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Take the battle from BGA to the table at your local game store! Stores across the USA will be hosting in-person battles that will be counted toward the Siege for Toshi Ranbo leaderboard. Will you fly banners for the fearless Lion Clan, the cunning Crane Clan, or another of the Great Clans of Rokugan? The […]

In Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo™, players take command of the Great Clans of Rokugan and compete for control of one of the Emerald Empire’s most contested strongholds. It’s a game of reading your opponents, anticipating their moves, and trying not to look too suspicious when your plans are coming together just a little too well.  With the game’s release on the horizon, […]

If you’ve ever looked at the ongoing rivalries of Rokugan and thought, “You know what this needs? More giant battles and slightly unhealthy levels of clan pride,” then we’ve got good news.  From August through October 2026, players around the world will be taking part in the Siege of Toshi Ranbo, a global organized play event for Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo.  Working alongside the Legend […]

[ˈSHä-dᵊn-ˌfrȯi-də] noun  Satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else’s misfortune.   Introducing Schadenfreude, a game where second place finally gets its moment. Let’s get this out of the way early; in Schadenfreude, trying your absolute hardest to win might be your biggest mistake… and we mean that in the nicest way possible.  This is a trick-taking game for 3-5 players where the […]

Explore the story behind the art of The Hobbit: There and
Back Again™! In this interview, the game’s artist shares their
journey, creative process, and favorite moments from
illustrating a game based on Tolkien’s iconic world.

From Monopoly to modern tabletop design, learn why classic board games continue to influence how games are made, played, and shared today.

When we first announced our upcoming game set in the Emerald Empire, it carried the name Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo. Partway through development, it was brought to our attention that another game was already published under a very similar name. Rather than seeing this as a setback, it gave our team a welcome […]

The destiny of The One Ring, and the fate of Middle-earth itself balances upon the decisions you make in The Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict, a new strategic dice game set in the rich world created by J.R. Tolkien. Take control and command both The Shadow and the Free Peoples armies as you […]

Elaine Ryan has once again stunned us with her beautiful stained-glass interpretations of the classic book by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers™. Join us as we chat through her artistic process, her love of The Lord of the Rings™, and her present and future successes. First and foremost, congratulations on […]