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Rat Queens Game Gets Major Update

May 5, 2026 Amy Thompson

After years stuck in development limbo, the Rat Queens board game is making a long-awaited comeback with a major overhaul.

A rainbow-striped WENDYBUXXX box on the left, with colourful character cards fanned out on the right and small tokens below.

WendyBuxxx brings satirical influencer chaos to Kickstarter

May 4, 2026 Amy Thompson

A bold new board game, WENDYBUXXX, turns influencer culture into chaotic tabletop satire, building on the identity-driven themes of Molly House.

Astarion from BG3, a pale white-haired vampire with red eyes, holding a goblet of blood against a red, rune-covered background.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion Gets a Dark Prequel Novel

May 4, 2026 Amy Thompson

Astarion returns in a new prequel novel exploring his life before Baldur’s Gate 3, as the game's universe continues to expand.

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Folk of the Air Trilogy Announces Fast-paced Card Game

May 1, 2026 Amy Thompson

Set in Holly Black’s The Folk of the Air universe, this fast card game lets players build rival faerie courts, form fragile alliances and compete for power.

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Hasbro Meets Fanattik in New Collectibles Deal

May 1, 2026 Amy Thompson

Fanattik’s expanded partnership with Hasbro brings Power Rangers and Baldur’s Gate 3 into its growing collectibles portfolio.

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Ferrari Formula 1 Driver Announces Board Game Campaign

May 1, 2026 Amy Thompson

Charles Leclerc and Chivas Regal bring Formula 1 thinking off-track with a board game built on strategy, timing and split-second decisions.

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Windmill Valley: Duel announced

Apr 30, 2026 Abbie Smyth

Board & Dice is revisiting one of its recent strategy titles with a tighter, more competitive twist with Windmill Valley: Duel.

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New Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game expansion announced!

Apr 30, 2026 Jacob Dunkley

With 140 new cards, new strategies to explore, and new modes to play, the Rebel & Empire Reinforcements Expansion is a must-have for any fan.

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Brass: Pittsburgh Kickstarter passes $9 million

Apr 30, 2026 Amy Thompson

With over $9 million raised and climbing, Brass: Pittsburgh breaks the usual Kickstarter pattern, proving economic strategy games remains as strong as ever.

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D&D Inventory gets a makeover with PackMule’s card system

Apr 30, 2026 Amy Thompson

Tabletop players are embracing a more physical way to track gear in Dungeons & Dragons, turning inventory and bookkeeping into an immersive tabletop experience.