Games which accommodate both solo and cooperative play seem to be especially valued in the market these days. This trend was noticed by developer Chris Cieslik of Asmadi Games, and inspired the new Kickstarter game One Deck Dungeon. Whether it’s the straightforward mechanics, solo play support, or the deliberate decision making behind the character artwork, the project has already accumulated over $85,000 in backer support.
The nominees for Spiel des Jahres have been announced, Pyramid Arcade is set for a fall release, and Cubicle 7 releases a new edition of Doctor Who: The Card Game.
Asmodee has released StoryLine: Fairy Tales, Z-Man Games has announced a cheaper release of Flick'em Up, and Castles of Mad King Ludwig will be hitting app stores next week.
The Last Spike doesn't just have a fun train-theme and unique player interaction, it was also a 2016 Mensa Select Winner and you can certainly see why as you play it.
Not having people to play with is perhaps one of the biggest obstacles which keep people from becoming truly engaged by the wide world of tabletop games. Lots of situations can prevent players from finding a good group to share their favorite gaming experiences. A recent move, a lack of “geeky” meeting places in the immediate area, or just general shyness about approaching new people, can all prevent gamers from finding like-minded players.
Z-Man Games has announced Beyond Baker Street, it appears that USAopoly is working on a Harry Potter deck-builder, and the exhibition hall map has been released for this year’s Gen Con.
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