Outset (Dave Manga) 🔜 Essen
@outsetgames.bsky.social
Publisher and distributor of board games, card games, and jigsaw puzzles. Offices and warehouses located in Canada 🇨🇦 the USA 🇺🇲 and the UK 🇬🇧
www.outsetmedia.com
www.cheatwell.com
www.cobblehillpuzzles.com
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www.cobblehillpuzzles.com
Look what came in the mail today! Super exciting!! Check out the inside back cover of GAMA's newest edition of Around The Table.
We will be bringing demo copies of Viking Traders to Essen Spiel and Pax Unplugged.
We will be bringing demo copies of Viking Traders to Essen Spiel and Pax Unplugged.
September 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Look what came in the mail today! Super exciting!! Check out the inside back cover of GAMA's newest edition of Around The Table.
We will be bringing demo copies of Viking Traders to Essen Spiel and Pax Unplugged.
We will be bringing demo copies of Viking Traders to Essen Spiel and Pax Unplugged.
Exciting news about #Essen2026
Last year was out first time exhibiting at Essen Spiel. We were buried in Hall 5 and were hard to find. Well... this year we are moving to Hall 6.
Hall 6 is great. There are some large players in Hall 6 like Blue Orange, Piatnik, Huch, Iello, Gigamic, and Carletto.
Last year was out first time exhibiting at Essen Spiel. We were buried in Hall 5 and were hard to find. Well... this year we are moving to Hall 6.
Hall 6 is great. There are some large players in Hall 6 like Blue Orange, Piatnik, Huch, Iello, Gigamic, and Carletto.
August 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Exciting news about #Essen2026
Last year was out first time exhibiting at Essen Spiel. We were buried in Hall 5 and were hard to find. Well... this year we are moving to Hall 6.
Hall 6 is great. There are some large players in Hall 6 like Blue Orange, Piatnik, Huch, Iello, Gigamic, and Carletto.
Last year was out first time exhibiting at Essen Spiel. We were buried in Hall 5 and were hard to find. Well... this year we are moving to Hall 6.
Hall 6 is great. There are some large players in Hall 6 like Blue Orange, Piatnik, Huch, Iello, Gigamic, and Carletto.
Viking Traders is now shipping. Latest game from Leo Colovini and Gabriele Bubola #OutsetMedia
August 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Viking Traders is now shipping. Latest game from Leo Colovini and Gabriele Bubola #OutsetMedia
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August 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
BREAKING NEWS!!!
We've signed Panda Royale for distribution in Canada and the UK.
Image cropped so you can't see my score. George beat me.
We've signed Panda Royale for distribution in Canada and the UK.
Image cropped so you can't see my score. George beat me.
August 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
BREAKING NEWS!!!
We've signed Panda Royale for distribution in Canada and the UK.
Image cropped so you can't see my score. George beat me.
We've signed Panda Royale for distribution in Canada and the UK.
Image cropped so you can't see my score. George beat me.
This weekend's trip to the thrift store was a blast from the past. Four out of print #outsetmedia games:
Rhyme Thyme
Family Chardes In-A-Box
What? Deluxe Edition
Conjecture
Rhyme Thyme
Family Chardes In-A-Box
What? Deluxe Edition
Conjecture
July 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM
This weekend's trip to the thrift store was a blast from the past. Four out of print #outsetmedia games:
Rhyme Thyme
Family Chardes In-A-Box
What? Deluxe Edition
Conjecture
Rhyme Thyme
Family Chardes In-A-Box
What? Deluxe Edition
Conjecture
"Actual cat not included with base game" ~ BGG 😂😂😂
July 11, 2026 at 3:09 PM
"Actual cat not included with base game" ~ BGG 😂😂😂
This made my day!!!!
July 10, 2026 at 3:25 AM
This made my day!!!!
Guildlands has cracked the top 10,000 games on BGG. Maybe not the loftiest of milestones, but were pretty excited about it!
