21 Board Games You NEED to Know Before Gen Con 2026

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Gen Con is almost here, and these are 21 board games you should have on your radar. From brand-new releases and convention exclusives to hot demos and first looks, these are the games I think deserve your attention before stepping onto the exhibit hall floor. Whether you're planning your shopping list, deciding what to demo, or just love discovering upcoming tabletop games, this guide covers some of the biggest titles headed to Gen Con 2026. Many publishers use Gen Con as their biggest launch event of the year, making it one of the best places to discover what's next in board gaming. Which game are you most excited to check out? Let me know in the comments! Subscribe for more: Board game previews Gen Con coverage Reviews "Before You Buy" videos Convention vlogs Industry interviews #BoardGames #GenCon #GenCon2026 #tabletopgames ================================================== 0:00 Introduction 0:14 Drillers by CGE 0:46 Entropy by Board & Dice 1:35 Cat in the Tower 2:11 Grunts by All Play 2:30 Game Makers by Bezier 2:56 Ants by Capstone 3:03 Whisper Wood 3:32 Dune Imperium Conspiracy 3:47 Estate 4:35 World Order 5:16 Galactic Cruise Excursions 5:52 Cold War 6:02 Super Auto Pets Card Battle 6:32 Sniper Elite Expansions 7:11 Wingspan Pocket 7:28 Compile Main 3 8:16 Blood Rage: Valhalla 8:52 Tiny Epic Invincible 9:19 Enemies of Gotham City 9:38 War of the Ring Card Game 10:08 Brave and the Bold 11:03 Closing Remarks ==================================================