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Lead survival missions from the lunar outpost to secure humanity’s future in From the Moon

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From the Moon

Discover the thrill of From the Moon! Lead survival missions from the lunar outpost to secure humanity’s future. With customizable rovers, spaceship construction, and lunar base development, every decision shapes our destiny. You’ll find detailed miniatures, fantastic art to make you feel like you’re on the moon and out of this world recessed player boards.

In From the Moon, players are representatives of factions trying to complete space missions departing from our Moon in order to help Humankind survive elsewhere in the Galaxy. Indeed, the fate of the Earth is sealed and time is running out!

The plan is to launch three survival missions before all life on Earth ends. To do that, each faction will contribute by building parts of the ships and build their own Lunar base to store the necessary resources. In the end, which faction will be most suited to lead the future of our race out there, far away in space?

From La Boîte de Jeu, From the Moon is for 1-4 players ages 14+. The Worker placement miniatures game takes about 90 minutes to play and is set to be released June 2024.

Unleash the Beasts with the Dragonbane Bestiary

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From cat people to chimeras, fairies to frog people, hippogriffs to hydras, and many more – creatures both wondrous and horrifying are here! Free League Publishing has released the Bestiary for the critically acclaimed fantasy RPG Dragonbane.

The Dragonbane Bestiary includes no less than 63 creatures, each brought to life in text and art. Among these fantastic beings nine new playable kin are included, each with their own unique ability.

The full-color hardcover book has cover art by Johan Egerkrans and is gloriously illustrated by David Brasgalla. The book is available both in a standard edition and in a premium Collector’s Edition, with a faux leather cover and gold foil print.

A complete cardboard Standee Set for the creatures in the Bestiary for use on a battle map has also been released and is available separately.

In addition, Free League has released a hardback version of the Dragonbane Rulebook, also in a standard edition and a premium Collector’s Edition, with a faux leather cover and gold foil print. The contents of the separate Rulebook are the same as in the softcover rulebook in the boxed Dragonbane Core Set, but with an added introductory adventure: The Castle of the Robber Knight.

The Bestiary, Rulebook, and Standee Set are now in the Free League webstore and available at retailers worldwide. The Bestiary and Rulebook are available as PDFs at DriveThruRPG, and the Bestiary is available as a module on Foundry VTT.

Catalyst Games and Paizo partner for a new Pathfinder Narrative Deckbuilding Game

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Pathfinder Runefire

Catalyst Game Labs has announced Runefire, a cooperative deckbuilding game based on the Pathfinder roleplaying game. A crowdfunding campaign will be run this year, with behind-the-scenes details shared through 2024.

Runefire combines the vast lore of the Pathfinder universe with the fast play of this narrative deckbuilding game. Players choose from several ancestries, from dwarf to elf, halfing to human, and assume one of the quintessential classes of cleric, rogue, fighter, or wizard. Equipped with weapons, spells, and magic items, players begin their adventure in the Inner Sea region, journeying through lands such as Cheliax, Numeria, Taldor, and more! Along the way, they can level up their characters, find additional equipment, learn new feats, and much more. All while experiencing a unique story where players’ actions and decisions through each Adventure impact the next!

Runefire is built on the award-winning, critically acclaimed and bestselling game engine previously published as Crossfire for Shadowrun and as Dragonfire for Dungeons & Dragons. Building upon that legacy, Catalyst Game Labs is carefully crafting this new experience for those who love Golarion and Pathfinder. The game delves deep in the lore as well as the new Remastered Player Core, GM Core, and Monster Core to ensure the best experience. When players open a copy of Runefire at the table, regardless of what they enjoy playing—RPGs, deckbuilder games, or both—they’ll find a complete box of fun.

Modiphius announces Star Trek Adventures: Second Edition!

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Star Trek Adventures: Second Edition

Modiphius Entertainment will publish a second edition of its award-winning Star Trek roleplaying game, Star Trek Adventures, later this year with a new core rulebook and a series of game expansions to follow.

Modiphius has added Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Prodigy to the license, allowing it to produce game material for both series alongside the rest of the franchise.

A new core rulebook will premiere at Gen Con 2024, and a new starter set will be released in the fall. The core rulebook will allow players to create original characters and starships, immersing themselves in Star Trek stories of their own making. The second edition of the popular RPG will build on and refine the rules from the first edition, and is compatible with first edition supplements and expansions.

