From ‘Horrified Ravenloft’ to the 40th anniversary of ‘Labyrinth’: all of Ravensburger’s previews
The 60th anniversary of Lucca Comics & Games will be an opportunity for Ravensburger to bring a selection of new releases, international previews and special activities to the fair, showcasing the brand’s vision of gaming. Among the main previews will be Horrified Ravenloft, the latest instalment in the famous co-operative series inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons universe. There will also be a spotlight on Tap 4, the new card game from The OP Games, created by Marilyn Dick and Dorene Mills. There are also major anniversaries for Labyrinth, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary; to mark this special occasion, it has chosen to celebrate with a special collaboration with one of the games considered a cornerstone of modern board game history: Carcassonne. Also at the fair will be 7 Lives, featuring its designer Simon de Die, and Ave Lemming, the game of trick-taking and betrayal that transports its unlikely creatures to the Roman Empire. The Ravensburger experience at Lucca Comics & Games will be rounded off by activities designed to entertain the public throughout the event: from dice rolls with Las Vegas to a giant version of Oh My Pigeons. Not to be missed are the latest releases from Disney Lorcana TCG for new players and collectors, who will be able to take part in Collection Quests, meet two Disney Lorcana artists for signing sessions, and try their luck at winning the new Woody – Helping a Friend promo card. More experienced players will also have the opportunity to test the new Disney Lorcana multiplayer format – known during development by the codename ‘Format Coconut’ – using either pre-built decks or their own.
Star Wars, Geo Pop and other new releases from Clementoni
At the 60th edition of Lucca Comics & Games, Clementoni is bringing a new collection of jigsaw puzzles dedicated to the Star Wars universe with ‘Star Wars – The Metamorphic Art Collection’, a new gaming experience where jigsaw puzzles, light and images come together to create stunning visual effects. There’s also something for lovers of science and mystery with games created in collaboration with Geo Pop: All-in Brain is the party game that brings general knowledge, intuition and strategy to the table in a challenge you’ll want to play, and The Science Escape, the first science-themed escape room. The family fun doesn’t end there: the colourful, chaotic and irresistibly entertaining Disco Draw is also on its way, transforming every game into a visual spectacle full of laughter. Finally, for lovers of the seven seas, there’ll be a chance to test your mettle in the world of pirates, where luck, strategy and a cool head count for a lot – but in Fingargh! it also matters how many fingers you have left at the end of the game.
Asmodée celebrates 25 years of *Lupi Mannari di Roccascura*
Among the most eagerly awaited events in the games area are Asmodee’s new releases, with the 25th anniversary of *Lupi Mannari di Roccascura* marking this milestone with a special, limited-edition version of the classic game of bluffing and hidden roles. Finally, there’s Toy Battle, the game by Paolo Mori and Alessandro Zucchini – winners of the As d’Or – which will be featured at the Spotlight table in Lucca with a gadget created especially for the festival.
New releases from MS Edizioni
As well as the founders of Hidden Games, there will also be many authors and guests visiting the MS Edizioni stand, including Barbascura X, a science communicator, and Enrico Macchiavello, an illustrator and comic book author, who on Saturday 31 October, from 11.00 to 14.00, will meet the public at the MS Edizioni stand in the Carducci Pavilion for a book signing of *Bestie Bastarde* and *Evolversi Male*. On Sunday 1 November, from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm, Simone Guida, science communicator and creator of the YouTube channel Nova Lectio, and Alan D’Amico, illustrator and 3D sculptor, will be present for a book signing of STATUS, the competitive board game about the fate of a nation, which entrusts players with leading a political force called upon to navigate crises, alliances and geopolitical scenarios. For the 60th edition of Lucca Comics & Games, MS Edizioni will also be presenting four new board game previews, including *Fourth Wing* – The Rise of the Wing Commander, the official game based on Rebecca Yarros’s best-selling series, which will transport players into the romantic fantasy universe and the Military College of Basgiath.
