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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!

Step onto the sun-soaked shores of Sanibel Island in the December issue of Meeple Monthly, where we feature Sanibel by E...
12/15/2025

Step onto the sun-soaked shores of Sanibel Island in the December issue of Meeple Monthly, where we feature Sanibel by Elizabeth Hargrave and Avalon Hill.

In this cozy yet strategic tile-placement game, players stroll along the beach collecting shells, arranging them in their bags for points, and scoring extra with unique lighthouse tiles. The game’s innovative turn order, wave mechanics, and variety of shell sets make every playthrough engaging and dynamic. With a playtime of 30 to 40 minutes, Sanibel is perfect for families while still offering satisfying depth for experienced gamers.

🏖️ Ages 10+ | 2–4 players | 30 to 40 minute playtime
🐚 SKU: HSBG2807 | MSRP: $39.99
🌊 Coming January 2026. Preorder now on ACD Distribution’s website

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Join us in taking a closer look at the back cover of our December issue, where Free League Publishing spotlights the ALI...
12/12/2025

Join us in taking a closer look at the back cover of our December issue, where Free League Publishing spotlights the ALIEN RPG Evolved Edition.

Topping charts and capturing hearts since its release, ALIEN: The Roleplaying Game has become a worldwide favorite, setting new benchmarks for horror and sci fi RPGs and earning a dozen top awards, including Best Game at the ENNIES. Now the time has come for an evolution.

The ALIEN RPG Evolved Edition offers updated and refined rules along with a completely new, accessibly priced starter set, an ideal entry point for both new and veteran players. This boxed experience includes streamlined Evolved Edition rules, an expanded Hope’s Last Day adventure, a double sided map of charted space and Hadley’s Hope, pre generated characters, reference materials, custom dice, tokens, and even a high quality Xenomorph miniature. SKU: FLFALE021 | MSRP: $39.99

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Join us in celebrating another standout publisher featured in our December Now Carrying section: Board & Dice!Known for ...
12/11/2025

Join us in celebrating another standout publisher featured in our December Now Carrying section: Board & Dice!

Known for designing and developing expert-level strategy titles and immersive escape-room-style experiences, Board & Dice brings a diverse portfolio of thoughtful, thematic, and deeply engaging games to the hobby. With roots stretching back to the merger of NSKN Games (2011) and Board & Dice (2013), the publisher continues to craft titles inspired by rich historical settings and imaginative worlds—appealing to everyone from casual family players to dedicated hobby gamers.

ACD Distribution currently carries 13 of their titles, including these three incredible releases:

Barcelona (SKU: BND0080 | MSRP $60.00)
A strategic eurogame set amid the bold urban expansion of 19th-century Spain. Develop neighborhoods, extend tram lines, support public services, and embrace the rise of Modernisme as you plan your city with precision.
Ages 14+ | 1–4 players | 60–90 minutes

Windmill Valley (SKU: BND0083 | MSRP $60.00)
Build your tulip empire along the famed Dutch Bloemen Route. Invest in bulbs, upgrade windmills, hire workers, and complete contracts as you grow your vibrant floral engine.
Ages 14+ | 1–4 players | 45–60 minutes

Nucleum (SKU: BND0076 | MSRP $70.00)
A heavy euro set in industrializing Saxony. Harness the groundbreaking Nucleum reactor, manage resources efficiently, and navigate a deep network-building puzzle designed by Simone Luciani & Dávid Turczi.
Ages 14+ | 1–4 players | 60–150 minutes

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12/10/2025

The tide has turned… and Sanibel takes the spotlight on our December cover! 🐚🏖️

Step onto the shores of Sanibel Island and explore the natural treasures of its beach in this beautifully designed board game by Elizabeth Hargrave. Players move along a beach-themed board, draft shell tiles, and strategically arrange them on their mats to score points. Collect sand dollars, sea stars, crabs, and more to see who can earn the highest score!

With its approachable 30–40 minute playtime for 2–4 players, Sanibel offers a serene yet strategic experience that’s perfect for families and tabletop enthusiasts alike.

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🎄 Dive into the design journey behind 12 Days in the November issue of Meeple Monthly! In this month’s featured article,...
12/09/2025

🎄 Dive into the design journey behind 12 Days in the November issue of Meeple Monthly! In this month’s featured article, Calliope Games and designer James Ernest share how a simple idea, turning the “Twelve Days of Christmas” into a family-friendly card game, grew into a charming holiday favorite.

From experimenting with the triangular deck structure to shaping the gift-giving mechanics to refining how each “day” scores, the article offers a behind-the-scenes look at how theme and gameplay came together in just a matter of weeks. Ernest reflects on early prototypes, clever tweaks like the Santa and Mrs. Clause zero cards, and how the game found its home at Calliope Games.

Beautifully illustrated by Echo Chernik, 12 Days captures the spirit of the season and continues to shine as a holiday staple for families and retailers alike.

🎁 Order now on ACD Distribution’s website to stock up ahead of the holidays!

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❄️ Stay tuned for tomorrow’s December cover reveal!

Spotlight on Arcane Wonders in the November issue of Meeple Monthly! Three exciting titles ready to bring something new ...
12/08/2025

Spotlight on Arcane Wonders in the November issue of Meeple Monthly! Three exciting titles ready to bring something new to your shelves:

🐱 Cat and the Tower: Help Toto the black cat reach the 10th floor in this cooperative dexterity game. Players build the tower or clear obstacles together to win. MSRP: $24.99 • SKU: AWG AW27CAT

🔗 Number Chain: Strategically connect numbers from your hand to the card on the floor. Empty your hand before the end of the round to avoid penalty points. Lowest score wins after three rounds. MSRP: $19.99 • SKU: AWG AW28NC

🃏 If Then: A cooperative game of deduction and pattern recognition. Play cards into the Code Line to crack the Challenge Code and become Master Code Breakers. MSRP: $17.99 • SKU: AWG AW26IT

Pre-order all three on the ACD Distribution website now!

