Gray Matters Games’ Cross the Line Named Walmart’s July Game of the Month!

Glen Ellyn, IL – July 1, 2026 – Gray Matters Games is proud to announce that its newest party game, Cross the Line, has been selected as Walmart’s Game of the Month for July, bringing one of the summer’s most engaging new games to Walmart stores nationwide. The recognition highlights Cross the Line as a must-have for backyard barbecues, family vacations, reunions, and game nights all season long.

“Summer is all about bringing people together, and Cross the Line was designed for exactly those moments,” said Joe Barron, co-founder of Gray Matters Games. “Whether you’re playing with lifelong friends, extended family at a reunion, or neighbors you’ve just met, the game creates instant conversation and unforgettable memories. We’re honored that Walmart selected Cross the Line as its Game of the Month and excited to help families make the most of their summer gatherings.”

Created by award-winning game designers Joe Barron, Brady Peterson, and David Yakos, Cross the Line features an innovative sliding-scale gameplay mechanic that gets everyone involved from the very first question. Players tackle 200 clever topics, ranging from “How often do you cuss?” to “What did your report card look like as a kid?” creating endless combinations of surprising answers and hilarious discoveries. The game’s content was written by comedian Gray Lyon and board game influencer Danielle Standring, with graphic design by Sophia Ricciardi. Gray Matters Games partnered with Asmodee to bring the game to retailers nationwide.

Selected as Walmart’s featured game for July, Cross the Line continues to build momentum as one of the year’s most anticipated party games, delivering a unique blend of conversation, laughter, and friendly competition for players of all ages.

Cross the Line is available exclusively now at Walmart stores nationwide and on Walmart.com.

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Cross the Line Media kit available here