HeidelBÄR Games, Czech Games Edition, and Horrible Guild are joining forces to present Castle TriCon, the first international board gaming convention that’s happening in a virtual 3D world.
The online event is free to the public on September 26th and 27th as it builds off the legacy of the Castle Event usually held in Germany. If you want to get tickets to the event, they are still available.
The boardgame publishers have partnered with Confer-O-Matic and TableTopia to make this event happen, and I’m excited to see how it goes. Attendees will be able to play upcoming games with friends, strangers, and the teams behind these tabletop adventures.
Here’s what will be accessible from the three publishers:
HeidelBÄR Games
COYOTE by Spartaco Alberterelli
Ages 10+ | 3-6 players | 20-30 minutes
The classic game has been redesigned with revised rules, new art, and more accessibility for anyone interested in a dynamic bluffing game. This is a quick and fun family game!
ANANSI by Cyril Blondel and Jim Dratwa
Ages 10+ | 3-5 players | 30 minutes
The trickster Anansi from African folklore is bringing new stories to the table as families and friends can enjoy this unique trick-taking game. It’s a fast-paced, highly-replayable game with an inspiring message from the designers and African artists.
Czech Games Edition
UNDER FALLING SKIES by Tomáš "Uhlík" Uhlíř
Ages 12+ | 1+ players | 20-40 minutes
Solo games are getting more popular and now players will be able to fight off aliens to save the planet in this multi-mission campaign. Travel from city to city as you fend off the alien invasion. The gameplay mechanics feature dice-placement and tough narrative decisions.
LOST RUINS OF ARNAK by Mín and Elwen
Ages 12+ | 1-4 players | 90-120 minutes
Deck-building, worker placement, and resource management all come together in this story of adventure and exploration. Players embark on an expedition that will search for artifacts and truth on a dangerous island filled with terrifying guardians!
Horrible Guild
UNICORN FEVER by Lorenzo Silva and Lorenzo Tucci Sorrentino. Art by Giulia Ghigini.
Ages 14+ | 2-6 players | 40 minutes
All bets are off in this surreal game of unicorns, rainbows, and profitable tactics. It’s silly, it’s simple, and it’s a game that can accommodate a bigger player count.
VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE - VENDETTA by Charlie Cleveland and Bruno Faidutti. Art by Martin Mottet.
Ages 14+ | 3-6 Players | 30 minutes
Vampire: The Masquerade has blown up in recent years and this competitive card game is one of the next projects to soak in the bloody and dark world of the vampire clans. Build up your hand and use your card abilities to earn control in the chaotic city of Chicago!
If any of those games look interesting to you, then consider joining this weekend for the Castle Tricon event!
