Do you want to be the RICHEST player? Pure Profit by Mike Foley of Foley Games is a fast-paced, competitive card game where players race to be the first to build their BANK to $10 million. But getting there isn’t so simple—while you’re carefully stacking your fortune, your opponents are looking for ways to slow you down. A well-timed STEAL card lets you swipe a crucial value from another player, and the dreaded BANKRUPT card can send your wealth crumbling in an instant. The first player to reach $10 million wins the game with nothing but Pure Profit.

Dead End is our first review of the new year—and what a strong start it is! CuRilla Games, helmed by designer A.R. Curry, is a creative studio that thrives on crafting bold and unconventional tabletop experiences. Dead End is part of the intriguing and evolving DEADVERSE—a series of solo, standalone games set within a darkly humorous universe. Each game in the series immerses players in its distinctive setting, populated by quirky characters and engaging narratives that balance absurd humor with challenging gameplay. With Dead End, Curry delivers a solo defense game that blends accessibility with tension, offering players an exciting and comically macabre experience that's easy to learn and hard to forget.

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The Game Crafter’s VHS Case Challenge has brought us back to a nostalgic format that blends retro charm with innovative game design. With 39 creative entries vying to pack as much gameplay as possible into the iconic VHS case, this contest has sparked a wave of ingenuity. From brilliant mechanics to visually stunning designs, we’ve been thrilled to see how designers have embraced the challenge.

Created by New Quest Entertainment™, a passionate two-person team of sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero fans, BAM™ is the brainchild of Alex Mensen (Game Designer and Project Manager) and Jerrod Jackson (Co-Owner and Creative Director). Alex’s innovative approach to card game design and Jerrod’s imaginative artistry combine to deliver a fresh take on competitive card gaming. In BAM™, players embody Leaders commanding unique Assets—heroes, villains, gadgets, and more—deploying them across various battle locations (LOCs) to dominate in key stats: Body, Aether, and Mind. The game’s art is more than just visually captivating; it’s integral to gameplay, immersing players in a rich, ever-evolving narrative while still communicating strategic elements.

K2 Games, led by independent designer Kristopher R. Kycia, is a passionate studio dedicated to crafting unique and engaging tabletop experiences. Quest Adventure Cards deliver on a rare promise in game design: accessibility without sacrificing engagement. Quest invites players into a straightforward but immersive card game experience that builds on classic card game structures, enhancing them with light fantasy elements. The appeal here lies in the approachable design, which makes it easy for anyone to dive in and start playing without a steep learning curve.