by the Trump administration have severely impacted small tabletop game publishers, leading to significant financial strain.

fromThe Verge

5 days ago

Startup companies

Tabletop game companies sue Trump to stop tariffs

Tabletop game makers are suing Trump over unconstitutional tariffs that are harming their businesses.

Video games

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

Wingspan developer Stonemaier Games intends to sue Trump over tariffs

Tariffs imposed by Trump are harming the tabletop game industry, prompting legal action from Stonemaier Games.

Video games

Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game Is Now Available At Amazon, Includes 24 Minis

Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game offers a new gameplay experience for fans awaiting the Snake Eater remake.

Board games

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 3/17/25

Exciting board game crowdfunding campaigns are highlighted for upcoming conventions.

Board games

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 2/3/25

February highlights new board games and community engagement through crowdfunding and social media.

Join our Discord for board game discussions and follow us on Blue Sky for content.

Board games

New Assassin's Creed Board Game Features Asymmetrical Gameplay, Spans Multiple Eras

Mantic Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Assassin's Creed: Animus, a board game for two to four players set in the iconic universe.

Board games

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.

Board games

The Best Polyomino Board Games

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

Video games

Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game Is Now Available At Amazon, Includes 24 Minis

Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game offers a new gameplay experience for fans awaiting the Snake Eater remake.

Board games

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 3/17/25

Exciting board game crowdfunding campaigns are highlighted for upcoming conventions.

Board games

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 2/3/25

February highlights new board games and community engagement through crowdfunding and social media.

Join our Discord for board game discussions and follow us on Blue Sky for content.

Board games

New Assassin's Creed Board Game Features Asymmetrical Gameplay, Spans Multiple Eras

Mantic Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Assassin's Creed: Animus, a board game for two to four players set in the iconic universe.

Board games

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.

Board games

The Best Polyomino Board Games

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

Sunderfolk, the D&D-meets-Jackbox tabletop-inspired game, gets April release date

Sunderfolk simplifies tabletop gaming using modern tech, aiming for accessible co-op experiences.

Board games

'Sunderfolk' Is A Clever, But Flawed RPG

Sunderfolk attempts to bridge tabletop and digital gaming, but may struggle to captivate dedicated RPG fans.

Sunderfolk, the D&D-meets-Jackbox tabletop-inspired game, gets April release date

Sunderfolk simplifies tabletop gaming using modern tech, aiming for accessible co-op experiences.

Board games

'Sunderfolk' Is A Clever, But Flawed RPG

Sunderfolk attempts to bridge tabletop and digital gaming, but may struggle to captivate dedicated RPG fans.

more#digital-gaming

fromLos Angeles Times

Board games

At this swanky L.A party, grab a martini, vibe to music and ... play Rummikub?

RummiKlub reflects a growing trend of community-focused tabletop game clubs among Gen Z and millennials in Los Angeles.

#star-wars

Board games

Star Wars: Shatterpoint Review

Star Wars: Shatterpoint revolutionizes skirmish games by focusing on iconic character duels with strategic team formations.

3 weeks ago

Video games

25 Years Ago, Star Trek Boldly Took Gaming Where It Had Never Gone Before

Star Trek emphasizes strategic starship combat while Star Wars focuses on swift dogfights, shaping their respective gaming experiences.

Board games

Star Wars: Shatterpoint Review

Star Wars: Shatterpoint revolutionizes skirmish games by focusing on iconic character duels with strategic team formations.

3 weeks ago

Video games

25 Years Ago, Star Trek Boldly Took Gaming Where It Had Never Gone Before

Star Trek emphasizes strategic starship combat while Star Wars focuses on swift dogfights, shaping their respective gaming experiences.

Gadgets

Yes, BattleTech: Gothic is real, and it has a 'retrofuturistic' sibling

BattleTech: Gothic is a serious new tabletop adaptation set for summer 2025, part of the Continuum Series by Catalyst.

Video games

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.

4 weeks ago

Board games

Halo Flashpoint is on sale for its lowest price ever

Best time to start playing Halo: Flashpoint with current discounts.

Spartan Edition includes a comprehensive starter pack of miniatures and game elements.

Recon Edition offers a budget-friendly alternative to the Spartan Edition.

Video games

WizKids announces Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures

WizKids is releasing a boxed set of Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures for tabletop campaigns, with pre-orders available now.

4 weeks ago

Gadgets

Yes, BattleTech: Gothic is real, and it has a 'retrofuturistic' sibling

BattleTech: Gothic is a serious new tabletop adaptation set for summer 2025, part of the Continuum Series by Catalyst.

Video games

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.

4 weeks ago

Board games

Halo Flashpoint is on sale for its lowest price ever

Best time to start playing Halo: Flashpoint with current discounts.

