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Gamehole Con can be an invaluable resource for not only playtesting your game, but building a mailing list and word of mouth about your game. If you are not testing your game there, you are missing out on a huge opportunity. Let's talk about how Gamehole Con has helped JT and how it can help you too! JT has been running his game designs there ever since it started. Some years JT gets in 30 hours of playtesting in a single weekend.  While they run thousands of board game events every year, there still aren't nearly enough board gaming events at Gamehole Con. Therefore, the board gamers are seeking more content, and they're very happy to give you feedback on game designs as a fledgling game designer. You pretty much always end up with a full table of gamers eager to try out whatever it is that you have. That said, they are end-consumer gamers, and therefore you should have a pretty prototype, not just some handwritten cards. It doesn't have to be full of pretty artwork, but all of the text needs to be legible and the iconography usable.  Some interesting facts about Gamehole Con: - It is the fifth largest con in North America.  - It has roughly 8,000 attendees, half of which are board gamers and half of which are role players.  - If you run 12 hours of games at the con, your badge is free.  - Every game you run at the con gets you an entry into a raffle to win free games.  - They have an amazing row of food trucks every day at the con so that you can have lots of variety, not just arena food.  - This is a great way to get feedback for your game and some publicity for it with your target market.  This year, Gamehole Con will be on October 15th - 18th, 2026 at Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall in Madison, WI. EVENT SUBMISSIONS OPENED MARCH 29 Gamehole Con opened the Event Portal at noon Central Time on Sunday, March 29th. You can find the Event Portal on their home page under the "Run A Game" tab. You will need to log in to your account to submit games. The Game Crafter, LLC | 2609 Seiferth Rd, Madison, WI 53716 | www.thegamecrafter.com View this email online. You're receiving this email because you have an account at thegamecrafter.com and you're subscribed to our newsletter. To ensure our newsletter always reaches your inbox, please add newsletter@thegamecrafter.com to your address book. This mailbox is unattended, so please do not reply to this message. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you can unsubscribe.

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👉 LIQUIDATION SALE

Up to 90% off – don't miss out!

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You don't see deals like this every day. You don't see deals like this every day. We've just dropped prices on selected board games by up to 90% – yes, from €18 down to even €2. This is your chance to grab titles for less than a cup of coffee.

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📣PORTAL GAMES ANNOUNCES ABROAD

A Travel Game That Inspires Real Journeys

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PORTAL GAMES ANNOUNCES ABROAD A Travel Game That Inspires Real Journeys World English Premiere at Gen Con | August 2026 GLIWICE, POLAND — March 16th, 2026 Portal Games, the Polish publisher behind award-winning titles Robinson Crusoe, Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game, and Neuroshima Hex, announces Abroad — a travel-themed board game for 1-4 players, ages 8+, playing in 60-90 minutes. The English-language world premiere will take place at Gen Con in Indianapolis in August 2026, followed by wide retail release in September 2026. ABOUT THE GAME Abroad invites players to explore Europe through a rich collection of unique location cards, each tied to real places with distinct culture, history, and character. The game was designed by Rodrigo Rego and Danilo Valente — an established Brazilian design duo who previously collaborated on Landmarks — and published in partnership with 1 More Time Games. The game's immense variety of cards, combined with tight strategic decision-making, has drawn widespread comparisons to modern hobby classics. "Abroad combines what we loved about Wingspan and Ark Nova. Thematic immersion that brings new players to the table, and endless paths to discover in each game." — Julian Steindorfer, 1 More Time Games Reviewers consistently highlight the game's thematic depth: players regularly share travel stories while playing, and multiple reviewers have reported that Abroad inspired them to research and reconsider their vacation plans after discovering new destinations through the game. ABOUT 1 MORE TIME GAMES Portal Games is partnering with 1 More Time Games for this release. Abroad is the third game published by 1 More Time Games. Both previous releases have been translated into 10 or more languages and received recognition from the Spiel des Jahres jury: • Riftforce — Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021 Recommendation List • Challengers! — Kennerspiel des Jahres 2023 Winner | As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année Prix (Initié) 2023 | Publikumspreis des Japan Boardgame Prize: 1st Place | Albo d'oro Gioco dell'Anno: 1st Place EARLY RECEPTION The German-language edition of Abroad, released in September 2025, sold out its entire first print run before SPIEL 2025 had closed. The game was named to the Hidden Gems list of the Fairplay Scout Voting and currently holds a rating of 7.9 on BoardGameGeek. The Spiel des Jahres jury has praised the game's ability to connect players across cultures: "Last but not least, ABROAD also feels like it unites people across borders. The game celebrates the beauty of Europe; ideology, politics, and real travel restrictions play no role." — Udo Bartsch, member of the Spiel des Jahres jury The English-language release will bring the total number of active localizations to 9, with seven additional languages launching in Q3 2026. ABOUT PORTAL GAMES Portal Games is a Polish board game publisher founded in 1999 by Ignacy Trzewiczek. The company publishes thematic, story-driven games for the global market, with titles translated into over a dozen languages and sold worldwide. Portal Games is the publisher of Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island, Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game, Neuroshima Hex, and Imperial Settlers, among others. More information: https://shopportalgames.com/ ABOUT 1 MORE TIME GAMES 1 More Time Games is a German board game publisher founded in 2019. Known for its highly selective publishing model, the company focuses on games with broad international appeal. Its catalog includes Riftforce and Challengers!, both internationally award-recognized titles. More information: https://1moretimegames.com

