by Justin De Witt
Announcing Ham Helsing!
Ham Helsing, a cooperative, deck-crafting adventure game, coming this fall!
by Justin De Witt
Please Don't Burn My Village! Coming Soon
Fireside Games is happy to announce Please Don't Burn My Village! This enchanting market game set in the world of Castle Panic will hit stores worldwide in Spring of 2025, and we're holding an extra special pre-launch party to celebrate. A fearsome dragon is threatening to burn all the villages in the Kingdom! Luckily dragons are greedy, so if you can bribe him with treasures from the battlefield like a Barbarian’s Axe or a Phoenix Feather, you might persuade him to spare your village. Unfortunately, all the other villagers have the same idea! Bribe with the right treasure at the right time to keep the dragon’s attention while buying treasures at the Black Market and cursing the other villagers’ treasures. When there’s no more treasure left, the dragon will burn all the villages except for one. Will it be yours? Fantasy-Filled Fun: This enchanting game for 2 to 5 players features fantastic treasures and the dragon from the world of Castle Panic. Simple Rules, Fast Gameplay: With easy-to-learn rules, Please Don't Burn My Village! can be played in about 20 minutes. Accessible Market Game: The simple rules make this market game accessible to players ages 10+ with different experience levels. The choice in card play provides strategic depth. Ages 10+, 2 to 5 players, 20 minutes, $24.95 In addition, every copy of Please Don't Burn My Village! is packed with a free new promo card for Castle Panic to help your team defend the castle together! Please Don't Burn My Village! is available for preorder and will be demoed at GAMA Expo, Origins, Gen Con, and more to be announced. Pre-Launch Party at Ravenwood Castle If bribing a Dragon sounds like an activity best held in a castle, you'd be right! That's why you're invited to join Fireside Games for an early celebration of the launch of Please Don’t Burn My Village! with a night at the beautiful Ravenwood Castle May 1–2. Tickets for the event are $30 per person and include: 1 free game per family before it’s available in stores or online Guided demos with the game designer, Simon Weinberg Fun with influencers, Dani Standring, Grant Lyon, Beneeta Kaur, and Daniel & Alison Burrell Game signing with Simon Q&A with Simon, Justin, Dani, Grant, Beneeta, Daniel & Alison Free promo for the game Playtest new games in development with Simon and Justin Buffet-style dinner and breakfast together Ticket price does not include the cost of the room Rooms are limited and accommodations are required to attend, so make your reservation soon! Make Reservations Now
by Justin De Witt
Ultimatch earns Academics' Choice Brain Toy Award for Mind-Building Excellence!
We are pleased to announce that Ultimatch has been honored with a 2024 Academics’ Choice Brain Toy Award, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys. The independent Academics’ Choice Awards program and its seal of excellence are recognized worldwide by consumers and educational institutions as a mark of genuinely effective learning tools that stimulate the mind, and provide potential for the student to fully develop higher order thinking skills. Ultimatch is a winner of the Academics’ Choice Brain Toy Award in the toy category. The Academics' Choice Advisory Board consists of leading thinkers and graduates from Princeton, Harvard, George Washington University, and other reputable educational institutions. Product-appropriate volunteer reviewers, combined with the brainpower of the Board, determine the coveted winners. Entries are judged by category (i.e. mobile app, toy, book, website, magazine, etc.), subject area, and grade level, and evaluated based on standardized criteria rooted in constructivist learning theory. The full list of winners is posted online at www.AcademicsChoice.com. The hundreds of submitted products that are not chosen by the Academics’ Choice Awards team (and many that are chosen) are donated to a variety of worthy charities and other organizations across the globe. About Academics’ Choice™: Academics' Choice™ helps consumers find exceptional brain-boosting material. Academics’ Choice is the only international awards program designed to bring increased recognition to publishers, manufacturers, independent authors and developers that aim to stimulate cognitive development. A volunteer panel of product-appropriate judges, including parents, educators, scientists, artists, doctors, nurses, librarians, students and children, evaluate submissions based on educational benefits such as higher-order thinking skills, character building, creative play, durability and originality. Only the genuine “mind-builders” are recognized with the coveted Academics’ Choice Award™.