Spartan Edition includes a comprehensive starter pack of miniatures and game elements.

Recon Edition offers a budget-friendly alternative to the Spartan Edition.

Video games

WizKids announces Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures

WizKids is releasing a boxed set of Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures for tabletop campaigns, with pre-orders available now.

GAMA Origins Awards celebrate excellence in tabletop

GAMA celebrates 50 years of industry events, focusing on the table-top gaming community and its key role in shaping market trends.

Startup companies

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.

Video games

Kickstarter's post-pandemic tabletop slump slowed in 2024

Kickstarter's tabletop game funding is declining while video games see growth, highlighting a challenging environment for tabletop creators.

GAMA Origins Awards celebrate excellence in tabletop

GAMA celebrates 50 years of industry events, focusing on the table-top gaming community and its key role in shaping market trends.

Startup companies

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.

Video games

Kickstarter's post-pandemic tabletop slump slowed in 2024

Kickstarter's tabletop game funding is declining while video games see growth, highlighting a challenging environment for tabletop creators.

Video games

X-Men Join Dice Throne As Virtual Version Of The Tabletop Game Is Considered

Dice Throne is a fast-paced tabletop game that combines dice and cards for engaging hero combat, now expanding with Marvel characters.

Board games

Tabriz Review

Tabriz combines Persian carpetmaking with strategic gameplay focused on resource management and spatial movement among shops and traders.

Board games

Hamsterrolle Review

Hamsterrolle is a unique dexterity game with simple rules that encourage fun and engagement through strategic placement and increasing tension.

Video games

The best tabletop role-playing games we played in 2024

2024 witnessed a surge in diverse TTRPGs addressing social issues amidst political and economic challenges.

Zine Quest's top projects includes a little something for goth horse girls

Zine Quest showcases innovative tabletop games with strong funding and unique gameplay experiences.

Video games

D&D's new Monster Manual changes stat blocks - here's what you need to know

The new Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual emphasizes creativity and improvisation for Dungeon Masters in crafting encounters.

Video games

X-Men Join Dice Throne As Virtual Version Of The Tabletop Game Is Considered

Dice Throne is a fast-paced tabletop game that combines dice and cards for engaging hero combat, now expanding with Marvel characters.

Board games

Tabriz Review

Tabriz combines Persian carpetmaking with strategic gameplay focused on resource management and spatial movement among shops and traders.

Board games

Hamsterrolle Review

Hamsterrolle is a unique dexterity game with simple rules that encourage fun and engagement through strategic placement and increasing tension.

Video games

The best tabletop role-playing games we played in 2024

2024 witnessed a surge in diverse TTRPGs addressing social issues amidst political and economic challenges.

Board games

Zine Quest's top projects includes a little something for goth horse girls

Zine Quest showcases innovative tabletop games with strong funding and unique gameplay experiences.

fromwww.boardgamequest.com

Video games

D&D's new Monster Manual changes stat blocks - here's what you need to know

The new Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual emphasizes creativity and improvisation for Dungeon Masters in crafting encounters.

more#game-design

#science-fiction

Board games

Undaunted 2200: Callisto Review

The Undaunted series transitions from WWII themes to explore futuristic warfare on a moon, maintaining familiar gameplay mechanics.

fromwww.boardgamequest.com

Writing

A Warhammer 40K superfan curated a perfect reading guide for the most popular books

Reddit user cd8d created a comprehensive guide to navigate the complex Horus Heresy series for Warhammer 40,000 fans.

Board games

Undaunted 2200: Callisto Review

The Undaunted series transitions from WWII themes to explore futuristic warfare on a moon, maintaining familiar gameplay mechanics.

Writing

A Warhammer 40K superfan curated a perfect reading guide for the most popular books

Reddit user cd8d created a comprehensive guide to navigate the complex Horus Heresy series for Warhammer 40,000 fans.

Video games

BackerKit says it tripled crowdfunding revenues in 2024

BackerKit experienced significant growth in 2024, tripling its revenue from initial backers to tabletop projects.

Video games

Gamefound finished 2024 with 6 of the top 10 tabletop campaigns

Gamefound has shown significant growth in its third year, now hosting a majority of the top tabletop project funding campaigns.

Video games

BackerKit says it tripled crowdfunding revenues in 2024

BackerKit experienced significant growth in 2024, tripling its revenue from initial backers to tabletop projects.

Video games

Gamefound finished 2024 with 6 of the top 10 tabletop campaigns

Gamefound has shown significant growth in its third year, now hosting a majority of the top tabletop project funding campaigns.

Video games

Brandon Sanderson ends 2024 at the top of Kickstarter's most-funded list

Kickstarter experienced a record-breaking year in 2024 for tabletop game crowdfunding, reviving its post-pandemic revenue.

