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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How competitive TCG accessories are influencing hobby retail strategy in Europe: Sanseking [Sponsored]

As trading card games continue to fuel growth across the tabletop industry, hobby retailers are placing greater emphasis on the accessories that support organised play. In this sponsored article, TCG and board game accessories maker Sanseking explains how changing player behaviour is reshaping retail strategy and why competitive accessories are becoming a more important part of the European hobby market.

GAMA seeks hobby shops setting the standard for design, innovation in 2027 Power Retail Awards

The annual awards, which have now been running for 17 years, aim to act as a showcase and celebration of business practices, community-building and operational innovations that other hobby retailers can learn from.

Academic conference puts board game sustainability, environmental theming and more under the microscope

While many of Generation Analog 2026’s presentations explore environmental issues, the conference’s broad ‘Green’ theme also encompasses topics including newcomer experiences, representation, identity, game history and design philosophy.

JinxO wins 2026 Spiel des Jahres, Rebirth secures historic triple for Reiner Knizia

JinxO designer Martin Ang’s victory underscores the growing internationality of the venerable German board games award, which until last year’s success for Hishashi Hayashi’s Bomb Busters had never been won by an Asian designer.

Tabletop Junkie aims to make it easier to buy, sell, and trade board games

February 8, 2026

Andy Matthews

How can modern web tech smooth out the rough patches in buying and selling used board games? UK based Tabletop Junkie has a plan. Read on for the...

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...