Board Game Advent Calendars 2025

A project in Nottingham, UK by Mantic Games
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Featuring Worms™, The Walking Dead™ and more - build a board game in 24 days!
Backers: 569
Average Pledge Per Backer: £71

Funded: £40,456 of £10,000
Dates: Feb 24th -> Mar 10th (14 days)
Project By: Mantic Games
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Latest News

One Day To Go! (& Video Summaries)

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, With so many extra backers joining us in the final stretch, we want to collect together the short video overviews that we've been releasing through this campaign - and highlight which games are coming in which pledge. Video... (Read More)

Terrain Recap, Pledge Value Comparison & Update Links for New Backers

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, As we prepare to plunge into the final 48 hours, we thought it was the perfect time to recap where to find all the information on all four games for everyone just joining us now - and a big welcome to you all by the way! Just click on... (Read More)

How to Play Bar Room Brawl

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Today, we're going to dive into Bar Room Brawl, and take a look at how you'll play this festive game of tavern mayhem! A Question of CharacterDesigned for 3-4 players, everyone starts by placing their 'home table' and hero character,... (Read More)

Introduction to Bar Room Brawl

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Let's delve into the final advent calendar game - and the one that started it all: Beginning from the intoxicatingly interesting question of what fantasy heroes get up to the night before a big quest, Bar Room Brawl quickly evolved into... (Read More)

It's Add-On Wednesday!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Let's revive a little Mantic tradition today! Super-sharp-eyed new backers among you may have spotted this one go live overnight... 1) Add-On Wednesday: the Terrain Crate CalendarWhat if you're on a 'New Games' pledge and fancy some of... (Read More)

How to play Deep Space Pest Control: the Sci-Fi Gift Calendar Game

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Today we're going to look at how to play Deep Space Pest Control! The ScenarioKyro, the Teraton mercenary, is the last hope for outpost Beta IX. An infestation of Veer-myn threatens to overwhelm the last survivors before they can be... (Read More)

Introduction to Deep Space Pest Control: the Sci-Fi Gift Calendar Game

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, As well as the brand new calendar games that this campaign has funded, it's also a chance to pick up copies from the next print run of the popular sci-fi and fantasy calendars already released!  If you missed them before (or are just... (Read More)

Behind The Scenes - How Do You Put a Game in an Advent Calendar?

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Another behind-the-scenes feature today, this time talking about how this collection of fun and fast-paced games was designed. Let us introduce you to Matt Gilbert, games designer and our Head of Studio! Q: Hi Matt! What fun... (Read More)

Behind The Scenes - Worlds in Miniature

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here at Mantic, we have the wonderful job of bringing worlds to life with games and miniatures - both our own settings and the much-loved universes of our partners. This weekend, we're going to take a peek behind the curtain at just how they get made... (Read More)

How to play The Walking Dead: The Gift Calendar Game

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, First things first - we're delighted to have been awarded the 'Project We Love' badge by the expert team over at Kickstarter! In their own words this is their "way of highlighting brilliant examples of creativity", and we're both... (Read More)

Introduction to The Walking Dead: The Gift Calendar Game

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Today it's time to introduce our second big 'guest star' in this campaign. In partnership with our friends at Skybound, it's time to check out... Yup, there's nothing that livens up those cold winter nights quite like dodging your way... (Read More)

Worms: The Gift Calendar Game - Playing The Game

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Today we're going to take a look at how you'll play Worms: The Gift Calendar Game: Aim of the GameThe aim of the game in Worms: The Gift Calendar Game is (of course!) to be the last player with any Worms remaining on the table. You'll... (Read More)

Introduction to WORMS: The Gift Calendar Game

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, This year we're joined by two big names and great new games, and first we want to introduce Worms: The Gift Calendar Game! Want to hear something scary? The Worms series turns 30 this year...*gasp*...and this turn-based masterpiece has... (Read More)

FUNDED - The Journey Begins!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Firstly - we're funded: thank you: it's real, it's happening! A Little Christmas StoryEveryone loves playing new games at Christmas, and what do we do up until then in December? We open doors on a calendar – it’s just a shame... (Read More)

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