PACTS is a new tabletop wargame featuring simple mechanics and deep strategy for two players.
The game involves area control using cubes over six rounds as players represent competing fae courts. Cards guide cube placement, movement and faction powers while a split-and-choose mechanic adds tension each turn. Reviewers note that the compact format creates quick games with high replayability and immediate desire for rematches.
GeekDad has reviewed the completed version of Kinfire Council, a worker placement game crowdfunded on Kickstarter in April 2024 and delivered to backers in fall 2025. Designed by Kevin Wilson and published by Incredible Dream Studios, the game places players as council members in the city of Din’Lux, balancing city needs against personal ambitions amid threats from the Cult of Altan. The review highlights its engaging mechanics and ties to the broader Atios universe.
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A new tabletop game called PDX, themed around managing an airline at Portland's airport, is currently funding on Kickstarter. Designed for 1 to 4 players aged 10 and up, it involves scheduling flights and building amenities in sessions lasting about 15 minutes per player. Pledges start at $64 for the retail edition.
Old School RuneScape has released its sixth limited-time league event, Demonic Pacts, which began on April 15 and will run until June 10. More than 150,000 players joined within hours of launch. The event shifts players to Varlamore and introduces demonic pacts that alter gameplay.
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A new Lord of the Rings tabletop game, Foes of Middle-earth, has been fully funded on Kickstarter in just 10 minutes. Developed by D20 Culture in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Projects, the cooperative cinematic board game features iconic characters and strategic dungeon crawls. The campaign has already exceeded its goal by over 10 times, with additional characters unlocked through stretch goals.