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Jon Hamm Is Starring In and Co-Producing The Dungeons & Dragons Thriller Podcast Dungeon Masters

Jon Hamm is co-producing and starring in the scripted historical drama Dungeons & Dragons thriller podcast, Dungeon Masters.

July 23, 2024 | 04:48 EDT

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7th Sea The Price of Arrogance Is the First Major Campaign for the Pirates TTRPG

Chaosium and Studio Agate have announced 7th Sea The Price of Arrogance, the first prewritten campaign module for the swashbuckling pirate TTRPG.

July 22, 2024 | 04:16 EDT

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New Kickstarter Head of Games Is Former Exploding Kittens Senior Sales Manager

A new Kickstarter head of games has been named. It is Maggie Clayton, the former Senior Sales Manager of Exploding Kittens Inc..

July 19, 2024 | 04:21 EDT

Promotional artwork of the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Core Rulebook, showing an adventuring party surrounded by monsters.
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Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player Handbook Will Be Sold Early At Gen Con

Wizards of the Coast has announced a limited supply of the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Core Rulebooks will be available early to Gen Con 2024 attendees.

July 18, 2024 | 05:07 EDT

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MTG Brain Dead Secret Lair Announced, Bringing Postpunk Art To Card Game

Wizards of the Coast has announced a Magic: The Gathering Brain Dead Secret Lair, featuring artwork by the Los Angeles-based artist collective Brain Dead.

July 17, 2024 | 05:15 EDT

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Neopets TTRPG Kickstarter Has Doubled Its Funding Goal

Geekify's Neopets TTRPG Kickstarter has gone live. The title is based on the virtual pet franchise. It has raised more than twice its initial funding goal.

July 16, 2024 | 04:47 EDT

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Hunt(er/ed), A Two-Player TTRPG About Monsters and Hunters, Fully Funded On Kickstarter In 3 Hours

Today, indie TTRPG designer Meghan Cross launched a Kickstarter for Hunt(er/ed), a TTRPG about monsters and hunters. It was funded in three hours.

July 15, 2024 | 04:24 EDT

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Asmodee's Game in Lab Program Provides €20,000 For Board Game Research Projects

Asmodee Group is accepting applications for their Game in Lab program, which provides grants to board game related research projects.

July 12, 2024 | 04:58 EDT

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Starscape, a Sci-Fi RPG About Found Family On A Spaceship, Was Fully Funded Day One On Kickstarter

Golden Lasso Games launched their Kickstarter campaign for the sci-fi TTRPG Starscape. The project's modest funding goal was fulfilled on day one.

July 11, 2024 | 05:52 EDT

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Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Value Boosters Introduced, Providing Alternative Cheaper Options

Wizards of the Coast has introduced Bloomburrow Value Boosters, smaller cheaper booster packs for Magic: The Gathering players.

July 10, 2024 | 05:28 EDT

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KP Upadhyayula Launches Project Dastan, An Indian-Focused Actual Play, on Backerkit

KP Upadhyayula launches a crowdfunding campaign for Project Dastan, an Indian-focused TTRPG actual play production, on Backerkit.

July 9, 2024 | 04:05 EDT

Promotional artwork of the D&D 2024 Monk, showing a silver dragonborn monk in a martial arts gi, wielding a quarterstaff.
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The D&D 2024 Monk Gets Major Buffs and Reworks

Wizards of the Coast has revealed the revamped D&D 2024 Monk class. It has received considerable buffs across the board and a completely reworked subclass.

July 8, 2024 | 04:33 EDT

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Official Berserk Board Game Announced, Set For Worldwide Release

French developer Monolith Board Games has partnered with Digital Catapult and Hakusensha to develop and distribute an official Berserk board game.

July 5, 2024 | 04:20 EDT

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Applications for GAMA Horizons Fellowship Are Open, Organization Promotes Diverse Tabletop Creatives

Applications are now open for the 2024 GAMA Horizons Fellowship, a program providing grants to marginalized tabletop creators and retailers.

July 3, 2024 | 05:09 EDT

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Ascension Legends Brings Back Beloved Deckbuilding Game

Stone Blade Entertainment has announced Ascension Legends, a new standalone expansion of the deckbuilding game designed for veterans and newcomers.

July 2, 2024 | 04:16 EDT

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Developers of Digital TTRPG Fablecraft Announce Homebrew Tools

The developers of Fablecraft have announced that homebrew tools, including music and soundscapes, will be coming to their digital TTRPG.

