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Slay the spire downfall board game box and logo on a spiralling, galactic background

Slay the Spire: Downfall expansion smashes Kickstarter goal

Abbie Smyth

Mega Crit has kicked off a new Kickstarter for the Slay the Spire: The Board Game Downfall expansion - and it didn’t take long for things to take off.  

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Coming to Kickstarter – Oakspire

Paul Websell

Board gaming continues to get cosier with Oakspire: The Builders of the Sunleaf Grove coming to Kickstarter on April 7th.  

Flippin Dinosaurs artwork and logo in the vein of a childs drawing

Flippin’ Dinosaurs Kickstarter news

Steve Conoboy

Search the pre-historic land for your teams' dinosaurs and rescue them before the comet crashes down to earth in Flippin Dinosaurs!  

Armageddon new box on a rocky battlefield background

Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition reveal

Ross Coulbeck

That’s right, we’re back on Armageddon, that world so beaten up there is nothing else left to do on it, there is only war...

ATM blue and white logo

Asmodee snaps up ATM Gaming in €180m deal

Abbie Smyth

Asmodee is expanding its reach in the fast-growing social games space with the acquisition of ATM Gaming.

original box artwork from The Lord of the Rings: The Queen's Gambit

The King’s Gambit: A legendary board game returns

Abbie Smyth

The Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit is shaping up to be one of the most interesting releases on the horizon...  

A monochrome mural-style image titled The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland 1964–1998, featuring a masked figure against a brick wall backdrop.

Controversial board game sparks debate over 'The Troubles'

Amy Thompson

A new controversial board game based on The Troubles is sparking debate, raising difficult questions about how far tabletop gaming should go. As strategy mechanics meet sensitive real-world history, the line between education and entertainment is being tested.

A Stardew Valley board game setup on a table, with the village board, tiles, and components in the foreground and the game box blurred in the background.

Why every franchise wants a board game (and a TCG)

Amy Thompson

Franchises are no longer just telling stories - they’re turning them into games. From board games to expanding trading card experiences, tabletop has become one of the biggest board game trends in 2026. As more brands enter the space, the line between fan and player continues to blur.

A trio of colourful board game boxes, Final Girl, Witchcraft!, and Legacy of Yu, displayed on a bright blue surface.

Why solo board gaming is booming in 2026

Amy Thompson

Solo board gaming is booming, with more players discovering the freedom to play on their own terms.

“themeborne” logo in black serif text with a decorative underline on a light background.

Escape the Dark Castle returns - secure your late pledge!

Amy Thompson

Escape the Dark Castle is back - darker, sharper, and less forgiving than ever.

Sylt board game box and logo on a beachy background

New on Gamefound: Sylt

L.N. Hunter

In Björn Burow’s 1–4 player game SYLT, ‘The aim is to have THE perfect vacation on SYLT and be crowned ISLAND CHAMP, regardless of the weather!’

Dark red and black scene of a gothic castle on a hill, with the “Darkest Dungeon: The Board Game” logo in the foreground.

The Fate of the Darkest Dungeon Board Game

Amy Thompson

In early 2026, Red Hook Studios finally shared an update that brought some long-awaited clarity - though not exactly the ending fans were hoping for.

Dark sci-fi scene with a lone astronaut standing beneath a massive, monstrous creature, with the title “Nemesis Legacy” displayed across the centre.

Why Nemesis Legacy could redefine horror board games

Amy Thompson

By combining legacy mechanics with cinematic sci-fi horror, Nemesis Legacy has the potential to redefine how tension, narrative, and replayability coexist in modern board games.