News Flash: Evenglow Released, Gen Con Round-up
Submitted by Naomi Laeuchli on 09/01/2026 - 12:16. Category: News
Evenglow Released
The Op has released Evenglow, a game designed for 1-4 players. "Evenglow is a light strategy game where players become alchemists tending two gardens while trying to simultaneously harvest the power of Sunlight and Moonlight, crafting powerful potions and maintaining balance."
Source: https://theop.games/products/evenglow
Gen Con Round-Up
Jetson Plays Games has posted a roundup of this year’s Gen Con. “Between high-profile announcements from major publishers, surprise indie gems, and long-awaited remasters of all-time classics, the convention floor was brimming with creative games, great artwork, and stunning cosplay.”
Source: https://www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/gen-con-2026-games-roundup
Bamboo Smash Announced
Ares Games has announced a new 2-5 player card game, set for release in September. "Get ready to embrace the chaos: ancient elemental forces awaken in the form of mischievous and unstoppable Pandemon spirits in Bamboo Smash, a fast-paced competitive card game."
Source: https://www.aresgames.eu/40932
KPop Demon Hunters Love Letter Announced
Z-Man Games has announced a new adaptation of Love Letter. “In this team-based battle for 2–6 players, you’ll join forces to support either HUNTR/X or the Saja Boys in front of a live, screaming audience. Work together to read the stage carefully; in the world of Battle for the Spotlight, not everything is as it seems.”
Source: https://www.zmangames.com/announcements/announcing-battle-for-the-spotlight/
Dicey Waters Pre-Order
Hachette Boardgames USA has a new pirate-themed dice game available for pre-order. "A thrilling, push-your-luck dice game where you must rely on your pirate’s cunning and a bit of good fortune to roll the most valuable combinations."
Source: https://www.hachetteboardgames.com/products/dicey-waters
New Discworld Game Announced
Modiphius Entertainment has announced Kill Sam Vimes, a new game set in the Discworld universe. "In this competitive strategy game for 2-6 players, you’ll each take control of a House of apprentice assassins. Manoeuvre your execrable entry-level executioners through the city, avoid Vimes’ diabolical traps, and outscore your rivals before your House is wiped out! You can’t kill Sam Vimes, but you can look spectacular doing it!"
Source: https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/discworld-adventures#killsamvimes
Food Truck Fury Announced
Van Ryder Games has announced Food Truck Fury, set for release this fall. "Your zany array of equipment and powerful food weapons allow you ultimate control over the city streets, where you will battle and outmaneuver other food truckers to complete jobs, acquire ingredients, and deliver orders to customers."
Source: https://vanrydergames.com/products/food-truck-fury
Reviews
Shuffle Dungeons (Jetson Plays Games): “The game is designed for a lighter play experience than most dungeon crawlers, even with the modified rules, but there is still room for player choice and expression.”
Source: https://www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/shuffle-dungeons-review
Symbiosis (Board Game Quest): “It’s a light game, great for getting the brain cells fired up for something harder, or easing them down after a long day of gaming.”
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/symbiosis-review/
Tag Team (The Family Gamers) “The simultaneous play, the seemingly endless combinations, and the lighting quick turnaround from game to game make Tag Team a winner for the right kinds of players.”
Source: https://www.thefamilygamers.com/tag-team/
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