1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (508+ words) Most trick-taking games are about kings, queens, or prince proposals, or trying to ruin your friendships over a single bad hand. Boitas instead takes players into the world of ancient Indian sea traders, mixing traditional trick-taking with set collection and…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (633+ words) Pirates and afternoon tea are two themes that go together perfectly. There is something wonderfully silly about a crew of scallywags chasing cakes, pastries, and the perfect cup of tea instead of gold and cannon fire. Pirates of the High…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (607+ words) Flip 7 is back to get you! It's back for revenge! It's back with a vengeance! The classic push-your-luck game has a new edition with mean interactions, which is certainly a change of pace. Is it a good one, though? Where…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (888+ words) When you first look at Pumpkin Spice: A Magically Cozy RPG, you might suddenly feel warm. It has autumn tones, witches hugging spectral dogs, and caf's everywhere. I had a chance to chat with Ian Hathaway, a historian who has…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (181+ words) Hachette Boardgames USA has announced it will release Symbiosis, a new abstract strategy card game from designers Jeremy and Christelle Parinico, in March 2026. Originally published by Subverti Studios, Symbiosis invites players to build the most prosperous pond in the region…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (186+ words) A new cozy tabletop RPG is brewing, even if sweater weather is coming to an end. Pumpkin Spice: A Magically Cozy RPG from Acheron Games with art by Simz Art, is now live for crowdfunding on Backer Kit. Pumpkin Spice…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (702+ words) The Game Makers wears its theme proudly. It is a board game about making board games, and one of its biggest hooks is that the cards reference licensed, real-world titles. Almost immediately, the table energy exploded thanks to us recognizing…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (404+ words) Each player has one worker and their own apartment board, plus a shared town board. On your turn, you place your worker on a space either at home or in town, and do the action. Most home actions help you…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (476+ words) This is not an expansion. Above and Below: Haunted is a full, standalone game that builds on the foundation of the original while introducing new systems, challenges, and a not-so eerie atmosphere. Turns are intentionally simple, usually consisting of a…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (434+ words) Cards carry abilities that swing tempo. Spies usually give your opponent points but draw you two cards. Weather crushes an entire row to power 1. Leaders fire a once-per-game effect. The five factions lean into different tricks, from Nilfgaard's deception to…...