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Meeple Monthly: The Game Insider Magazine is published monthly and distributed by ACD Distribution to hobby game retailers everywhere. Meeple Monthly features articles written by insiders in the hobby gaming industry, sharing with you information you can't get anywhere else! Learn about what will hit the game shelves months ahead of time!

06/12/2026

Brace yourselves… the kingdom has fallen into darkness.

We’re thrilled to reveal the cover feature for the June issue of Meeple Monthly: Zombie Princess Deluxe Edition from Bezier Games.

Once, the princesses stood together to reject unwanted royal proposals in Rebel Princess. Now, twenty-eight days later, the princes have returned… as zombies. And they are no longer alone. The infection has spread across the kingdom, consuming villagers, woodland creatures, and even noble knights. The rebel princesses are humanity’s last hope against a world slipping into Zombieland.

Zombie Princess is the sequel to Rebel Princess, reimagining trick-taking gameplay through a bold new lens inspired by Spades. Players step into the roles of legendary princesses, each with unique powers that bring new layers of strategy, timing, and teamwork. Whether playing solo or in teams, players must bid carefully, plan ahead, and adapt across four evolving rounds, each with its own special rule that reshapes the game.

Can you eliminate the zombie hordes and save what remains of the kingdom, or will this be the dawn of the dead?

👑 Asymmetric princess abilities add strategic depth
🧟 Classic trick-taking reimagined through a zombie apocalypse twist
🎲 Variable round rules keep every game fresh and unpredictable
🤝 Play competitively or in teams for flexible group experiences

🛒 Available for pre-order now through ACD Distribution (Release Date: June 24, 2026)

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06/11/2026

NOW CARRYING | Welcome Tangerine Games to ACD Distribution

In the May issue of Meeple Monthly, we’re excited to highlight Tangerine Games, a studio formed in 2022 by two friends united by a shared love of games, humor, and thoughtful design. With complementary strengths in art, design, and industry experience, they create nature-inspired games that are beautiful, accessible, calming, and strategically engaging. Their focus is simple to teach, immersive, and adaptable experiences for all ages.

We are proud to now carry four titles from Tangerine Games, all available for pre-order through the ACD Distribution website:

🌊 Kaelora | SKU: TGGKA01 | MSRP: $49.99
Set out as explorers around a mysterious island, collecting discovery tokens and recording findings in your journal. A clever, competitive puzzle of movement, shifting objectives, and strategic collation.

🏁 Megapulse | SKU: TGGMP01 | MSRP: $59.99
A high-energy futuristic racing game inspired by arcade classics, featuring simultaneous action selection, hand-building, and chaotic, skill-driven competition across modular tracks.

⛰️ Peaks | SKU: TGGPK01 | MSRP: $59.99
Become a mountaineer building stamina, gathering gear, and scaling iconic mountains. With tactile components, evolving gameplay, and engaging turn interactions, every climb feels like a journey.

🦖 Sauros | SKU: TGGSA01 | MSRP: $39.99
A dinosaur-themed trick-taking puzzle game where players align suits and symbols across rotating player mats. Changing trump suits and asymmetric scoring create deep strategic variety.

We’re thrilled to welcome Tangerine Games into the ACD family and look forward to seeing their lineup reach retailers everywhere.

🛒 Pre-order now through the ACD Distribution website
📖 Read the full May issue of Meeple Monthly to explore more industry highlights

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06/10/2026

In this Meeple Monthly spotlight from Thunderworks Games, Questline: Draft Cards, Craft Legends invites players to gather around the Embermoot, a winter solstice storytelling festival where adventurers compete to spin the most legendary tale.

But this isn’t just storytelling for fun. In Questline, every hero’s journey is built from a tightly crafted hand of just 7 cards. Players must draft, swap, and assemble a sequential story in real time, balancing strategy, timing, and opportunistic grabs from other players’ discards. There are no turns, no downtime, and no safe choices as everyone plays simultaneously in a fast-moving race to complete their tale.

