Board Games & Tabletop RPG — 2026-11-03
This week brings a major licensing announcement with three new Hellraiser tabletop adaptations, a new D&D 5.5e supplement blending manga and modern settings, and the launch of the Plants vs. Zombies board game on Kickstarter. Meanwhile, crowdfunding trackers highlight a surge in November campaigns, including high-profile projects like Discworld RPG retail releases and various miniature terrain kits.
Board Games & Tabletop RPG — 2026-11-03
New Releases
The most significant news this week is the confirmation that the Hellraiser franchise is expanding into the tabletop space. Salt Entertainment announced an agreement with Clive Barker and Park Ave Ent. LLC to release three new tabletop adaptations, scheduled for Halloween 2027.
In the Dungeons & Dragons ecosystem, Obojima: Tales From Yatamon has arrived on D&D Beyond. This new supplement for the 5.5E ruleset from 1985 Games mixes magic, manga aesthetics, and modern-world settings.
Additionally, Noble Knight Gaming Hall released their 2026 RPG Gift Guide, featuring recommendations across D&D, Star Wars, and folk horror genres.
Kickstarter Watch
The crowdfunding landscape is active with several notable campaigns launching or trending this week:
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Plants vs. Zombies: The Board Game: Mantic Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign adapting the popular video game franchise to tabletop, where players defend brains with plants.
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Discworld RPG: Modiphius is preparing to release a retail edition of Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork following a Kickstarter that raised over £2.4 million.
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General Crowdfunding Roundups: Bell of Lost Souls highlighted five key campaigns currently live, including old-school minis, Dutch Resistance-themed games, and Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere-based projects.
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Everything Board Games also updated their tracker as of November 2, 2026, listing numerous upcoming Kickstarters and late pledge opportunities.
Game Night Pick
For those looking to explore recent releases highlighted at major fairs, Polygon’s roundup of the Spiel Essen 2026 highlights offers strong contenders. Notable mentions include the Cyberpunk TCG, the newly announced Diablo board game, and a Gloomhaven spinoff, all of which generated significant buzz at the event.
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