The Clone Wars Edition is designed to be accessible to newcomers as it does not require the original game to play. It also offers current players of Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game the option to integrate with the existing game, adding new cards and strategies.

Players can align with either the Galactic Republic or the Separatist Confederacy, starting with specific decks that include characters and units relevant to their factions. The game’s objective is to outstrategize the opponent using a mix of tactics and card interactions.

The game introduces 90 new cards divided equally among Republic, Separatist, and neutral factions. The card mechanics are designed to reflect the strategies and alliances of the Clone Wars era. Republic decks focus on synergy between Jedi and clone troopers, while Separatist decks utilize an “exile” mechanic that allows for strategic card removal and retrieval, affecting gameplay and decision-making.

Neutral cards feature a range of characters and entities, providing versatile strategies and interactions within the game.

This edition maintains the capability to be mixed with cards from the original game, allowing players to customize their decks further and explore different combinations and strategies.

The Clone Wars Edition of Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game is scheduled for release in August, with pre-orders available through various channels, including online retailers and local game stores.

Neverrift is designed to be highly accessible despite its strategic depth. The game features simple rules that can be learned in under two minutes, concise card texts with only 2-3 lines of text per card, and an affordable play option through its board game version, which provides everything needed to play without the ongoing commitment typical of TCGs. It is available in both physical and digital formats, supporting single-player and multiplayer modes.

Backers of the Kickstarter campaign have the unique opportunity to purchase first edition booster boxes, a collectible feature that will not be available after the campaign. The first edition logo will be chosen by backers during the campaign, adding a community-driven element to the game’s development.

Neverrift prioritizes high-quality artwork, with each card designed to be a miniature piece of art. The game features full and partial holographic effects and metallic foils in gold, silver, and copper. The artwork showcases talents from over 20 countries, ensuring a rich and diverse visual experience.

Markus Schwarze, the creator of Neverrift, brings nearly 20 years of experience in the TCG industry. His vision has been shaped by hundreds of hours of playtesting and collaboration with industry experts, pro players, and a global community of play testers. The game has been showcased at major conventions like SPIEL Essen and Dreamhack, with feedback from these events helping to refine the final product.

In addition to the physical game, Neverrift will be available as a mobile app on iOS and Android, with a Steam release planned. The app will feature a multiplayer mode, leaderboards, and a story mode to enhance the solo play experience. Players can purchase new cards and cosmetics through quests and daily login bonuses, making it possible to enjoy the game without spending extra money.

Set in a world disrupted by the titular Neverrift, players represent factions with unique tamers and decks. The goal is to tame creatures and outmaneuver opponents on the ever-changing grid. The game balances simple rules with profound strategy, appealing to both novice players and TCG veterans.

As of now, the Kickstarter campaign has raised $125,865 from 528 backers, significantly surpassing its initial goal of $27,196.

Epic Spell Wars is known for its unique blend of humor and chaotic gameplay, and ANNIHILAGEDDON 3 — SATANIC PANIC continues this tradition with an added dark twist. Players can now take on the role of Satan, using a custom deck designed for the Prince of Darkness. Other players will compete as Wizards, each with new oversized Wizard cards, Familiars, and Spellbooks, offering powerful and unique combinations.

The game includes a variety of components such as deck-building cards, tarot-sized Satan cards, oversized Wizard cards, and a special rulebook titled “So You Want to Be Satan: A Guide to Being Evil.” It also features new gameplay mechanics like Satanic Mayhems and various tokens that add to the overall experience.

Epic Spell Wars: ANNIHILAGEDDON 3 — SATANIC PANIC is a standalone game but remains compatible with other titles in the ANNIHILAGEDDON series. With its blend of strategy, humor, and dark themes, it aims to provide a fresh and engaging experience for both new players and long-time fans of the series.

Following the defeat of the dragon Smaug, the city of Dale has emerged as a thriving trade center. A new threat necessitates a collaboration between Dale’s merchants and the heroes of Wilderland. The Ered Mithrin Hero Expansion provides an opportunity for players to engage with this narrative.

The expansion introduces 8 new heroes and includes player cards and customization options that were previously available in The Wilds of Rhovanion and the Ered Mithrin cycle. Players can assume the roles of characters such as Bilbo Baggins, Radagast, and Dáin Ironfoot to strategize and combat threats to Middle-earth.

This expansion is designed to supplement player decks for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game scenarios or campaigns. It requires the The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Revised Core Set to play.

The upcoming campaign marks the start of a dedicated partnership between Serious Poulp and Kickstarter, with all future projects from the publisher set to launch exclusively on the crowdfunding platform until 2026. Bruno Sautter, CEO of Serious Poulp, emphasized the significance of crowdfunding in the creation of large-scale board games and expressed confidence in this strategic collaboration.

The 7th Citadel, using a gameplay mechanism similar to its predecessor, The 7th Continent, allows players to explore and build the game board through terrain and event cards. The game introduces a new setting, “The Collapsing Lands,” a post-apocalyptic medieval world threatened by various perils, enhancing the narrative depth and expanding the gameplay mechanics.