As your story takes shape, you’ll decide when to stop refining your hand and claim your Epilogue card. Move too slowly and risk falling behind. Rush too quickly and you may leave gaps in your story that cost valuable reputation stars. Every card choice matters, shaping both your narrative and your final score.

✨ Real-time simultaneous play keeps everyone engaged
✨ Strategic drafting and hand-building with a 7-card sequence
✨ Risk-reward timing as you decide when to finish your story
✨ Light storytelling theme blended with tight tactical gameplay

📅 Questline is available for pre-order now, SKU: TWK4120 | MSRP: $19.95
Release Date: August 4, 2026 | Order By: July 14, 2026

📚 Read the full article in the May issue of Meeple Monthly and dive deeper into Thunderworks’ latest adventure.

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06/09/2026

🦸‍♂️🌎 The Multiverse has fallen... and Battleworld awaits. 🌎🦸‍♀️

One of the featured advertisements in the May issue of Meeple Monthly spotlights the upcoming Marvel Multiverse RPG: Secret Wars Expansion from Marvel.

In this epic expansion, players are thrust into a universe forever changed. The Multiverse has been shattered, and God Emperor Doom reigns over Battleworld, a patchwork world forged from the remains of countless realities. Explore the neon-lit streets of 2099, survive the zombie-infested Deadlands, venture across Gamma-irradiated wastelands, and uncover new stories from every corner of the Marvel cosmos.

✨ Explore the legendary Secret Wars storyline
✨ Discover new locations, characters, and adventures
✨ Dive deeper into the Fantastic Four, Guardians of the Galaxy, and cosmic Marvel lore
✨ Introduce powerful new rules for Rank X characters

🛒 Pre-order Marvel Multiverse RPG: Secret Wars Expansion now through the ACD Distribution website. Release Date: August 18, 2026 | SKU: MVE69363 | MSRP: $49.99

📖 Be sure to check out the full advertisement and other industry highlights in the May issue of Meeple Monthly.

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06/08/2026

🎲 Publisher Spotlight: Welcome Simplexity Games! 🎲

In the May issue of Meeple Monthly, we're excited to welcome Simplexity Games to the ACD Distribution catalog!

Founded by solo creator Dixon Block, Simplexity Games is built on a simple philosophy: game night should be easy to start but complex to win. Their games focus on meaningful interaction, strategic choices, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs around the table.

Currently available through ACD Distribution:

🛣️ Driving Me Crazy: Route 66 100th Anniversary Edition (Available Now)
Celebrate 100 years of America's most iconic highway with this special edition featuring new artwork, tourist attractions along Route 66, two game variants, and support for up to six players.

🚗 Driving Me Crazy (Available for Pre-Order | Order By July 15, 2026)
Players race to complete their 1,000 km journey while navigating roadblocks, red lights, toll booths, U-turns, and plenty of player interaction. Quick to learn, highly replayable, and perfect for a wide range of gaming groups.

We're thrilled to welcome Simplexity Games to the ACD family and look forward to seeing their titles on retail shelves.

📖 Read the full May issue of Meeple Monthly to learn more about Simplexity Games and other exciting additions to the industry.

🛒 Order Driving Me Crazy: Route 66 100th Anniversary Edition now and pre-order Driving Me Crazy today through the ACD Distribution website.

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06/05/2026

SNEAK PEEK CONTEST

The June issue of Meeple Monthly is on the way, and it’s time to put your guessing skills to the test!

Here’s how to participate:
1️⃣ Check out the pixelated cover preview below
2️⃣ Guess the game featured on the cover
3️⃣ Tag a colleague or friend and drop your guess in the comments to enter

One correct entry will be randomly selected to receive a FREE copy of the June issue. The winner will be contacted once the full cover is revealed.

Think you know what game made the cover? Drop your guess below and join the fun 👇

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06/04/2026

We're excited to welcome One Page Rules to the ACD Distribution catalog and spotlight them in the May issue of Meeple Monthly!

