Arcs

Cole Wehrle has earned a rare kind of designer trust. If his name is on the box, a certain tier of board gamer will buy it without reading the rules. Root, Oath, Pax Pamir 2nd Edition - the man has a track record. Arcs arrived in 2024 trailing that reputation like a comet tail. It sold out fast. It generated immediate debate. And now, two years in, it has settled into something more complicated than pure acclaim: a game that inspires real devotion from some players and genuine frustration from others. ...

Spring 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest crowdfunding seasons in recent memory. Between Gamefound campaigns breaking records and Kickstarter buzzing with everything from deluxe reprints to fresh indie designs, there’s almost too much to track. We’ve cut through the noise. Here are five campaigns across Kickstarter and Gamefound that deserve a closer look - whether you’re a euro devotee, a co-op crawler, or just someone who appreciates gorgeous art on cardboard. ...