The second edition of the game opens up the possibility for players to step outside the Starfleet-focused gameplay and tell stories with the well-known species of the Star Trek universe, including the Klingon and Romulan Empires, in addition to others present across the franchise. With the addition of Strange New Worlds to the license, the new edition will feature art themed around the popular new series.

For seven years Modiphius has released an extensive amount of source material and gameplay options to keep players entertained and engaged. A solo-play version of Star Trek Adventures entitled Captain’s Log released in 2023 and was an immediate hit with fans and retailers alike, giving players without a group or a gamemaster the ability to create Star Trek stories about their own original characters.

Keep your hailing frequencies open and sign up to be the first to hear about Star Trek Adventures releases.

CMON launches a Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game Starter Set

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Tabletop gamers, get ready to enter a universe where every choice can reshape the cosmos! CMON has announced the release of the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game Starter Set from CMON’s publishing imprint, Guillotine Press. Arriving in stores later this year, the starter set is available to pre-order via Gamefound.

The Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game Starter Set is designed for gamers of all levels, from seasoned adventurers seeking new challenges, to newcomers eager to experience their first role-playing game. This meticulously crafted set provides everything needed to embark on epic quests of valor and heroism.

Key Features of the Starter Set:

  • Complete RPG Experience in a Box: Jump straight into the action with an easy-to-understand Marvel rulebook, character guides, and immersive game components.
  • Craft Your Marvel Stories: Players have the freedom to explore beloved Marvel settings and chart their own course through myriad adventures.
  • Accessibility for All: The system is designed to welcome new players while providing depth for RPG veterans, making it the perfect set for anyone looking to dive into the Marvel Universe.

It includes a simplified rule guide, immersive maps, custom dice, a powers booklet, and an adventure book. Each element has been crafted to bring the Marvel Universe to life at your table.

The Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game Starter Set marks the beginning of a thrilling journey. Whether banding together with friends for a night of gaming or introducing family members to the joys of role-playing, this starter set promises endless adventures in the Marvel Universe.

Dying Light: The Board Game from Glass Cannon Unplugged Brings Parkour and Survival to the Table

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Glass Cannon Unplugged in partnership with Techland, is soon launching the Kickstarter campaign for Dying Light: The Board Game, the tabletop adaption of the beloved video game. Fans of the parkour-survival action game can back the project on Kickstarter when the campaign opens on February 27, 2024.

Designed by Przemysław Zub and Bartosz Tomala, Dying Light: The Board Game is a cooperative narrative adventure game designed for 1-4 players. Set in the last city on Earth, Villedor, players must survive encounters with the zombie-like Infected as they balance the demands of the various ruling factions. Dying Light: The Board Game provides an intuitive and easy-to-learn ruleset that can adapt to dynamic playstyles and narratives. It features an original, adrenaline-fueled parkour and combat system that makes full use of an expansive city map and an impactful day and night cycle.

Dying Light: The Board Game Features:

  • Modular Game Board — Run, climb, and jump through the city of Villedor, brought to life through double-sided board tiles and easy-to-build 3D structures, interactive aids, and hazards.
     
  • Engaging Parkour and Combat — Assume the role of a Runner and use Action Dice to elevate simple actions like running, climbing, jumping, and fighting into game-changing stunts.
     
  • Detailed Miniatures — The Standard Edition includes 76 standees, each with a plastic base ring, while the Deluxe Version elevates this with 76 high-quality plastic miniatures crafted on a realistic scale of 32 mm. These include 4 Runners, 8 Bandits, 60 Infected, and 4 Large Infected Bosses.
     
  • Night and Day — Experience the duality of day and night, each offering a dramatic shift in challenges and possibilities. This system is reinforced through the use of stickers for buildings with content visible only under UV light. 

In the first 24 hours of the campaign, backers at the standard pledge level and above will receive an exclusive character pack for Dying Light protagonist Kyle Crane. This add-on allows him to become a fully playable character with a dedicated miniature, standee, character card, and unique weapon.
 
The game offers a modular experience that will be supported by several planned add-ons and expansions.

