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Square Enix's Ascend The Shinra Tower - Final Fantasy 7 Board Game Out In 2027 | Console Creatures
Square Enix has announced Ascend The Shinra Tower - Final Fantasy 7, a new cooperative board game set to release in January 2027. The game, which features original art overseen by Tetsuya Nomura, involves players working together to build Shinra Tower while facing challenges from characters like the Turks and Sephiroth. It can be played solo or with up to five players, with individual playthroughs lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
Cult of the Lamb's Dice Mini Game Is Great on PS5, PS4, But an Official Real Life Version Is Coming Soon
Devolver Digital and Lost in Cult are releasing an official real-life version of the Knucklebones dice mini-game from Cult of the Lamb. The merchandise, which includes a fold-out board, is available for pre-order and is set to ship in Q1 2027. A Deluxe Edition bundle includes the game, a development book, tarot cards, and patches.
"My board games are naturally nonconfrontational." Wingspan designer Elizabeth Hargrave speaks about family values and her late father's influence on her latest board game, Sanibel
Board game designer Elizabeth Hargrave discusses her latest creation, Sanibel, a game inspired by beachcombing and dedicated to her late father. Hargrave emphasizes her design philosophy of creating nonconfrontational games, drawing inspiration from family values and a love for nature, a theme also present in her previous award-winning game, Wingspan.
Sanrio Party Land Announced For Switch 1 & 2, More Sanrio Games Teased
Sanrio Games has announced Sanrio Party Land for the Nintendo Switch, a new party title featuring popular Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll. The game is set to launch in fall 2026 and will include minigames and board games. Sanrio Games also revealed plans to release approximately 10 titles over the next three years.
Final Fantasy VII Board Game Ascend the Shinra Tower Launches in January 2027
Square Enix and Arclight have announced Ascend the Shinra Tower – Final Fantasy VII Board Game, a cooperative tabletop game based on Final Fantasy VII. The game, which features artwork supervised by Tetsuya Nomura, is set to launch in January 2027 and is available for pre-order. Players must work together to build and balance the tower while guiding Cloud to the eighth floor.
Kodansha House Coming to LA’s Little Tokyo Starting July 2
Kodansha is launching an immersive pop-up event called Kodansha House in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo from July 2-12, coinciding with Anime Expo. The event will feature guest appearances by creators of popular manga like Blue Lock and Witch Hat Atelier. Additionally, the article mentions several other gaming-related announcements including a Final Fantasy VII board game, a Rogue Trooper movie trailer, a Sonic the Hedgehog cafe, a Metal Slug anniversary project, and an Elden Ring film adaptation.
Ascend the Shinra Tower – Final Fantasy VII Board Game Pre-Orders Live
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for "Ascend the Shinra Tower – Final Fantasy VII Board Game," a cooperative balance board game inspired by Final Fantasy VII. The game is set to release in January 2027 and supports one to five players with an average playtime of fifteen to thirty minutes.
Unstoppable Board Game Review
Unstoppable is a deck-building board game that innovates with a momentum-driven system, rewarding strategic planning and adaptability. While it can be frustrating at times, its unique mechanics make it a compelling choice for solo players.
Final Fantasy VII Board Game Ascend the Shinra Tower Announced, Launches January 2027; Artwork Overseen by
Square Enix and Arclight have announced Ascend the Shinra Tower – Final Fantasy VII Board Game, a cooperative tabletop game set to launch in January 2027. The game challenges players to build Shinra Tower by stacking Floor Tiles while maintaining balance, with artwork overseen by original Final Fantasy VII designer Tetsuya Nomura.
SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES NEW FINAL FANTASY BOARD GAME ‘ASCEND THE SHINRA TOWER’
SQUARE ENIX has announced a new cooperative balance board game titled 'Ascend the Shinra Tower - FINAL FANTASY VII Board Game', set to release in January 2027. Co-developed with Arclight, Inc., the game is inspired by FINAL FANTASY VII and features new artwork supervised by Tetsuya Nomura. Players must work together to build and balance the unstable Shinra Tower while facing enemies.
