It’s been a big few weeks in the world of tabletop and pop culture — and we’re here for every moment of it.
A huge shoutout to everyone who joined us for the recent Catan Connect event — from retailers to fans, your energy made it a huge success! Stay tuned for even more community-building moments ahead.
Big thanks to Toy Kingdom and Wordsworth for stepping up and taking the SATAGA Retailer Pledge this month. We're building a stronger legitimate Toys and Games market together - one pledge at a time.
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Pokémon fans, it’s time to test your knowledge! The brand-new quiz-style game show, The Gotta Catch ’Em All! Game Show, officially launched on 27 June 2025 and is now streaming live on Pokémon’s official Twitch channel. Tune in to catch the action, surprises, and all the trivia-packed fun — click here to watch.
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All aboard the groove train! This month’s track gets the disco ball spinning with a funky 70s-inspired anthem for Ticket to Ride: Europe.
🪩 With pulsing basslines, glittery synths, and serious boogie energy, Ticket to Slide (Across Europe Tonight) turns your game night into a dance floor. Plot your path, claim your routes, and vibe out across the continent.
🏛️ More musical marvels on the way — stay tuned!
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🎲 ON PROMOTION: Roll the Dice & Beat the Ice this Winter! ❄️
The fire’s still blazing and the dice are still rolling — our winter promo is going strong! Whether you're looking to level up your next game night or just stock up for the chilly weeks ahead, we’ve got you covered.
From abstract classics like Quoridor and Quarto, to family favourites like Spot It! and My Little Scythe, all the way to deep strategic journeys in Frosthaven, Terraforming Mars, Arkham Horror, and more — this curated selection is designed to keep your table hot, even when the weather’s not.
🔥 Promo runs from 27 June to 24 July.
Don’t miss out — stock up and roll out while the promo lasts!
Final chance to get these items (at amazing prices) before they are gone for good!
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Insights from our expert in Role-Playing Games & specialty Board Games
With our next shipment of games just over the horizon, I wanted to take the chance to talk about one of the games I’m most excited to have back in stock – The Vale of Eternity from Renegade Game Studios.
On the surface, The Vale of Eternity is a relatively simple tableau builder centred around hunting and taming mythological monsters, with the ultimate goal of capturing the powerful and noble Dragons. Each round, players will draft cards, take actions, and use the effects of their summoned minions, with the player who tames the most outstanding creatures emerging victorious. Where the game really shines though, besides the absolutely beautiful artwork and components, is that card drafting mechanic. The limited card count makes every pick feel impactful, either for you or your opponent, while still having enough variety to make every game feel unique and unpredictable. With such a focus on getting this core mechanic right, it’s no wonder that The Vale of Eternity earned a spot on The Dice Tower’s “Top 10 Games for a Magic Player” list.
Despite this The Vale of Eternity plays in under an hour and falls on the lighter end of the complexity scale. So, if you’re looking for a game that offers plenty of strategic depth but doesn’t ask you to clear your entire day, then The Vale of Eternity is for you.
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Of all the new releases landing this year, Vantage is the one that truly stands out for me. As a long-time fan of Stonemaier Games, I was immediately intrigued the moment early details about Vantage began to surface online, and it hasn’t let go of my imagination since.
Designed by Jamey Stegmaier, Vantage is an open-world, cooperative adventure game for 1–6 players. Set on a vast, uncharted planet, players take on the role of scattered explorers navigating nearly 800 interconnected locations, with over 900 additional cards to uncover along the way. What makes Vantage unique is its immersive first-person perspective, while you can communicate and support other players, each person experiences their own part of the world, hidden from everyone else.
You’ll begin aboard an intergalactic vessel on route to a mysterious planet. After an unexpected crash, you're separated from your companions and free to explore as you choose. Whether you're chasing a mission victory, uncovering your character’s destiny, or aiming for the ultimate epic win, Vantage gives you the freedom to define success your own way.
If this sounds like your kind of game, we’re now taking pre-orders for Vantage and its accessories (check out the pre order section on our B2B for more info). We expect stock to arrive in September 2025, so keep an eye on our channels for more updates in the coming weeks.
I want to end off this article with a link to the one and only Rodney Smiths Watch It Played channel where he gives you an in-depth overview of Vantage.
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🃏 Pokémon TCG Update: Scarlet & Violet—11 Launches This September!
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—11 expansion will be released on September 26, 2025!
Pokémon fans can look forward to a selection of products to add to their collection, including the return of Enhanced Booster Boxes (exclusive to Play! Stores).
Click here to view Scarlet & Violet 11 - Pokémon TCG
📦 Shipping Update
In the last newsletter we shared an update about the expected arrival date of the Black Bolt & White Flare products. Below is the revised arrival schedule based on current shipping updates:
| Product | On Sale | ETA in Stores |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet - White Flare Elite Trainer Box | 18-Jul | 01-Aug |
| Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box | 18-Jul | 01-Aug |
| Pokémon: Unova Mini Tin | 18-Jul | 01-Aug |
| Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet - White Flare Binder Collection | 18-Jul | 22-Aug |
| Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Binder Collection | 18-Jul | 22-Aug |
| Pokémon: Unova Poster Collection | 18-Jul | 22-Aug |
| Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet - White Flare Tech Sticker Collection | 01-Aug | 29-Aug |
| Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Tech Sticker Collection | 01-Aug | 29-Aug |
| Pokémon: Unova Victini Illustration Collection | 01-Aug | 29-Aug |
| Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet - White Flare Booster Bundle | 22-Aug | 18-Aug |
| Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Booster Bundle | 22-Aug | 18-Aug |
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