{
  "id": 17090528,
  "title": "The Hellraiser Franchise Is Getting Three New Tabletop Adaptations for Halloween 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/the-hellraiser-franchise-is-getting-three-new-tabletop-adaptations",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/the-hellraiser-franchise-is-getting-three-new-tabletop-adaptations-for-halloween-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hellraiser franchise is gearing up for a Halloween 2027 release with three new tabletop adaptations confirmed by Salt Entertainment. Clive Barker and Park Ave Ent. LLC have signed an agreement to bring these games to life, perfectly timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original film. The first title is Hellraiser: Puzzle of Flesh, designed by Travis Chance, a dice-based/push-your-luck game set around the iconic Lament Configuration box.\n\nSalt Entertainment's President, Geoff Skinner, confirmed that Clive Barker is involved in the creative process, ensuring the games stay true to the property's essence. Skinner also expressed excitement about Barker's involvement, given his heavy influence on the Hellraiser video games and two successful Kickstarter campaigns.\n\nIn addition to the dice-based game, a full-fledged Hellraiser tabletop RPG is in development, helmed by Franceso Nepitello. A seasoned designer in the realm of tabletop RPGs, Nepitello is eager to explore the Hellraiser universe, offering players a chance to delve into temptation, desire, and the horrors that lie beyond our world.\n\nThe third title on the current slate, designed by Michael Shinall, remains shrouded in mystery. Known for his work on Marvel Zombies, a Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game, Bloodborne: The Board Game, and the Tasting History board game, Shinall promises a \"major new Hellraiser board game.\" While details are scarce, Shinall emphasizes the unique psychological horror aspect of the Hellraiser property, aiming to bring that to a new medium.",
  "summary": "Pinhead and the rest of the Hellraiser crew are seeing quite the resurgence right now, and that looks to continue into next year. Announced today, Salt Entertainment has revealed that they have entered an agreement with Clive Barker and Park Ave Ent. LLC to release not one, not two, but three official Hellraiser tabletop games with the first of these planned for release Halloween 2027. Perfectly…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}