We’ve got lots of awesome deliveries on the way for the rest of the year, and need even more space in the warehouse. And rather than holding a sale for our annual celebration of all things board games we thought we’d do something….B I G….something truly ‘old school’ Mantic!

We know the majority of our community are miniature gamers first, and also love board games (in second place to wargaming!). So, whether it’s Kings of War, Epic Warpath, Firefight, Deadzone or more, to kick off board game month let’s reward you…just for building out your armies in the Mantic games that you already play…!

How to Get Up to £210/€270/$355 of FREE Games

What You Need to Know

Until the 9th August, we’re going to give you some unbelievable free rewards simply for shopping with us. As  you can see in the fancy graphic above, the more you spend, the more rewards you’ll get – with up to 4 free games to enjoy something fun and different on your next game night with family or friends (while stocks last).

Please note that this excludes pre-orders because we want to create a lovely big chunk of warehouse space NOW, rather than sometime in the future!

So, if you’ve been inspired to start that Xirkaali Empire or Forces of Nature army (now in stock!) that you’ve been dreaming of for Kings of War, or have been itching to swell the ranks of your Epic Warpath forces with reinforcements and the latest Super-Heavies, fancy having a go at Firefight or Deadzone for the first time, or raiding our supply of wonderful TerrainCrate scenery to build a spectacular new battlefield…

…then make today the day to finally get that hobby project rolling, and reap the rewards.

Q&A

Do I still earn Mantic reward points on my purchases?

Yes, on everything apart from the freebies!

Can I include pre-order items for this promotion?

We don’t recommend it as (1) pre-orders won’t count towards earning your free games, and (2) will actually delay the shipping of your order.

Is this compatible with the Worms Board Game offer?

The Worms tabletop collection is currently on pre-order and awaiting delivery, so not included in this offer. However – there is a special EARLYBIRD15 promotional code that you can (and should) use on that range until the 9th August. Enjoy!

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Get ready to grab the Holy Hand Grenade, watch out for incoming sheep, and see whether your plans can survive the chaos of the battlefield.

Today, Worms: The Board Game – 30th Anniversary Edition goes up for pre-order, heading to tabletops soon in early September!

For 30 years, the Worms series has been serving up equal parts strategy, mayhem, and (often) self-inflicted disaster. Now Team17’s legendary videogame series returns in its biggest tabletop celebration yet.

Hitting a sweet-spot between both the original Collector’s (now out of print) and Retail editions, the 30th Anniversary Edition is something very special.

Think of this bright new box as the GOLD-ilocks version (ba-dum-tss)…not too big, not too small, and packed with a simply outrageous arsenal of fun for videogame series veterans and tabletop newcomers alike!

Thirty Years of Joyous Mayhem – Now on Tabletop

Developed by River Horse and Caesar Ink, Worms: The Board Game – 30th Anniversary Edition brings all the unpredictable fun of the videogame to the tabletop.

Lead your heavily armed invertebrates across a destructible battlefield, fight for valuable supply crates, and fight to be the last team standing. Just don’t be surprised if your own ingenious plans go spectacularly, and hilariously, wrong in true Worms fashion! And that’s before we even get to the HUGE variety of comedic weaponry at your disposal…

To quote one fan’s reaction to the original game:

“I’ve been playing worms since I was 10. I cannot contain my joy for how well the video game mechanics have rolled out onto the table. This is fantastic. 15 out of ten. They even found a way to put in “prod” and you can literally prod with your own finger the other worm or object off the board. Scatter die is excellent in this world. Everything is perfect. This is literally a video game you can play without electricity.”

Now that’s what we’re talking about! Gather your friends, and let’s play.

Bigger. Better. Wormier.

The 30th Anniversary Edition is the culmination of everything we’ve learned from previous versions, built for fans who wanted more than the core game alone and it’s our most complete retail edition yet.

One of the highlights of the new box is the expanded miniature line-up versus the original retail edition, now featuring 24 unique sculpts, each packed with personality and armed for battle.From sheep to miniguns, homing pigeons to banana bombs, and plenty of very silly hats, this is a set of minis that every Worms fan is going to want on their shelf. And all the miniature painters among you are in for a real treat!

We’ve also reprinted the standard retail edition, giving everyone two great ways to join the fight. BUT…if you’re looking for the most feature-packed version of Worms in 2026, then trust us, you’re going to want the new 30th Anniversary Box.

