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Restoration Games @restorationgames.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

From typography to iconography, discover the graphic design choices that bring The Lord of the Rings™: The King’s Gambit together. Read more at today's blog: restorationgames.com/graphic-design…

Illustration of warriors and 'The King's Gambit' title with logos below.

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Restoration Games @restorationgames.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

From early concepts and inspiration to final art, discover how the team developed the visual identity of The Lord of the Rings™: The King’s Gambit on today's blog: restorationgames.com/defining-the-l…

Promotional art for The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit with battle scenes and logos.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Damn, I’m so proud to have Restoration Games as a sponsor of our show. They make it so easy to want to promote them when they keep making stuff this incredible. King's Gambit is absolutely top tier. www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...

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The Lord of the Rings™: The King’s Gambit

The final, fateful battle in the war for Middle-earth plays out across four epic fields of battle.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our good friend Burky, and sponsor of The Cabal, has launched a new Game Toppers campaign today! This one is all about their awesome neoprene game mats. Guaranteed, these are some of the most beautiful and highest-quality neoprene mats money can buy! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bur...

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Game Toppers - Game Mat Bazaar

Playmats & Mat Storage Solutions featuring art from some of the board game industry's top artists like Vincent Dutrait and Ryan Laukat

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hey Now Cabalists! Mia the Cat kicks things off by causing household havoc! Then we dive into a feature review of Martin Wallace's Bloodstones, before answering listener questions about disappointing games and the eternal quest for the ideal player count. Enjoy! thesecretcabal.com/episodes/epi...

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Restoration Games @restorationgames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A board game is more than just a ruleset. Playing out the epic final battles of The Lord of the Rings™ deserves an equally epic table presence and immersive experience. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wVgUoqvBzQ Sign up to be notified when the campaign launches at TheKingsGambit.com

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The Making of The Lord of the Rings™: The King’s Gambit - Presence

A board game is more than just a ruleset. Playing out the epic final battles of The Lord of the Rings™ deserves an equally epic table presence and immersive ...

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Garden Dice is still, to this day, one of my favorite games that I backed on Kickstarter. Sedition Wars is not.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hey now, Cabalists! Today, we feature the amazing Avalon: The Riven Veil from Jamie Jolly, Tony T gives us all the most important news, and finally, we talk about gaming spaces and what we think is important to maximize fun and comfort. Enjoy! thesecretcabal.com/episodes/epi...

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Watch It Played @watchitplayed.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Your wizards are on the hunt for spellbooks and you're in luck - this forest is full of them! Collect as many as you can, while casting powerful spells to upset the plans of your opponents in this new game from Ellie Dix (@thedarkimp.bsky.social): Seeker of Spells! youtu.be/3v7AWo74lZs

The Watch It Played tutorial video thumbnail for Seeker Of Spells

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Restoration Games @restorationgames.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Curious what Restoration has planned? We have a lot of exciting things in the works and chatted all about it at our Blueprints panel during Gen Con. Catch up on the full panel now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlCIGDE6Qrc

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Gen Con 2026 Restoration Games Blueprints

We’re working on a lot of exciting content and at Gen Con 2026 we shared a bunch of news about our upcoming games. Couldn’t make the show? Check out the full...

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hey Now! Today in Express, Don and I dig into some games that don’t get enough time on the big show: party and casual games! We talk about a bunch of different games that are easy to learn and teach, quick to play, and super fun for gamers of all kinds. Enjoy! thesecretcabal.com/episodes/exp...

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"Why not be bold and get a 20-sided dice that tells people, I appreciate the laws of probability and great journalism." store.theonion.com/products/c2e...

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Restoration Games @restorationgames.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Meet the incredible artists bringing the world of Hellboy to Unmatched! 🎨 Bailie Rosenlund — Abe Sapien 🎨 Michael Manomivibul — Baba Yaga 🎨 Danielle Weires — Liz Sherman 🎨 Oliver Barrett — Hellboy Stay tuned for more and pre-order the game at restoration.games/UMHellboy

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Illustration of Baba Yaga with glowing skulls, Hellboy game box.

Illustration of Liz Sherman with flames, game box present.

Comic style Hellboy art with text 'Illustrated by Oliver Barrett' and Hellboy game box.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Hey now everybody! It’s a beautiful Wednesday morning, and with it comes another episode of The Cabal! Today, we take a look at the Slay the Spire, Tony T hosts the news, and we tackle a bunch of listeners questions. thesecretcabal.com/episodes/epi...

