Press Release – Brotherwise Games Prepares to Make a Big Splash at Gen Con 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brotherwise Games announces a new collectible product and teases special announcements to be made at the convention
Los Angeles, CA — July 8th, 2026. Gen Con is the biggest tabletop gaming convention in the United States, and Brotherwise Games is approaching the show with some major releases and announcements! The LA-based indie game studio will debut new partnerships and new releases during Gen Con’s Opening Ceremony.
Brotherwise will kick off Gen Con with the launch of Shelfy, an all-new collectible product in partnership with 20 tabletop publishers, including Cephalofair, Van Ryder, AEG, and Restoration Games. Shelfy is a new blind bag collectible, featuring miniature board game boxes sized for display in a six-inch miniature shelf.
“Gen Con is for people who love board games,” says Chris O’Neal, CEO of Brotherwise. “So it’s the perfect place to launch Shelfy, a project that’s all about celebrating your passion for this hobby.”
Season One of Shelfy will premiere at Gen Con this year, and these mini game boxes feature some of the biggest names in hobby gaming, from Gloomhaven to Cascadia! Season One includes a Starter Set with a miniature game shelf, five Starter games and matching collector’s cards with info and art from each game. Booster boxes will also be available, each containing three randomized mini boxes and matching collector’s cards. There are 28 games to collect in Shelfy Season One, including four special alt chase foils!
Brotherwise continues the theme of partnership with their original TTRPG system, Plotweaver. At the Opening Ceremony on July 30, they’ll announce exciting new partnerships with top design studios working on releases for Plotweaver, the system powering the record-breaking Cosmere RPG.
"The excitement we've seen from fans, developers, and studios about making Plotweaver games has been incredible,” says Plotweaver RPG Director Meric Moir. “From indie creators to some of the biggest names in RPG design, we can’t wait to share what’s coming next."
Finally, the partnership between Brotherwise Games and Dragonsteel will continue with new Cosmere games. Gen Con 2026 will be the first time attendees can purchase Shards of Creation, a new trick-taking game based on Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy universe. Brotherwise and Dragonsteel will also reveal first looks at Stormlight: War for Roshar. Designed by John D Clair, this epic war game is based on the beloved Stormlight Archive series and will hit Kickstarter this Fall.
This is an exciting year for Brotherwise fans, so make sure to stay tuned for more news and announcements coming from Brotherwise Games at Gen Con this year!
About Brotherwise Games:
Brotherwise Games is an LA-based board game publishing company founded by Chris and Johnny O’Neal in 2012. Since then, the “Brothers Wise” have become one of the tabletop industry’s biggest indie success stories. We make best-selling games with compelling themes and accessible mechanics that bridge the gap between core and casual players. Our most popular titles include the Boss Monster and Call to Adventure series, Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game, and The Cosmere® Roleplaying Game. https://www.brotherwisegames.com
About Shelfy:
Shelfy is a new collectible product from Brotherwise Games debuting at Gen Con 2026! Shelfy is a fun new way for gamers to show off their favorite games. Blind boxes contain a random assortment of highly detailed miniatures representing tabletop gaming’s greatest hits. Display your collection in a miniature desktop game shelf! https://www.brotherwisegames.com/shelfy
About Plotweaver:
Plotweaver™ is a new RPG system and setting from Brotherwise Games, the team that brought you the record-breaking Cosmere RPG. Plotweaver invites players to explore a universe where every story is true. Characters might focus on the tale of a single world, or travel the threads of reality to explore an endless tapestry of sci-fi, fantasy, and more. https://www.plotweaverrpg.com
For further inquiries, please contact:
Jillian Schumacher, Marketing Manager jillian@brotherwisegames.com