Whether you’ve been firing bazookas since the 90s or are discovering Worms for the first time, the 30th Anniversary Edition is a fitting celebration of one of gaming’s most beloved multiplayer classics. Packed with upgraded components, expanded content, and lots of explosive comedy moments, it’s Worms exactly as it should be.

Pre-Orders Live Now & Your EARLY BIRD Offer

To celebrate the launch of the new 30th Anniversary Edition, we’re running a special promotion for the speediest among you.

Because the early bird gets the worms, and in no small part because we can’t resist a referential joke, if you use code EARLYBIRD15 at checkout you can save 15% across the entire Worms tabletop collection – right HERE!

(And yes, that offer also includes the super-fancy neoprene gaming mat if you’re after the ultimate setup.)

A quick note – based on prior Worms print runs we fully expect to see a rush on this one, so make sure to check it out (and claim your early bird offer) while it’s available.

So watch out everyone…it’s (*squeaky voice*) INCOMING!

WORMS© 2026. Team 17® and Worms® are registered trademarks of Team17 Digital Limited. Original Concept by Andy Davidson.

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With UK Games Expo a little while ago, and GEN CON (Booth #529) starting later this week, it must mean we’re going into…BOARD GAME MONTH!

But first, you all know how much we love miniature wargames over here at Mantic, and they’ve recently had their own half-year reviews:

• Halo: Flashpoint Summer Update
• Pannithor and Warpath Universe Summer Update

In other news, the team has of course also been hard at work of a number of other great projects. We have a tonne of cool things coming out that might be of interest – from a co-operative family board game through to an RPG based on a truly iconic comic…

Below is a brief overview of what’s coming up, and you’ll find useful links to any projects you want to know more about.

The Ghost In The Shell Tabletop RPG

The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop RPG hits BackerKit on Tuesday 28th July. This game is a passion project for both Alessio and myself. and one of the main reasons we combined River Horse and Mantic in the first place!

It features a stunning RPG book from an award-winning team…and we’ve created some beautiful minis of iconic characters, simply because we couldn’t stop ourselves!

Follow now HERE before launch, and you’ll unlock exclusive extras.

Worms: The Board Game

From the huge Kickstarter you supported in 2023, to game stores around the world – Worms is coming back, and bigger and better than ever!

Now…to celebrate three decades of Worms videogame mayhem, we’ve created a special 30th Anniversary Edition, which we’ll be revealing on Wednesday 29th July! Among other upgrades, it increases the player count to 6 players and brings a huge selection of legendary worms and weapons from the game to your table. We can’t wait to share it with you soon.

With both a reprint of the original 2-4 player retail edition and this very special new 30th Anniversary ‘gold box’, this summer is a great time to try Worms. Once live on Wednesday, you’ll find it on a special Worms Tabletop Collection page HERE.

Mantic newsletter and social media followers should watch out for a special deal to reward the early birds among you (see what we did there?), and be quick – numbers are limited and we expect them to sell out fast…again!

Board Game Advent Calendars

And of course, we will soon be releasing our Xmas special – because obviously that’s what we do in August! This means that our tabletop gaming Advent Calendars will be back again in a few short weeks time for another blast.

As well as the return of Worms and The Walking Dead, this year we also have Hellboy making an appearance, and now TWO calendars dedicated to all the DnD and RPG players out there!

One has a daily reveal of fantastic plastic heroes and monsters, and the other with a daily dose of scenery goodness – the perfect Christmas thank you for your Dungeon Master.

Assassin’s Creed Animus: The Board Game

There is great news if you supported Assassin’s Creed Animus on Kickstarter, the amazing Collector’s Edition is just about to go on the sea and will be shipping to backers soon after it arrives!

And if you’ve been waiting for the more sensible (but really…who does sensible?) retail version, that will be on the way soon after, and hitting shelves in time for Christmas.

Watch out for pre-order information on the Mantic newsletter and social media in the near future.

Plants vs Zombies: The Board Game

Finally, later this year we’re back with something completely different!

In Plants vs Zombies, you’ll work together to grow an arsenal of plants and defend your home from Zombie hordes. This is a fast, fun cooperative board game for the whole family.

Follow now HERE, and you’ll unlock a free gift!

We will also have some special deals at GEN CON (and online!) as we make some room for all these new games, so watch this space.

Board Game Month 2026 looks to be the biggest and best we have ever done.

Best wishes, thanks for reading, and keep rolling 6s – or 8s,

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