New features for the game include an evolving world map, customizable Action decks, and the ability to develop a Citadel between scenarios, broadening the strategic options available to players.

Nightcrawler, recognized for his distinct appearance and compassionate nature, brings a unique set of skills to the game, particularly with his teleportation powers which are central to his gameplay. The hero pack includes a pre-built Protection deck that allows players to utilize these abilities immediately after unboxing.

Included in the hero pack are fifteen signature cards that emphasize Nightcrawler’s teleportation skills. The Bamf! upgrade, a notable feature of the pack, enables Nightcrawler to defend against attacks without exhausting, and allows for strategic gameplay maneuvers through his Rapid Teleportation ability, where players can reclaim the Bamf! card from their discard pile for repeated use.

The expansion also introduces a modular encounter set featuring the Crazy Gang, a group that complicates gameplay with their disruptive When Revealed abilities. The Crazy Gang’s side scheme encourages them to re-enter the deck as encounter cards, continuously activating their abilities.

The Nightcrawler Hero Pack is set for release in September and is currently available for pre-order through local retailers or the Fantasy Flight Games webstore.

Players of Thunderstone Quest start with a basic deck of cards, which they can upgrade by acquiring more powerful cards. The “Rise and Fall” expansion enriches the game with additional heroes, monsters, and support cards, which contribute to a highly replayable gaming experience thanks to diverse setup possibilities that vary with each session.

Each Quest in the expansion is paired with mini-adventures and a story booklet that narrates the progression through the game’s scenarios. This structure not only deepens the narrative experience but also adds layers of strategic depth. Players must carefully choose their heroes and equipment, considering the strengths and weaknesses of the monster groups they face in the dungeon deck.

The expansion continues to support a variety of heroes such as wizards, fighters, rogues, and clerics, and integrates these characters into the new scenarios and challenges that “Rise and Fall” presents.

Since its initial successful Kickstarter campaign in spring 2017, Thunderstone Quest has grown to include multiple expansions, now totaling seventeen Quests. The ongoing popularity of the series is a testament to its engaging mechanics and evolving gameplay.

As of now, the Kickstarter campaign for “Rise and Fall” has reached $127,780, surpassing its original goal of $50,000 thanks to 1,549 backers. The campaign will continue to accept pledges until June 1st, indicating strong ongoing support and anticipation for this latest expansion.

In Super Kawaii Pets, players begin with Animal cards that are sad side up. The objective is to cheer these animals using a combination of Animal and Help cards. Each animal that is turned to its Happy side contributes to the player’s victory points, which are essential for winning the game.

The game mechanics involve strategic decision-making regarding card selection and usage. Players need to manage their resources effectively, using Help cards to satisfy the needs of the pets and flipping the animals to their Happy side. Fulfilling the requirements of Location cards not only secures a home for these Happy Animals but also provides additional victory points and strategic benefits.

The game concludes with players counting their Victory Points from Happy Animals and Location cards, deducting points for any Sad Animals they possess. The player with the highest score is declared the winner, having successfully spread joy among their group of pets.

Super Kawaii Pets will be available for demo and purchase at the Origins Game Fair, booth #1401, priced at $14.99. It is also available for pre-order on the Arcane Wonders website.

The expansion introduces a collection of new characters, each equipped with unique abilities that enhance the gameplay. Among them are a rookie cop focused on safeguarding the innocent, a researcher delving into the arcane secrets of the dream world, a bounty hunter chasing elusive targets, a dreamer who bends the threads of time and space, and a violinist drawing mystical strength from her music. These characters come together to navigate the dark corners of the dream realms, unveiling truths as vivid and tangible as any reality.

Each package of The Dream-Eaters Investigator Expansion includes player cards and customization options from the original The Dream-Eaters cycle, enabling players to build or upgrade investigator decks suitable for any scenario or campaign in the core game.

To integrate this expansion into gameplay, players are reminded that it is not a standalone product; ownership of the Arkham Horror: The Card Game Revised Core Set is necessary.

Steve Jackson Games, in collaboration with Catalyst Game Labs, is set to release “Munchkin Shadowrun.” This game combines the traditional Munchkin card game mechanics with the cyberpunk and fantastical elements of the Shadowrun roleplaying game. The game includes 193 new cards, featuring artwork by Lar deSouza, and introduces scenarios where players navigate a future dominated by corporations and technology. “Munchkin Shadowrun” will be available at a retail price of $39.95.

Additionally, “Munchkin Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Dire Domains” is the fourth expansion in the Munchkin Warhammer Age of Sigmar series. This expansion adds 20 new dungeon and portal cards, drawing from the Warhammer universe, and is designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing game. It will retail for $11.95.

Both products will be available for purchase in September at local game stores and through the online store, Warehouse 23. These releases aim to provide existing fans and new players with fresh gameplay experiences and expansions to their Munchkin collections.