Slay The Spire 2 Crashes Again—Fans Rage With Review Bo... | TAG
This week's gaming news includes the release of Pragmata on April 17 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch release on April 24, accompanied by a Diana Amiibo. Square Enix is releasing the Final Fantasy 7 Ascend the Shinra Building board game for $40, focusing on cooperative strategy. Additionally, the developers of Invincible Vs have acknowledged and plan to address issues with rage quitting during the game's open beta.
These are the best travel board games to take with you on vacation in 2026
This article provides a ranked list of the best board games suitable for travel and vacations in 2026. It highlights games like Scout, Sushi Go, Hive, Coup, Jaipur, and Bananagrams, detailing their portability, gameplay, and target audience, from families and kids to couples and friends.
Final Fantasy VII Climb the Shinra Building Board Game Announced for November
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy VII Climb the Shinra Building, a new board game releasing November 6, 2026. Players build a tilting Shinra tower, aiming to reach the eighth floor without it collapsing. The game supports one to five players and features art supervised by Tetsuya Nomura.
Avalon Hill Announces Three New Board Games Coming to Gen Con, Bringing Revolution and Reviving Gothic Horror
Avalon Hill announced three new board games set to launch around Gen Con 2026. These include Guillotine, a 20-minute party game about revolution, Talisman Sagas: Crown of Blood, an expansion for Talisman incorporating gothic horror elements from Bram Stoker's Dracula, and a new Fifth Edition of Fury of Dracula featuring social deduction gameplay.
GMT Games’ Best-Selling Board Game Space Empires 4X Gets an Official Digital Adaptation — Free Demo Now Live on Steam
Breich Games has released a free singleplayer demo for Space Imperia 4X, the digital adaptation of GMT Games' board game, on Steam. The demo, which launched on March 19, 2026, features hidden information warfare and has achieved above-average engagement metrics. The full game is planned for a Summer 2026 release on PC.
Ravensburger Brings Players Into The Mists with Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft
Ravensburger has announced Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft, a standalone expansion that integrates Dungeons & Dragons mechanics with the Horrified board game system. Players will face iconic monsters like Strahd Von Zarovich and the Carrionette in the Domains of Dread. The expansion is available for pre-order at Target for $29.99.
Dead by Daylight: The Board Game — Auris Box Campaign Revealed
Level 99 Games and Behavior Interactive have announced the Auris Campaign for Dead by Daylight: The Board Game, a new Gamefound project. This campaign will introduce a collector's storage box, a new Survivor and Killer, two new maps, and new gameplay formats including solo and cooperative modes. The campaign is set to launch on June 16 and will run for approximately four weeks.
New Tetris Board Game and Rubik’s Cube Revealed
MegaHouse has announced two new Tetris-themed physical games: the Tetris Board Game and the Tetris Rubik’s Cube, both set to release in Japan in late April 2026. The board game supports up to four players with scoring based on completing lines, while the Rubik's Cube challenges players to form Tetriminos on its sides. Digital versions of Tetris are available on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
This Star Wars board game was one of the most anticipated releases of last year, and it's currently got a great…
The highly anticipated Star Wars board game, Battle of Hoth, is currently available at a significant discount, nearly matching its lowest ever price. This accessible wargame, which allows players to command either the Rebel or Imperial forces in 18 scenarios, is praised as an excellent introduction to tabletop gaming and strategy games.
New Horrified D&D board game goes to Ravenloft, and here's your exclusive first look at it
Ravensburger and Wizards of the Coast are releasing a new Dungeons & Dragons-themed board game, Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons – Ravenloft. This cooperative game features players working together to defeat four new monsters, including Count Strahd Von Zarovich, and introduces five new player classes. The game is set to release on July 19th and will be available for pre-order at Target for $34.99.
