Board Games In The News 08/14/2025

Developed by Glass Cannon Unplugged, known for their video game-to-board game transitions, this new title promises a fast-paced strategic experience centered on kingdom building and warfare. Designed for 2 to 4 players, the game incorporates an hourglass-based mechanic to introduce real-time pressure, aiming to deliver strategic depth within 30-minute play sessions for both new and experienced tabletop players.

The selection spans modern cooperative and app-assisted experiences, including investigative titles like *Chronicles of Crime*, narrative-driven games such as *The Initiative*, and complex dungeon-crawlers like *Gloomhaven*. This compilation highlights the evolution of board games beyond traditional classics, catering to diverse interests. The piece serves as a guide for players navigating the contemporary tabletop gaming landscape.

The program, titled 'We are children's stock investors,' targets 50 students in grades 3 to 6 and will be held at the Maekyung Media Center auditorium. This free initiative aims to build foundational economic literacy. Registration opens online on a first-come, first-served basis on August 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Participants can look forward to a diverse offering, including a hosted "meaty game" for those seeking deeper strategic experiences and a collection of accessible social games. The event, which will feature trained game hosts provided by DCGG, is designed to support engagement across all skill levels.

These new objectives can be layered onto any mission, fundamentally altering game flow and offering varied paths to victory. Recent assessments have begun to evaluate specific options such as 'Baggage Train' and 'Special Features' for their impact on competitive play and army composition.

Tripled in size from its inaugural year, the tabletop gaming convention will prominently feature Bushiroad's Card Game Festival, marking its first appearance outside Tokyo with over 1,000 players expected. Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of activities, including beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons sessions, miniature painting workshops, and various card game tournaments and demos.

Scheduled for August 23-24 at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, the convention will be three times larger than its debut, featuring Bushiroad's largest card game festival outside Tokyo and the return of the Ultraman Card Game with a Sealed tournament and a special appearance by Ultraman Tiga. Attendees can expect an array of activities catering to various interests, from board games and RPGs to miniature painting, alongside opportunities for meet-and-greets with voice actresses and a stamp rally with exclusive prizes, designed to engage both veteran players and newcomers.