Preview: Dungeons & Dragons: Fortune Finder #4

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Dungeons & Dragons: Fortune Finder #4

(W) Jim Zub (A) Joe Jaro (CA) Max Dunbar
In Shops: Feb 21, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Finder’s quest to uncover their true identity leads them to Mechanus, a realm of absolute order that maintains the structure of the multiverse. But when the beings who patrol this realm discover an agent of chaos in their midst, Finder’s journey may finally be done for good. Secrets are revealed in this penultimate issue of the series inspired by the new sourcebook, Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse! Written by Dungeons & Dragons fan favorite Jim Zub (Rick & Morty Vs. Dungeons & Dragons, Uncanny Avengers, Unbreakable Red Sonia) with art by Jose Jaro (Incidentals, Buffy: The Last Vampire Slayer).

Dungeons & Dragons: Fortune Finder #4

Free League Publishing announces Coriolis: The Great Dark Roleplaying Game

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Free League Publishing has announced Coriolis: The Great Dark, a brand-new science fiction roleplaying game about exploration, mysteries, and intrigue at the far edge of space. Venture out into the unknown on mighty Greatships, delve deep into ancient ruins and partake in the Byzantine schemes of powerful guilds.

Coriolis: The Great Dark will be launched on Kickstarter March 19. Inspired by 19th century polar expeditions, deep sea diving and pulp archeology, Coriolis: The Great Dark offers a new take on sci-fi roleplaying that emphasizes mystery, a sense of wonder and breathtaking visuals.

All backers who pledge levels with physical rewards within the first 24 hours will receive a bonus item soon to be revealed.

Backers and retailers alike eager to enlist should visit the Kickstarter pre-launch page and sign up to be notified the moment the campaign goes live. If successfully funded, all backers will get the PDF version of the game months ahead of the official release.

Coriolis: The Great Dark is fully standalone game, but is also the spiritual sequel to the critically acclaimed Coriolis – The Third Horizon, Free League’s very first science fiction RPG. Coriolis – The Third Horizon was granted the Judges Spotlight Award in the ENNIE Awards 2017 and was one of the first international releases from Free League.

Geek Therapeutics launches the Realms of Kymoria A Therapeutic TTRPG Quickstart Kit for 5e

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Realms of Kymoria A Therapeutic TTRPG Quickstart Kit for 5e

The day we’ve all been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived – the launch of the: Realms of Kymoria A Therapeutic TTRPG Quickstart Kit for 5e. Realms of Kymoria is a new 5e supplement where two neurodiverse individuals created a world that was safe for everybody and designed for individuals who struggle with materials designed by, and for, what our culture considers ‘normal.

For the first 48 hours of the 30-day campaign, you can secure your physical copy of the Realms of Kymoria Therapeutic Quickstart Kit for just $89.00 USD! This exclusive early backer offer is a way of showing appreciation for a commitment to this enchanting project.

Act Fast! The clock is ticking, and this incredible offer is only available for the first 48 hours. Your early support ensures you’ll be among the first to experience the wonders of Kymoria.

Join this epic adventure, and make the Realms of Kymoria a reality!

Pre-Orders Open for “Ezra and Nehemiah”, the Latest From Garphill Games!

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Ezra and Nehemiah

Renegade Game Studios has announced the opening of pre-orders for Ezra and Nehemiah, the latest addition to the world of thematic strategy gaming from Garphill Games. From game designers Shem Philips and S.J. Macdonald, renowned for their work on the West Kingdom and South Tigris series, Ezra and Nehemiah promises an immersive and historically rich experience that lives up to the quality players have come to expect from this team.

Ezra and Nehemiah beckons 1-4 players to the ancient city of Jerusalem, tasking them with constructing the temple, fortifying city walls, and sharing the wisdom of the Torah with returning exiles. Beyond the city, players can expand lands, embark on journeys, or tend to the sacred altar’s flame. Guided by prophets Haggai and Zechariah, players utilize cards, workers, and resources over three weeks, contributing to the city’s revival. The game concludes after the third Sabbath, offering a unique blend of strategy and historical immersion.

Features:

  • 1 Rulebook
  • 1 Main Board
  • 4 Player Boards
  • 1 Solo Board
  • 155 Cardboard Tiles & Tokens
  • 5 Reference Boards
  • 44 Large Cards
  • 78 Small Cards
  • 196 Wooden Pieces
  • 1 Cotton Bag
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