Hollow Press: between role-playing games and gamebooks
Contemporary role-playing games also feature prominently in Italian independent productions. Hollow Press returns to Lucca Comics & Games with the expansion for *Pilgrims of the Murk Dome*, a fiction-first dark fantasy RPG set in a macabre and apocalyptic Middle Ages, bringing together in Lucca the setting’s author Jack Sensolini, psychologist and role-playing game designer Iacopo Frigerio, and Finnish illustrator and tattoo artist Joonas Ryynänen – known as Strange House – creator of the game’s visual style. Joining them will be Plastiboo, a Spanish artist and illustrator, creator of the Vermis saga and winner of the 2026 ENNIE Award for Best Cartography for the map of *Pilgrims of the Murk Dome*. Among this year’s new releases are the new expansion for Kartomantik, *Inner Deserts* – a competitive card game – which will see David Genchi, illustrator and co-game designer, in Lucca, and Stepan Razorёnov’s debut party game, *Barn Dudes*. The list of guests doesn’t end there: Andrea Laperni will also be in Lucca with his debut investigation game *Ciò che giace qui non è un dono*; Nyhur and Jean Pierra, creators of the RPG Gorga; Simone Alberto Grifone, game designer of Pozzo and Cyberflesh; and Flavio Mastrillo, known as Nalsco, creator of the comic-game ZYMO – Openworld Viticultural Bodyhorror.
Palworld arrives in Lucca with Bushiroad
Among the most significant debuts is Bushiroad’s Palworld Official Card Game, which arrives in Italy following its international success and the sell-out of its first expansion, *Dawn of Palpagos*. Alongside this new release, *Cardfight!! Vanguard*, *Weiß Schwarz* and *Shadowverse: Evolve* will also be on show.
Tetris steps off the screen and onto the games table
Spin Master is bringing a pop culture icon to Lucca Comics & Games in a new guise: Tetris becomes a board game, transforming the famous video game into a three-dimensional challenge of logic, strategy and speed. As in the video game version, players must rotate and drop the characteristic semi-transparent Tetriminos onto the grid to complete lines; to make the game even more competitive, there is a mode that allows players to use so-called ‘junk pieces’ to hinder their opponents. An experience designed to engage the whole family whilst also winning over the most nostalgic players, bringing the timeless charm of one of the most recognisable video games of all time to the board.
Independent role-playing games find a home with Indiecore Distribution
Lucca60 will also be the stage for the official debut of Indiecore Distribution, a new Italian company dedicated to the distribution and promotion of independent role-playing games. Indiecore was founded with the aim of building a bridge between independent publishers, retailers and industry professionals, creating a curated and distinctive catalogue whilst offering new opportunities for access to national distribution. Some of the first publishers to join the project will be present in Lucca, including Aces Games, Tin Hat Games, World Anvil, Forge of Role and Arcana, showcasing a selection from their respective catalogues alongside a range of original products from the United States, available at the fair thanks to a recent partnership with Indie Press Revolution, a leading American company specialising in the distribution of independent games.
Officina Meningi and the masterless role-playing game
But the news for role-playing enthusiasts doesn’t end there. Also present in Lucca will be Officina Meningi, an independent Italian publisher specialising in role-playing games, gamebooks and interactive fiction, famous for having developed and published various cultural and social projects using RPGs as a tool for dissemination, raising awareness and discussion. Among the new releases they will be bringing to the fair is the unique, masterless RPG *Friends Forever*, which will be distributed free of charge at the stand, complete with a dedication from the author Elisa Lo Porto of the Club della Tovaglia and the artist Jioke. A game that explores a lifelong friendship, from the formation of bonds to bereavement. The work was produced with the support of the Fondazione Perugia to raise awareness of non-violent communication.
DV Games at Lucca60: previews, demos and new releases
There’s plenty of new content at the fair for DV Games too, which will be bringing a wide selection of titles to Lucca Comics & Games 2026, including Italian premieres, demos and new releases, alongside the most popular games from its catalogue. Among the most eagerly awaited releases are *Similo: Wonders of the World*, *A Night of Deception*, *Akropolis – Pantheon*, *Wingspan – Fan-Created Cards*, *Kronologic: Babylon 2500* and *Tentar non noce*. In Lucca, visitors will also be able to try out the Italian preview of *Creolingo*, The Old King’s Crown, Wingspan Pocket and Bunny 100, alongside a rich selection of new releases such as Raindrops, Blabladà, Kronologic: Babylon 2500, Akropolis – Pantheon, Tentar non noce and Wingspan – Fan-Created Cards. There will also be plenty of titles catering to different audiences and play styles, from party games to strategy games, from more accessible experiences to the great classics from the catalogue.