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Seal of Excellence sold out? It’s not that simple…

Hello, this is Ignacy Trzewiczek from Portal Games...

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Hello, hello, This is Ignacy Trzewiczek from Portal Games and this is another letter from Poland. It's the end of the week, and what a week it was! On Wednesday I had a great game of Trench Crusade, and on Thursday I run a Call of Cthulhu game inspired by an Arkham Horror LCG scenario! Lot's of gaming in, and memories that will stay with me for years.  But let's talk business, shall we? Last weekend The Dice Tower published a review of Neuroshima Hex. It got 9/10 rating and the Seal of Excellence. Zee, who reviewed the game said: "It's always been good. It keeps getting better. This is amazing." As for Friday morning, when I am writing this letter, it has 9.2k views. I hope you are rooting for us and you probably hope that at this point I am happy to announce that after the review got published, we sold hundreds of copies and we are sold out with Neuroshima.  Well, it's not that simple.  In November I had a seminar at the AleGramy con in Gdańsk and the topic was "Board game Reviewers". One of the points of the speech was "do the reviews impact sales" and I provided some data - after running a company for more than 25 years, I had some insight here. A negative review from an influential reviewer kills the product. It's a headshot. Trust me, the "bad press is a press nevertheless" is a bullshit slogan. A bad review is bad news. That's a fact. Unfortunately, it doesn't work the same with positive reviews - a positive review has a zero impact. Two positive reviews have a smaaaal impact. Three positive reviews have a small impact… A dozen positive reviews slowly start to make a small impact. More and more positive reviews will finally make a positive noise and you guys will start getting interest.  But the first super positive review is a good start. It's 10k people who will hear about Neuroshima Hex. Hopefully they will hear about it again. And again, and again, and at some point they will pull the trigger and check it out.    📺Watch the Dice Tower review:     Grab Neuroshima Hex Anniversary Edition:   Order today!   Thank you, Ignacy Trzewiczek

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PNP Hero at The Game Crafter

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We have launched PNP Hero here at The Game Crafter. With the closing of PNP Arcade, we wanted to make sure people were aware of another place they can go to get Print & Plays. We heard that some people were having issues opening links in the previous newletter for PNP Hero, so here are two ways to visit PNP Hero. http://www.pnphero.com & https://www.thegamecrafter.com/print-play The Game Crafter, LLC | 2609 Seiferth Rd, Madison, WI 53716 | www.thegamecrafter.com View this email online. You're receiving this email because you have an account at thegamecrafter.com and you're subscribed to our newsletter. To ensure our newsletter always reaches your inbox, please add newsletter@thegamecrafter.com to your address book. This mailbox is unattended, so please do not reply to this message. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you can unsubscribe.

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Valentine’s Sale Is Live + Introducing PNP Hero

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Love is in the air at The Game Crafter and so are some exciting new ways to create, share, and play your games. The Valentine's Sale Starts Today Our February Valentine's Sale is officially live! This is a great chance to show your games a little love by sharing it around to those who may have been waiting for the perfect opportunity. It will be running for Febuary 9th until Febubary 15th. Introducing PNP Hero We're excited to launch PNP Hero, a collection of Print & Play games available on The Game Crafter. These games are designed to be easy to download, quick to print, and fun to play. Perfect for designers and players alike. PNP Hero is all about making games more accessible, whether you're looking to try something new or share your own designs with a wider audience. New Feature: Print & Play Generator in the Game Editor To go along with PNP Hero, we're also launching a powerful new feature in the Game Editor: the Print & Play Generator. It's never been easier to: Offer a low-cost entry point for players Share prototypes for playtesting Expand your game's reach with Print & Play support You can find the new tool right above the "At A Glance" section, below the green buttons in the game editor. This new tool lets you create a Print & Play version of your game directly from your existing project in the game editor. No extra layouts, just a streamlined way to turn your game into a ready-to-download PNP experience. Whether you're taking advantage of the Valentine's Sale, exploring PNP Hero, or trying out the new PNP Generator, there's never been a better time to create and share your games. Thanks for being part of The Game Crafter community and happy designing. The Game Crafter, LLC | 2609 Seiferth Rd, Madison, WI 53716 | www.thegamecrafter.com View this email online. You're receiving this email because you have an account at thegamecrafter.com and you're subscribed to our newsletter. To ensure our newsletter always reaches your inbox, please add newsletter@thegamecrafter.com to your address book. This mailbox is unattended, so please do not reply to this message. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you can unsubscribe.