July 1, 2024 | 04:34 EDT

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Everything You Need To Know About Quests From The Infinite Staircase, A D&D Adventure Anthology Blast From The Past

Last week we heard about adventures found within upcoming D&D anthology book Quests From The Infinite Staircase featuring remastered adventures from the original D&D and AD&D.

July 1, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Magic: The Gathering Foundations Set Helps Bring New and Old Players Together

Wizards of the Coast has announced Magic: The Gathering Foundations, a brand new set designed to introduce new players to the game.

June 28, 2024 | 04:03 EDT

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Duskmourn: House of Horror Details Revealed at MagicCon Amsterdam

Wizards of the Coast showed off their next two sets, revealing new details about Duskmourn: House of Horror, including the return of a fan-favorite format

June 28, 2024 | 08:39 EDT

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Mattel Committing to Board Game Accessibility Going Forward

Mattel has announced a commitment to board game accessibility, pushing to make 80% of their catalog playable to colorblind players.

June 26, 2024 | 04:34 EDT

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Eldritch Automata, The Cosmic Horror Mecha TTRPG, Blows Up On Backerkit

Gehenna Games has relaunched their crowdfunding campaign for Eldritch Automata, a cosmic horror mecha TTRPG. It was fully funded in 36 minutes.

June 26, 2024 | 03:12 EDT

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CRIT Awards No Longer Attending GenCon 2024, Investigating Virtual Event Possibility

In response to recent social media posts regarding their Code of Conduct, the CRIT Awards announce they will not be attending GenCon 2024.

June 25, 2024 | 05:35 EDT

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Pokemon Art Contest Finalists Disqualified After AI Allegations

The Pokemon Company has announced that several finalists in its Pokemon TCG illustration competition have been disqualified for violating contest rules.

June 25, 2024 | 09:38 EDT

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MTG Secret Lair Summer Superdrop 2024 Brings Assassins Creed and Hatsune Miku

Wizards of the Coast has announced their Secret Lair Summer Superdrop 2024 line-up. The cards include crossovers with Assassins Creed and Hatsune Miku.

June 24, 2024 | 05:57 EDT

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Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Class Changes Detailed by Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast has released new material showcasing various Dungeons & Dragons 2024 class changes. Here is what has been tweaked so far.

June 21, 2024 | 04:09 EDT

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What You Can Play During Free RPG Day 2024

On June 22nd, the tabletop community celebrates Free RPG Day 2024. An event where local hobby stores give away free products. This is what to expect.

June 20, 2024 | 04:28 EDT

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Evil Genius Games Owner Promotes NFT Tech Despite Company Policy Being Against It

Evil Genius Games owner Dave Scott attended pitch competition Consensus 2024, promoting NFTs and Web3. This is against the company's anti-NFT policies.

June 19, 2024 | 03:53 EDT

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Unstoppable Board Game, A Roguelike Deck-Builder, Is Fully Funded on Kickstarter

Renegade Game Studios Unstoppable board game, a roguelike momentum deck-building, has gone live on Kickstarter. It was fully funded in one day.

June 18, 2024 | 04:40 EDT

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Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Core Rulebook Pre-Order Bonuses, Sub-Classes, and DM Assistance Detailed

Last week we got in-depth knowledge about the D&D 2024 Core Rulebooks including new sub-classes and how the DMG will better help DMs create quick campaigns.

June 18, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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The Word 'Meeple' Is Being Trademarked in the US

As part of a cease and desist order of a successful crowdfunding campaign, the word 'meeple' is being trademarked in the United States.

June 14, 2024 | 03:52 EDT

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Avalon Hill Reveals Talisman 5th Edition Expansion And New HeroQuest Beginner Set

Last week we got to hear from Avalon Hill about Talisman 5th Edition expansions and new HeroQuest offerings including a set for those interested in getting started!

June 14, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Altered, The Most Funded TCG Kickstarter Ever Is Coming To Retail

Develop Equinox has announced an Altered TCG retail release, bringing the massive Kickstarter success to general audiences.

June 13, 2024 | 03:44 EDT

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Branch Riders, a TTRPG Designed For Theraputic And Educational Use Has Reached 150% Funding

The Branch Riders Kickstarter campaign, the first major TTRPG project by therapeutic tabletop organization The Bodhana Group, was fully funded in 8 hours.

