Agent Avenue is a two-player bluffing and deduction game. You assume the role of a retired spy in Oakfield, a peaceful suburban neighborhood. Peaceful? You started noticing espionage signs near your house. You have one objective in mind: discover the truth, and the spy, by recruiting local assets and making clever use of your spy gadgets.

The game uses a simple mechanic: "I split, you choose". You play one card face-up and one face-down each turn. Your opponent chooses one of them, influencing both your strategies. Cards feature agents and tools that can score points or trigger special effects and impact scoring and game progress.

Outsmart your opponent by strategically collecting agents and effectively using spy tools. The game ends when a player successfully uncovers their opponent, combining both strategic depth and bluffing elements.

Agent Avenue, which collected several nominations and prizes, forces you to think like a spy and make the best of your “friendly neighborhood.” Practice your skills with the tutorial or jump into the espionage game straight away: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=agentavenue.

Our very own BGA spies uncovered the identity of the game designers and the publisher: thank you Christian and Laura Kudahl, and thank you Nerdlab Games for having this game on our platform. We would also like to thank Beethoven IV, whose underground work allowed Agent Avenue to be on BGA.

This was your Wednesday release.

Don’t get caught spying so whatever you do, take care and play fair…

What is the best place to eat popcorn? The movie theater! And that’s where it all happens in this bag-building game.

In Popcorn, you manage your own movie theater, and you try to show the best movies to make your Guests happy. The game plays out over nine rounds; each divided in 3 phases. You may buy a new movie, build or upgrade your theater, or use advertising to attract new guests.

You draw Guests at random from a “bag” to see who has shown up and place them in the right seats to take the best actions, which will let you improve your cinema, influence your Guests, grow your audience, and gain money and Popcorn.

After watching films in your theaters, guests might want to try other cinemas as the competition is fierce and they will do anything to attract your guests. But you will probably do the same… At the end of the last round, the player with the most Popcorn wins.

Show the best movies, much better than the ones from across the road, and offer the most comfortable seats to meet your audience’s expectations. The tutorial might help you to set up your show. Or, you can get ready to run the best theater here: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=popcorn

Let’s give all the credit they deserve to Victor Saumont, the game designer, and Iello, the publisher, for allowing us to have the game on BGA. And let’s not forget to celebrate Sir Heo for the adaptation.

This was your Monday release.

We hope to make a never-ending story with you in the new year, so take care and play fair…

Imagine you are in a casino, drink of your choice to your right and sunglasses on to hide any emotions… The dealer is about to give you your first cards, and the tension is high… You got it, this is Texas Hold’em on BGA.

This variant of poker gained popularity in the early 2000s, thanks to, among other things, a James Bond movie. You know the one… And you are most likely familiar with terms like Flop, Call, Raise, River, All In, etc. So let’s revisit some basics of this now classic game.

You are dealt 2 cards at the beginning of each round. Your goal is to combine these cards with the 5 from the Community pile, available to all the players, and create a final hand with 5 cards with the greatest possible value.

You place bets at several points during a round; however, please note that there is no money involved in this game of Texas Hold’em on BGA. At the end of the round, the player with the best hand, or the last one remaining, wins the pot.

Whether you aim to go all in with a Royal Flush or you are just bluffing, Texas Hold’em is sure to bring you the thrill that will keep you on the edge of your seat, high stakes strategy and unforgettable moments. Go ahead and try the tutorial or join a table right away: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=texasholdem

We would like to thank Crazyboog who brought this classic to Board Game Arena.

This is the first release of the year, and we want to take this opportunity to wish you all the best for 2026.

Until next time, take care and play fair...

Formula D is a classic racing game. Be the first to cross the finish line to win! There are all sorts of risks involved and you have to anticipate what will happen during the course of the race. You must decide on a strategy, trust your luck, keep to the rules, and always keep an eye on the technical condition of your car.

You can choose basic or advanced rules options. In the basic version, you will play a more aggressive style of play, making the game seem faster. If you decide to move to the advanced set of rules, you will allow different weather conditions and kinds of tires to alter the course of the race, and you will have points allocated to categories like tires, gearbox, and more, making it a more strategic race.