Red Glove presents Dungeon Cube and activities for Vudù
Red Glove returns to Lucca Comics & Games 2026 with a new release and a programme of activities designed to directly engage the public. The star of the show will be Dungeon Cube, a game with a unique dynamic that combines the puzzle-solving of a cube with the narrative adventure typical of choose-your-own-adventure books. In Lucca, visitors will also have the chance to meet the author Nicolò Chioato and Hyde, ‘The Cube Wizard’, who helped develop the game and will lead special challenges for visitors. There will also be activities dedicated to one of Red Glove’s most iconic titles, Vudù: in front of a large wall of cards, fans will be able to choose their favourites and create their very own personalised expansion, putting together a unique deck to take home. Finally, as is tradition, the Red Glove poster – inspired by the official Lucca Comics & Games poster and reimagined as a parody – will be back, available free of charge at the stand.
Fun and parties with the latest from Yas!Games
Are you ready to put yourselves to the test with chaotic, tongue-in-cheek and engaging games? Once again this year, the Yas!Games party game range is set to bring a flood of cheeky fun to Lucca. In the Carducci Pavilion, you’ll be able to discover and get a sneak preview of some of the most irresistible new releases in the range: from ‘Hitster Bingo’ to ‘Date’, ‘Ghost Repeat’, ‘Polaroid The Game’ and ‘Hide and Cheese’. And it is precisely this last game that will take centre stage at a special event: the game’s creators will be at the stand to produce unique illustrations, giving anyone who drops by the chance to take home an exclusive postcard, featuring the logo commemorating the 60th anniversary of Lucca Comics & Games. And for those who want a laugh away from the stand, ‘Party Gamers, Season Three’ is back by popular demand – the first Italian video podcast dedicated to board games.
Mana Trust and the exclusive Lucca60 playmat
Mana Trust returns to Lucca Comics & Games 2026 with an exclusive treat for Trading Card Game enthusiasts: a limited-edition playmat designed by Diego Fichera, a comic artist, colourist and illustrator who has collaborated with international names such as Disney, Marvel and Clementoni. Having previously designed the official Lucca 2025 playmat, Fichera has created a piece for Mana Trust inspired by Claudio Castellini’s Lucca60 Legacy poster, reinterpreting its imagery through a composition that brings together some of the most famous Collectible Card Games, alongside Firey, the Mana Trust mascot. The playmat will be available exclusively and in a limited edition during Lucca Comics & Games 2026, becoming a new collector’s item for the TCG community.
Studio Supernova celebrates Lucca60 with three collector’s editions
Studio Supernova is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lucca Comics & Games with a special initiative for collectors: to mark the occasion, Onitama, The King is Dead and Yro will be given a new visual design, created specifically for the anniversary and available exclusively at the fair. The three special editions will be produced in a limited run of just 150 copies per title, making them collector’s items that are bound to become hard to find once the event is over. This is an opportunity designed both for fans of Studio Supernova games and for those wishing to discover the titles through a unique, numbered edition. Lucca will also feature other new additions to the catalogue, including One Piece Nakama – All Aboard, DJ Set and Posemania!, offering a range spanning strategy games, party games and titles aimed at large communities.
Nigredo Press’s Dungeon Synth
Nigredo Press will take centre stage at the 60th edition of Lucca Comics & Games with an expanded exhibition space and a selection dedicated to its Italian-language publications, ranging from role-playing games to miniatures games, right through to new releases and products linked to Dungeon Synth, a musical genre for which the publisher has become a key distributor in Italy.
The Magnificent Masters: Yu-Gi-Oh! Magic Store presents 18 new cards inspired by the series
In November, Yu-Gi-Oh! Magic Store returns with I Magnifici Maestri, the new game featuring 18 reimagined cards inspired by some of the animated series’ most iconic characters, including Seto Kaiba, Zane Truesdale, Jack Atlas, Kite Tenjo, Yuto, Yugo, Yuri and Varis. Following on from The Magnificent Monsters, released in September, this new collection further expands the game’s universe through reinterpretations dedicated to characters who, throughout the saga, have played the roles of protagonists, rivals, allies and antagonists. A new treat for Yu-Gi-Oh! fans, who will find some of the series’ most famous duelists featured on the cards in a collection designed to coincide with the festive season.
Riftbound brings League of Legends to the gaming table
Riftbound brings the League of Legends universe to Lucca Comics & Games in a new collectible card game that transforms the most beloved champions from the famous video game into protagonists of strategic duels. Players will be able to take to the field with characters such as Ezreal, Jinx and Teemo, facing off in challenges where strategy and the ability to build your own deck will be key. In Lucca, visitors will also be able to take part in the ‘Learn to Play Riftbound’ sessions, designed to introduce new players to the game. For the occasion, participants will also receive the exclusive ‘Riven Shattered’ promotional card, created especially for the event.
