Category Archives: Board Games

PAX Unplugged 2025: Raybox Games is Bringing Escape from Projekt Riese

Raybox Games is heading to PAX Unplugged 2025 from November 21–23 in Philadelphia, and attendees won’t want to miss Booth 3039. The studio will be showcasing its latest release, Escape from Projekt Riese—a fast-growing tactical narrative game that launched this summer to strong reception.

Escape from Projekt Riese drops players into the shadowy depths of WWII’s secret Riese complex, combining tense exploration, modular scenarios, branching narrative paths, and an Automa-driven enemy system that keeps every mission unpredictable. Visitors can get hands-on open copies of this Paths Unknown game.

Escape from Projekt Riese

PAX Unplugged 2025: Asmadi Games brings Mystic Curling Club, Chess Joker, Good Puppers Too, and more!

You can find Asmadi Games at Booth #3233 at PAX Unplugged this weekend and they’re bring lots of games to demo at their booth!

Mystic Curling Club is a dexterity-based dice curling game, where you can take part of the Olympic sport of Curling, right on your tabletop! It’s also live (and already funded) on Kickstarter right now!

Mystic Curling Club

Chess Joker is an upcoming game by Carl Chudyk (Innovation, Glory to Rome, etc) – a twist on the classic game of Chess, where they’ve added 256 cards with unique effects that all enable wild new strategies, and for players of any level to compete against one another! It will be crowdfunding on BackerKit next month.

Chess Joker

Good Puppers Too is the brand-new standalone sequel to the cute card game of doggo-collecting, Good Puppers. More pups, new art, and new solo-modes! It’s designed to be a fun time for casuals, serious (but pup-enjoying) gamers, and especially a mix of the two. You can think hard or play on autopilot and have a good time either way. 

Good Puppers Too

Renegade Game Studios and Humble Bundle Team for the Board Game All-Stars featuring 7 Tabletop Games

Gather the gang—it’s game night at your place! Pay what you want to get the Board Game All-Stars Humble Bundle, an awesome assortment of board games by Renegade Game Studios shipped directly to you! Roll the dice of fate and choose from World’s Fair 1893, The Search for UAPsDead Men Tell No Tales, and more! Put on a grand exhibit for all to see or uncover the mysteries of the cosmos—play the hottest games Renegade has to offer and help support the charity No Kid Hungry or you can choose your own charity!

The Board Game All-Stars Humble Bundle features physical copies of World’s Fair 1893, Dead Men Tell No Tales, The Search for UAPs, The Search for Lost Species, Proving Grounds, Junk Orbit 2.0, and Fuse Countdown. The seven games has a retail value of $280 but you can get them all for just $55 plus shipping.

Board Game All-Stars Humble Bundle

IDW and Hunters Entertainment announce a Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees Tabletop Game

IDW and Hunters Entertainment have announced a new partnership, starting with a brand-new storytelling board game based on the acclaimed, Harvey Award-winning comic series Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees created by Patrick Horvath, published by IDW Publishing.

The game places players in the heart of a seemingly idyllic small town, where every character harbors hidden, dark secrets. When a murder shakes the community, players must work together to unravel the mystery of the crime while simultaneously protecting the skeletons in their own closets. Unlike traditional role-playing games, this experience doesn’t require a gamemaster. Instead, it blends exploration-style board game mechanics with rich storytelling elements, ensuring that every play session feels unique, tense, and deeply immersive.

The Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees – A Storytelling Mystery Game launched on Kickstarter this week. Fans eager to explore the secrets, solve the mystery, and keep their own lies hidden.

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees - A Storytelling Mystery Game

NYCC 2025: Yen Press Announces Delicious in Dungeon Board Game

At New York Comic Con 2025, Yen Press announced the acquisition of Monster Eater: Delicious in Dungeon the Board Game for release in May 2026. Inspired by the popular 1998 Monster Maker board game, this exciting iteration of Delicious in Dungeon allows fans to play as their favorite characters and team up to explore dungeons, battle (or eat!) iconic monsters from the series, and earn victory points to win.

Delicious in Dungeon is the award-winning and bestselling series written by Ryoko Kui, released in English from Yen Press in May 2017.

In this collaborative game combining the hit manga Delicious in Dungeon and the work of legendary game designer Ginichiro Suzuki, you and a party of 2–5 of your closest friends can delve the depths of the dungeon together, seeking fame, wealth, power, and more. But beware: Deadly monsters lie in wait—for you to dine on them!   

Beloved for its unique premise, engaging characters, and detailed worldbuilding, the series received an anime adaptation that premiered on Netflix in January 2024. Later that year, the series won Best Manga at the Harvey Awards and Best Continuing Manga Series at the inaugural American Manga Awards. In addition to the complete manga series and box set, Yen Press also publishes Doodles by Ryoko Kui: Daydream HourDelicious in Dungeon World Guide: The Adventurer’s Bible, and Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: The Adventurer’s Bible, Complete Edition.

Monster Eater: Delicious in Dungeon the Board Game

NYCC 2025: Dynamite launches the Army of Darkness Board Game on BackerKit

Army of Darkness: The Board Game

Dynamite Entertainment has been publishing Army of Darkness comic books for two decades, feeding hungry fans with further tales featuring Ash Williams and the entire extended mythos. The comics and collectibles publisher has gone one step further in developing an all-new, miniature-heavy board game based on the action-packed third act of the cult classic film, Army of Darkness: The Board Game. Every tabletop fan will enjoy playing as the iconic hero, Ash, or one of his allies, as they battle it out against a relentless army of the undead who will stop at nothing to control the Necronomicon.

The game is currently funding through BackerKit.

