Board Games & Tabletop RPG — 2026-05-19
The tabletop gaming world is buzzing this week with a major policy shift: Kickstarter has banned explicit content across all tabletop categories in controversial new rules, sending ripples through the indie publishing community. Meanwhile, the Cyberpunk TCG makes headlines after raising a staggering $28 million on Kickstarter, and its creators sit down to discuss how they plan to avoid the pitfalls plaguing modern card games. The RPG Stories VTT platform also launches a fresh campaign expanding its virtual tabletop toolset.
Board Games & Tabletop RPG — 2026-05-19
New Releases
There's relatively little verified fresh launch news from the past 7 days, but one major story is dominating the tabletop conversation right now.
Kickstarter Bans Mature Content in New Policy
In a development that's rattled publishers and creators across the tabletop RPG, board game, and comic book space, Kickstarter has issued sweeping new rules banning sexual and "lewd" content across all categories — including tabletop RPGs and board games. Critics have described the policy language as extensive and vaguely worded, leaving many creators uncertain about what is and isn't permitted. The ban affects mature content in comics, games, RPGs, and beyond.
The news has triggered widespread discussion about creator options going forward, including whether alternative platforms like Gamefound will see an influx of adult-oriented tabletop projects.
Kickstarter Watch
Cyberpunk TCG — $28 Million and Counting
The biggest crowdfunding story of the past week is the Cyberpunk TCG from WeirdCO, which raised more than $28 million on Kickstarter — a jaw-dropping figure for a trading card game. In an in-depth interview with Polygon, the creators discussed their design philosophy and how they intend to avoid "the biggest problem in modern card games," touching on issues like power creep, pay-to-win mechanics, and secondary market volatility.
RPG Stories VTT: Infinite Worlds Expansion — Now Live
Brave Alice has returned to Kickstarter with the Infinite Worlds expansion for its RPG Stories VTT platform. The campaign promises 50+ new brushes, user upload functionality, and Steam Workshop sharing tools, giving game masters significantly more flexibility to customize their virtual tabletop environments. The campaign launched within the past week and is currently seeking funding.
Game Night Pick
Something old, worth revisiting: The Cyberpunk TCG hype is real
With the Cyberpunk TCG's Kickstarter wrapping up a record-breaking run, this is a great moment to gather your crew and revisit cyberpunk-themed tabletop experiences while the genre is at peak cultural visibility. If you already have a cyberpunk RPG or card game on your shelf — or if you're eyeing the new TCG — this weekend is the perfect time to dive in. The Polygon interview with WeirdCO is a worthwhile read before your session to get into the right headspace.
Coverage period: May 12–19, 2026. Only verified stories published after May 12, 2026 are included.
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