Noble Knight News

Featured Articles Published: Apr 13, 2026 Adam Knight

CATAN Qualifiers Arrive at Noble Knight

Noble Knight’s May 23 CATAN qualifier is part of the larger championship path that can lead from local play to regionals, nationals, and beyond. Using only base CATAN, the event offers organized play, key tournament rules, and a fun chance to compete for just $5. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 13, 2026 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Para Bellum Wargames

Para Bellum Wargames puts worldbuilding first, using the World of Eä to give Conquest its identity, lore, and faction depth. Its two games, The Last Argument of Kings and First Blood, use the same miniatures to offer both large battles and smaller skirmishes. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Mar 30, 2026 Adam Knight

Project Hail Mary: The Games of Ryan Gosling

Pairing Ryan Gosling movies with board games turns a marathon into a full experience, from Love Letter’s romance for The Notebook to Street Masters, Formula D, and Unsettled capturing the spirit of Project Hail Mary and other sci-fi adventures. Draft & Write Records, Tamashi, The Breach, and even Barbie games round things out with music, cyberpunk, and playful fun. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Mar 19, 2026 Adam Knight

Multi-Man’s Battalion Combat Series Gets Better and Better

Multi-Man Publishing’s Battalion Combat Series (BCS) bridges tactical combat and operational warfare by focusing on battalion formations directed by HQ units and guided by objective markers each turn. Its formation-based activation and SNAFU mechanics keep large battles dynamic and manageable, with titles like Inflection Point, Arracourt, and Valley of Tears offering approachable entry points. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Mar 16, 2026 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: VUCA Simulations

VUCA Simulations, founded by Patrick Gebhardt and Julius Bruncken, creates historically grounded wargames that combine strong design, modern usability, and high production quality. Their games focus on meaningful strategic decisions and uncertainty while remaining accessible and engaging for players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Mar 09, 2026 Adam Knight

Bold New Board Game Adventures

Modern board games increasingly deliver epic adventures through storytelling, exploration, and tactical play, with titles like Thorgal: The Adventure Game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: The Board Game, Dante: Inferno, and Malhya: Lands of Legend offering different takes on narrative quests and strategic challenges. The Mage Knight: Apocalypse Dragon expansion continues that tradition, adding a new campaign and more ways to experience grand adventures on the tabletop. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Mar 02, 2026 Adam Knight

Cinephile Cardboard: The Oscars on your Table

As the Oscars approach, this feature pairs nominated films with board games that match their themes and energy. From vampire intrigue and war games to wordplay, monsters, racing strategy, and spy thrillers, each pick turns this year’s movies into perfect game-night “cinephile cardboard.” … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Feb 23, 2026 Adam Knight

Mt. Rushmore: Cardboard Edition

President’s Day and Mount Rushmore inspire a lineup of games exploring the eras of Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lincoln, from early American conflicts to the Civil War. Highlights include Wilderness War, Liberty or Death, Parks, For the People, and the modern political sandbox Mr. President. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Feb 15, 2026 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Sleeping Giant Gaming

Sleeping Giant Gaming was founded by Jon Hage after a lifelong love of tabletop roleplaying led him to create new adventures alongside artwork by his daughter, Brynn. Their family-run studio crafts immersive, story-driven worlds designed to spark imagination at the table. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Feb 09, 2026 Adam Knight

The Solo War Games To Start 2026

Solo war gaming is booming, with more games designed specifically for one player and less focus on running both sides. These newer titles offer tighter systems, better bots, and more variety in theme and play style than ever before. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Feb 02, 2026 Adam Knight

Beyond 40K: Sci-Fi Miniatures Games To Love

Sci-fi miniatures gaming goes well beyond Warhammer, with games like Epic Warpath and Heavy Gear Blitz offering massive battles and fast, accessible mech combat. Cyberpunk Red and Core Space shift the focus to character-driven skirmishes, rich campaigns, and emergent sci-fi storytelling. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jan 30, 2026 Adam Knight

EVE: War for New Eden – The Next Great Sci-Fi 4X

EVE: War for New Eden is a combat-focused space 4X where fleet composition, technology, and tactical decisions matter more than luck. Faster than Twilight Imperium and more war-driven than Eclipse, it’s a strong pick for groups who want decisive, strategic space battles. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jan 22, 2026 Jules-Pierre Malartre

