Get Ready to Turn Your Luck: Thames & Kosmos Announces “Temple Twist”

Calling all treasure hunters and puzzle lovers! Thames & Kosmos has officially pulled back the curtain on their upcoming summer 2026 release: Temple Twist.

Designed by the talented Bernhard Weber (known for his work on clever family-weight games), Temple Twist promises to turn the classic dungeon-crawl trope on its head—literally.

The Premise: A Temple That Won’t Sit Still

In this cooperative puzzle adventure, you and your team of archaeologists have finally stumbled upon a legendary ancient temple. The bad news? The legends forgot to mention that the walls move.

As you venture deeper into the structure to retrieve precious artifacts, the interior of the 3D temple shifts and rotates, constantly altering your path to the exit. It’s a race against the architecture itself to secure the treasure and make a clean getaway.

Key Gameplay Features

What sets Temple Twist apart from your standard board game is its tactile, evolving environment:

• The 3D Shifting Board: The “Twist” isn’t just a name. The game features a multi-dimensional temple structure where walls change positions, creating a “living” board that requires spatial awareness and forward-thinking.

• Strategic Action Cards: Players must manage a hand of Action cards to navigate the maze. Coordination is key—since this is a cooperative game, your move might inadvertently block a teammate or open a vital path for them.

• Solo or Team Play: While designed for a group, the game includes a robust solo mode, making it a perfect pick for fans of logic puzzles and “escape room” style challenges.

Why We’re Excited

Thames & Kosmos has a stellar track record with cooperative puzzles (notably their Exit: The Game series). Temple Twist seems to occupy a “sweet spot” in the market: it’s accessible enough for kids and families, yet offers enough mechanical depth to satisfy hobbyist gamers looking for a quick, 30-minute brain burner.

At a sub-$30 price point, this looks like it will be a must-have for your 2026 summer gaming sessions. Keep your eyes peeled for a retail release this August!