CGE Unlocked, our big announcement extravaganza, has just wrapped up! We’ve got new board games coming up, digital updates, and plenty of chances for you to connect with us in person. Let’s have a look at all the exciting news!

Codenames App: Going Global & Getting Bigger

We have come a long way with the Codenames App, but there are still many exciting things ahead.

• New Languages—Codenames App will soon be available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Polish. We’re aiming to roll out one new language every month or two.
• Steam Version—Play on your computer soon! Codenames is heading to Steam. Add it to your wishlist so you don’t miss the launch.
• Duet Expansion—Co-op fans, this one’s for you! Duet is coming to the app, with new game modes, avatars, achievements, and extra content.
• Discord Activities—The new Discord-integrated version of Codenames will allow you to play using built-in voice chat. Beta testing is coming—follow us on social media to stay in the loop.

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Haven’t tried the Codenames App yet? It’s on sale now—alongside digital versions of Galaxy Trucker and Through the Ages! Offer ends May 4.

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What’s Cooking In HeidelBÄR Games

Collaboration with our German partner HeidelBÄR Games continues to bring their titles to the US. You might already know for instance Spicy, Fish & Katz, and Mu and more—and now we’ve got even more coming.

Next up: an updated version of the SPIEL-recommended game Frank’s Zoo, plus a second mystery title later this year. Stay tuned!

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More Aliens, Trucking Mayhem and…Whimsical Cats? ‍‍

SETI: Space Agencies

An expansion is coming for all you SETI fans! Think the universe only had five alien species? Think again.

• Take control of new asymmetric organizations, each with unique powers and starting resources that unlock fresh strategies and playstyles
• Use Quick Start cards to skip the first round and dive straight into the action
• Encounter 3 new alien species, each bringing unexpected twists to the game
• Discover over 40 new real-world-inspired project cards, seamlessly integrated into the main deck
• Boost your scanning abilities with signal tokens, a new mechanic introduced through the latest cards, organizations, and alien species
• Experience all of this in solo mode as well!‍
• Release date: SPIEL Essen 2025

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Galaxy Trucker: Do What?

Get ready for crazy missions, hazardous cargo, and pretty sassy passengers.

• Embark on impossible or even more impossible Missions and deliver cargo that most likely violates all intergalactic shipping laws
• Feeling fearless? Throw in some Supercards like the brand-new Phantom Asteroid or familiar but dreaded Black Holes that inspired the recent trucker hit My Ship Got Sucked (‘Cause It Sucked)
• Become a space chauffeur for a bunch of high-maintenance VIP Astronauts and rack up the space bucks
• Take your time with Turn-Based Mode if you don’t enjoy the panic attacks while frantically building your ship
• Release date: Gen Con 2025

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‍Wispwood

Yep, there are cats! We are excited to announce an enchanting game of placing wisps and illuminating the brightest path for your curious cat.

• Choose from a display of wisp tiles with different spatial goals
• Combine tiles to form polyomino shapes and create your forest
• Find the best place for the colorful wisps to shine the brightest
• Build upon your placements of previous wisps from round to round
• Release date: SPIEL Essen 2025

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CGE and Tariffs

‍We also need to address a less joyful topic, and that is tariffs.

If you’ve pre-ordered Lost Ruins of Arnak: Adventure Chest, don’t worry—you won’t have to pay anything extra. We’ll be covering any additional costs caused by the new tariffs ourselves.

When it comes to our other games, we’re not planning any price increases—except for one. Because of how challenging it was to develop, we’ll be adjusting the price of last year’s release, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Once our US stock runs out, the price will go up by $10, making it $80. This change will only apply to customers in the US—everywhere else, prices will stay the same.

That said, the situation with tariffs is still up in the air, and we’re keeping a close eye on how things develop. It’s possible we may need to adjust prices for other games in the future. To stay in the loop, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter or regularly check our website for updates.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support—it really means a lot to us!

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‍Catch Us at Upcoming Shows!

Just like every year, CGE is coming to a bunch of shows! We’ve put together a handy infographic so you know exactly where you can demo and get your hands on the games you're excited about.

Can’t make it in person? No worries—our games are always available in the US or European online store.

If you haven’t watched our announcement video, make sure to do it now!

We’ve got more surprises ahead, especially as we celebrate 10 years of Codenames this year. Stay tuned!