NEWS: Hot off the Press, 30th Anniversary Edition of Worms with 15% discount code - Mantic Games

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

Sadly, our friends at Mantic, have really made us feel old today, with the announcement that there's a 30th Anniverary Edition of the Worms Board Game.  (We have a lot of fond memories of blowing the crap out of the other sides worms not only on the board but also in the Computer Game (just checked the game was out in 95  EEEEEEKKKKKKKK.)  

However we've been lucky, and able to pass this on to you, if you want this anniversary edition (with the reason you want this version, is the upgrades to the standard retail version this edition allows games of up to 6 players, includes more Worm miniatures (all unique sculpts), includes more hilarious weapons, extra multi-hex tiles for larger maps, and even new 3D fire markers) and want to order before the 9th August 2026, you can get 15% off by quoting EARLYBIRD15 at the checkout on their website.  (Well the Early Bird does catch the worms apparently.)

More fab news as we get it from Mantic.

All the best,

ThunderMouser

NEWS: Mantic Games Host Learn to Play Kings of War Champions, and Epic Warpath - Mantic Games

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

Hot off the press but our Trident Kingdom sources have just heard through the water way that there is a special event taking place at Mantic HQ Store (193 Hempshill Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8PF) on Saturday 4th July where from 11am -1pm you can learn to play Kings of War Champions, and their other game Epic Warpath from 2pm-4pm.

You wont need to bring any models or terrain, Mantic Games will have a game set up for you that allows drop in and drop out play during the running time of the session.

If you would like to learn something specific during these sessions or you have any questions email Tobias (tobias.whitmarsh@manticgames.com) or call the shop on 0115 979 4291 and select option 1.

This is just the first of what they hope will be roughly a monthly session.

All the best,

ThunderMouser

NEWS: New Halo Miniature Boardgame to Launch in 2026's fourth quarter - Mantic Games

Following the international success of Halo: Flashpoint, the official Halo miniatures game, Mantic Games and Halo Studios today announce their next officially licensed tabletop game, set to launch in Q4 2026.

With the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved videogame coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5 — players can now extend their experience to the world of tabletop gaming.

‘We’re delighted to announce the tabletop version of Halo: Campaign Evolved,’ said Mantic Founder and CEO Ronnie Renton. ‘This action-packed board game sees players step into Master Chief’s iconic adventure, and expands the Halo tabletop experiences we can offer fans alongside our best-selling miniatures game, Halo: Flashpoint.’

Halo: Campaign Evolved - The Board Game is a 1-2 player game for ages 13+, launching in Q4 2026, with a detailed reveal to follow later this year.

More information as we get it.

All the best,

ThunderMouser

NEWS: Halo Flashpoint - Mantic Games

Mantic Games have let us know about the latest update for Halo: Flashpoint.  The key headlines from this are:

1)  A major new release wave focused on the Battle for Zeta Halo is coming this summer, expanding both UNSC and Banished forces

2)  The UNSC Marines expansion adds Corporals, Medics, Marines and Spartan Tomas Horvath from Halo Infinite

3)  Banished Reinforcements introduces a Sangheili Enforcer alongside the much-anticipated Unggoy Grunts and Kig-Yar Jackals

4)  Three new MasterCraft Resin Spartan Killer character models are also coming: Jega ’Rdomnai, Hyperius and Tovarus

5)  The Halo: Flashpoint 1.5 Rules Update has been shaped by 18 months of games played around the world, valuable player suggestions and organised play data.

6)  A new Rulebook and Tokens Pack gives players an easier, more flexible way to begin and build their collection

They've also let us know that "Existing players will benefit from a frictionless transition, including automatic web app updates, an update pack included free in early September’s new release bundle, plus free updated cards with the first print run of the new rulebook and token pack."

More information as we get it.

All the best,

ThunderMouser

OPENING AND UNBOXING: Kings of War: Depth Horrors - Mantic Games

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

Its taken a while but we've now unboxed and built some more miniatures.  In this case Mantic's Kings of War: Trident Kingdom's Depth Horrors.  We hope you enjoy it and would love to hear your thoughts as well as any queries about other miniatures you'd like to see us open and put together.

