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Ubisoft announces Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Ubisoft announced Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, a new take on the classic board game set in the Star Wars universe. Developed by Behavior Interactive, the game will feature iconic characters, locations, and unique hero abilities. It is scheduled for release on June 11 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with more details to be revealed on April 29.
PORTAL GAMES ANNOUNCES ABROAD
Portal Games has announced Abroad, a new travel-themed board game for 1-4 players designed by Rodrigo Rego and Danilo Valente. The game will have its English-language world premiere at Gen Con in August 2026, with a retail release following in September. Abroad focuses on exploring Europe through location cards and has received positive reception for its thematic depth and strategic gameplay.
Steve Jackson Games Announces Seven-Part Pact, A TTRPG About Wizards and Binding Promises
Steve Jackson Games has announced Seven-Part Pact, a new tabletop role-playing game designed for three to seven players. In the game, players take on the roles of powerful wizards bound by a pact, with the ability to rewrite the world's fundamental laws. The game is set to launch on Kickstarter and is designed by Jay Dragon, known for his work on Wanderhome.
Slay the Spire 2 records huge week-one sales, as the devs expand the board game (finally letting you play as the bosses)
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved over 3 million sales in its first week on PC, with players attempting over 25 million runs. Developer Mega Crit is planning significant updates including Steam Workshop support, multiplayer features, and more content. Additionally, a Kickstarter for the Slay the Spire board game expansion 'Downfall' has been announced, allowing players to control bosses.
New NIS Games Include Witch and the Hundred Night, Gobble
Nippon Ichi Software announced several new and upcoming titles during their March 11, 2026 stream. These include a new entry in The Witch and the Hundred Knight series for Android and iOS, the original titles Gobble and Prinny Sugoroku for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC, and updates on other games like Curse Warrior and Yomawari 3. The company also revealed Nippon Ichi PC Games, a launcher for playing their titles on PC.
Preview: Sunderfolk’s 2.0 update is live with a new hero, new PC controls, and new game modes
Sunderfolk's 2.0 update is now live, introducing a new hero called the Vanguard, enhanced PC controls with mouse and keyboard support, and new game modes like Arena Rumble and Sacred Sand. The update aims to improve the digital board game experience, offering more replayability and smoother online multiplayer, though it now requires each player to own a copy of the game.
Amazon Is Offering Free Credit for Spending $50 on Select Board Games Today - IGN
Amazon is offering a $10 credit when customers spend $50 on select board games. The promotion includes popular titles like Pandemic, Azul Summer Pavilion, and 7 Wonders Duel. The credit will be automatically added to the customer's account 30 days after the eligible board games have shipped.
One Piece: Dawn of Liberation Brings the Wano Arc to Your Tabletop - IGN
KessCo is launching One Piece: Dawn of Liberation, a cooperative board game based on the Wano Country Arc of One Piece, via Kickstarter. Designed by Alex Kessler, the game challenges players to liberate Wano from the Beast Pirates, culminating in a raid on Onigashima. The game features character management, resource gathering, and boss battles, with a planned release in Q4 2026.
Osprey Games' Crab Rage Brings Quick Clashes of Claws to the Table
Osprey Games has announced Crab Rage, a new board game featuring crab warriors battling for dominance. The game promises quick clashes and strategic gameplay centered around its unique theme.
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Review 📦
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is a humorous RPG board game hybrid where players deliver packages as a delivery person. The game features a unique combat system where party members act somewhat independently, leading to unpredictable and funny outcomes. While praised for its art, voice acting, and comedic moments, the gameplay can become repetitive over longer sessions.
Best Board Games for Family in 2026
This guide highlights the best board games for families in 2026, focusing on titles that are easy to learn, engaging for mixed age groups, and offer high replay value. Featured games include Ticket to Ride, Catan, Dixit, and Pandemic, among others, catering to various play styles from cooperative to competitive.
Lost in Fantaland heads to Switch Oct. 9th, 2025
Game Source Entertainment announced that Supernature Studio's board-style deck-building adventure game, Lost in Fantaland, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 9, 2025. The game combines strategic card mechanics and board game elements, challenging players to survive in a randomized fantasy world through tactical card RPG gameplay.
