July 28, 2026

The Why Files and Studio Far Horizons Announce New Conspiracy Card Game

Kansas City, MO - July 28, 2026: Studio Far Horizons and Question Six, Inc. producers of the hit series The Why Files, announced today that sinister conspiracies and unexplained mysteries are heading to tabletops everywhere in the upcoming The Why Files Declassified. 

Nearly six million subscribers have made The Why Files one of the most-watched channels on YouTube. The show’s unique mix of compelling storytelling, deep research, and irreverent humor makes it a must-watch for millions of fans every week. From cover-ups of alien encounters to ancient apocalypses that doomed lost civilizations, The Why Files Declassified puts some of the show’s most popular, and most mind-boggling, cases in the hands of players to investigate.

AJ Gentile, creator of the series, shared, “The Why Files ​always starts with ​a story that sounds impossible​, and then we​ gather evidence, pull on the threads, and see what’s actually there. ​Our north star is always: ​’But is it true?’ Well, The Why Files ​Declassified ​puts the show on its feet and lets fans do ​all this at the table. ​Though, the north star here is: ‘But is it fun?’ Damn right it is. Or else I wouldn’t be endorsing it.”

“Studio Far Horizons understood what makes the show work​: the mystery, the evidence, the weirdness, and the ​ungodly fish,” Gentile continued. “It’s not just a card game with our name on it. It feels like an episode you get to play.​ And it was important to me to create a tabletop deep dive that does right by the community that allows the show to exist. So that’s what we did. ​Because you are appreciated.”

With a Kickstarter campaign coming this fall, The Why Files Declassified is a conspiracy card game where 2-6 investigators gather evidence, outmaneuver their rivals, and adapt to the kind of unexpected chaos only a Hecklefish can create. The investigator who completes their casefile with the most compelling evidence reveals an earth-shaking truth that shadowy organizations have kept hidden for decades. 

“As a longtime fan of The Why Files, bringing this game to life has been an incredible experience,” said Studio Far Horizons’ Jon Barry. “We wanted every play session to feel like stepping into an episode of the show, with familiar mysteries, hidden references, and plenty of opportunities for players to follow their curiosity down unexpected rabbit holes.” 

While gameplay specifics will be shared in the coming weeks, Bart Vickers at Studio Far Horizons explained, “Players can learn the game before the pizza gets cold, yet there are plenty of important choices that reward strategy and quick thinking. Of course, when Hecklefish shows up, a whole lot of chaos ensues.”

The pre-launch info page on Launch Oracle is open now, with the Kickstarter launching fall of 2026. To follow along for reveals, updates, and maybe even a mystery or two, visit www.thewhyfilesdeclassified.com and sign up for alerts.

ABOUT QUESTION SIX, INC.
Question Six Inc. is the ​studio behind The Why Files, the hit mystery and conspiracy-focused series​, and its companion interview format The Basement, both created and hosted by AJ Gentile. ​Specializing in ​entertainment that explores myths, legends, unexplained phenomena, UFOs, hidden history, and government cover-ups with a mix of deep research, grounded skepticism, and irreverent humor, ​Q6 ​has amassed millions of podcast plays and over a billion YouTube views. Through projects like The Why Files Declassified, Question Six is expanding the ​universe of the show beyond ​podcasts and video and giving ​passionate fans new ways to investigate the mysteries themselves.

ABOUT STUDIO FAR HORIZONS
Studio Far Horizons is an independent game studio based in Kansas City. They specialize in bringing universes fans love to an authentic experience at the table. While their formats include traditional board games, card games, roleplaying games, and more, their goal is simple: make your next game night legendary. Learn more at studiofarhorizons.com. 

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