Two brand new beautiful, standalone, small box, solo fantasy games from the award-winning team at Hall or Nothing
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Update 10 — Pledge Manager Live!
4 months ago
– Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 10:53:29 AM
Hello there,
Files Submitted
All of the card files for both games are submitted to the printers now. We're just waiting on templates for the game box files to finalise everything. Honestly, I'm delighted with how far along we are on this project.
BackerKit Pledge Manager Is Live NOW
The smoke test has gone out successfully, and a small number of you have locked in your pledges. So if you haven't already, please take a moment to complete your pledge as soon as you can. Locking in final numbers early really helps us firm up production quantities and keep everything moving smoothly — with the goal, as always, of getting these games into your hands as quickly and cleanly as possible. If you have trouble logging in or lose your survey to junk or something, here's the direct link: https://night-of-wolves.backerkit.com.
Card Sleeves
Card Sleeves packs for both Night of Wolves AND Ruined Path are now available in BackerKit, simply click to add them to your pledge if required. One set of Ruined Path sleeves is enough to cover that game with a bunch to spare in case of accidents (or future promos), and the same goes for the Night of Wolves sleeves. As always, email us if you're having any difficulties at all: [email protected]
Sublime Discounts
Since they're shipping at the same time, we've elected to offer you guys the Kickstarter discounts on Sublime Dark (and its promo pack and playmat). It's radically different from these small box games, so no pressure if it's not your bag, but the offer is there if you want something unique, horrifying, disgusting, and beautiful! You can check out the Kickstarter campaign for Sublime Dark here:
Always lovely to hear Kreel Manor pop up in solo gaming chats. Candice Harris and Ken Kuhn discussing their 26×5 Solo Gaming Challenge on the KIC Podcast — some cracking games on that list.
Thanks again for all the support — we’re into the make-it-happen phase now, and what a good place to be.
Cheers!
— Tristan & Francesca Hall or Nothing
Update 9 — Final Hours! Ruined Path Video + Knight of Tears
5 months ago
– Tue, Jan 06, 2026 at 12:02:06 PM
Hello there,
Final Hours — Thank You, Truly
With just 3 hours to go, we wanted to pause and say a heartfelt thank you!
As of right now, Night of Wolves & Ruined Path stand at £72,885 pledged, from 1,131 backers, against a £10,000 goal. That level of support for these small box solo games is humbling — and it means more to us than we can neatly put into words. Whether you backed on day one, joined us late, shared the page, left a comment, or simply followed along quietly… thank you. This campaign has been intense, generous, thoughtful, and deeply encouraging.
Ruined Path How-To-Play Video
If you’re curious to see how Ruined Path plays, we’ve just published a YouTube video showing the flow of the deck-building, the tension curve, and how the game feels to play:
Knight of Tears?
Many of you have asked what might come afterNight of Wolves. With that in mind, we wanted to share a small teaser — a whisper of what could be. Knight of Tears is a potential future project using the same core system as Night of Wolves, re-imagined for post-Conquest England. You would play a Saxon warrior fleeing the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings — hunted, dispossessed, and trying to survive in a land that no longer recognises you. Just an idea I care deeply about — and one I’d love to explore if the appetite is there...
Final Hours!
If you’ve been sitting on the fence, this is the last stretch. In four hours, the campaign closes — and Night of Wolves and Ruined Path move from ideas to reality. Thank you again, for walking these darker paths with us — and for trusting us to lead the way. Whatever you decide in these final hours, we’re immensely grateful.
Onward, with the wolves, and through the wilds…
— Tristan & Francesca Hall or Nothing
Update 8 — New Content: Extra Cards for Ruined Path! 48 hours to go, and 2 more videos...
5 months ago
– Sun, Jan 04, 2026 at 03:54:40 PM
Hello there,
With 48 hours left on the campaign, we wanted to take a moment to say a big, fat thank you. Whether you’ve backed on day one, crept in quietly, or are still watching from the treeline, your support means everything to us. Night of Wolves and Ruined Path exist because of people who believe in small, focused games, strong atmosphere, tiny indie publishers, and cool fantasy adventures. We’re nearly at the finish line now — and both games are ready to walk straight into production. But first...
No Stretch Goals — But More Game Anyway
As mentioned on the page, we’re not running stretch goals for this campaign. Both games are already complete, balanced, tested, and ready to send to print as soon as the campaign closes, so no “unlocking” components that should have been there in the first place.
BUT… We’re still adding something extra. Because — as veteran Hall or Nothing backers will attest — apparently we don’t know how to behave ourselves. :D
Free Bonus: 3 Class Cards for Ruined Path!
Every copy of Ruined Path will now include three brand-new Class Cards, letting you choose your hero’s speciality and unleash a once-per-game boost:
Wilder Archer — bend the forest to your will
Sword Sage — channel knowledge into raw survival
Penitent Cleric — trust faith to endure a little longer
These are included for free, automatically, in every pledge that contains Ruined Path. Because that’s the kind of reckless generosity that keeps us up at night. :P
Rolling Solo Playthrough Video
The excellent Rolling Solo has released a full Night of Wolves solo playthrough and gameplay overview, and it’s a great way to see the game breathe on the table. If you’re curious about:
how the encounter deck unfolds,
choices under pressure,
boss danger,
how flipping brutal it can be,
or what the game feels like to play solo,
this video has it all. It’s a proper sit-down session demonstrating the flow, tension, and decision-making at the heart of Night of Wolves, and you can watch it here:
Will Stephens kindly invited me onto the Comic Con Podcast for a chat about my path into full-time board game design/publishing, the Kilforth world, the history games, and what we’re working on right now. We also talk solo gaming, favourite non-Hall or Nothing games, and the realities of learning (and forgetting…) rules. You can tune in here:
However you’ve supported this project — backing, sharing, commenting, or simply following along — thank you. We’re proud of these games, grateful for your trust, and excited to get them into your hands.
Onward, with the wolves, and through the wilds…
— Tristan & Francesca Hall or Nothing
Update 7 — Talk Radio
5 months ago
– Fri, Dec 26, 2025 at 05:37:39 AM
Hello there,
I hope you get some time over the Christmas break to cosy up and treat yourself to playing some games!
As a little festive aside, on Christmas Eve, I had a fireside chat with Who's Turn Is It Anyway? for a long-form chinwag about design, storytelling, and how games like Night of Wolves and The Ruined Path came to be. We talk about solo design, accessible pricing, why rules don’t need to be sacred to be meaningful, narrative weight, the Kilforth world, running a tiny indie studio, and why I keep coming back to bleak but beautiful fantasy, difficult choices, and games that tell stories whether you win or lose.
If you enjoy peeking behind the veil — or just fancy something to listen to while munching on festive treats — you can find the episode here:
As ever, thank you for being here, and for helping keep the wolves howling through winter.
Happy Christmas,
— Tristan & Francesca Hall or Nothing
Update 6 — Krampus Comes… (A Small Christmas Gift from Us)
6 months ago
– Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 03:51:54 PM
Hello there,
As a little festive surprise, we’re adding a free promo card to the campaign: Krampus Comes.
This is just for fun — a dark seasonal nod rather than anything essential — but Krampus will stalk the roads of Night of Wolvesand the wilds of The Ruined Path as a shared villain encounter. Drop him into your deck when you fancy a bit of extra danger… or save him for a suitably grim winter’s night. :D
No stretch goals, no conditions — this card will be included as a Christmas gift to say thank you for backing the project and sharing this journey with us.
Francesca and I want to wish you all a very happy Christmas, and a peaceful end to the year. Thanks, as ever, for the support, the kind words, and the love for these strange little worlds we keep making.