Dungeons & Dragons Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club – A Review

Welcome to the Hellfire Club is a nostalgic, content-rich Dungeons & Dragons starter set that captures the spirit of Stranger Things while introducing the 2024 rules. Packed with extras and classic-feeling adventures, it works equally well as an easy entry point for new players and a retro-flavored treat for longtime fans. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jan 13, 2026 Adam Knight

Noble Knight is WPN Premium

Noble Knight Games has earned WPN Premium status from Wizards of the Coast, placing it among a small group of stores recognized for exceptional play spaces, staff, and community support. For players, this means a welcoming, well-run home for Magic at every level, from casual drafts to major competitive events. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jan 12, 2026 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: GMT Games

Founded in 1990, GMT Games began as a small passion project. It has since grown into a leading tabletop publisher. Its catalog spans classic wargames, historical simulations, and accessible strategy titles. Early success and collaborations with renowned designers helped shape its identity. GMT encourages designers to pursue subjects they care about. Creative freedom is central to its approach. A people-first culture guides every part of the company. Designers, staff, partners, and players all come first. Today, GMT continues to evolve by following the interests of its designers and the needs of the hobby. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jan 08, 2026 Adam Knight

12 Great War Games from 2025

War gaming in 2025 paired refined classics with bold new themes, emphasizing smoother play, meaningful decisions, and strong narrative momentum. From sprawling campaigns to tight, replayable designs, the hobby continues to expand with more variety and accessibility than ever. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 31, 2025 Adam Knight

12 Great Advanced Games from 2025

These games represent some of 2025’s most rewarding experiences, using smart design and onboarding to turn complexity into depth, strategy, and replayability. Across euros, dungeon crawls, skirmish games, and hybrids, they reward curiosity with meaningful choices and memorable moments. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 30, 2025 Adam Knight

12 Great Next Level Games of 2025

This roundup highlights a strong year for medium-complexity board games that offer meaningful depth without heavy rules. Across cooperative, narrative, and interactive competitive designs, these games feel substantial, approachable, and ideal for regular game nights. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 23, 2025 Adam Knight

12 Great Light Games from 2025

The first entry in a three-part look at standout games of 2025 focuses on lighter, highly accessible titles that work for nearly any group or setting. These picks balance simplicity and depth, making them welcoming entry points that still satisfy experienced players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 22, 2025 Jules-Pierre Malartre

Adventures in Faerûn – A First Look

Adventures in Faerûn and Heroes of Faerûn reaffirm the Forgotten Realms as a core D&D 2024 setting, giving DMs and players updated tools alongside iconic characters and villains. With concise lore, flexible short adventures, and strong hooks across the Sword Coast and beyond, Adventures in Faerûn makes launching or homebrewing a new campaign fast and easy. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 15, 2025 Adam Knight

The Noble Knight Universe – 2025 in Review

Noble Knight Games builds on long-established strength as a retailer, community hub, and supporter of the tabletop hobby, connecting players with new releases, rare classics, and carefully curated pre-owned games. An expanded warehouse, improved search tools, active in-store events, and ongoing creator and community support reinforce a healthy, player-driven tabletop ecosystem. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 12, 2025 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Black Oak Workshop

Black Oak Workshop is a small, family-run dice maker known for bold themed designs, popular Kitty Clacks, and a friendly convention presence. With most products funded through Kickstarter and new releases on the way, the company continues to grow through creativity and community. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 10, 2025 Jules-Pierre Malartre

Heroes of Faerûn – A First Look

Heroes of Faerûn is a focused D&D 2024 sourcebook that gives players rich new subclasses, backgrounds and Realms-specific lore rooted deeply in Faerûn. It unifies iconic characters, adds features like circle magic and a fold-out map and stands out as the strongest Forgotten Realms player guide since 5e. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 09, 2025 Adam Knight

Battles on the Road: Travel-Size Solo War Games

Solo war gaming is getting smaller and faster without losing its strategic depth, with titles from White Dog, Worthington, and others offering smart, portable challenges. These compact designs deliver replayable, engaging battles you can play anywhere. … Read More