Oink Games to release new board game 'Compress' in May 2026.
Oink Games announced the release of its new board game 'Compress' in May 2026. It will be pre-sold at Game Market 2026 Spring (May 23-24) in Japan, with general sales starting on May 29. North American pre-sales are scheduled for August at GenCon, and European pre-sales for October at Spiel Essen. The game is designed by Jun Sasaki and priced at 2,700 JPY + tax. It is for ages 8 and up, with a play time of approximately 20 minutes and 1-7 players.
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Oink Games will release its new board game 'Compress' in May 2026. Pre-sales will take place at Game Market 2026 Spring in Japan on May 23-24, with general sales commencing on May 29. International pre-sales are planned for GenCon in North America in August and Spiel Essen in Europe in October. The game, designed by Jun Sasaki, challenges players to record sequences of 0s and 1s using only 8 cards, emphasizing creative information compression. The game's price is 2,700 JPY + tax (2,500 JPY at Game Market). It is suitable for ages 8 and above, supports 1-7 players, and has an approximate play time of 20 minutes. The contents include 96 cards, 1 wooden piece, and a rulebook. Oink Games Inc. was established on May 26, 2010, and is located in Shibuya, Tokyo.