Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Today I discuss my favorite new-to-me games (including expansions and sequels) of 2026 (January-June). This is not limited to 2026 releases.

Stonemaier: Wingspan expansion, Viticulture expansion, Euphoria Essential, Finspan expansion

Shareholders (including coworkers): World Wonders, Senators, Harmonies, Cozy Stickerville, Daydream, Stonesaga, Scenery, Stamp Swap, Qwixx, Darwin’s Journey, Arydia, Pax Renaissance, Endeavor: Deep Sea, Sinister Motives expansion of Marvel Champions, Formidable Farm, Dwellings of Eldervale

Ambassadors: Cozy Stickerville, Flip7, Origin Story, SETI, Too Many Bones, Wondrous Creatures

Galactic Cruise (Dillon, heavy gamer)

Slingz (Skiler, family gamer)

Resident Evil Requiem (Garrett, digital gamer)

Falling (Aryn, solo gamer)

My Top 10

Need more plays (honorable mentions): Pinched, Cataclysm Arcade, The Queen's Dilemma, Etherstone, All In: Predictions

10. World Order
9. Tenby
8. Emberheart
7. A Place for All My Books
6. Fliptoons
5. Mindbug
4. Priorities
3. Cozy Stickerville
2. 3 Chapters
1. Moon Colony Bloodbath

00:00 - ambassadors and panelists
06:00 - Top 4-10
17:50 - Top 3

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podcast link: stonemaiergames.com/about/podcast
Intro animation by Jeff Payne vimeo.com/jaaronpayne