Evil Ash and his “bride,” Evil Sheila, are on a mission to extinguish all human life. Their Deadite army has Arthur’s castle under siege and players must work together to fight off the swarms of undead before, they too, become victims of the underworld.

This fast-paced, co-operative, “tower defense” game has 2-4 players commanding Arthur’s army of knights as they hold off Evil Ash, Evil Sheila, and their army of Deadites from getting their hands on the Necronomicon. Players strategically select action cards to formulate their attack and defense, but their luck will be tested as the battle evolves, unexpected twists happen in the turn of a card, and the best laid plans could be foiled. But additional help is at hand from the modern world… in the trunk of Ash’s car are various tools to assist players in getting the upper hand. And if the resources of the living world aren’t enough, dare to tap into the pages of the Necronomicon and cast a spell at your own risk. Any words uttered from the Necronomicon could either mean salvation for Ash and his friends, or damnation for the entire human race!

The first expansion for the game is already finished development and available optionally right alongside the full game launch, for fans wanting to upgrade their play experience right out the box. It unleashes the game to its next level, enabling five players at once, adding more miniatures, and more!

Army of Darkness: The Board Game has a playtime of 60-90 minutes and includes:

  • 22” x 22” folding game board
  • 44 character miniatures with the expansion!
  • 6 custom dice
  • 95 cards
  • 47 tokens
  • 4 character boards (5 with the expansion!)
  • 1 rulebook

Army of Darkness The Board Game is based on the iconic horror film from Sam Raimi starring Bruce Campbell. Designed by Lynnvander Studios. The first expansion is also available for preorder alongside the game. It is at the factory right now, with an expectation of completion and shipment to customers by February 2026.

Army of Darkness: The Board Game

Games Workshop Surprises with Warhammer Quest: Darkwater

While details are slim, Games Workshop has announced a new edition of Warhammer Quest, “Darkwater.” The new edition is set within the Mortal Realms of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar.

Evil lurks in the dark, there’s something in the water, and the whole of Ghyran is under threat.

It’s probably time to gather together a band of heroes, renegades, and misfits, and go on a Quest…

What perils await our group of intrepid adventurers within the ruins of the Jade Abbey? We’ll find out when more details are released in the coming weeks!

The original Warhammer Quest was a dungeon crawling board game and released in 1995 as a successor to HeroQuest and Advanced HeroQuest. It spawned numerous expansions and that original release wrapped up in 1998 and has since become a grail game for many.

HeroQuest, originally a joint venture between Milton Bradley and Games Workshop, was released in 1989 and was rereleased by Avalon Hill in 2020 with a crowdfunding a campaign with numerous expansions since in 2020.

Warhammer Quest was revived with Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower in 2017 which was followed up with Warhammer Quest: Shadows Over Hammerhal in 2017, Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress in 2018, and Warhammer Quest: Cursed City in 2021.

Warhammer Quest: Darkwater

Mega Empires: The Far East coming in 2026 from Ares Games and Colossus Games

Following the release of Mega Empires: The West and Mega Empires: The East, Ares Games and Colossus Games have announced two new epic games in the Mega Empires series: Mega Empires: The Far East North and Mega Empires: The Far East South. These games will explore peoples, dynasties, and historic developments from the easternmost regions of Asia, from Japan to Indonesia. Each game is a standalone product, designed for 3 to 5 players; they can also be combined together or with previous Mega Empires sets. Mega Empires: The Far East will be launched with a crowdfunding campaign in 2026 – a preview of the two sets’ cover art, by Odysseus (Teotihuacan: City of Gods and World Wonders) was unveiled.

Mega Empires: The Far East – North and South will feature brand-new maps, fresh civilization advances, unique calamities, and innovative mechanics. Although designed for smaller groups of 3-5 players, they can be combined into a larger experience for up to 10 players. The designers plan to further develop the series with a future expansion, The Silk Road, to connect all Mega Empires titles into a single, epic game for 3 to up to an incredible 30 players, or any number in between with variations in setup.

What is Mega Empires?

Mega Empires is the new version of the legendary Mega Civilization board game, designed by Colossus Games and published by Ares Games. It builds on that epic foundation, making the system accessible to player counts from 3 to 18 players, from shorter 3-hour scenarios to legendary day-long sessions. Players lead their civilizations by trade, conflict, and cultural advancement, as they expand from the Stone Age, through the Bronze Age to the end of the Iron Age.

Mega Empires: The West and Mega Empires: The East are two stand-alone games, compatible with each other. In Mega Empires: The West, 5 to 9 players lead civilizations from the Atlantic Ocean to the Middle East, while in Mega Empires: The East, 3 to 9 players develop their civilizations from the Middle East to India. Accessories can be separately purchased to further complement these two games and enhance the player’s experience.

AllPlay launches a Kickstarter for Container, GRUNTZ, and Triangulation

Container

AllPlay is launching a crowdfunding campaign for a chance to finally own one of the greatest economic games of all time. Every decision you make shapes the market. Build factories, produce containers, set prices, negotiate with your rivals, and sail across the sea to trade. Obviously, buy low, sell high. But, can you make it happen?

Container is an extremely coveted game. There have only been a few thousand copies ever made. Long out of print, and selling for hundreds on the secondary market, the new version is here and more affordable than ever (starting at $39).

But, it isn’t just affordable. It’s the definitive Container experience. With modern production, beautiful components, and delightful artwork that a game of this caliber deserves, it’s poised to become your favorite game (before you’ve ever even played it).

AllPlay is also releasing two smaller titles in this campaign: GRUNTZ and TriangulationThey’ll have some great Kickstarter-exclusive pricing when you back all three.

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