The Dice Tower reveals their slate of nominations for the best games in 14 different categories. As voted by a panel of judges, come see what games received a nomination for best games from 2025. The winners will be announced live at Gen Con 2026.
Zee checks out this cozy city-building (sorta) game in which you must manage your resources, place buildings smartly, and leave the world better than you found it.
Today, we are back with a preview, this time for the new bird game Flockers.
We hope the video will help you find out if the game will be for you or not!
Welcome back to Homo Ludens! Join me on the sunny shores of the French Riviera for the 2026 Cannes International Boardgame Festival. In this video, we take a deep dive into the Carré Histoire, the dedicated heart of historical gaming at the festival, to see what the vibrant French wargaming scene has in store for us this year.
Whether you're a fan of grand strategy, tactical skirmishes, or innovative deck-building, the French scene is pushing the boundaries of the "playable history" we love. We’re sitting down with three of the most exciting publishers in the hobby to look at their latest releases and upcoming prototypes.
Shakos Games
We explore their diverse lineup of beautifully produced historical titles, including:
- Rex Britanorum: High-stakes Arthurian conflict.
- Breizh 1341: The War of the Breton Succession brought to the tabletop.
- Napoleon 1870: A fresh look at the Franco-Prussian War through the Shakos lens.
Les Trois Zouaves
The Zouaves are back with tactical depth and historical flavor:
- Austerlitz: The newest entry in the acclaimed Time for Heroes series.
- L'Envol de l'Aigle: A fascinating look at an upcoming deck-building game focused on Napoleon's daring escape from St Hélène.
Nuts! Publishing
We wrap up with a look at the newest addition to their Combat Ration series:
- Guerre Éclair: A fast-paced, tense depiction of the 1940 German invasion of France.
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Intro (00:00);
Everyone Should Play (02:10);
Nostalgic (03:29);
Retro (05:11);
Dungeon Design (06:56);
Turn My Brain Off (08:28);
Not Really My Thing But... (09:48);
Indie Game (11:31);
Made Me Think (13:09);
Favorite Antagonist (14:52);
Favorite Protagonist (16:52);
Criminally Overlooked (18:50);
Needs A Remake (20:24);
Overrated (22:25);
Underrated (23:47);
Over Hated (25:40);
Best Combat (26:38);
Biggest Personal Impact (28:41);
Favorite Art Style (30:35);
Favorite Story (32:20);
Favorite Game (34:13);
If you would like to donate to Drive Thru Games, you can use the "Thanks" button under the video, or please check out the Gamefound Pledge Manager - https://tinyurl.com/2p8tbhpu
Intro (00:00);
Everyone Should Play (01:58);
Nostalgic (03:28);
Retro (04:46);
Design Elegance (06:05);
Turn My Brain Off (07:42);
Not Really My Thing But... (09:08);
Indie Game (11:10);
Made Me Think (13:21);
Favorite Solo (15:46);
Favorite Party (17:10);
Criminally Overlooked (18:11)
Needs A Remake (20:26)
Overrated (22:43)
Underrated (23:30)
Over Hated (25:06)
Best Combat (27:34)
Biggest Personal Impact (29:26)
Favorite Art Style (32:06)
Favorite Story (34:17)
Favorite Game (35:45)
Chris Yi takes a look at ten games in rapid-fire succession! Be ready for thoughts on Red Carpet, Burgle Bros Blackjack, Photo Tour: North America, Zenith, Kebab, Bombastic, Piñatas, Freigard, Off With Their Heads, and Arkham Horror The Card Game Chapter 2 Core Box.
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Elements: The Great Tournament - Tutorial & Playthrough
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