July 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Guildlands has cracked the top 10,000 games on BGG. Maybe not the loftiest of milestones, but were pretty excited about it!
Here are our top 15 games from #Origins2026
1- Cat Earth
2- Shadow Ninjas
3- Flora Funga *SOLD OUT
4- Guildlands
5- Feed the Kraken
6- 5 Minute Mystery
7- One Hit Heroes
8- Loot
9- 5 Minute Dungeon Curses Exp.
10- 5 Minute Dungeon
11- Karak
12- Psychobabble
13- Cat Ass Trophy
14- Long Cow
15- Zensu
1- Cat Earth
2- Shadow Ninjas
3- Flora Funga *SOLD OUT
4- Guildlands
5- Feed the Kraken
6- 5 Minute Mystery
7- One Hit Heroes
8- Loot
9- 5 Minute Dungeon Curses Exp.
10- 5 Minute Dungeon
11- Karak
12- Psychobabble
13- Cat Ass Trophy
14- Long Cow
15- Zensu
July 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Here are our top 15 games from #Origins2026
1- Cat Earth
2- Shadow Ninjas
3- Flora Funga *SOLD OUT
4- Guildlands
5- Feed the Kraken
6- 5 Minute Mystery
7- One Hit Heroes
8- Loot
9- 5 Minute Dungeon Curses Exp.
10- 5 Minute Dungeon
11- Karak
12- Psychobabble
13- Cat Ass Trophy
14- Long Cow
15- Zensu
1- Cat Earth
2- Shadow Ninjas
3- Flora Funga *SOLD OUT
4- Guildlands
5- Feed the Kraken
6- 5 Minute Mystery
7- One Hit Heroes
8- Loot
9- 5 Minute Dungeon Curses Exp.
10- 5 Minute Dungeon
11- Karak
12- Psychobabble
13- Cat Ass Trophy
14- Long Cow
15- Zensu
We had an amazing time at #Origins2026. Lots of game demos. Thank you to all our staff and volunteers who made it such a success.
Tournament of Pieces speed puzzling events sponsored by Cobble Hill were a hit. The feedback from participants was very positive.
See you in Columbus next year!!!
Tournament of Pieces speed puzzling events sponsored by Cobble Hill were a hit. The feedback from participants was very positive.
See you in Columbus next year!!!
June 24, 2026 at 4:29 PM
We had an amazing time at #Origins2026. Lots of game demos. Thank you to all our staff and volunteers who made it such a success.
Tournament of Pieces speed puzzling events sponsored by Cobble Hill were a hit. The feedback from participants was very positive.
See you in Columbus next year!!!
Tournament of Pieces speed puzzling events sponsored by Cobble Hill were a hit. The feedback from participants was very positive.
See you in Columbus next year!!!
In 2021 we manufactured 1,476 units of Goderich-Opoly, all of which were shipped to retailers in Goderich. It's a small town on the shores of Lake Huron, population circa 8,500.
I checked. It's just over 4,000 km away from where I live. How does Goderich-Opoly end up in a local thrift store???
I checked. It's just over 4,000 km away from where I live. How does Goderich-Opoly end up in a local thrift store???
June 22, 2026 at 11:53 PM
In 2021 we manufactured 1,476 units of Goderich-Opoly, all of which were shipped to retailers in Goderich. It's a small town on the shores of Lake Huron, population circa 8,500.
I checked. It's just over 4,000 km away from where I live. How does Goderich-Opoly end up in a local thrift store???
I checked. It's just over 4,000 km away from where I live. How does Goderich-Opoly end up in a local thrift store???
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Here comes trouble, this is Storm, showing us how Cat Earth should be played.
June 22, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Here comes trouble, this is Storm, showing us how Cat Earth should be played.
Project Skyline is a fantastic new board game by rookie designer Florian Maas released in Europe by Piatnik. #OutsetMedia is co-publishing in the US and Canada. We originally scheduled 3 events for #gencon2026 which sold out fast. So we've added 1 more event at noon on Thursday.
