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 In most games set in Middle-earth™, you choose a side. In The Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict™, things are a little more complicated.   In this game, you’ll command both The Free Peoples and the forces of Shadow at the same time, balancing armies, hunting The Fellowship, recruiting legendary characters, and making decisions that […]

Schadenfreude rewards second place, so to speak, but in this one way you might want to be first. Get your copy of Schadenfreude before its November 6th release at Essen Spiel 2026 (while supplies last of course). And worry not, if you’re first to snag your copy, you won’t then be thrown bodily from a […]

If you like to get thematically entrenched in the games you play, you won’t want to miss this overview of Rokugan’s seven Great Clans and their approach to warfare. Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo invites players to play as one of seven powerful samurai clans that dominate the magical realm of Rokugan. You’ll be […]

Discover the Bloody Legacy of Toshi Ranbo

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.

The journey through Middle-earth steps into a new chapter with The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers™ Trick-Taking Game. Slated for a global release in January 2026 and designed by Bryan Bornmueller, this next installment builds on its predecessor, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring™ Trick-Taking Game, while introducing players […]