In January, Ultra Pro will release Fightin’ Words, from Mike Elliott, creator of Thunderstone and Marvel Dice Masters, along with Shadow Blocks. Zircles will follow later in the year.
Fightin’ Words is a Wild-West-themed word game. Unlike most word games, however, this game is not simply about building the most words. Instead, players bet on which player can create the word worth the highest score using cards that are turned over Texas Hold’em style. Bonus points are awarded for matching Western-themed suits or matching the goals presented on the “Wanted Poster” cards.
Fightin’ Words was designed for ages 10 and up. MSRP is $25.00.
In Shadow Blocks, created by Jeppe Norsker (Match Madness), players use 3-dimensional Tetris-like blocks to create structures that match the “shadows” on the game’s challenge cards. Challenge cards come in three levels of difficulty to provide extra challenges. Plays with up to four players. MSRP is $25.00.
Jeffrey Neil Bellinger’s (Killer Bunnies) new design, Zircles, features a magnetic playing board that players use to create circles with their playing pieces to score points, while blocking their opponents’ plans. Includes both solo and multi-player options. MSRP is $15.00.
Ultra Pro has been making inroads into the casual game market this year, releasing a number of smaller-format games with lower price points (see "‘Fetch,’ ‘Battle Kittens,’ ‘Iron Curtain’" and "Bend Reality With ‘Alternative Facts’").

Plus 'Shadow Blocks,' 'Zircles'
Posted by William Niebling on November 21, 2017 @ 3:24 pm CT

MORE GAMES
'Trickster Takeover'
July 2, 2025
Fantasy Flight Games will release Trickster Takeover Scenario Pack , for Marvel Champions: The Card Game, into retail.
'Quintet Spectrum'
July 2, 2025
Bushiroad revealed Quintet Spectrum , a new booster their hololive: Official Card Game.
MORE NEWS
Says Next Payroll Is at Stake
July 2, 2025
Dynamite Entertainment says it cannot make next week's payroll unless it is paid for past due invoices.
Expanding the 'Invincible' Universe
July 1, 2025
The compendia bring new characters and stories to the best-selling franchise.