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  • Founded: 2009
  • Games: Summoner Wars, Ashes Reborn, Forgotten Water, Abomination, Hickory Dickory and More.

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Plaid Hat Games has just announced a new venture into the crowdfunding arena. This summer, Kickstarter will be the launchpad for “Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game,” marking a first for the company as they venture into crowdfunding for game development. “Wandering Galaxy” thrusts players into the vast expanse of space, adding a thrilling new chapter …

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Plaid Hat Games has offered fans a sneak peek at the latest factions joining the Summoner Wars Second Edition: the Mountain Vargath and the Crimson Order. The Mountain Vargath, a fan-favorite from the first edition, make their exciting comeback, led by their fearless leader, Sunderved. These goat-like warriors specialize in building powerful tactical positions on …

Read More about Plaid Hat Games Unveils the Mountain Vargath and the Crimson Order for Summoner Wars Second Edition

Plaid Hat Games, the award-winning studio behind renowned titles like “Forgotten Waters” and “Dead of Winter,” has officially announced the upcoming release of “Freelancers: A Crossroads Game.” Slated for release on August 3, 2023, the new game is currently available for pre-order. “Freelancers: A Crossroads Game” takes an intriguing twist on the traditional fantasy role-playing …

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Plaid Hat Games has revealed an exciting new update for Summoner Wars Second Edition, introducing the High Elves faction through a series of blog posts released over the last few days. Fans of the game have been treated to a detailed preview, outlining the roles of these new units and the unique abilities they bring …

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A while back Plaid Hat Games announced the Swamp Orcs and High Elves factions coming to Summoner Wars: Second Edition. And now fans of the game got a preview of the Swamp Orcs in a series of blog posts previewing the upcoming faction. In four separate articles, the game publisher introduced the unique units, champions, …

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Plaid Hat Games has announced several updates for their popular card game, Ashes Reborn. In their latest Organized Play update, they have revealed that they will be issuing errata to some cards that have proven to be overpowered, including Salamander Monk Spirit, Brennen Blackcloud, and Three-Eyed Owl. The update also includes an update to the …

Read More about Ashes Reborn Announces Errata to Overpowered Cards, Organized Play Update, and New Expansion Set: The Frostwild Scourge!

Plaid Hat Games has announced their latest creation, Freelancers: A Crossroads Game, set to release in August of this year. The game is a follow-up to their award-winning 2020 game, Forgotten Waters. Freelancers promises to be an exciting fantasy RPG condensed into a single night of fun and mayhem. Players can create their own unique …

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Summoner Wars Second Edition introduces two new factions, the High Elves and Swamp Orcs, set to arrive in May 2023. The popular strategy game has been expanded to include these new factions, which will offer players fresh gameplay options and exciting new characters. The High Elves, a society steeped in ancient lore and divinity, will …

Read More about Summoner Wars Second Edition Introduces High Elves and Swamp Orcs in May 2023

Ashes Reborn has announced the upcoming release of its first expansion in the Red Rains cycle, The Corpse of Viros. The set includes a mono-ceremonial preconstructed deck of all-new player cards, with three new cards revealed in the latest preview. The new cards offer more tools to support the playstyle of ceremonial magic, including a …

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