The tabletop gaming world shows no signs of slowing down, with a summer packed full of new releases and announcements. From video game adaptations like XCOM: The Miniatures Game and Cult Of The Lamb: The Board Game to massive Warhammer launches and a record-breaking Pokémon jigsaw puzzle, there is something for every kind of hobbyist.
One of the most striking releases is the Ravensburger Pokémon 40,320-piece jigsaw puzzle, priced at £549.99. Measuring 6.8 metres by 1.9 metres and weighing approximately 20kg, it is one of the largest officially licensed puzzles ever made, featuring every region from Kanto to Paldea.
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Launch Box – A Massive 11th Edition Debut
Games Workshop has released the Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon launch box, a major release for the 11th Edition of the game. The set includes two complete armies: the Imperium and the Orks, with newly sculpted Space Marine units like lieutenants and tactical squads, alongside a brutal Ork force with Boyz, Nobz, and war machines.
The push-fit models make it accessible for newcomers, while the streamlined rules introduce faster gameplay and refreshed mission systems. Priced at £150, it is a celebration of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with rumours of AI use in design firmly dismissed.
Riftbound: League Of Legends TCG – Vendetta Expansion
Riot Games continues to expand its trading card game with Riftbound: Vendetta, a new expansion featuring over 160 new cards. Champion versions of Shen, Zed, Mel, and Ambessa are introduced, along with new mechanics like flow, burn, and empower, plus unit-gear cards for customisation.
The Showdown Deck is priced at £35, and the set includes stunning alternate art and collector-focused Showcase cards, making it a significant step in challenging the biggest names in the TCG world.
Disney Lorcana: Set 13 – Attack of the Vine!
Disney Lorcana is rushing towards Spooky Season with Attack of the Vine, the 13th set. It introduces dual-named characters like Sulley & Boo, and new abilities including temporary shift and floodborn shift. With over 200 cards, chase cards include the Belle and Beast card, which can fetch up to $2,000 on eBay.
The expansion features Pixar worlds like Monsters Inc., Up, and Turning Red, and the starter deck is around £20. The popularity of Lorcana was evident when the Disney Store in Oxford Street had to close due to crowds from across Europe seeking the latest offerings.
Warhammer: The Old World – Fantasy Battles Core Set
The new Warhammer: The Old World core set, titled In the World of Legend, pits Grand Cathay against the Warriors of Chaos. It includes 54 detailed miniatures, an updated rulebook, and a new lower-point game mode called Battle March. The tactical gameplay is deeper than Age Of Sigmar or Warhammer 40,000, rewarding positioning and strategy.
Priced at £150, it is a triumphant return to the World of Legend, with Grand Cathay's debut miniatures capturing an elegant Eastern aesthetic.
Ghost In The Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game
Based on the original Masamune Shirow manga, the Ghost In The Shell roleplaying game puts players in the cyber-enhanced boots of Section 9 operatives. It focuses on themes of identity, artificial intelligence, and what it means to be human, offering a mix of tactical combat and detective work.
The Collector's Bundle is priced at £149 and is out May 2027, providing a deep experience for fans wanting more than just a cyberpunk shootout.
XCOM: The Miniatures Game – Tactical Tension on the Tabletop
Set for release in January 2027, XCOM: The Miniatures Game transforms the beloved video game series into a tense tactical battle. Built on Ivan Sorensen's Five Parsecs From Home ruleset, it features squad-based action, research, and base building, with miniatures for Sectoids, Floaters, and Chryssalids.
It is fully playable solo or cooperatively, with an asymmetric mode for another player to command the alien invasion. Pre-order is £185, and it promises meaningful progression and nail-biting panic.
Cult Of The Lamb: The Board Game – Cute, Creepy, and Chaotic
Paper Fort Games is bringing Cult Of The Lamb to the tabletop via Kickstarter. The game balances crusades into the wilderness with managing your flock back home, featuring recruiting followers, constructing buildings, and making morally questionable decisions.
The all-in pledge is £249, with release in December 2027. The miniatures are adorable, and the gameplay includes tactical combat and worker placement mechanics, capturing the game's mix of cute and satanic.
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution-Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box
The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution-Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is out now at £49.99. It features cards like Mega Darkrai ex and Morpeko ex, with striking artwork and competitive potential ahead of the World Championship.
While it lacks the chase cards of Ascendant Heroes, it offers a perfect mix of nostalgia and fresh strategy for collectors and players.
Justice League Unlimited: The Roleplaying Game – A Love Letter to DC Fans
The Justice League Unlimited roleplaying game, co-written by legendary DC writer Mark Waid, is the first officially licensed Justice League RPG in almost 20 years. Players create original heroes from lineages like Kryptonian, Amazonian, Atlantean, and speedster, with a moral code defined through five 'tacit clauses'.
The game includes an entropy system and crisis die that can throw campaigns into chaos, and features miniatures of villains like Darkseid, Lex Luthor, and The Joker. The all-in pledge is $320 (£238), with release in May 2027.
With so many exciting releases, there has never been a better time to visit your local gaming café and enjoy the latest tabletop experiences.