by Justin De Witt
Ultimatch coming in June
Announcing Ultimatch, an addictive, cooperative card game coming June 12, 2024.
by Justin De Witt
Best Gift: Games & Puzzles
We’re so thrilled to announce that CASTLE PANIC 2ND EDITION has been chosen as the winner of the Best Gift in the Games Puzzles category for Pop Insider’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide!
by Justin De Witt
The Spruce Adds Castle Panic
We’re ecstatic to share the news that The Spruce recently added Castle Panic to their list of Best Games!
by Justin De Witt
Fireside Games at Gen Con 2023: Immerse Yourself in Castle Panic!
We’re beyond thrilled to be part of Gen Con 2023. As the Castle Panic Deluxe Collection takes center stage, we invite you to join us at booth 2434 and at our large events. Get ready for exclusive editions, amazing discounts, engaging events, and plenty of gaming fun. Let's dive into the thrilling plans we have in store for you! Castle Panic Deluxe Collection and More: Prepare for a gaming feast as we present the Castle Panic Deluxe Collection at our booth. This extraordinary collection includes the highly sought-after deluxe versions of the Castle Panic base game, all four expansions (The Wizard's Tower, The Dark Titan, Engines of War, and Crowns and Quests), a playmat, plus all of the promos ever made for the game. Immerse yourself in the ultimate Castle Panic adventure with the monster minis on rotatable bases, wood tokens, plastic castle pieces, and more. Deluxe Bundle Offer: Looking for deluxe versions of just the most popular expansions? Our Castle Panic Deluxe Bundle is designed to deliver just what you want. During Gen Con, we're offering the Castle Panic Deluxe Bundle at a special discounted price. This incredible package includes Castle Panic Deluxe, The Wizard's Tower Deluxe, Crowns and Quests Deluxe, and an epic playmat. Normally valued at $310, you can snag this exclusive bundle for only $250 (while supplies last). Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to elevate your Castle Panic gameplay! Small Games Bundle: Looking for travel-sized gaming adventures? Our Small Games Bundle is here to deliver! Priced at only $75 (a $110 value), this bundle features Here, Kitty, Kitty!, Bears!, Dastardly Dirigibles, and Stringamajig. As a special treat, we've included free promos to enhance your gaming experience even further. Promos Galore: We believe in sharing the love of gaming, which is why we're thrilled to offer a free promo with every game purchase at Gen Con (while supplies last). These game-enhancing goodies are our way of saying thank you for being part of the Fireside Games family. Exciting Events: Step into Castle Panic Adventures: Get ready to embark on thrilling Castle Panic adventures with our exclusive Gen Con events: The Wizard's Tower Event: Join us on Thursday at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable event centered around The Wizard's Tower expansion taught by the designer in rooms 144-145. Cooperate with your team to defend the castle against hordes of monsters. Keep the Wizard's Tower standing to use magic spells and fire against flying monsters and more. Reserve your spot now at https://www.gencon.com/events/230194. Crowns and Quests Event: On Saturday at 8:00 PM, prepare to be part of an exhilarating cooperative adventure with the designer in room Wabash 1. You'll play as a character with a special ability. And in addition to slaying all of the monsters with at least 1 tower standing to win, you'll need to complete 2 quests. It really changes up the base game! Secure your spot in this epic event at https://www.gencon.com/events/230195 and prepare for an unforgettable gaming experience. We can't wait to see you at Gen Con 2023. Visit us at booth 2434 to immerse yourself in the Castle Panic universe. Discover the Castle Panic Deluxe Collection, take advantage of the Castle Panic Deluxe Bundle and the Small Games Bundle, and collect free promos with your purchases. Don't miss our thrilling events centered around The Wizard's Tower and Crowns and Quests expansions. Let's make Gen Con an unforgettable gaming extravaganza together. See you there!
by Justin De Witt
My First Castle Panic Wins PAL Award
Fireside Games is thrilled to announce that My First Castle Panic has won the PAL Award.