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The Secret Behind Neuroshima Hex’s Most Radical New Feature

Hello, this is Ignacy Trzewiczek from Portal Games...

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Hello, hello, This is Ignacy, and this is another letter from Poland. Today I wrote a short article about game design and changes in the Neuroshima Hex. I hope you will like it. It was Gloomhaven that was the first famous game to use a book—a sort of atlas—to lead players through successive stages of the dungeons. It broke away from the decades-old concept of terrain tiles used to build a dungeon map before every game and packed it all into a neat atlas. Later came Stuffed Fables and Near and Far, but I believe that the 2020 release of Forgotten Waters was the spark that ignited the minds of other designers. It was the game that "blew our minds," showing what could be achieved and how design horizons could be expanded by placing on the table a book with a different board on each page. Four years later, The Mandalorian by Corey Konieczka, Mass Effect by Eric Lang, and Thorgal from my team at Portal Games are debuting on the market. All with a map atlas inside. We are all fascinated by this insane tool, which the BGG database refers to as "Book as a Board." It's a mechanic that is literally blowing our minds. When we were discussing at Portal Games how to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Neuroshima Hex and how to add something to a game that—after all—needs absolutely nothing, a game that is perfect and has been capturing minds and drawing people in like a sponge for 20 years. When it seemed we couldn't touch anything without breaking it, a Map Atlas was put on the table. Since 2020, I have been obsessed with this mechanic; ever since I played Forgotten Waters, I haven't thought about anything else. For 20 years, battles in Neuroshima Hex have been played on a standard board. For the game's 20th anniversary, I wanted them to be played on various unique boards. I wanted each one to be a new challenge, each its own unique world, each so interesting and original that players will argue on forums about which one is the best, making their own Top 5 lists because every single one is absolutely fascinating. We got to work. During the several months of development on the new edition, over a dozen boards were created. The eight best made it into the final game. In the first scenario, the board represents a Moloch machine factory. The factory produces parts and sends them to the front. Moloch's goal is to deliver three components; the Outpost's goal is to prevent it. There are no HQs, there is no static gameplay—there is the transport of parts and the fight to stop it. In the second scenario, Borgo's army is trying to evacuate the board while Outpost units surround them from all sides, covering the board in continuous fire. In the #3 scenario, a battle between the Outpost and Hegemony armies is interrupted when an unexpected opponent appears—a Moloch military contingent. The warring armies must agree to a short-term alliance and stand together against Moloch. In the #4 mission, Borgo's army must blow up a giant Moloch structure, and in the #5, armies fight in a ruined amusement park full of dilapidated carousels…   The new edition of Neuroshima Hex features the classic board, just as it has had for 20 years. We didn't touch the brilliant core mechanism; we didn't fix what absolutely didn't need fixing. But at the same time, the new edition of Neuroshima Hex has taken a breath of fresh air, opened its eyes to changes in game design, looked with curiosity at what is new, and embraced it with joy. It has merged with Battla Atlas, and I tell you, this "new" fits it like a glove. It fits as if it had been there for all twenty years. The new Neuroshima Hex and its scenario mode is a match made in heaven. And it's all thanks to Forgotten Waters! Thanks! Ignacy   Order today!

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⚡Black Week’s Hottest Games: The Top 3 You Can’t Miss⚡

MONOLITH ARENA is a fast, fantasy skirmish board game for two to four players. Learn the features of your warriors. Find and exploit your enemy's weak points. Always be ready to change your tactics. SHOP     In Florence, a basilica unlike any the world has ever seen is being constructed. Not one, but two architects are working on it. The first received this commission from the queen; the second from the bishop of the diocese. Which of them will design a larger part of the temple and gain fame and fortune? SHOP     Dreadful Circus is a fast strategy game by Bruno Faidutti (The Citadel,Diamant). It will take us to a mysterious world somewhere at the bottom of our minds. As circus directors we will try to organize an unforgettable evening of shows, fighting with each other to attract the attention of the largest audience. SHOP

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