June 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Project Skyline is a fantastic new board game by rookie designer Florian Maas released in Europe by Piatnik. #OutsetMedia is co-publishing in the US and Canada. We originally scheduled 3 events for #gencon2026 which sold out fast. So we've added 1 more event at noon on Thursday.
🎉 $250 GAME GIVEAWAY! 🎉
Attending Origins #Origins2026 this weekend? Enter for a chance to win $250 worth of games! Open to Origins attendees only.
How to enter? Follow us, like this post, and tag a friend. You can enter on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for up to 4 chances to win.
Attending Origins #Origins2026 this weekend? Enter for a chance to win $250 worth of games! Open to Origins attendees only.
How to enter? Follow us, like this post, and tag a friend. You can enter on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for up to 4 chances to win.
June 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
🎉 $250 GAME GIVEAWAY! 🎉
Attending Origins #Origins2026 this weekend? Enter for a chance to win $250 worth of games! Open to Origins attendees only.
How to enter? Follow us, like this post, and tag a friend. You can enter on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for up to 4 chances to win.
Attending Origins #Origins2026 this weekend? Enter for a chance to win $250 worth of games! Open to Origins attendees only.
How to enter? Follow us, like this post, and tag a friend. You can enter on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for up to 4 chances to win.
Ape Town is a new area control game from Reiner Knizia. Curious? Phil does an excellent job explaining the game.
Still curious after watching? We are running 5 learn-to-play events at #gencon2026. 1 event sold out, 4 events still have space.
Still curious after watching? We are running 5 learn-to-play events at #gencon2026. 1 event sold out, 4 events still have space.
June 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Ape Town is a new area control game from Reiner Knizia. Curious? Phil does an excellent job explaining the game.
Still curious after watching? We are running 5 learn-to-play events at #gencon2026. 1 event sold out, 4 events still have space.
Still curious after watching? We are running 5 learn-to-play events at #gencon2026. 1 event sold out, 4 events still have space.
Karak #karak is ranked no. 14 on BGG for kids games. It's the perfect introductory dungeon crawler for people new to the hobby. Easy to learn and always fun!
We are running 4 learn-to-play events for Karak at #gencon2026 and 2 more for Karak II.
We are running 4 learn-to-play events for Karak at #gencon2026 and 2 more for Karak II.
June 14, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Karak #karak is ranked no. 14 on BGG for kids games. It's the perfect introductory dungeon crawler for people new to the hobby. Easy to learn and always fun!
We are running 4 learn-to-play events for Karak at #gencon2026 and 2 more for Karak II.
We are running 4 learn-to-play events for Karak at #gencon2026 and 2 more for Karak II.
A perk of working at a board game company. Lunchtime adventure exploring the catacombs of Karak.
#karak #outsetmedia
#karak #outsetmedia
June 14, 2026 at 12:57 AM
A perk of working at a board game company. Lunchtime adventure exploring the catacombs of Karak.
#karak #outsetmedia
#karak #outsetmedia
We originally set up 20 learn-to-play events for Cat Earth at #gencon2026 but the events all sold out within a couple of days when registration opened. Exciting news!! We've just made 11 more events available.
www.gencon.com/event-catalo...
www.gencon.com/event-catalo...
Gen Con | Gen Con Indy 2026
The Best Four Days in Gaming
www.gencon.com
June 11, 2026 at 11:25 PM
We originally set up 20 learn-to-play events for Cat Earth at #gencon2026 but the events all sold out within a couple of days when registration opened. Exciting news!! We've just made 11 more events available.
www.gencon.com/event-catalo...
www.gencon.com/event-catalo...
Thanks Ken. Always wonderful to have you as part of the Outset Media crew.
What a fantastic UK Games Expo 2026 has been! Great to catch up with friends and meet new gamers.
A massive thanks to all at Outset Media Games for inviting me to demo myself and Kedric's two games The Crooked Crown and Guildlands.
See you all in Essen?