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🎉 SNEAK PEEK CONTEST! 🎉The December issue of Meeple Monthly is almost here… and we’re kicking off a fun contest just for...
12/05/2025

🎉 SNEAK PEEK CONTEST! 🎉

The December issue of Meeple Monthly is almost here… and we’re kicking off a fun contest just for YOU!

Here’s how to play:
1️⃣ Check out our pixelated cover sneak peek below.
2️⃣ Guess the game on the cover.
3️⃣ Tag a friend & comment your guess on this post to enter!

🏆 One lucky winner will be randomly selected from all correct guesses to win a FREE copy of the December issue! We’ll message the winner directly once the full cover is revealed.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Comment now and join the fun!

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Join us in spotlighting Mighty Boards in the November issue, featuring their new title Pinched!In Pinched! players take ...
12/04/2025

Join us in spotlighting Mighty Boards in the November issue, featuring their new title Pinched!

In Pinched! players take turns becoming the Mastermind, selecting a manor to rob and attempting to make off with all the loot. Meanwhile, the other burglars try to predict the target and slip in to snag valuables of their own. If the Mastermind goes in alone, they claim it all, but if the others guess correctly, they’ll pinch a share of the score. The player who steals, sells, and “redistributes” the most wealth wins.

Now available on the ACD Distribution website!
SKU: MBGPN001EN
MSRP: $35.00

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We’re pleased to welcome Tedbot Games, newly partnering with ACD Distribution, featured in the November issue’s Now Carr...
12/03/2025

We’re pleased to welcome Tedbot Games, newly partnering with ACD Distribution, featured in the November issue’s Now Carrying section. We’ve added their flagship title Sentients (SKU TDB001, MSRP $50.00), a sci-fi tabletop RPG centered on artificial consciousness, liberation, underground resistance, and the spark of new emotion.

In Sentients, players step into the role of newly awakened androids in the year 2071, entities built to serve but now fighting to survive in a world that refuses to acknowledge their existence. Designed for a GM and 2–5 players, teen and up, this RPG explores what it means to be more than human in a society that insists you’re not.

Available for preorder now on ACD Distribution’s website.

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🔥 New Product Spotlight: Pathfinder 2E: Lost Omens Draconic Codex 🔥Dragons dominate the skies and the pages of this 224-...
12/03/2025

🔥 New Product Spotlight: Pathfinder 2E: Lost Omens Draconic Codex 🔥

Dragons dominate the skies and the pages of this 224-page tome, and our exclusive November Meeple Monthly article gives you a first look at the divine dragons that make this Codex truly epic. From empyreal champions of Heaven to diabolic enforcers of Hell, and even the elusive resurrection and requiem dragons, these planar-linked beasts bring awe, challenge, and strategy to any tabletop adventure.

Inside, discover:
🐉Statistics for over 20 dragon types, including archdragons and new ancestries
🐉Expanded lore on physiology, deities, and draconic pacts
🐉Character options for adventurers who dare to harness dragon powers

This excerpt from Pathfinder Lost Omens Draconic Codex was written by Hiromi Cota, developed by Eleanor Ferron, and edited by Paizo Inc.’s editing team.

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Preorder Pathfinder 2E: Lost Omens Draconic Codex now on ACD Distribution’s website (SKU: PZO13007-HC, MSRP: $64.99)

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Get ready to serve up excitement! The November issue features a full-page spotlight on the first-ever CookieRun: Bravers...
12/02/2025

Get ready to serve up excitement!

The November issue features a full-page spotlight on the first-ever CookieRun: Braverse TCG North America Champion Cup, coming to Pro-Play Summit: Orlando, December 12–14, 2025 at Osceola Heritage Park. This landmark event marks the debut offline championship in North America, bringing together top players for a weekend of strategy, competition, and high-stakes gameplay.

The championship offers significant prizes and prestige:

🍪$6,000 in prizes on Friday and Sunday
🍪$11,000 in Saturday’s Main Event
🍪Top 2 players earn invitations to the 2025–26 World Championship in Seoul, with travel and accommodations included

The ovens are heating up , the competition is about to get deliciously intense, and one contender will rise to claim the honor of First Champion. The cookie crumbles in their favor.

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🚀 Blast off as a Cosmolancer!Congratulations, you’ve landed your first gig as a freelance space photographer, a Cosmolan...
11/24/2025

🚀 Blast off as a Cosmolancer!

Congratulations, you’ve landed your first gig as a freelance space photographer, a Cosmolancer! Explore a fantastical galaxy filled with Imposing Squids and Galactic Hounds in this galactic reimagining of Reiner Knizia’s Kingdoms.

In this highly competitive tile placement game, strategically place Photo Op tiles and Imaging Devices to capture the best shots and collect the most Interstellar Credits. But beware, cosmic dangers can sabotage your perfect photo! Earn the highest credits over 3 rounds to claim victory.

Featuring vibrant custom artwork by Hugo Cuellar and Charlie Layton, Cosmolancer includes 1 Gameboard, 22 Cardboard tiles, 41 Wooden tokens, 94 Interstellar Credits, and 1 Rulebook. Perfect for fans of strategy, space, and stunning visuals.

SKU: HSBG1506 | MSRP: $29.99

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