CATAN GmbH, the company behind the namesake board game, has revealed a new instalment in the series, with CATAN – New Energies, taking a stab at the outstanding issue of energy and global warming. The game features new gameplay focused on power plants and environmental events, which will still borrow from the game’s original and acclaimed mechanics. Go on the...

Stonemaier Games, the studio behind Expeditions, Wingspan, Tapestry, Scythe, and many others, has announced a new 1-5-player game, Wyrmspan. The game, which has been jocosely dubbed a Wingspan with dragons, plays over 90 minutes and is more or less that. Stonemaier Games Wants You to Protect Dragons In the game, each player sets out to build a sanctuary for dragons of...

Bobby Hill, the man behind Hadrian’s Wall heavy ancient medieval title, is back with a new ambitious project steeped in history and offering players a shot at bygone times. The Anarchy, due to be released in 2025, illustrated by Sam Philips known for his signature style and illustrator of series such as Raiders, Wayfarers, and Architects, will be published...

Grant Lyon, a popular board games personality who is also a professional comedian, has had a rude awakening this festive season after he found out that his YouTube channel, in which he put a lot of time and effort, had suddenly been removed without so much as an explanation. After posting his last video on December 19, and mostly keeping...

As the festive season unfolds – or is almost out the door even, several mathematicians have weighed in on what you should probably do to win your next games of Monopoly, Battleships, and Risk. The family gathered around the board game table, competitive spirits high and distant relatives none the wiser about the best strategies, these tips may help...

The designers behind 2023’s success story, The White Castle and earlier designs such as The Red Cathedral, have confirmed a new board game, Flatiron, due to be released in 2024 and published by Ludonova. From the Whistle Castle to 175 Fifth Avenue Isra C. and Shei S. are teaming up with artist Weberson Santiago to offer 1-2 players the opportunity to...

Ivan Lashin, the notable designer of Furnace, Mobile Markets, and Skytopia among others, has confirmed a new project that once again tries to color outside the lines of established board gaming wisdom. At least thematically, Neodreams already promises to be something to keep an eye out for. Create a Dream World for Your Customers The game’s description is succinct, with 2-4...

You may not know who Jonathan Fryxelius is, but you have heard about the games designed and published by FryxGames. Terraforming Mars’ cult status gives it immediate recognition with board gamers of all stripes. Jonathan, Jacob Fryxelius’ brother – the designer of Terraforming Mars- is a co-owner of the family-owned FryxGames. Fight the Hordes of Monsters as You Protect Freyja’s...

It was supposed to be the other way around – physical games were supposed to give ground to video games. Yet, Gamescom, the world’s largest video game trade show held in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has announced that it is adding a section dedicated to tabletop games for its upcoming edition in 2024.  Due to take place on August 21-25,...

Marc André, the designer behind one of the most-voted and highest-rated board games of all time, Splendor, is back with a new project that will take 30 minutes to play and accommodate players as young as 10. Build Your Fiefdom and Prosper by Acquiring Currency The 2-5-player Middle Ages is due to be released in 2024 and illustrated by Claire Conan,...