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New Game - Las Vegas
Gamer's paradise has opened:Las Vegas is now online!
Hold on to your dice and put on your best poker face (even if we can't see you on the computer)!
Starting now, a breath of desert air and neon lights is sweeping through our game rooms, because the Ravensburger classic Las Vegas is now available to play online.
So let’s go...
New game - MortySorty
We have packed some magic into the BrettspielWelt. The brand new game from Schmidt Spiele can be played online from today.
The author Markus Slawitscheck (known from Challengers) has created "Morty Sorty - Magic Shop" a magical place...
New game - Surfosaurus MAX
We have a huge newcomer to say: The surfing dinosaur of Loosey Goosey Games
From Friday, 28 November you canSurfosaurus MAX by the author Ikhwan Kwon with individual illustration by Matthias Mödl here in the board game world. The game is not only a rocker but also more than just a card game with surfing T-rexen; it is...
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The BrettspielWelt Magazine offers not only our information, news and opinions but also a lot of news from other board game sites. Here you can find internal news from us and game reviews from others.
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SeaFall: From Hype to Legacy Flop – The Disappointing Legacy of a Promising Board Game
In 2016, SeaFall was considered the most anticipated board game of the year and heralded a new chapter in the legacy genre, created by Rob Daviau, the inventor of the legacy format. Despite great enthusiasm, the game turned out to be one of the biggest disappointments in board game history upon its release. The lengthy games, an unbalanced game system, and a final campaign that disappointed many players led to a sobering reception. Although SeaFall is now considered a collector’s...
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City of Six Moons: A radical board game experiment in an alien language is thrilling enthusiasts
Since its release in 2024, Amabel Holland’s board game *City of Six Moons* has been an extraordinary experiment in the hobby. The rulebook is written entirely in an alien symbolic language, forcing players to decipher and interpret the rules themselves. Translator Dan Thurot documented this complex process over four months and three phases, from initial confusion to his own interpretation of ambiguous passages. Shut Up & Sit Down...
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Brettspielbox presents the latest board game news from June 12, 2026
In its video series, Brettspielbox covers the latest releases and developments in the board game world. The focus is on current crowdfunding projects such as 8 Dragons, Altera, and the Shackleton Base expansion. There are also updates on numerous games such as The Danes, Marvel Champions – Fear no Evil, Food Truck Fury, and more. The coverage is aimed at all board game fans and offers a wide range of information on new and upcoming titles.
To the article at brettspielbox.de
Thunder Road Vendetta: Maximum Chrome Edition is available for pre-order again – shipping in 2026
Frosted Games is once again opening pre-orders for the sold-out Maximum Chrome Edition of Thunder Road Vendetta. The third run of this deluxe box set, which includes the base game and all expansions, costs €139.95 and is expected to ship in the fourth quarter of 2026. Delivery in time for SPIEL 2026 in Essen is rather unlikely. The collector’s edition is available exclusively directly from the publisher and combines chaotic multiplayer racing with shootouts in an accessible...
To the article at wuerfelreich.de
SETI + Expansion rulebook now available online at Boardgamefan.de
The popular game guide for the board game SETI and its expansion was released on June 12, 2026, and is now available for download on the project page. The guide, provided by Boardgamefan.de, supports players with additional information and tips and is funded by the community as well as through voluntary donations. The site also offers numerous other game guides and board game reviews. Supporters can back the project via Patreon, among other platforms...
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Review of the board game “Compile + Aux 1”: A fascinating core concept meets wasted potential
The card game “Compile” impresses with its clever core concept and elegant gameplay, but shows weaknesses in its visual design and thematic execution. Players take on the roles of artificial intelligences that piece together fragmented logs. Despite simple rules and a short playing time, the combination of logs creates an unexpected strategic depth that only unfolds after several games. The "Aux 1" expansion expands the combination possibilities...
To the article at boardgamefan.de