The Game Kitchen has today launched version 1.2 of All On Board!, marking the second major update since release. This free update features a brand-new French card deck, a special new play environment, and quick onboarding to get all players in the game in minutes. Moreover, the developer has revealed plans to bring mod support for eager gamers to add their own flair to the game.
What is All On Board!?
All On Board! is all about bringing tabletop board games to life in VR. Available to download for Meta Quest and PC VR headsets now, the core edition of the game offers the likes of Chess and Checkers as introductory titles. These games allow for you to compete against other players anywhere in the world online.
There are numerous add-ons and a stream of new features coming to the game. This is good, because as our friends over at 131XR stated in their All On Board! review (below), the game showed a great foundation and functionality, but had in the way of content at launch.
All On Board! Update 1.2
The newest update for All On Board! adds a number of new features, gameplay options and quality of life (QoL) improvements. The French-suited card deck joins All On Board! for free a timeless classic which brings a full lineup of traditional card games: Crazy 8s, Hearts, President, Euchre, and Pyramid (Solitaire). This new deck opens up countless gameplay possibilities thanks to the variety of games it offers, while remaining very easy to use and simple to learn.
An overhauled onboarding experience allows new players to learn the basics of All On Board! in just a few minutes. This guided experience provides an overview of the key features needed to understand the plataform’s core mechanics. This update also includes dozens of refinements across the platform, such as improved Smart Glance functionality and an enhanced audio experience.
As All On Board! continues to expand, the team intends to keep the public roadmap updated with every release. In this latest revision, the roadmap now confirms that version 1.4 will introduce Backgammon as a free game, while version 1.7 will feature Virus! as a premium addition.
Furthermore, The Game Kitchen has confirmed their intention to bring to life the game’s ‘most requested feature’, modding support. For more details on what this entails you can check out the latest dev diary for the game.
Try Before You Buy & Discounts
Celebrating the launch of All On Board!‘s 1.2 update, The Game Kitchen are offering a “Try Before You Buy” edition on Meta Quest. This option offers a one-time trial allowing users to experience any of the available titles for 30 minutes, either solo or in a multiplayer session. During this time, they will be able to check out the platform’s capabilities and have a glimpse of the future of digital tabletop gaming completely for free. A demo version is also be available for PC VR players.
What’s more, some of the game’s premium DLC packages will soon receive a discount. A demo version will also be available for PC VR players. Starting 17th November, 2025, Rallyman GT and The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls will be available at 30% off for a week.
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