All the best,

ThunderMouser

NEWS: TerrainCrate: Battlefields Launches - Mantic Games

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Rocks,

Our friends at Mantic Games have let us know about the brand new phase of their amazing TerrainCrate range.  With a ton on offer and plans to expand their Dungeon Range to happen soon, here's what they had to say:

Mantic Games has announced the next phase of its long‑running TerrainCrate range, beginning with the reveal of TerrainCrate Battlefields: a curated range of wargaming scenery 

designed for fast, easy, and great-looking tabletops across any game system.

Perhaps the best example of all these values combined is the new Fantasy Battlefield Pack.

Designed to fill a standard 6x4ft battlefield straight out of the box, this set combines 

pre‑assembled plastic terrain, flat‑topped hills, pre-coloured buildings and terrain

templates. No specialist hobby skills are required, making this solution particularly appealing 

to both new and veteran players, event organisers and gaming groups looking for a terrain 

package suitable across all 28-32mm fantasy games.

Several of these elements are also available separately, including the new single-piece 

plastic hills, which Mantic expects to be popular across a very wide range of both scales and 

genres. From usage as hills at 28-32mm scale, to strategic plateaus for epic-scale games, and 

even islands for naval battles, these detailed new plastic hills are perfect for an incredibly 

versatile range of games.

The company has also branched out into its first card buildings for fantasy settings, 

following the success of the Halo Universe card terrain sets that debuted within Mantic’s 

best-selling Halo Flashpoint range. The new fantasy set contains a chapel, stone cottage, 

and three-storey-townhouse. All these buildings are easy-to-assemble, pre-coloured, and fit 

once again with the TerrainCrate ethos of high visual impact without relying on any 

advanced or time-consuming hobby skills to get them on the table.

TerrainCrate is also known for its range of full-colour, non-slip neoprene gaming mats

available in a range of popular styles and sizes. The range includes Fantasy, Hellscape, 

Snowfield and Jungle-themed mats, all of which provide hobbyists or gaming clubs with a 

collection of exciting and story-inspiring locations to battle across.

“TerrainCrate has always been about bringing tabletops to life, and as easily as possible for 

players,” said Dan Mapleston of Mantic Games. “With everything from 6x4ft neoprene mats 

to detailed scatter terrain, and now plastic hills and new buildings, TerrainCrate has become 

the one-stop range for any hobbyist wanting to easily level up their gaming table.”

This launch marks the first phase of a broader refresh for TerrainCrate, with new packaging 

set to appear at retail as a rolling change from the end of May 2026 onwards. Mantic has 

also teased that following on from Battlefields, a similarly revamped TerrainCrate Dungeons

range is also coming later in the year with a strong focus on fantasy role-playing games.

TerrainCrate Battlefields is available to order now via Mantic Games and participating 

retailers."

We hope to be reviewing their Hills soon,

All the best,

ThunderMouser

KICKSTARTER (In more ways than one): Dreadball All-Stars - Mantic Games

Hail Mighty Rollers of the Dice Gods,

Our friends at Mantic Games have let us know about their brand new kickstarter which went live last night and runs through to 11pm on Thursday 9th April 2026.  Beware, get your coaches hats ready, prepare for epic Orksomeness (well we are Juggernauts Fans) as Saturday Nights will never be the same again.

Designed by Blood Bowl creator Jervis Johnson, veteran games designer Alessio Cavatore, and acclaimed artist Stefan Kopinski, Dreadball All Stars will give you sixty minutes of non stop carnage as mega‑corporations bankroll brutal entertainment for the masses.

“All Stars is like a full-contact version of NBA Basketball, with lots of opportunities to score, and just as many opportunities to flatten the opposition!”

- Designer, Jervis Johnson.

Which to be honest is our way of thinking.  We're not much into the scoring aspect but hey, if the other team is incapacitated already, you may as well get a point or two.  lol

Each game is played in one of four unique arena's (our favourite is the Battle Royale) where your six players seek to gain the adoration of the crowds by scoring and maiming as legendary players, each build their career, as you learn to master their quirks, their skills and tactical advantages.

Sign up now to avoid disappointment as its already hit its goal and charging headlong to the launch date, ready to roll.  With various pledge price points, that'll grab your attention and our personal favourite of the All in Upgrade (which is there at £199) it'll have you with everything available and ready to roll for a good nights krumpin. Lets get it on.

All the best,

ThunderMouser.