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Plaid Hat Games @plaidhatgames.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

WE ARE LIVE BABY! #themonolith #kickstarter #plaidhatgames www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Our great friends @djackthompson.bsky.social and @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social have an incredible game funding on KS and it's ending in a couple hours! Get buy supporting an awesome game and learn a thing or two about this little known story of the Civil War www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

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Rebels Against Rebellion

From David Thompson and Trevor Benjamin (Undaunted, Resist!) a card game about a Tennessee county that battled secession.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

With just a few hours left to go, it’s cool to see that Rebels Against Rebellion has reached #5 on the BGG hotness. Really awesome for such a niche topic. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Been enjoying Wingspan Pocket. There’s a great balance of strategic depth without being overly complex. The amount of card abilities aren’t overwhelming, which makes it easy to get into and very quickly start recognizing strong combos for your tableau. It’s a really smart design and fun.

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Whitespider1066 @whitespider1066.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hopefully getting my newly arrived copy of Glory to Rome to the table later today. Has been a bit of a grail game. @thesecretcabal.bsky.social have raved about it over the years. Now I get to play it for myself. Read the rules, watched videos. This game is so in my wheelhouse.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Oh boy!! I wish I could go back in time and re-experience the first night I got to play Glory to Rome. We played 3 games in a row and it was so fun gradually learning the depth throughout the night. It's so much fun. Hope you enjoy it!

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Without a doubt, one of the absolute best things on YouTube is this channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGt7...

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Johnny Depp's Bed

YouTube video by Bobby Fingers

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Oh I really hope you enjoy it! It's my favorite game of the past few years.

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Lachlan Blackmore @soupness.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

New game! I've heard @thesecretcabal.bsky.social talk about this. Can't wait to play.

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Brady J. Sadler @bradyjsadler.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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Brady J. Sadler @bradyjsadler.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

@thesecretcabal.bsky.social still has me trying to learn Alex Van Halen’s foot shuffle nonsense on “Hot for Teacher,” but here’s a little pallet cleanser 🤘

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Brady J. Sadler @bradyjsadler.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I need to LEAR to spell.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Hey Now! Episode 349 is live! Today we revisit a bunch of modern classics with thoughts on Nippon, Blood Rage, Container, Underwater Cities, and we dive into a feature review of Vital Lacerda's The Gallerist. Enjoy! thesecretcabal.com/episodes/epi...

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In the Twin Cities with my bestie (@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social) for @sdhistcon.bsky.social North!

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Geoff Engelstein - The Universe Explained with Cookie out now! @gengelstein.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If you're interested in human-created art vs AI, please check out the new game launch from Play to Z - Siege Perilous. The art was hand-drawn using medieval techniques, not done a computer at all, other than being scanned in to create the final files. gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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Siege Perilous by Play to Z - Gamefound

Knights adventure through the stories of Arthur's England in pursuit of glory and renown.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Tomorrow is the big day - The Cabal Meetup at Origins is almost here! Friday night, June 19th from 7-10pm we’ll be at The Whistle & Keg in a Columbus Ohio giving away games and haning with the Cabalists. Join us for the party! No tickets or registration required, just show up and have fun.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hey Now Cabalists! Can't get enough Don? Well, you can get your fill over at the Hungry Gamer's YouTube Channel. Don joins Will to chat about a bunch of games they've been enjoying including Moytura, Tigris and Euphrates, Beast: Shattered Isles, Sweet Lands and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbn7...

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Welcome, my good Cabalists. This day, the Lords gather to discuss the rewarding of adventurers. A worthy reward is more than mere coin or treasure but rather the fruit of heroic labor and a force that gives greater meaning to your grand tale! Huzzah! thesecretcabal.com/episodes/dun...

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Just out of curiosity, what is the art credit on the right? I've personally never seen that icon used before on a board game box. Dossom Studio, is that a credit to the graphic design team?

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#WeAreAllUs

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

John Blanche is a legend. Wanted to share some of his incredible work from one of my GW games - Dreadfleet.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It's a beautiful day and with it comes a beautiful episode of the Cabal! Today we feature an old school indie gem, Chaosmos from designer Joey Vigour and the gang takes a break from games to talk about the summer movies and TV shows they're excited about. Enjoy! thesecretcabal.com/episodes/epi...

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

So thankful to Jamie of @thesecretcabal.bsky.social who turned me on to Mixtape. It’s a short visual novel (ish) style video game with some very smart and deftly executed story telling. Lots of really fun moments. Ambiguous in all the best ways.

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Restoration Games @restorationgames.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Bigfoot can't be contained! The vault is slamming back open this summer and Unmatched: Robin Hood vs Bigfoot is returning! We'll have copies available at Origins and on our webstore shortly after. Sign up to get notified when it's live: restoration.games/RobinHoodBigfoot

Dynamic illustration featuring Bigfoot in the Unmatched series, with text overlay promoting Bigfoot's return in a face-off against Robin Hood.

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Woof! To accommodate those boards the box that game will come in will have to be as big as a Volkswagen. Hope the Kallax is big enough!

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