2025 comes to an end

Monster fun in the mineshaft

A collage on an illustrated background of a dark cave in which a light shines. On it are two texts. The first one says: Spooky building fun! The second one: Coming Feb 2026. On the collage as well are the Box of Ghosts Galore, some of the monsters and a mine cart.

Deep underground, monsters are roaming in an abandoned mineshaft! But, unfortunately, it is quite boring down there. What better way than to build a ghost train, to give their existence meaning once again?

In Ghosts Galore, you can join the spooky (and fun!) construction crew and show off your monster-coordinating, track-building skills. Find the best route for your ghost train but always keep an eye on the monsters’ wishes. Balance both successfully, and you’ll rack up the big points!

A collage on a picture of a game of Ghosts Galore being played ob a dark grey surface. On is a text saying: Who builds the best ghost train? On the collage as well are illustrations of a satyr and a ghost.

This game will win you over in multiple ways: First, with its adorably striking monsters - so charming, you’ll almost forget how spooky they are! Second, with its fun drafting mechanism, delivering plenty of strategic fun.

Ghosts Galore, designed by Michael Luu and illustrated by Nele Diel, is a quick, fun family game for 2–5 monster friends (ages 10+). The game will be released late February 2026.

And for the finale: a look back!

An illustration of a snowy wintery landscape with a blurry person with a backpack on walking through the picture. Over it is the text: We wish you a merry christmal and a happy new year.

Only a few days remain until 2025 comes to a close. But before we head off for our well-deserved break, let’s take a moment to reflect - and what we see makes us very happy!

This year, we celebrated our 25th anniversary at various occasions with all of you! On social media, we revisited the highlights and favorite games of the past 25 years alongside our wonderful community. The absolute highlight? Our big anniversary booth at Spiel in Essen. And to top it all off, a wonderful team event in November served as the perfect finale.

Beyond the anniversary celebrations, 2025 was also an amazing year for games! We released Great Western Trail – El Paso, a beginner-friendly version of the classic. Forest Shuffle: Exploration packed a nice package for fans of the series, while Sir Ocelot’s Cave challenged puzzle lovers. Forest Shuffle – Dartmoor invited players to explore the beauty of Dartmoor National Park in a standalone experience. And with MARVEL: Skirmish! In New York, we let you rewrite the eternal battle of good vs. evil with every playthrough.

Next year, we’ve got exciting new projects lined up for you - starting with Ghosts Galore (which you’ve already met above!). More surprises are coming soon, but for now, it’s time for a little winter break to rest, recharge, and - of course - play a game or two with loved ones.

Please note: Our office will be closed from December 15, 2025, to January 6, 2026 .

We wish you relaxing holidays and a fantastic start to the new year!

The Lookout team

Vanessa Written by | 15.12.2025