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Portal Games To Co-Publish New Tabletop Title "Abroad"

Portal Games confirmed that they will co-publish the new strategic calendar puzzle tabletop game Abroad, arriving on August 26.



Article Summary

  • Portal Games and 1 More Time Games will co-publish Abroad, a strategic travel-themed tabletop game launching August 26.
  • Abroad puts players in a race across Europe, chasing goals and postcards to land a dream travel guide job.
  • Buzz around Abroad grew after its Gen Con 2026 preview, with Portal skipping crowdfunding and releasing it directly.
  • Designed by Rodrigo Rego and Danilo Valente, Abroad supports 1–5 players and offers a 90-minute adventure.

Portal Games revealed they are going to co-publish the new tabletop board game Abroad with fellow game company 1 More Time Games. This is a game where you and your friends are all vying for the dream job of being a travel guide publisher, as you run around the world achieving goals with the ultimate prize of being hired for the gig. The team recently previewed the new title at Gen Con 2026, where it picked up a ton of buzz, prompting them to reveal the launch date. What's more, they're not doing any kind of crowdfunding or special content you need to pay extra for; they are simply releasing it, which is a nice change of pace from a lot of other tabletop companies. We have more info about the game below, as it will launch on August 26.

Abroad

Compete For The Dream Travel Job in Abroad

You've always wanted to travel the world, and now you have a chance to do it for a living! A position has opened up at the most prestigious travel guide publisher, and you have four weeks in Europe to show that you are the right person for the job. Visit stunning locations, meet locals, get insider tips, collect postcards from famous attractions, and maybe even visit a festival on weekends or fulfill an adventure worthy of a bucket list.

Europe awaits you abroad, and you need to figure out how you're going to make the most of the opportunity. You'll start with a hand of seven location cards from a deck of 240, as well as a postcard with an endgame goal. Start in your choice of Europe's ten regions.

  • Designed by Rodrigo Rego & Danilo Valente — a super duo known for their it game Landmarks!
  • Europe-themed travel game — taps into a perennially popular theme with broad demographic appeal.
  • 1–5 players — covers solo, couples, small groups, and families in one box.
  • 90-minute playtime — satisfying enough for hobbyists, approachable enough for crossover buyers.

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