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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 2h

Thanks for the kind words!

Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 6h

Hirelings & Landmarks is coming to Steam on October 20th, with mobile and Nintendo Switch to follow thereafter!

Learn more about Hirelings in our newest preview, where we take a closer look at these mischievous mercenaries!

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@leder.games

An Introduction to Hirelings in Root Digital

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Meeple Corp @meeplecorpgames.bsky.social · 9h

🎉 We’re over halfway there! 🎉

Our Community Wishlist Reward just hit the halfway mark and we need your help to unlock something adorable! At 3,000 wishlists everyone gets a cute pup frame and at 5,000 a pup meeple! 🐶

#wishlist #steamgame #nextfest2025

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 2d

It’s here! Lightning Train on the way!

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 5d

The Steam Autumn Sale is coming to a close Monday morning — don’t miss this chance to add some new digital board games to your collection to enjoy over the weekend! ☕🍂

Enjoy discounts on both Steam and mobile platforms!

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Save on Digital Board Games in the Steam Autumn Sale!

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 6d

Ark Nova Digital is on sale for the first time in the Steam Autumn Sale!

Build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in the digital adaptation of the acclaimed strategy board game, now 20% off!

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@feuerlandspiele.bsky.social

Save 20% on Ark Nova on Steam

Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 8d

Hirelings & Landmarks is coming soon to Root Digital — prepare for its arrival by saving big in the Steam Autumn Sale!

😼 60% off on Root Digital! (Steam and mobile)
🐦 30% off on expansions!

DLC is cross-platform. Buy once, play anywhere!

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@leder.games

Save 60% on Root on Steam

Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest fac...

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 9d

Fall is in the air, and the Steam Autumn Sale has arrived! 🍂

From now until October 6th, you can score Dire Wolf games at a discount — not only on Steam, but also on the App Store and Google Play!

Check out the deals:
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Save on Digital Board Games in the Steam Autumn Sale!

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 9d

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶

🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈

#FollowTheRainbow

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 12d

Drop a line to [email protected] and someone should be able see what’s up.

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 13d

A shout-out to Meeple University, who just released this awesome How to Play video for Lightning Train! 🚂

Hop on board and check it out for an in-depth look at the upcoming bag-building train game!

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Lightning Train - How to Play. Including 2P Variant. Complete, Clear, Concise. A Board Game Tutorial

YouTube video by Meeple University

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · 13d

Exciting new additions are making their way to the Woodland in the Hirelings & Landmarks expansion, coming soon to Root Digital!

Discover new wonders in the Woodland and claim your throne with a little bit of hired help!

Read More:
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@leder.games

The Hirelings & Landmarks Expansion is Coming Soon to Root Digital!

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Gabe @cwgabriel.bsky.social · 24d

It's always so cool to see stuff I worked on out in the wild.

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thanks for taking a look - we’re glad you enjoyed it!

Meeple Mountain 🔜 Gen Con @meeplemountain.com · Sep 6

Coming in hot with a captivating box cover and a truly metal name to match, Lightning Train is Paul Dennen's latest title with Dire Wolf Digital! Find out more in our Meeple Mountain review.
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#BoardGames #TrainGame
4.5/5 ★

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Sep 2

Did you miss out on the Clank! Catacombs: Underworld Kickstarter? Don't fret! The new expansion is up for pre-order from today until September 15th on the Dire Wolf web store!
Pre-orders will ship after Kickstarter copies go out. Join the heist today!

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Clank! Catacombs: Underworld

Pre-order through Septermber 15th! Expansion – Clank! Catacombs required to play Far below the Catacombs lies a deeper domain filled with untold riches...and immense danger! Test your fate in the fabl...

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks!

Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks for the kind words! :)

Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 29

🚨Save on #Clank! Legacy 2: #AcquisitionsIncorporated - Darkest Magic during #PAXWest! 🚨

Epic #boardgame adventure with loot and laughs!

🔗https://shop.direwolfdigital.com/collections/clank/products/clank-legacy-2-acquisitions-incorporated-darkest-magic

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks for the shout-out for Lightning Train, @panda8ngel.bsky.social !

Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · Aug 27

Please go check out this podcast! 5 Reviews by 5 different people that are 5 min each! @fivebygames.bsky.social 😍

In my review of Lightening Train from @direwolfdigital.bsky.social, I'm add a little part called "What was Panda Thinking" (working title). Please let me know what you think!

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Greetings, everyone! It's time for another episode of The Five By. Find out what @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing.

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy birthday, Starla!

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks, Chris!

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚂 Final whistle for Lightning Train pre-orders! 🚂

Today's the last day to pre-order the new electrifying bag-building train game! Get your copy from the Dire Wolf web store before Lightning Train leaves the station!

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Lightning Train

Pre-orders shipping Q4 2025 Steer your railway company through a land of strategic opportunity in Lightning Train, a new bag-building train game from the creators of Clank!™ and Dune: Imperium. Build ...

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congratulations to @202only.bsky.social, who has been randomly drawn as our winner! 🚂

That's a wrap for our Lightning Train giveaway, but you still have a chance to order a copy for yourself! Today is the FINAL day to pre-order, so be sure to hop on board before the train leaves the station! 🚂

Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚂Lightning Train Pre-Order Giveaway!🚂

The pre-order period for Lightning Train is coming to a close on Monday, 8/25, but we're ending things with a bang!

To enter, reply with something that excites you about Lightning Train, or thoughts on your favorite train games!

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 23

We’re glad you liked it, thanks for the review!

CardGameKING @cardgameking.bsky.social · Aug 23

👑 Hail good people!

We went into a cozy forest and played some Everdell this week, and excellent adaptation by (@direwolfdigital.bsky.social‬). Warmly recommended.

Review: steamcommunity.com/id/Oncus/rec...

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Everdell on Steam

Harvest resources to build a village of woodland critters in this adaptation of the award-winning tabletop board game!

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Dire Wolf @direwolfdigital.bsky.social · Aug 23

Ding ding ding! Someone got the right answer

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