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Gen Con 2026 has officially wrapped and what an unforgettable weekend it was! Despite the storm, floods, and tornado warning, the unpredictable weather couldn't stop the community of board gamers from having an incredible time in Indianapolis. Here's a look back at some of our biggest highlights from the convention, including the North American debut of PAC-MAN: Craze Maze, memorable moments from the Gwent tournament, and what's coming next. Let's jump in!   Waka-Waka-Welcome to Indy, PAC-MAN! Gen Con attendees got to demo our newest game PAC-MAN: Craze Maze and pick up a copy at the show. Throughout the weekend, our tables stayed busy as players of all ages discovered how the iconic arcade classic comes to life with this simple but surprisingly deep strategic card game. One of the best parts of any convention is watching people experience a game for the very first time. Whether they were lifelong PAC-MAN fans or simply looking for a fast-paced family game, it was exciting to see players laughing, cheering, and immediately asking for another round. To get you up to speed, listen to Yannick Beaulé, co-author of PAC-MAN: Craze Maze explain how the game plays. View this post on Instagram A post shared by No Loading Games (@noloadinggames)   Teaching Rookies to Become Legends in Night City Gen Con attendees also got a chance to step into the world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted. We hosted several Learn to Play sessions during Gen Con to give players an early look at the fast-paced cooperative board game inspired by the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Participants stepped into the chaos of Night City where teamwork, strategy, and guts are needed to win the game. With the board game currently available for pre-order and shipping planned for the end of the year, these sessions offered fans a rare early opportunity to experience Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted. Our next stop with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted will be at Gamescom (August 27-31, 2026). Come to our booth in Hall 5, A029 for a demo! Layin' the Cards Down at a Gwent Tournament For the second year in a row, we brought Gwent players together at Gen Con to test their skills. They were randomly assigned factions and using initiation decks, had to secure immediate wins in this single-elimination tournament. In the final battle, as per tournament rules, the champion must win the best two of three games with a different faction each game in order to claim ultimate victory in Gwent. It was an incredible fight until the end. In Game 1 of the finale, Nathan played Northern Realms and won against Cameron playing Nilfgaard. In Game 2 of the finale, Nathan (1-0) was assigned Monsters while Cameron was given a Skellige deck. Once Nathan won the first round of Game 2, Cameron put down all his cards in order to secure a win for round 2. He succeeded, even with Nathan playing all the Monster cards in his hand. This left the game in an interesting situation. Neither players had cards left in their hand - but as luck would have it, they were both playing a faction that enabled cards to start the third round in the battlefield! For Nathan playing the Monster faction, he could keep a random unit card. For Cameron playing Skellige, he was able to take two cards from his discard (cannot be a Hero) and place them on the battlefield. Through luck of the draw, Nathan had more points and took home the ultimate victory. Pictured (left to right): Pearl, Cameron in 2nd place, Nathan in 1st place, Eric in 3rd place, Desarae New Playmats Fresh Off the Path While we've revealed and opened pre-orders for the new Geralt and Ciri playmats earlier this year, Gen Con was also the first time fans could purchase the playmats in person. At the same time, pre-orders of the playmat have been shipped out. Throughout the weekend, it was exciting to see Witcher fans stop by to check out the artwork up close and add the playmats to their collections. Even Geralt approves of the artwork!   If you missed out at Gen Con, you'll have another chance soon! We'll be bringing copies of PAC-MAN: Craze Maze, Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, and a limited quantity of the Geralt and Ciri playmats to Gamescom, so be sure to stop by our booth A029 in Hall 5. See you in a few weeks!

[MONTREAL, May 29, 2026] — Get ready to chase high scores in an all-new Waka Waka way! PAC-MAN: Craze Maze, a new card game inspired by and officially licensed with Bandai Namco Entertainment’s yellow icon PAC-MAN, will launch in 2026. Designed to be quick to learn and fun for all ages, PAC-MAN: Craze Maze makes it easy for families and casual players to jump right in. Players are challenged to build the best maze possible for their PAC-MAN by drawing, revealing, and placing one tile each turn. The goal of the game is for players to fill their maze with Pac-Dots, Fruits, Power Pellets, and strategically placed Ghosts to create the highest-scoring path. Designed for 2–5 players, each game plays in 15–25 minutes, making it perfect for casual game nights. Featuring colorful retro-inspired visuals and highly replayable gameplay, PAC-MAN: Craze Maze delivers a nostalgic experience for longtime PAC-MAN fans while introducing a new generation to the beloved franchise. “PAC-MAN has remained one of gaming’s most recognizable icons over the years. With PAC-MAN: Craze Maze, we wanted to capture the thrill of navigating a maze, chasing high scores, and successfully eating Ghosts — all within an accessible tabletop experience that friends and families can enjoy together.”- Arnaud Perez, CEO and Founder of No Loading Games PAC-MAN: Craze Maze will make its first public debut at the UK Games Expo 2026, taking place May 29–31, 2026. Attendees will have the chance to play and purchase the game with No Loading Games’s UK partner Zatu Games at stand 2-472. Fans can expect a global 2026 release for PAC-MAN: Craze Maze in multiple languages from English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, to many more. For more information, visit www.noloadinggames.com.   ABOUT NO LOADING GAMES No Loading Games is a Canadian board game publisher and developer, headquartered in Montreal. The company specializes in creating licensed tabletop games suitable for casual and experienced gamers with unique gameplay that is easy to learn, yet hard to master. The company has partnerships with several major brands, including Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Astérix, Blue Lock and PAC-MAN. In 2025, the company released Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, bringing to life the beloved card game from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to players in over 30 countries and 17 languages.   ABOUT PAC-MAN PAC-MAN is an arcade video game originally launched in 1980 by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (then Namco). After its official U.S. debut in October of the same year, its popularity quickly surpassed that in Japan, giving rise to the phenomenon known as “PAC-MAN fever.” The success of the character generated over 400 merchandise items and a hit TV series in the United States. In June 2005, the game earned a Guinness World Record as the most successful coin-operated video game of all time. With new versions for consoles and mobile devices released every year, its popularity has remained global for more than forty-five years. PAC-MAN™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.   ABOUT BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE S.A.S. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment. Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets. For more information, visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu ###

We’re excited to reveal a major update to the rulebook for Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, designed to make the game clearer, faster to learn, and easier to teach. Created with feedback from the community and refined with the help of rules expert Paul Grogan, the new second edition rulebook combines all game modes into one streamlined guide, adds clearer structure, improved explanations, and more visual examples throughout. Whether you’re a new player or a returning veteran, this update makes it easier than ever to jump into the world of Gwent.

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