The BGA version offers 11 tracks for up to 10 players, making this highly popular racing game a must try. You can either play on your own, give the tutorial a go or start your engines and feel the adrenaline: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=formulad

Thank you to Laurent Lavaur and Eric Randall, the game designers, as well as the pit crew from asmodee for giving us the green light. And a huge thanks to BaronFraser for the BGA version.

This last gift concludes our WINTER OF GAMES 2025 calendar.

You've been 129 000 to click at least a gift, 18 525 to come for a 10-days streak, 10 930 for an impressive non-stop 20 days, and 5 783 of you were there everydays to click your daily gift: Thank you! You've been amazing!
Find the list of games and details about the event in the link below:

https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=46134

As the new year begins, may your tables be full, your dice roll true, and your cards always come at the perfect moment. To everyone around the world who gathers with friends, family, or new faces over a board game: thank you for keeping imagination, strategy, laughter, and friendly competition alive.

May this year bring you epic victories, unforgettable defeats, clever alliances, and stories you’ll retell long after the box is closed. Whether you play to win, to explore, or simply to share a good time, may every game night be a reminder that joy is best when it’s shared.

Here’s to new games discovered, old favorites replayed, and countless moments around the table.
Happy New Year 2026, and may your next turn be a great one!

And as always, take care and play fair...

In Reforest, you compete to grow the healthiest forest ecosystem.

The game is played in 3 rounds, and, when it is your turn, you can either gather plants (aka draw cards) or play a plant (add a plant to your forest). Each plant has a unique ability, a point value, and a cost. Each plant you add to your forest earns you points and contributes to your growing ecosystem. At the end of a round, an animal card is awarded to the player who best met their habitat preferences.

The game ends when all visitors have found a home. Each player's forest is scored for the value of their plants and for the visitors they host.

So, restoring a deforested landscape by planting trees, protecting wildlife, and strategically managing resources to foster a flourishing ecosystem… Are you up to the task? There is only one way to know: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=reforest

We want to thank the game designer, Sébastien Bernier-Wong, and the publisher, Firestarter Games, for this fun and educational game. And a big thanks go out to jordijansen for the BGA version.

This game is part of the WINTER OF GAMES 2025 calendar.

This was your Monday release.

Only a few games to go before we close the 2025 chapter, until then take care and play fair…

You asked for it and we delivered. To enjoy alternative editions of Ticket to Ride, we created the Ticket to Ride: Map Collection.

First, we have Switzerland. It has been here a while but now it is on its own. Embark on a journey through the scenic landscape of Switzerland. This map is a twist to the classic version: shorter and more challenging routes going through the mountains. It brings a tighter but still strategic feel to this classic game.

Then, we have India. Discover the wonders of this massive country, explore its vast regions and go through elaborate and interconnected routes for bonus points. It is vibrant, strategic and delightful.

Finally, you can help us decide which map we should add next: cast your vote and let us know which one you want next!

This stand-alone version comes with its own ELO and Arena points. Get on board this classic, with a twist, here: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=tickettoridemaps

Alan R. Moon and Days of Wonder do not need any introduction but deserve all of our thanks for letting us add these maps to our platform. And a big thank you to no other than thoun for the BGA adaptation.

This is part of the WINTER OF GAMES 2025 calendar.

This was our Friday release,

There are only a few days to go so take care and play fair…

Two thousand years ago the Roman Empire was at peace. With harmony inside the provinces, uniform law, and a common currency, the economy thrived and gave rise to mighty Roman dynasties. Concordia is a peaceful strategy game of economic development in Roman times.

You will not rely on chance when playing Concordia, you must rely on your strategic abilities. Each player starts with an identical set of cards, and you will get more as you go. Develop your trade network and gain favors from Roman gods to win the game.

