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Game Changer Kickstarter gets over $1 million in pledges

May 8, 2026 Lamorna Peake

The Dropout streaming service has officially launched their Kickstarter for an at-home version of its hit show Game Changer.

Abstract image featuring "Red Rising" text above a stylized red wolf face. Background is vibrant vertical stripes in various colors, conveying intensity and intrigue.

Red Rising goes digital

May 8, 2026 Abbie Smyth

Fans of the hit sci-fi board game Red Rising have something exciting on the horizon. The acclaimed card game getting a digital adaptation!

Ghostly figure and tilted clock tower under a full moon with purple text reading "Spooky Tower" create a mysterious and eerie atmosphere.

It’s time to do a bit of Ghostbusting, or in this case, collecting, as Spooky Tower is now available! With an amulet getting shattered that held a protective spell to keep some devilish ghosts prisoner in an old clock tower, these pesky ghosts have escaped into the night and its up to you to stop them. This 2-5 player game has you trying to capture ghosts in a very literal sense, as you will be taking photos of them with a camera to trap them, trying to be the first player to collect 5 ghosts to win. Or alternatively, you can try and rebuild the sacred amulet to restore the protection spell by bringing together 3 pieces of the amulet to save the town. A lot of Scooby Doo type fun, simple to learn and play, there is a lot to love with Spooky Tower, and best of all, it’s already available to buy, at a cracking price at under £20. A Family Affair Spooky Tower looks like another fantastic lightweight family game from the masters of the genre in Repos Production, the publisher of this ghoulish game. They have a proven track record of creating cracking board games for all the family to enjoy, with mega hits such as Just One, 7 Wonders Duel and Toy Battle already in their back catalogue. Spooky Tower looks like it will fit perfectly alongside these great games. Beautifully designed with a wonderful tower giving it great table presence, and a very simple ruleset that scales perfectly at smaller and larger player counts. And while its theme and title might come off as a bit childish for some gamers, it does feel like the sort of game that will be a household favourite in no time, or a perfect gateway board game. I Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost While these ghosts may be frightening to some, you and your fellow players won’t be scared trying to either round them up with your camera or rebuilding the amulet to trap them once again. The turn structure couldn’t be simpler. On your turn you will roll dice, and depending on the outcome of your roll you will do one of two things, take a card, or flip your cards. Once you have done this, you will apply any revealed effects and check if you have captured a ghost. It’s simplicity might be Spooky Tower's best attribute, a fun game to end the evening on. While it won’t appeal to everyone, I do think if you take one look at Spooky Tower you will find yourself at least somewhat intrigued, and maybe you will find you have a hankering for a bit of photography. And with it available on Zatu at under £20, now might be the perfect time to get a bit spooky.

Box of "The Well-Being Game" with colorful cards displayed on a yellow background. Text reads: "Fun card game backed by science."

The Well-being Game announced

May 8, 2026 David Ireland

A science-backed card game with 100 questions & challenges that turn deep conversations into positive action with real-life impact.

Box and game board of "Hamsterium," depicting cartoon hamsters in space suits exploring a colorful, cosmic-themed board game.

Episode 25 - revenge of The Board Hoard

May 8, 2026 Steve Conoboy

The Board Hoard is back and bigger than ever! Let's dive in to some of the hottest picks, latest releases and crowdfunders!

Ancient strategy: the 2,000-Year history of board games

May 8, 2026 Lamorna Peake

We all share that familiar feeling of gaming around the table: drinks are ready, snacks in the bowl, players eager with competitiveness and excitement; but have you ever wondered how long humans have been doing this?