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In the latest Funcast, Swantje and Andreas talk about their plans and expectations for the Berlin Con, including the German version of Blood on the Clocktower. Berlin Con is described as a casual, fun event that allows for deep community involvement.

In the latest edition of Funcast, Swantje and editor-in-chief Hans present the latest game developments and insights into the daily work of the editorial team, including the completed localization project “Blood on the Clocktower”, the innovative deduction game “Obscurians” and the upcoming two-player game “Dark Romance”, as well as release dates and event highlights such as the Berlin Con and SPIEL 2024.

This edition of the Funcast is all about “Dark Romance”. Swantje and our illustrator Hendrik give insights into the visual design of the game. Hendrik shares his creative work process, from sketches to fine-tuning the details. The balance between gritty subject matter and aesthetic design is crucial. Character design plays a central role, with each character contributing to the story through colors and facial expressions.

We examined our publishing logo to uncover the animals behind the tails, revealing a lion, octopus, whale, and possibly a cat or dragon. The name “Funtails” reflects our aim to engage people through storytelling and games, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse experiences, regardless of the individual’s interpretation of their own “bush.”

In this podcast episode, Swantje talks to editor-in-chief Hans about the creation of the upcoming game “Dark Romance”, which offers a dark and romantic world full of intrigue and mystery. The game is designed for two players and invites you to take on the roles of various characters such as vampiresses and marriage swindlers to pursue your own goals and expose the intentions of your fellow player.

This episode of the Funcast introduces the new game for SPIEL in Essen 2024, “Obscurians”, a game that takes you to a mysterious shadow bazaar on a remote desert planet. “Obscurians” offers an accessible gaming experience with strategic depth for 4 to 6 players. The game delves into a world full of secret contractors, tactical decisions and alien intrigue and appeals to players of many experience levels.

You're probably familiar with the feeling: there you are, the two of you, a game board in front of you, dice ready, and suddenly, a normal evening turns into an adventure full of laughter, strategy, and exciting twists. But did you know that games offer more than just...

I had to search a bit for a Bob-Ross-Substitute for Feed the Kraken. Then one day Marco crossed my (virtual) path and I knew: this man will be able to explain to you how to paint your kraken! Therefore, get out your happy little brushes and remember: „There are no mistakes, only happy accidents.“

CARAL lives from its variability. This is given especially by the six modules. If you are looking for some suggestions on how to best adapt CARAL to your round, you are in the right place!

Maikel takes you on a journey through time to the genesis of “Treehouse Diner”. He tells you about his first project as editor at Funtails.

The best Black Friday board game deals 2022 – from November 25 to the 4th December at Funtails Store.