Ancient Persia and the world of magic in Aristea’s new gamebook
To mark Lucca Comics & Games 2026, Aristea presents *Astoroth*, the new gamebook written by Laura Grossi, aka La Madre dei Draghi, the third volume in the *Fiabe Oscure* series. Set in the world of magic and folklore of ancient Persia, the book takes readers on a journey through the mysterious East via the story of the young Ardawan, destined to become Astoroth, in an adventure that alternates between tension, exploration and lighter moments. With 191 paragraphs and a structure that combines linear progression with the freedom of sandbox-style exploration, *Astoroth* offers a multitude of possible paths and gameplay options. The book is enriched by colour maps and interior illustrations by Chiara Di Francia, whilst the cover is designed by Fabio Porfidia.
Lisciani returns to Lucca with new designer board games and offerings for adults
Following last year’s debut, Lisciani returns to Lucca Comics & Games with a range increasingly geared towards adult audiences and gaming enthusiasts, featuring designer board games, pop culture and new creative experiences. The stars of the show will be the two new titles from the Rainy Days range, a project entirely ‘made in Italy’ born out of a collaboration with Italian authors and illustrators: *Il Canto delle Völur* by Maria Chiara Bagli and *Sabba* by David Spada.
The world of video games in RoundTwo’s books
The relationship between video game imagery, cards, illustration and publishing continues with RoundTwo and its projects. Coming out for Lucca60 is *Apokalypsis: Soul*, the latest volume in the series launched a year ago. Following the overwhelming success of *Apokalypsis: Blood*, Dan Mumford, Ryan Van Dongen and Roberto Toderico bring us an essay analysing the lore of another cult classic from FromSoftware: *Dark Souls*. Also at the fair will be Matteo Bassini, Giacomo Vichi and Roberto Dano with *Void Arcana*, and Lorenzo Colangeli, who will be discussing the third volume of *Storie di Videogame*. Among the new releases scheduled is *Pocket Mythology*, a work by another highly esteemed content creator, Cydonia. As Italy’s leading Pokémon expert, Francesco Cilurzo has chosen to delve into the roots of the phenomenon that has captivated millions of fans worldwide for decades, exploring the Asian folklore that inspired Satoshi Tajiri’s imagination in 1996.
All Raven Distribution publishers
Raven Distribution will also be present at Lucca Comics & Games 2026 with two stands, one in the Carducci pavilion and one in Piazza San Martino, showcasing titles and new releases from Vincent Books, Raven Comics and Dragonstore, as well as exclusive partnerships with Silveryquail; Mana Project Studio; La Compagnia delle 12 Gemme; and Gear Games.
Wyrd Edizioni and Alessio Cavatore’s new book
Once again this year, Wyrd Edizioni is coming to Lucca Comics & Games with a host of new releases, long-awaited returns and plenty of worlds to discover at its stand. As every year, Wyrd is hosting its friends from Alanera Edizioni, showcasing the titles born of their collaboration, including the highly anticipated RPG *The Awakening of Cthulhu* and the novels *Firefly – The Magnificent Nine*; *Conan – The Flower of Corruption*, and *The Enclave of Night* by Monte Cook. The highlight of Wyrd Edizioni’s publishing line-up will be *J*, the first novel by Alessio Cavatore. But this year there’s also a new addition: our friends from Nine Hells Games will be at the stand – whom we met last year with the RPG *Aureus Aestus* – bringing the fantastic RPG *Humblewood*, for the 5th Edition of the world’s most famous game, due to be released to coincide with Lucca Comics & Games.
Brand-new adventures for Lucca60 by Wolfy & Jordy
There’s plenty of new content from Wolfy & Jordy too, who’ll be arriving in Lucca with brand-new adventures, created specifically to celebrate the 60th anniversary of *The Midnight Pages – La Cronaca Lucchese* and *Pigeons & Dragons*. The latter will be the star of a new adventure written for the occasion and set during Lucca Comics & Games itself; it will also be the focus of a special evening event at the Lucca Games Café, with exclusive goodies for players taking part in the session. At the Wolfy & Jordy stand – Italian Artisans, you’ll find the exclusive limited-edition wooden dice tray, engraved with a previously unpublished illustration by Andrea Barozzini featuring the Lucca Comics & Games 2026 logo and a series of icons dedicated to the event’s various themed areas. Each dice tray will also come with a numbered and signed print of the original illustration.
