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We take out-of-print games from the '60s through the '00s, fix them up, and bring them back for the modern gamer. Posts by Justin aka the Board Game Necromancer unless otherwise noted.

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@restorationgames.bsky.socialJul 16, 2026, 10:18 PM Pinned

We’re excited to show how an epic board game comes to life. Join us over the next weeks as we share our “Making Of…” stories for The King’s Gambit.

Sign up to be notified and get a free Gandalf on Shadowfax promo mini when you back. TheKingsGambit.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb9h...

youtube.comThe Making of The Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit™ - IntroductionYouTube video by Restoration Games
@restorationgames.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 3:01 PM

From typography to iconography, discover the graphic design choices that bring The Lord of the Rings™: The King’s Gambit together. Read more at today's blog: https://restorationgames.com/graphic-design-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-kings-gambit/

Illustration of warriors and 'The King's Gambit' title with logos below.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 3:02 PM

From early concepts and inspiration to final art, discover how the team developed the visual identity of The Lord of the Rings™: The King’s Gambit on today's blog: https://restorationgames.com/defining-the-look-of-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-kings-gambit

Promotional art for The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit with battle scenes and logos.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 5:07 PM

A game like The Lord of the Rings™: The King’s Gambit takes an immense amount of work from dozens of people. The international team behind this epic game discusses how this large collaboration means players get the best experience possible.

On Kickstarter now: TheKingsGambit.com

@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 2:15 PM

The retail edition will not be finalized before the end of the campaign. There are some general notes on the campaign page regarding the retail edition but gameplay will be consistent across all editions. - Missy

@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 12:58 PM

The wait is over. The battle for Middle-earth begins.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨™: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜’𝙨 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙩 is live now on Kickstarter! Get the Limited Edition with the epic three-dimensional terrain available exclusively in the campaign.

Back now at TheKingsGambit.com

The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit board game with castle model and game boxes.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 12:01 PM

Iello is planning to have a limited amount at Essen but the official release will be early 2027 at the latest. - Missy

@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 1:01 PM

Thunder Road: Ignition is available now! Outdrive, outgun, and outlast your rivals in a standalone game packed with curved roads and new commands, terrain, and damage effects. Mix and match with Vendetta to create your own custom race!

https://restorationgames.com/shop/thunder-road-ignition/

Thunder Road Ignition game box with racing cars and 'Available Now' text.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 16, 2026, 1:01 PM

Sometimes it feels good to be a little bad. The Shredder and Krang Hero Decks bring the defining mechanics of these memorable villains to competitive play. Check out our dive into the gameplay in our recent blog!

https://restorationgames.com/villain-or-hero-shredder-krang-unmatched-tmnt/

Pink blobby creature with eyes and teeth faces a menacing armored figure with clasped hands.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 12, 2026, 1:00 PM

Sometimes as you work on a game, you take a little detour and discover something new that has to get made. Check out our designer diary from Justin for what the spark was for our newest game Thunder Road: Ignition!

https://restorationgames.com/designer-diary-thunder-road-ignition/

Thunder Road Ignition Designer Diary text with a racing vehicle graphic.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 1:00 PM

Upgrade your Unmatched game night with premium playmats, available on the webstore now! Grab an art playmat or take your battlefield to the next level with double-sided neoprene location mats.

restorationgames.com/shop/unmatched-neoprene-playmat
restorationgames.com/shop/unmatched-battlefield-mat

Colorful game mats with text 'Upgrade Your Game' and 'Available Now'.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 5:02 PM

A board game is more than just a ruleset. Playing out the epic final battles of The Lord of the Rings™ deserves an equally epic table presence and immersive experience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wVgUoqvBzQ

Sign up to be notified when the campaign launches at TheKingsGambit.com

@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 12:05 PM

And that's ok. We'll see you for Thunder Road: Vendetta -Interstate of Decay - Missy

@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 4, 2026, 1:01 PM

Unmatched continues to grow with 26 (soon to be 27!) sets already released. That requires a stylish storage solution. Consolidate your collection with the Battle Box, boost cubes, and hero stands available on our webstore now!

https://restorationgames.com/shop/unmatched-battle-box/

Unmatched storage system with card boxes and game pieces, available now on the webstore.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialSep 3, 2026, 2:00 PM

🔥 IT’S BACK! 🔥
Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar has returned to our webstore! Gather your crew, race across the island, collect treasure, and—most importantly—try not to get blasted by fireballs.
Available now at https://restoration.games/FireballIsland

@restorationgames.bsky.socialAug 29, 2026, 5:10 PM

Yes they are just not available for pre-order. They will be available once the game is made available for regular purchase. - Missy

@restorationgames.bsky.socialAug 28, 2026, 1:27 PM

At the end of the video, Justin did give a brief update on Omega Virus. - Missy

@restorationgames.bsky.socialAug 27, 2026, 1:01 PM

Curious what Restoration has planned? We have a lot of exciting things in the works and chatted all about it at our Blueprints panel during Gen Con. Catch up on the full panel now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlCIGDE6Qrc

@restorationgames.bsky.socialAug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM

Meet the incredible artists bringing the world of Hellboy to Unmatched!

🎨 Bailie Rosenlund — Abe Sapien
🎨 Michael Manomivibul — Baba Yaga
🎨 Danielle Weires — Liz Sherman
🎨 Oliver Barrett — Hellboy

Stay tuned for more and pre-order the game at https://restoration.games/UMHellboy

Illustration of Abe Sapien holding a gun with a Hellboy card game box.Illustration of Baba Yaga with glowing skulls, Hellboy game box.Illustration of Liz Sherman with flames, game box present.Comic style Hellboy art with text 'Illustrated by Oliver Barrett' and Hellboy game box.
@restorationgames.bsky.socialAug 7, 2026, 5:54 PM

The limited edition, which Rodney shared the prototype photos of, is $199 during the kickstarter. The Mithril edition is $379 during the kickstarter. The Space Cowboys retail edition, which will not be available during the kickstarter, has yet to announce a price. - Missy

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@restorationgames.bsky.socialAug 7, 2026, 5:49 PM

We recently put Fireball Island back on the webstore. It had been out of print for quite a while! - Missy

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