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A dynamic illustration features a fierce battle scene from Pathfinder Quest, showcasing a warrior in armor wielding a sword and shield, engaged in combat against a chaotic backdrop of swirling magical energy and monstrous foes. In the foreground, an elf character looks on, adding to the sense of urgency and adventure. The title "Pathfinder Quest" is prominently displayed at the top in a bold, stylized font.

Paizo Counting Down to the Launch of Pathfinder Quest

Strap on your armour and grab your kit; Pathfinder Quest is coming to Gamefound.Coming soon from Paizo, this new cooperative adventure board game offers you the opportunity to ‘let your decisions shape the destiny of Darkmoon Vale’ and brave a ‘series of adventures that pit you against a bewildering array of foes and challenges’. This ‘GM-less adventure board game’ also promises to allow players t...

1d ago

A green and brown camouflaged American Studebaker truck is positioned on the left, featuring a covered cargo area and a white star insignia on its side. Next to it, on the right, is a tan Autoblinda AB41 armored car, showcasing a rounded body and a turret, with a slightly weathered appearance. Both vehicles are detailed models suitable for tabletop gaming, reflecting their historical designs from WWII.

Warlord Games Deploy New Autoblinda Armoured Cars and Studebaker Trucks

Warlord Games have released a pair of new plastic Bolt Action kits: the Italian AB41/43 and the American Studebaker. Produced in their thousands during WWII, the dependable and rugged Studebaker US6 (G630) 2+1⁄2-ton 6×6 and 5-ton 6×4 trucks were produced by the Studebaker Corporation and REO Motor Car Company. They saw action not only with the U.S. Army, but also with the Soviet Union, which purch...

1d ago

A collection of five 28mm scale, white metal miniatures is displayed, showcasing various fantasy townsfolk. The characters include a jovial barmaid, a grinning old man, a stern-looking woman in a green cloak, and two other distinct figures, each with unique clothing and expressions that reflect their roles as NPCs in a fantasy RPG setting. The background features the title "TAVERN & TOWNSFOLK" prominently, emphasizing the theme of the Kickstarter campaign.

Crooked Dice Launch New Taverns & Townsfolk Kickstarter

Crooked Dice Games Design Studio’s new Kickstarter is off and running.Entitled Tavern & Townsfolk, this new campaign focuses on the ordinary folk your RPG characters will meet during their extraordinary adventures. From barmaids to bards, patrons to peasants, this range of characterful miniatures makes stars of incidental NPCs, barkeeps and villagers. The core of the campaign features more...

1d ago

Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum, Voll Adventures Available for Pre-Order

Cubicle 7’s Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum, Voll Adventures is now available for pre-order. Further expanding Cubicle 7’s exploration of the Macharian Sector—a sector ‘forged in blood and fire from the thousand worlds conquered by Lord Solar Macharius’—this new title promises ‘GRIM AND TREACHEROUS ADVENTURES ON THE ACID-SOAKED WORLD OF VOLL’ (in capital letters, no less, so they re...

1d ago

Critical Role Announce New Champion Dice Sets

Critical Role have announced a new collection of Champion Dice.Revealed today on their website and social media channels, Critical Role are preparing to release a selection of glitzy new dice. These brand-new Critical Role Champion Dice Sets have been specifically designed to celebrate the player characters—and their ongoing adventures—featured in the popular web series of the same name. Each set’...

2d ago

Modern News

A group of five U.S. Marine miniatures is depicted, each in tactical gear and holding weapons, set against a backdrop of a weathered building with visible stone walls and a window. The miniatures are painted in a camouflage pattern, and they stand on circular bases with tufts of grass around them. The text "COURAGE IN CONTACT" and "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS" is prominently displayed, along with a call to action to "JOIN THE FIGHT ON KICKSTARTER."

White Dragon Miniatures

Courage in Contact Kickstarter Zeroes in on Final Week

White Dragon Miniatures latest Kickstarter is about to enter its final week.Entitled Courage in Contact, this new campaign is raising funds for a complete platoon of U.S. Marine miniatures. This platoon includes a number of squads ranging from platoon and squad HQs to a range of fireteams. A small sample of this extensive range is shown below: Extensively researched, these sculpts feature ‘modern ...

25d ago

A group of 24 multi-part plastic miniatures representing modern civilians and post-apocalyptic survivors, set against an urban backdrop. The figures include a variety of poses, with some holding weapons and others carrying signs, such as one that reads "RISE UP!" The scene features a mix of clothing styles, showcasing a diverse range of characters suitable for tabletop gaming.