Video games

Battle Masters board game reboot puts Godzilla on the front lines

Battle Masters is being revived as Battle Monsters with a modern twist featuring iconic kaiju, set for Kickstarter launch in 2025.

Video games

Brandon Sanderson ends 2024 at the top of Kickstarter's most-funded list

Kickstarter experienced a record-breaking year in 2024 for tabletop game crowdfunding, reviving its post-pandemic revenue.

Video games

Battle Masters board game reboot puts Godzilla on the front lines

Battle Masters is being revived as Battle Monsters with a modern twist featuring iconic kaiju, set for Kickstarter launch in 2025.

Video games

Minecraft: Roll for Adventure could be your kid's next favorite TTRPG

Matt Forbeck and his son release an RPG adventure merging Minecraft's appeal with accessible role-playing mechanics.

fromA Philosopher's Blog

philosophy

Philosophy of Fun: Don't Steal Turns in D&D

Fun in tabletop role-playing games is subjective and varies among players, leading to potential misunderstandings.

Video games

Minecraft: Roll for Adventure could be your kid's next favorite TTRPG

Matt Forbeck and his son release an RPG adventure merging Minecraft's appeal with accessible role-playing mechanics.

fromA Philosopher's Blog

philosophy

Philosophy of Fun: Don't Steal Turns in D&D

Fun in tabletop role-playing games is subjective and varies among players, leading to potential misunderstandings.

more#role-playing-games

#battletech

Video games

BattleTech Anniversary Edition Gets New Expansion And Miniatures Packs

BattleTech's 40th Anniversary Edition delivers a complete package for both new and returning players, reigniting interest in the classic tabletop game.

Video games

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.

Video games

BattleTech Anniversary Edition Gets New Expansion And Miniatures Packs

BattleTech's 40th Anniversary Edition delivers a complete package for both new and returning players, reigniting interest in the classic tabletop game.

Video games

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.

Video games

If you were convinced you'd be good at Gwent if it were only real, good news: CD Projekt Red has turned it into a physical card game

Gwent is transitioning from digital to physical format, appealing to both fans and card game enthusiasts.

Video games

Relive The Fellowship Of The Ring With This New Lord Of The Rings Co-op Card Game

A new LOTR card game offers a quick and engaging way to experience the classic story for up to four players.

Video games

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.

fromVG247

Video games

If you were convinced you'd be good at Gwent if it were only real, good news: CD Projekt Red has turned it into a physical card game

Gwent is transitioning from digital to physical format, appealing to both fans and card game enthusiasts.

Video games

Relive The Fellowship Of The Ring With This New Lord Of The Rings Co-op Card Game

A new LOTR card game offers a quick and engaging way to experience the classic story for up to four players.

Video games

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.

more#card-games

Artificial intelligence

For the second year, ENNIES accept AI generated submissions

The Ennies have introduced an AI Content Certification that requires disclosure of AI-generated elements in submissions amidst ongoing criticism.

#community-building

Video games

Tabletop creators leave X for Bluesky in droves

Tabletop creators are migrating from X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky due to its safety and community-focused tools.

Video games

Inherent your grandpa's farm in this Stardew Valley-esque TTRPG

Grandpa's Farm offers a calming, letter-writing RPG experience that emphasizes community building and slow-paced gameplay.

Video games

Tabletop creators leave X for Bluesky in droves

Tabletop creators are migrating from X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky due to its safety and community-focused tools.

Video games

Inherent your grandpa's farm in this Stardew Valley-esque TTRPG

Grandpa's Farm offers a calming, letter-writing RPG experience that emphasizes community building and slow-paced gameplay.

more#community-building

Video games

Fight Nazis at Stalingrad in this upcoming Axis & Allies release

Renegade Games is revitalizing the Axis & Allies franchise with new historical and fantasy-based titles, including a focus on Stalingrad and classic battles.

Video games

The Gundam series is coming to tabletop

The Gundam Assemble tabletop game aims to engage fans using iconic miniatures and nostalgia from the long-running franchise.

#dimension-20

Miscellaneous

These 3 people make art for shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20. Here's how to get a nerdworld dream job too.

Critical Role and Dimension 20 thrive due to the collaboration of dedicated artists, enhancing their success in the streaming tabletop gaming niche.

fromFast Company

Tech industry

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.

Miscellaneous

These 3 people make art for shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20. Here's how to get a nerdworld dream job too.

Critical Role and Dimension 20 thrive due to the collaboration of dedicated artists, enhancing their success in the streaming tabletop gaming niche.

fromFast Company

Tech industry

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.

more#dimension-20

Artificial intelligence

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.

Video games

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.

Video games

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.

Video games

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.

Video games

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.

Video games

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.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

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.

Graphic design

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.