Asmodee have released free downloads of several board games as part of their “Print & Play” initiative. The initial list includes Dobble/Spot It!, Dixit, Timeline Classic, Unlock!, Cortex Challenge and Combo Color. Additional titles are planned. Additional “Print & Play” titles are also planned and will be available as free downloads in the future. The […]

The Army Painter, a miniatures paint and accessory company based in Denmark, will retrofit their paint production machines to produce hand sanitizer. They will be filling their 18ml and 100ml paint bottles. They company plans to deliver the bottles to local schools at no cost, and then to supply international distribution.  “This evolving new reality

The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are compiling and maintaining a list of retailer support programs announced by publishers during the COVID-19 shutdowns. The list has 46 programs, of which many involve transferring sales revenue from online purchases to the purchasers local game store. Retailers can share the list with their customers. Publishers can contribute to the list by

I launched Tabletop Wire a year ago last month. Today, I am shutting it down.  The idea for the site came from an industry Facebook forum where someone suggested there was an opportunity for a tabletop trade publication. As someone who enjoys building things, I thought I’d give it a go. The plan was simple;

French publisher Libellud is creating a charitable foundation to support youth and education. The Libellud Foundation will add $1.1 million over the next three years to the endowment. Founded in 2008 by Régis Bonnessée, Libellud is best known for the game Dixit. The company has 20 employees and $10.5 million in revenue. Bonnessée said the “initiative reflects

Brendan Bell has resigned his At-Large Director position on The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) board. Bell was appointed in December 2018 to replace Mike Webb, who resigned after a disagreement with the Board. In his resignation letter Bell said he was stepping away from the industry and was not sure his new direction would allow him the

CMON have again reported losses for the year ending in September, but no where near the $4.1 million losses they had last year at this time. The company stated in its 3rd Quarter financials a loss of about $0.5 million for the period.  CMON might have been profitable if it wasn’t for the $1.2 million cost and fees

The tabletop industry quickly distanced itself from game designer JR Honeycutt after allegations of sexual abuse were levied by industry professional and former girlfriend Victoria Mann on Medium.  Mann alleges Honeycutt physically and mentally abused her over the course of their relationship.  Although Honeycutt appeared to take down his social media at first, he did respond