Wargames Atlantic

Wargames Atlantic Preview Their Next Box of Civilian Survivors

Wargames Atlantic continue to bring us affordable and versatile plastic miniatures, and they’ve just treated us all to a preview of their next releases. The first of these sets goes by the somewhat clumsy title of Civilians / Survivors (1): Men, It includes two unique sprues of various torsos, limbs heads etc; these can be used to build a variety of 28mm scale modern civilians and and post-apocaly...

2mo ago

A promotional image features two game boxes for the Sniper Elite tabletop game. The larger box on the left is titled "Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken," showcasing a character holding a rifle against a backdrop of a war-torn setting. The smaller box on the right is labeled "Sniper Elite: Escalation," depicting a different character with a firearm. The background includes industrial elements, suggesting a gritty atmosphere, with rain adding to the dramatic effect.

Take Aim at Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken on Gamefound

Rebellion Unplugged have their sights set on Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken.Coming soon to Gamefound, this new crowdfunding campaign will seek the funds required to launch two new Sniper Elite expansions, Operation Kraken and Escalation . Operation Kraken will add ‘new maps, vehicles, load outs and more’ to your games of Sniper Elite, whilst the Escalation expansion includes a host of new modules ...

3mo ago

The image features the box art for the board game "6: Siege," based on Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six video game. The box displays a prominent white number "6" alongside a stylized gun graphic, with a character in tactical gear depicted in action on the right side. Below, a detailed game board is shown, featuring various colored miniatures representing players and obstacles, set against a vibrant, multi-colored background that suggests a tactical environment. The board includes marked areas and dice, emphasizing the strategic gameplay elements.

Steamforged Games

Watch Your Six! Pre-orders for Rainbow 6: Seige Open Today

Pre-orders for Steamforged Games’ eagerly awaiting 6: Seige boardgame open today,Based on the works of Tom Clancy’s and Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six video game, 6: Seige sees 2-4 players engaged in tactical battles ‘designed to simulate the cinematic tension of real-time action’. Created for fans of ‘fast-paced action, high-stakes strategy, and building [their] own squads’, 6: Siege promises asymmetric p...

6mo ago

The image features the box art for the board game "Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos." Prominently displayed is a dynamic depiction of Lara Croft, dressed in a teal tank top and cargo shorts, holding a gun in each hand, set against a lush, green jungle backdrop with ancient ruins. The title of the game is boldly presented in yellow text at the bottom, alongside details indicating it is designed for 1 to 4 players and has a playtime of approximately 180 minutes. The overall design conveys a sense of adventure and exploration, fitting for the Tomb Raider theme.

Raid the Crypt of Chronos in the New Lara Croft Boardgame

Lara Croft and Iconiq Studios are preparing for a new expedition, and you’re all invited. Launching soon on Kickstarter, the Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos boardgameis described as being ‘a full Tomb Raider experience’. Combining puzzles, exploration and combat, the game charts Lara’s expedition on the island of Kairos as she searches for an artifact which is believed to ‘hold the reins of time...

6mo ago

boardgames Posts

A box for the sci-fi board game "Hyperspace" is prominently displayed against a dark, starry background. The box features bold, glowing blue text of the title "HYPERSPACE" along with the subtitle "A SANDY PETERSEN GAME." The artwork on the box showcases various sleek, futuristic spacecraft in vibrant green tones, suggesting themes of interstellar exploration and competition.

Explore Hyperspace with Petersen Games

Petersen Games’ sci-fi boardgame Hyperspace is now available to order.

Described as a ‘fast-moving 2-4 player asymmetric strategy game about interstellar expansion' Hyperspace lets players control alie... Read More

17d ago

Legend of the Five Rings

Champions of Rokugan to Bring Legends of the Five Rings to the Boardgaming World

3mo ago

A dramatic illustration depicts a divided scene representing the conflict between Nazi occupiers and the French Resistance in Paris. On the left, a stern Nazi officer in a military uniform stands prominently, while on the right, a woman with dark hair and a determined expression symbolizes the Resistance. The background features a chaotic urban landscape with smoke and flames, and the word "LIBERATION" is boldly displayed across the center, emphasizing the game's theme.

François-Gilles Ricard

Liberation is Coming to Kickstarter

3mo ago

A vibrant illustration features the board game "Seas of Havoc" prominently displayed in the foreground, alongside its expansions "First Mates" and "Sea Monsters." Behind the game boxes, a ship with billowing sails is depicted, while a green parrot flies above, adding a lively touch to the scene. The image also includes "The Dice Tower Seal of Excellence" badge, highlighting the game's recognition.

Rock Manor Games

Rock Manor Games Preparing to Launch Seas of Havoc

4mo ago