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Magic announces February 2027 Commander event with Vivien Reid promo
Magic’s Black History Month Commander event runs 1–28 February 2027, with a Vivien Reid foil promo and support for Black Girls Code.
SPIEL Essen sells out as organiser reports record attendance of 230,000
SPIEL Essen reports 230,000 attendance after selling its last ticket on Sunday, up 10,000 from 2025 across an expanded eight-hall fair.
Battlestar Galactica board game returns, with crowdfunding planned for early 2027
Ghost Galaxy plans a new edition of Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game, with an updated design and crowdfunding in early 2027.
Ordinary Magic launches three standalone games on Gamefound
Unstable Games launches Ordinary Magic with three standalone games, $29 individual pledges and a $79 bundle on Gamefound.
Arkham Horror Remastered opens with $70 base game and December 2027 delivery estimate
Arkham Horror Remastered is live on Gamefound: $70 for the base game, $350 with five expansions, and delivery estimated for December 2027.
Magic reveals Star Trek mechanics, from Beam Me Up to Borg assimilation
Magic’s Star Trek debut reveals Beam Me Up, Federation and Borg assimilation ahead of November’s tabletop release.
Barnes & Noble names Endearment and Making Monsters its 2026 game winners
Endearment wins Barnes & Noble’s 2026 Game of the Year, while Making Monsters takes the US retailer’s family award.
Frosthaven leaves Early Access with its full campaign and 17 heroes
Frosthaven’s digital adaptation reaches version 1.0 on PC, completing the campaign and hero roster, with an update for existing Early Access owners.
Clash Royale board game targets October 20 Kickstarter launch
Maestro and Supercell plan an October 20 Kickstarter for The Grand Arena, a competitive tabletop game of towers, cards and Crowns.
Plants vs. Zombies board game launches with two mini-expansions
Mantic’s co-op board game is funded on Kickstarter, with pledges from £40, two mini-expansions and delivery planned for September 2027.
Through the Mountains sets October 27 Kickstarter launch
Reiner Knizia’s standalone Through the Desert sequel heads to Kickstarter on 27 October, with yak routes and new Valley and Temple mechanics.
Hasbro opens 2026 Women Innovators of Play design challenge
Women-led toy and game concepts can enter from 15 October, with three $10,000 prizes and mentorship opportunities.