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Gen Con 2026 – Tycoon Games, Smirk & Dagger Games, Snapship Tactics

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

I enjoy the Tiny Epic line of games published by Gamelyn games. Now owned by Tycoon Games, I was excited to see more of my favorite in the line, Tiny Epic Dungeons. Tiny Epic Dungeons Adventures keeps the same lightweight … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Resurrection Games, Archon Studios, Avalon Hill, Hasbro

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

There’s still more to talk about in the gaming hall. It really is a big mix of trading card game, miniatures, and boardgames from big and small publishers.   A new publisher, Resurrection Games, had a very nice setup showing … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Tesselation Games, Incredible Dream Studios, Lime Green Games

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

While the main dealer hall can’t be beat for concentrated gaming information, the adjacent gaming hall is a great place to stop in and play games. Some publishers rent space to provide an area for a full playthrough of their … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Cephalofair Games, Dara Studios, Pegasus Spiel, Pine Box Entertainment

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

Sometimes I’m lucky enough to give a game a good demo, as I did with Cephalofair’s card drafting Mercenaries Wanted. Of course, having played the original game I didn’t necessarily need to take the new Buttons & Bugs expansions for … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Hobby Japan, Korea Board Games, Playte, Whales Entertainment

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

It’s always fun to see what sorts of games are coming out of other countries. Hobby Japan is back with Strange Slot Simulator, a fast playing game where players attempt to guess the distribution of cards in several different decks. … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Asmodee Part 2

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

The Asmodee train keeps on going. Let’s talk about Maestro Media and their base-building-attacking Clash of Clans, soon to be followed by a Clash Royal lane battler. They have a (sorta Unmatched-like) Disney themed battle game, Sky Arena Duel, a … Continue reading →

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