Known for creating accessible, fast-paced miniature wargames, One Page Rules offers retailers an easy entry point into the growing tabletop wargaming category. Their flagship Grimdark Future line combines streamlined rules, engaging sci-fi battles, and high-quality miniatures that make it easy for new players to get started while still appealing to experienced hobbyists.

Featured products include:
⚔️ Grimdark Future: Starter Set (SKU: OPRGF2P001 | MSRP: $120)
🤖 Grimdark Future: Broken Truth Master Box (SKU: OPRGF2P002 | MSRP: $220)
📖 Grimdark Future: Advanced Rules & World Book (SKU: OPRGFBK001 | MSRP: $30)

With complete starter experiences, pre-assembled miniatures, and an easy-to-learn rules system, One Page Rules provides retailers with exciting opportunities to grow their miniatures and hobby game offerings.

📦 Available to order now through the ACD Distribution website.

06/03/2026

Before a game becomes a bestseller, it needs the right products to bring players in and keep them coming back.

CookieRun TCG is entering its next major growth phase with a strategy built around player acquisition, repeat purchases, and long-term engagement. In the May issue of Meeple Monthly, the Devsisters team breaks down how the new Starter Decks and upcoming CookieRun TCG: Set 5: The Dark Enchantress War are designed to create a continuous cycle of entry, upgrades, expansion, and repeat sales.

Set 5 introduces fan-favorite Beast Cookies, Awakened Cookies, the debut of Dark Enchantress Cookie, the all-new Black color, and the highly collectible Genesis Extra Rare (GXR) rarity, giving players, collectors, and CookieRun fans plenty of reasons to keep opening packs.

📦 CookieRun TCG: Set 5: The Dark Enchantress War Booster Display
SKU: DVT02005
MSRP: $111.72
Order By: July 1, 2026
Release Date: July 24, 2026

For retailers, the opportunity is clear: attract new players, encourage immediate upgrades, and benefit from sustained engagement across the CookieRun community.

📖 Read the full article in the May issue of Meeple Monthly to learn how CookieRun TCG is building a system designed to sell.

Place your preorder through ACD Distribution before the July 1 deadline.

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06/02/2026

The May issue features an advertisement for OverPower CCG: Skybound: Power Card Station from Lazarus Rising Games.

As organized play continues to drive interest in trading card games, products that support deckbuilding and event participation can be just as important as the latest expansion release. The OverPower CCG: Skybound: Power Card Station is designed to provide players with the core Power cards needed to build decks, while giving retailers and tournament organizers a convenient resource for Draft and Sealed events.

Containing 400 cards and supporting play across properties including Invincible and The Walking Dead, the Power Card Station serves as a foundational product for growing local OverPower communities.

OverPower CCG: Skybound: Power Card Station (LAZ0012) carries an MSRP of $60.00 and is scheduled for release on August 28, 2026.

Check out the full-page advertisement in the May issue of Meeple Monthly.

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06/01/2026

The inside back cover of the May issue features an epic new Pathfinder campaign from Paizo.

Pathfinder 2E: Adventure Path: Hell's Destiny (PZO15223-HC) | MSRP $79.99
Pathfinder 2E: Adventure Path: Hell's Destiny Special Edition (PZO15223-SE) | MSRP $99.99

What destiny awaits Hell itself?

Set against the backdrop of war between Cheliax and Andoran, Hell's Destiny sends heroes on a legendary journey from a nation under martial law to the depths of Hell itself. Designed for four characters from levels 10 to 20, this massive 256-page Adventure Path delivers political intrigue, infernal enemies, new character options, dangerous monsters, and a chance to challenge an empire built on diabolical power.

Both editions release June 3 and are available to order through the ACD Distribution website.

Check out the full-page ad in the May issue of Meeple Monthly and prepare for an adventure worthy of legend.

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