Space Station Intrigue to Starship Chaos: Star Trek Expands with Two Immersive Puzzle Experiences

The image features two promotional designs for tabletop games set in the Star Trek universe. On the left, "Deep Space Nine: Holosuite Homicide" showcases the iconic space station, surrounded by a cosmic backdrop, emphasizing its theme as a murder mystery game. On the right, "Lower Decks: Chaos Protocol" displays the USS Cerritos, also set against a starry background, highlighting its nature as an escape room game. A green badge states "Funded in 30 Minutes!" indicating the successful crowdfunding of these games.
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Beadle & Grimm are crowdfunding two Star Trek puzzle games: Holosuite Homicide, where you defend Quark from a murder charge on DS9, and Chaos Protocol, where the Cerritos crew accidentally weaponise their own ship. Business as usual, then #StarTrek #EscapeRoom #MurderMystery #DS9 #LowerDecks

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The image features the title "XCOM: The Miniatures Game" displayed in a futuristic, glowing font against a dark background. The text is stylized with a digital glitch effect, emphasizing a high-tech theme. Below the title, there are cautionary phrases: "THREAT LEVEL: CAUTIOUS // CLEARANCE: RESTRICTED," adding to the game's atmosphere of secrecy and urgency.
Firaxis Games & Modiphius Entertainment Announce XCOM Miniatures Game

If you’re a computer gamer and a turn-based tactics fan then the chances are you have spent more than a few hours playing one of the XCOM series of video games. Modiphius Entertainment and Firaxis Games have just announced the XCOM: The Miniatures Game which will see a return to the events of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

The image features two game boxes side by side. On the left, the "Unmatched Adventures - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" box showcases vibrant artwork of the four Ninja Turtles, with Raphael prominently displayed, along with the title and details about the game. On the right, the "Unmatched: Bruce Lee vs Muhammad Ali" box features striking illustrations of Bruce Lee and Muhammad Ali, highlighting their iconic poses, with the title prominently displayed at the top. Both boxes reflect the dynamic and competitive nature of the Unmatched game series.
Pizza, Punches, and Kicks - Unmatched Expands with Two New Sets

Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo and Leonardo all walk into a pizza joint… all are icons and classic fighters but that’s not the only similarity between them any longer. Now they have all been immortalised in two new Unmatched sets by Iello which will be hitting stores next week.

A circular logo featuring a blue background with a white outer ring. In the center, a stylized knot pattern is visible, symbolizing Celtic design. The word "gaelcon" is prominently displayed in white, with a slightly distressed font, emphasizing the convention's name.

Gaelcon

Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
In-person
@ Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, Dublin
Event
A dramatic illustration features five dragons emerging from a volcanic landscape, each representing a different elemental color: red, blue, green, black, and white. The dragons are depicted with fierce expressions, and they are breathing streams of colored energy—red, blue, green, and yellow—into a central glowing D20 die, which is emblazoned with the letters "DM." The background is filled with fiery and smoky textures, enhancing the intense atmosphere of the scene.
Wizards of the Coast Announce 'Dungeon Masters' Actual Play Series

Actual play shows, such as Critical Role and Dimension 20 have been massively popular over the last ten years. Episodes can attract millions of viewers and Critical Role have sold out arenas across the globe, including Wembley Arena shows that sold out in under an hour. Dungeons & Dragons has often been the game of choice for shows and now D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast is getting in to the act with a new actual play series called ‘Dungeon Masters’ launching on YouTube on 22nd April.

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