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.
