Board Game News

We’re in a golden age of tabletop games, but that can make it hard to keep up with everything that’s happening in the hobby. Worry not — Meeple Mountain has got your back!

Below you’ll find news and announcements from the world of tabletop gaming as well as hyperlocal information from Nashville, the birthplace of Meeple Mountain.

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Flat River Group downsizes again as veteran trio leave to relaunch Luma Imports under ACD Distribution; ACD also buys Flat River’s Synapses Games

Board game distributor, publisher and e-commerce specialist Flat River Group has downsized again, with industry veterans Jules Vautour, Colin Young and Danni Loe leaving to revive distributor Luma Imports as part of ACD Distribution.

“We’re like a Tiny Epic Asmodee”: Tycoon Games CEO Dan Yarrington on the company’s ongoing acquisition spree, future plans and criticism of his past business practices

The purchases of Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Arcadia Quest and Starcadia Quest were followed today by a buyout of the Gamelyn brand, including the Tiny Epic series and the Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea game lines – and more deals are likely on the way, CEO and founder Dan Yarrington told BoardGameWire.

CMON announces cancellation of Degenesis: Clan Wars Gamefound campaign after breakdown in relationship, legal dispute with IP holder

Financially-troubled board game publishing major CMON has suffered another blow after revealing its Gamefound campaign for Degenesis: Clan Wars has been cancelled by the IP holder amid a legal wrangle between the pair.

Staff at London’s first board game cafe, Draughts, prepare to strike over zero-hour contracts, ‘erratic scheduling’ and security concerns

London’s first board game cafe, Draughts, is facing strike action from staff who claim the business is ignoring their concerns about issues including unfair contracts, having shifts cancelled at short notice and a lack of security at one of its premises.

Tilt 5: The Much-Anticipated Arrival of AR Glasses for Board Games

November 22, 2023

Guest Contributor

Tilt5 has designed a system that’s perfectly fused traditional board gameplay with 3D, stereoscopic visuals and ultra-realistic holograms. Here’s how...