June 12, 2024 | 04:31 EDT

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Diceapalooza Kickstarter Raises 16 Times Its Funding Goal In A Few Hours

Wyrmwood Gaming has launched its Diceapalooza Kickstarter, a campaign dedicated to artisanal dice. On day one, it has raised 10 times its funding goal.

June 11, 2024 | 05:13 EDT

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Bluffing Party Game 'You Gotta Be Kitten Me' Coming To Target

Stone Blade Entertainment announces You Gotta Be Kitten Me, a pet-themed bluffing card game, will come to US retail exclusively through Target.

June 10, 2024 | 04:14 EDT

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Talisman Fifth Edition Announced by Games Workshop

Games Workshop has announced Talisman Fifth Edition, a revised version of the beloved magical quest board game with modern refinements.

June 7, 2024 | 03:14 EDT

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L5R River of Gold Coming To Retail In August

Developer Office Dog has announced a release date and retail price for their fantasy worker placement board game, L5R River of Gold.

June 6, 2024 | 03:45 EDT

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Branch Riders TTRPG Coming To Kickstarter

The therapeutic tabletop and consulting organization The Bodhana Group has announced their TTRPG, Branch Riders, will be coming to Kickstarter this month.

June 5, 2024 | 05:42 EDT

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Dimension 20: Never Stop Blowing Up Pulls A Cast Of Mall Employees Into A VHS To Live Their Action Star Dreams

The trailer for Dimension 20: Never Stop Blowing Up features DM Brennan Lee Mulligan and table of seven playing as mall employees who get pulled into a VHS becoming 'High-octane action heroes' trying to get home. Trailer inside!

June 5, 2024 | 01:40 EDT

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Roll20 Demiplane Acquisition Officially Announced

An official Roll20 Demiplane acquisition has been announced, combining the resources and features of two prominent virtual tabletop platforms.

June 4, 2024 | 05:59 EDT

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Sirius Dice Releases Progress Pride D&D Dice In Collaboration With Daniel Quasar and Wizards of the Coast

Sirius Dice's collaboration with Daniel Quasar and WOTC have led to Limited Progress Pride Dice where every purchase is a donation to The Trevor Project.

June 4, 2024 | 10:50 EDT

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar How To Play Video Released By Games Workshop

Games Workshop has released a comprehensive Warhammer Age of Sigmar How To Play video, designed to introduce new players to the game's latest edition.

June 3, 2024 | 04:29 EDT

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Steamforged Games Acquires Warmachine and Whole Iron Kingdom IP

Steamforged Games has acquired the popular Warmachines fantasy miniature wargame from Privateer Press, along with a number of other Iron Kingdoms lines

June 3, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Wizards of the Coast Release Statement Regarding AI Engineering Role

Wizards of the Coast have released a statement regarding an AI Engineering Role that may involve "intelligent generation of text dialog, audio, art assets"

June 2, 2024 | 08:30 EDT

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Heroquest Jungles of Dethrak Pre-Order Available in August

Avalon Hill has announced HeroQuest Jungles of Dethrak, the newest quest pack for the popular board game, will be available for pre-order this August.

May 31, 2024 | 03:17 EDT

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Pistols & Powers One-Page TTRPG Now Available

Professional game master and independent game designer Steve Saylor has released Pistols & Powers, a one-page TTRPG about cowboys with superpowers.

May 29, 2024 | 03:30 EDT

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Everything We Know About The Making Of Original Dungeons & Dragons 1970-1977

We got to hear about The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons from D&D Historian Jon Peterson including how it was an open source environment and what's in the book!

May 29, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Everything New Announced at PaizoCon 2024

Over the weekend, Paizo Inc held its dedicated fan convention PaizoCon 2024. They announced new details and products for Pathfinder and Starfinder.

May 28, 2024 | 04:10 EDT

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Kids On Bikes Second Edition Now Available

Renegade Game Studios and Hunters Entertainment have announced Kids on Bikes Second Edition is now available at retail and online storefronts.

May 24, 2024 | 04:12 EDT

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Invincible: The Hero-Building Game Available For Pre-Order

Skybound Entertainment and Dire Wolf have announced Invincible: The Hero-Building Game, based on the superhero series, is now available for pre-order.

May 23, 2024 | 03:26 EDT

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Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer Winners Announced

The Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer winners have been officially announced. These are awards known for recognizing tabletop design excellence.

May 22, 2024 | 04:22 EDT