A massive thanks to all at Outset Media Games for inviting me to demo myself and Kedric's two games The Crooked Crown and Guildlands.
See you all in Essen?
June 6, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Thanks Ken. Always wonderful to have you as part of the Outset Media crew.
With travel to Birmingham for UK Games Expo, I haven't been checking BGG as often.
UPDATE: we've surpassed the 200 ratings milestone 🥳
For everyone who has played Guildlands and shared their thoughts on BGG, thank you. We appreciate all feedback immensely - both positive or negative.
UPDATE: we've surpassed the 200 ratings milestone 🥳
For everyone who has played Guildlands and shared their thoughts on BGG, thank you. We appreciate all feedback immensely - both positive or negative.
June 2, 2026 at 6:51 AM
With travel to Birmingham for UK Games Expo, I haven't been checking BGG as often.
UPDATE: we've surpassed the 200 ratings milestone 🥳
For everyone who has played Guildlands and shared their thoughts on BGG, thank you. We appreciate all feedback immensely - both positive or negative.
UPDATE: we've surpassed the 200 ratings milestone 🥳
For everyone who has played Guildlands and shared their thoughts on BGG, thank you. We appreciate all feedback immensely - both positive or negative.
Here are our top 15 games from UK Games Expo #UKGE2026
1- Cat Earth *SOLD OUT
2- Shadow Ninjas *SOLD OUT
3- Guildlands
4- Long Cow
5- Feed the Kraken
6- Loot
7- Cadaver
8- Flora Funga
9- Cat Ass Trophy
10- The Crooked Crown
11- Karak
12- Skullduggery
13- Zensu
14- Crown the Unicorn
15- Word Thief
1- Cat Earth *SOLD OUT
2- Shadow Ninjas *SOLD OUT
3- Guildlands
4- Long Cow
5- Feed the Kraken
6- Loot
7- Cadaver
8- Flora Funga
9- Cat Ass Trophy
10- The Crooked Crown
11- Karak
12- Skullduggery
13- Zensu
14- Crown the Unicorn
15- Word Thief
June 1, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Here are our top 15 games from UK Games Expo #UKGE2026
1- Cat Earth *SOLD OUT
2- Shadow Ninjas *SOLD OUT
3- Guildlands
4- Long Cow
5- Feed the Kraken
6- Loot
7- Cadaver
8- Flora Funga
9- Cat Ass Trophy
10- The Crooked Crown
11- Karak
12- Skullduggery
13- Zensu
14- Crown the Unicorn
15- Word Thief
1- Cat Earth *SOLD OUT
2- Shadow Ninjas *SOLD OUT
3- Guildlands
4- Long Cow
5- Feed the Kraken
6- Loot
7- Cadaver
8- Flora Funga
9- Cat Ass Trophy
10- The Crooked Crown
11- Karak
12- Skullduggery
13- Zensu
14- Crown the Unicorn
15- Word Thief
UK Games Expo #UKGE2026 was a HUGE success!
THANK YOU to everyone at Outset Media and Cheatwell Games, our inventors, and all the volunteers who worked hard to demo our games! There were 19 of us working the booth, 10 of whom travelled from Canada.
Will be posting our top 15 games later today.
THANK YOU to everyone at Outset Media and Cheatwell Games, our inventors, and all the volunteers who worked hard to demo our games! There were 19 of us working the booth, 10 of whom travelled from Canada.
Will be posting our top 15 games later today.
June 1, 2026 at 11:25 AM
UK Games Expo #UKGE2026 was a HUGE success!
THANK YOU to everyone at Outset Media and Cheatwell Games, our inventors, and all the volunteers who worked hard to demo our games! There were 19 of us working the booth, 10 of whom travelled from Canada.
Will be posting our top 15 games later today.
THANK YOU to everyone at Outset Media and Cheatwell Games, our inventors, and all the volunteers who worked hard to demo our games! There were 19 of us working the booth, 10 of whom travelled from Canada.
Will be posting our top 15 games later today.
