Tomorrow, on Saturday, April 27, champions from various trading card games (TCGs) including Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Hearthstone, Marvel Snap, Runeterra, Digimon, and KeyForge will converge to participate in the Mindbug Invitational 2024. The event will be broadcast live on YouTube starting at 8 PM CET, where enthusiasts can witness these players contend for the title of the ultimate TCG champion. The competition will be held using Mindbug, the new card game co-designed by Richard Garfield, known for creating Magic: The Gathering. Mindbug is characterized by its straightforwar ..read more

WizKids has announced the opening of pre-orders for their new game, Tales of the Arthurian Knights, a standalone sequel to the popular game Tales of the Arabian Nights. This new entry sets players in the world of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Set during King Arthur’s reign, players take on the roles of knights, navigating through three major periods: the Golden Age of Camelot, the Quest for the Holy Grail, and the Final Wars of Britain. The game centers around the “Book of Tales,” which directs the gameplay through thousands of possible story outcomes based on players’ choic ..read more

Unexpected Games has announced the release of their latest board game, The Mandalorian: Adventures, designed by Corey Konieczka. This cooperative board game draws inspiration from the first season of the popular Disney+ series “The Mandalorian.” Corey Konieczka shared his thoughts on the project: “I’ve always dreamed of making more Star Wars games, and The Mandalorian was the perfect inspiration. I think we really captured the spirit of the show in a compelling way, and I can’t wait for folks to play the game!” The Mandalorian: Adventures allows players to embody one of eight characters from ..read more

“Firesiege” developed by Deer Games Studio, has successfully surpassed its funding goal on Kickstarter. The campaign has raised $27,362, well above the initial target of $16,058, with 413 backers and 18 days remaining until its conclusion on May 14. The game positions players in the besieged city of Medda, where they assume the roles of Valkun Heroes with distinct abilities, tasked with defending their leader Norad from the invading Skreel army. In “Firesiege,” players deal with limited information and strategic communication challenges. Each participant controls a hero and plays action card ..read more

The French tabletop role-playing game Shadows of Esteren has significantly exceeded its initial Kickstarter funding target. The campaign, which aimed to raise $10,000, has already collected over $79,933 from 748 backers, with three weeks remaining until its closure on May 17. Shadows of Esteren is celebrated for its focus on deep narrative roleplaying with a simple system designed to enhance storytelling rather than complicate it. It has been described by Geek & Sundry as “the gothic fantasy RPG you’ve always wanted,” ideal for those who value story-driven gameplay. This year marks the 1 ..read more

This April, Paizo is introducing several new products for its Pathfinder and Starfinder role-playing game lines. The releases include a detailed world guide, adventure paths, and game mats, along with a scenario designed for higher-level play in the Starfinder universe. Explore Tian Xia with Pathfinder Lost Omens World Guide The “Pathfinder Lost Omens Tian Xia World Guide” provides an extensive overview of the continent of Tian Xia, detailing its history, cultures, and over 20 nations. The guide includes a large poster map and is available in a special edition featuring faux leather binding a ..read more

CMON Limited has entered into a business partnership with Japon Brand, an agent and promoter of Japanese board games and card games. This partnership aims to leverage CMON’s infrastructure and management capabilities, enabling Japon Brand to continue promoting Japanese games internationally as an independent division. Japon Brand, established in 2006, has been a key player in introducing successful Japanese games such as “Love Letter,” “Machi Koro,” and “Time Bomb” to international markets. Under the new arrangement, Japon Brand will maintain its operational independence while continuing its ..read more

The Kickstarter campaign for “3D Printable Fantasy Props Vol 2” has successfully surpassed its initial funding goal, securing $18,441 in pledges from 324 backers, with 29 days remaining until its conclusion on May 24. This campaign serves as a follow-up to the successful first installment, “3D Printable Fantasy Props.” This new collection aims to expand the variety of board game props available to enthusiasts, featuring designs that can significantly enhance tabletop gaming experiences. The models are designed at a 32mm scale, which allows users to scale them according to specific printing re ..read more

In a recent update shared on the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel, Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford, and Todd Kenreck offered insights into the development of the Revised 2024 Player’s Handbook. The team is currently in the midst of print reviews, refining final details to ensure the handbook meets their standards of quality and gameplay. The discussion highlighted recent reveals, including a new wizard class illustration, part of the enhanced artwork set to feature across the Player’s Handbook and its accompanying volumes, the Dungeon Master’s Guide and the Monster Manual. The creative t ..read more

“Corps of Discovery,” a new board game combining historical exploration with monster combat, has successfully launched on Kickstarter. The game, designed by Sen-Foong Lim and Jay Cormier, who have previously worked on projects like MIND MGMT, Belfort, and Junk Art, has quickly surpassed its funding goal. Since the start of the campaign, “Corps of Discovery” has raised over $120,285, far exceeding its initial goal of $36,594. The campaign still has 19 days remaining and will conclude on May 14th. The game has already attracted 1,155 backers. This cooperative game, suitable for 1 to 4 players ..read more