Concordia is a deeply strategic multi-award winning game in which you need to plan and consider your opponents’ moves to outpace them. Let’s dive in the deep end of strategy and join a table of Concordia here: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=concordia

Praise Mac Gerdts, the game designer, as well as PD-Verlag, the publisher, for letting us have the game on our platform. Raise an amphora to Galeelox for making this game a reality on BGA.

Concordia is part of the WINTER OF GAMES 2025 calendar.

It was your Wednesday release,

And we have more coming, so until then, and from all of us at BGA, we wish you a joyful time filled with games, laughter, and happiness!

Miams is a high energy roll-and-write dice game in which you will need to create tasty fruit skewers, from pairs to full houses, or the most coveted “Miams” made of five identical fruits. Sound familiar?

The first player to collect 50 hearts triggers the end of the game and the one with the most hearts and stars wins.

Miams has an easy-to-learn feel, but it also offers strategic depth. Players can decide which dice to keep, when to reroll, and how to use a special red bonus die to turn the tide in their favor. On top of that, at the end of every turn, you choose a powerful Miams card that introduces effects that spice up the game and bring a je-ne-sais-quoi to every table.

Miams is a fast and fun experience that mixes luck and tactical choices. One question remains: should these fruits be turned into smoothies? Get a taste with the tutorial or jump in: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=miams

We would like to thank Jules Messaud, the game designer, and everyone from KYF Edition for allowing us to have this game on our platform. And a big thank you to Nico_KYF for the BGA adaptation.

This game is part of the WINTER OF GAMES 2025 calendar. Who has tried them all so far?

This is your Monday release,

We’ll be back very soon, until then stay safe and play fair…

It’s official, the full version of the hit game DEAD CELLS is now on BGA!

The Malaise has infected the island. Explore this sprawling island, starting with the Prisoners’ Quarters, and slash your way through the malaise-infected horde of enemies all the way up to the High Peak Castle to challenge the infamous Hand of the King... or die trying.

The rules are lightweight but with a strategic depth. Play as one of the four Beheaded and leap into this cooperative strategy game. Plan and execute your attacks with precision; navigate deadly dungeons filled with unique monsters; upgrade your character with powerful weapons and abilities. Each run takes you further as every death makes you stronger.

Explore. Kill. Die. Mutate. Repeat.

Whether you are a die-hard fan of Dead Cells or looking for something fresh, jump in the tutorial to get acquainted with the game before experiencing the essence of a rogue-lite game: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=deadcells

A huge thanks to Antoine Bauza, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc and Théo Rivière, the game designers, as well as the crew from Scorpion Masqué for allowing us to have Dead Cells on our platform. And we bow to LeSteffen for the BGA’s adaptation.

This game is part of the WINTER OF GAMES 2025 calendar.

This was your Friday release,

And if on BGA what kills you makes you stronger, never forget to take care and play fair…

What is yellow and goes up and down in an elevator? A bana.. Nope, it is card from Up or Down!

As a matter of fact, it could also be green, pink, purple, blue or red... Your objective here is not to make your opponent laugh, even though that should score you some points, but it is to build ascending and descending rows of cards, trying to place as many cards of the same color in a row as possible.

You can have up to three rows in your display. When you place a second card in a row, you must decide whether the cards in that row will be placed in ascending order or descending, and you stack the cards accordingly. You can also discard some cards.

For each row, multiply the number of cards in that row by the number of cards in the most common color in that row. For each card in your discard pile, score 1 point. Whoever has the most points wins. Are you terrible at math? Don't worry, BGA will count for you.

So, what’s green and goes up and down an elevator? It’s a card from Up or Down, you got it! It is strategic! It is fun! It even has a tutorial. Do not hesitate to give this a go: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=upordown

A huge thanks to Michael Kiesling and Wolfgang Kramer, game designers, as well as the crew from Capstone Games to allow us to add this gem to our platform. A gem needs a jeweler to shine, so thank you to MGoulet who developed Up or Down for BGA.

This game is a part of the WINTER OF GAMES 2025 calendar and we are wondering which one was your favorite so far: let us know in the comments.

This was your Wednesday release,

More to come on Friday, until then, take care and play fair…