Most Anticipated Board Games of 2024
boardgamequest.comBoard gamers are interesting folks. They like to look back at what was hot or not in the previous year. A second favorite pastime, much like a young Luke Skywalker, is looking forward instead of focusing on the here and now. And while many of us have shelves of shame practically overflowing, what better way to add to that first-world problem than by looking forward to what’s coming in 2024. If 2023 was any indication, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Chosen by Brandon:
Leder Games has another four-letter title releasing this year, and after the success of Oath in my gaming group, I’m all in. Arcs has seen a lot of additional development since its initial crowdfunding campaign and designer Cole Wehrle has provided a lot of insight into how this is shaping up. While I’m excited for the multi-use cards and defining objectives during play, what intrigues me the most is the micro-campaign option which went into late development and remains a bit of a mystery. Supposedly players engage in an epic space trilogy over the span of three games with narrative that’s organically driven based on player choice. A three-game campaign? I’m ready to blow through at least two campaigns in the first week of acquisition.
Chosen by Tony:
When indie publisher Maxime Gauthier funded Hellbringer on Kickstarter, I was immediately intrigued. It’s a coop/roguelike game that invokes the spirit of the classic dungeon crawler Diablo. However, instead of being an exploration game with lots of plastic miniatures, it is a card and dice game that will have you fighting monsters and equipping your character. I’ve had the chance to demo it a few times on Tabletop Simulator and really enjoy the gameplay. The variety is off the charts, and it faithfully dials in Diablo’s “loot piñata” feel. I think this one will fly under the radar for a lot of people, but don’t sleep on Hellbringer, it looks to be a really interesting game!
Chosen by Jason:
Why am I most looking forward to Galactic Cruise for 2024? I’m
