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The 4 Best Tabletop Game Releases in February 2025

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Board game enthusiasts and retailers in Europe have exciting new releases to look forward to in February 2025. The highly anticipated titles, Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases from Megacorpin Games, Big Book of Battle Mats - Cells and Shrines and Giant Book of Streets Sewers & Cemeteries from Loke BattleMats and Total War Rome - The Board Game from Plastic Soldier Games are hitting the market, offering unique gameplay experiences that are sure to attract both casual and dedicated players.
If you're a retailer looking to stay ahead of the curve, these exclusive games present a great opportunity. Read on to learn more about their release dates, availability, and why they should be a priority for your store.
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases from Megacorpin Games
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases from Megacorpin Games is the much-anticipated 2 player sequel to Awkward Guests The Walton Case, a critically acclaimed deduction game that challenges players to solve a complex murder mystery. Known for its dynamic storytelling and replayability, this sequel introduces new characters, innovative mechanics, and even deeper investigative gameplay.
Awkward Guests: The Walton Case earned the nickname the Clue Killer and now, this new sequel is promising to be impressive as well. With an impressive 7.9 rating on BoardGameGeek, the Awkward Guests series has already proven its excellence in the mystery board game genre.
Unlike traditional murder mystery board games, Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases uses an evolving deck cards system, meaning every playthrough offers a fresh challenge. Players will need to analyze clues, interrogate suspects, and piece together evidence to solve the case before their opponents do.
Who is Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases For?
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases from Megacorpin Games is highly recommended for family time and fans of deduction and mystery games, offering endless intrigue and replayability. Its dynamic gameplay ensures players stay engaged, eager to unravel new mysteries with each session.
With strong demand and lasting appeal, it’s a valuable addition to any retailer’s catalog, promising both sales potential and customer interest.
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases Release Date
The release date in Europe for Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases is expected to be February 28, 2025. This is a highly exclusive title, and we are one of the few distributors offering it to European retailers.

Big Book of Battle Mats - Cells and Shrines from Loke BattleMats
The Big Book of Battle Mats - Cells & Shrines from Loke BattleMats provides Game Masters with detailed, immersive maps for tabletop RPGs. It features dark dungeon cells, ancient tombs, mystical ritual chambers, and hidden shrines to enhance gameplay.
Unlike generic battle maps, this book is language-independent and compatible with Dungeons & Dragons and all other RPGs. Besides, it offers unique designs for varied and engaging encounters.
The lay-flat design allows seamless transitions between pages, ensuring easy setup. It includes cut-out tokens for customizable room layouts and downloadable 5E content for added versatility.
Each 8x12” page expands to a 16x12” battle map and can be laid flat or folded for flexibility. Suitable for both quick encounters and full dungeon crawls, this book is an essential tool for tactical combat and storytelling.
Who Is Big Book of Battle Mats - Cells and Shrines For?
This RPG Maps book from Loke BattleMats is ideal for:
- Dungeon Masters who need quick, detailed, and reusable battle maps for tactical encounters.
- Players of Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and other TTRPGs who enjoy using miniatures on well-designed maps.
- Gaming groups looking for flexible, high-quality maps that eliminate the need for hand-drawn layouts.
- Retailers catering to the growing demand for RPG accessories that enhance tabletop gameplay.
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Giant Book of Battle Mats - Streets, Sewers, and Cemeteries from Loke BattleMats
The Giant Book of Battle Mats - Streets, Sewers, and Cemeteries from Loke BattleMats is also another must-have book for Dungeon Masters and Game Masters running urban, underground, and eerie encounters. This book offers an extensive collection of highly detailed maps, perfect for navigating bustling streets, venturing into shadowy sewers, or exploring ominous graveyards.
This book is also language independent with awesome BattleMats for D&D players and other RPG’s. Besides, this book focuses on city-based adventures, bringing to life the chaotic alleys, secret underground tunnels, and haunted cemeteries where danger and intrigue thrive. Whether your party is chasing criminals through backstreets, uncovering mysteries beneath the city, or fighting undead in an abandoned graveyard, these maps create an immersive and visually striking experience.
Each 12”x17” page expands to a 24”x17” map, providing large, detailed landscapes for strategic battles. The lay-flat binding allows for seamless use, while cut-out tokens and modular room layouts enable Game Masters to customize encounters effortlessly.
Who Is Giant Book of Battle Mats - Streets, Sewers, and Cemeteries For?
This battle map collection from Loke BattleMats is ideal for:
- Game Masters looking for instantly playable, high-resolution maps tailored for city-based encounters.
- Players of Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and other tabletop RPGs who enjoy tactical combat in detailed urban and underground settings.
- Gaming groups that want a variety of locations to support diverse campaign settings, from crime-filled streets to supernatural graveyards.
- Retailers looking to expand their RPG accessory selection with a highly useful, visually stunning product for tabletop gamers.
Loke BattleMats RPG Books Release Date
The Giant Book of Battle Mats - Streets, Sewers, and Cemeteries and the Big Book of Battle Mats - Cells & Shrines are expected to release on February 28, 2025. As the demand for high-quality, pre-made battle maps continues to grow, this book is expected to be a popular choice among RPG enthusiasts.
Retailers should prepare for strong sales by securing stock early, as urban and underground battle maps are essential books for many gaming groups community of Loke BattleMats.
For technical details, refer to the 2024/5 catalogue.
Retailers in Europe can also access the full range of Loke BattleMats available to order here with your account.

Total War Rome from Plastic Soldier Games
If you're a fan of historical strategy games, get ready for an exciting new addition to the tabletop world! Total War: Rome The Board Game, the latest release from Plastic Soldier Games, brings the grandeur of ancient warfare straight to your gaming table. With deep strategy, historical accuracy, and high-quality miniatures, this game is a must-play for war game enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
Based on the world-renowned Total War video game series, Total War: Rome - The Board Game lets up to four players take control of Rome, Carthage, Greece, or the Barbarian Tribes of Gallo-Germania. Each faction must conquer new lands, expand their influence, recruit powerful armies, engage in epic battles, build cities, collect taxes, trade, spy, and strategize to dominate the ancient world.
Published by Plastic Soldier Games, known for hit titles like Dogfight!, Caesar!, and Blitzkrieg!, which boasts a Seal of Excellence from Dice Tower, this game promises a deeply immersive and competitive experience. Whether you prefer military might, political maneuvering, or economic control, Total War: Rome offers endless strategic possibilities.
Who Is Total War Rome For?
Total War Rome is a high-demand title with strong appeal across multiple customer segments, making it a smart addition to any retailer’s inventory. Strategy and war game players will be drawn to its deep tactical gameplay, while history buffs will appreciate its accurate depiction of ancient warfare.
Miniatures collectors and hobbyists will find value in its high-quality figures, enhancing its appeal beyond standard board games. Fans of the Total War video game series provide a built-in audience eager to explore this tabletop adaptation.
Total War Rome Board Game Release Date
The highly anticipated Total War Rome board game from Plastic Soldier Games is expected to launch on February 15, 2025. With strong appeal among strategy gamers, history enthusiasts, and miniatures collectors, this release is expected to generate significant demand.
Retailers should plan ahead to secure stock and pre-orders early, as interest in the game continues to grow. Given the popularity of the Total War franchise and the increasing market for historical and war-themed board games, this title is positioned to be a top seller.

Where Can Retailers Buy All These New Releases?
Retailers across Europe can order these exciting new board game releases directly from EPN! If you're already our customer, you can place your orders now to secure your stock for launch day here.
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