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Game Spotlights Sep 17, 2021 Devin

War of the Ring Collector’s Edition

War of the Ring is a strategic wargame in a fantasy setting where one player takes control of the Fellowship & the Free Peoples, and the other player controls Sauron & the Shadow Armies. The Collector's Edition includes everything from the base game, plus new factions, characters, events, cards, and updated rules. … Read More

Events & Conventions Sep 13, 2021 Devin

Pop-Up Gen Con @ Noble Knight Games

Can't make it to Gen Con? Register a badge and join Noble Knight Games on Saturday September 18th as we bring a bit of the convention experience to you! We'll have special guests and employees running games you can join, a paint-and-take room, raffles, prizes, and plenty of fun tabletop games to gawk at! … Read More

Events & Conventions Sep 13, 2021 Devin

Shadowrun Missions Madison Thursdays

In this near-future world blending cyberpunk, magic, urban fantasy, and crime you are a shadowrunner; thriving in the margins, doing the jobs no one else can. You have no office, no permanent home, no background to check. You are whatever you make yourself. Will you seek justice? Sow seeds of chaos? Sell out to the highest bidder? … Read More

Events & Conventions Sep 10, 2021 Devin

Beholder Miniature Painting Contest – Winners!

See the winning miniatures from our Beholder Miniature Painting Contest. Some truly amazing pieces in this batch and they were so fun to see! Keep up the great work, everyone! … Read More

Game Spotlights Sep 09, 2021 Devin

New HeroQuest – How Does It Compare?

With Hasbro's HeroQuest release on the horizon, we're giving you a look at the 1989 Milton Bradley original release that inspired this rework and comparing it to the new version! You'll see what is being carried through from the original and what changes are being made in the new game! … Read More

Events & Conventions Sep 07, 2021 Devin

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Pre-Release & Launch Events

Get your paws on the newest Magic the Gathering release! Without Avacyn's protection, the humans of Innistrad have to turn to older, and perhaps darker forms of magic to stave off the onslaught of monsters.... … Read More

New & Upcoming Releases Sep 03, 2021 Devin

Unfathomable By Fantasy Flight Games

Aboard the USS Atlantica, strange happenings are afoot. In this game of loyalties, intrigue, and paranoia, some players are working to save the ship, but others are working under instruction of mysterious beings to ensure the ship never makes it to port! … Read More

Publisher Spotlights Aug 26, 2021 Devin

Ziterdes Terrain – Publisher Spotlight

Beautiful terrain pieces for tabletop RPGs, miniature games, and wargames. Ziterdes offers a wide variety of terrains, including a large selection of modular sets that can be swapped in and out to create an even greater number of unique terrain designs. From trees, bookshelves, and torches to a full-on Dwarven Grave Chamber, Ziterdes does amazing work! … Read More

Game Spotlights Aug 24, 2021 Devin

The Loop & Machi Koro 2 Coming Soon

Pandasaurus Games has two games tentatively releasing in the next couple months. The Loop pits you and your friends against an evil scientist who is laying waste to time and space. Machi Koro 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the wildly popular city-builder with some big changes! … Read More

Game Spotlights Aug 21, 2021 Jess C.

Meet our Staff – Stevil & Pablo’s Favorite Games

Meet our team! In today's Staff Picks, you'll meet Stevil & Pablo, who will give you some of their favorite game recommendations … Read More

Just For Fun Aug 14, 2021 Devin

Miniature Painting Contest: Beholder!

This time around we're painting the ever-popular, all-seeing Beholder! Enter your miniature for a chance to win prizes in a variety of different categories! We can't wait to see your entries! … Read More

Game Spotlights Aug 13, 2021 Devin

Tarawa 1943 – Storm the Beach

A card-driven, solitaire war game based on the invasion of Japanese-controlled Tarawa by the United States' 2nd Marine Division. Adapt, improvise, and overcome as you fight against a well-prepared Japanese defense on this strategic, Central Pacific island. … Read More

Game Spotlights Aug 11, 2021 Devin

Sisu – The Battles for Suursaari Island

The Russians took Suursaari Island from the Finns without a fight during the Winter War of 1939/40. In the winter of 1942, the Finns took it back from the Russians. In September 1944, the Germans tried and failed to take it from the Finns. Sisu - The Battles for Suursaari Island comprises two scenarios covering these battles. … Read More

Events & Conventions Aug 09, 2021 Jess C.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Sundays

Get your Duels on with Konami's popular trading card game based on the hit manga & anime franchise, Yu-Gi-Oh! … Read More

Aug 09, 2021 Devin

Aethervane Sundays

Aethervane is a communal campaign setting for games of 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons. It centers around the unusual town of Bleak Haven, which is built on the bones of a dead god floating in the Astral Plane. From this "port," you can hop on an astral ship or step through a portal and find adventure in any number of worlds, each of which is presided over by one or more of the Dungeon Masters on the team. … Read More

Game Spotlights Aug 09, 2021 Devin

Coffee Traders Board Game – Eurostyle!

Work with your competitors to develop the regions you see fit for the best coffee beans while keeping a watchful eye on the market. Construct buildings to help your Fair Trade coffee plantations thrive while enhancing your network for trading coffee. Will your plantations fall to ruin or will you rise to the top and become the world’s greatest Coffee Trader? … Read More

Events & Conventions Aug 07, 2021 Jess C.

Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander Sundays

Bring your Commander decks for a fun afternoon with other casual Commander players. Open to all players whether you're new to the format, or want to break in your umpteenth new deck. … Read More

Game Spotlights Aug 06, 2021 Devin

Cape May by Thunderworks Games: Preorder

Thunderworks Games is showing its genre and theme diversity with its upcoming Eurogame release: Cape May. Taking place in Victorian era New Jersey, Cape May has players competing to see who will be the most renowned developer of the quaint little resort town at the mouth of the Delaware Bay. … Read More

Game Spotlights Aug 03, 2021 Andrew B.

A Quick History of the D&D Open Gaming License

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. This time, we take a side trek into the Open Gaming License. … Read More

Events & Conventions Jul 31, 2021 Jess C.

August Gaming Hall & Events Schedule update

The latest for our Madison Area friends - new gaming events & revised mask policy … Read More

Game Spotlights Jul 30, 2021 Devin

Keep Up the Fire – 2nd Edition Incoming!

Coming in September 2021: Keep Up The Fire is a solitaire game set in 1900 Peking, China. You are in command of the Foreign Legations in the areas assigned to imperial powers and a relief column coming to their rescue. … Read More

Demos & Unboxings Jul 28, 2021 Devin

Army Painter Terrain Primer. Is It Just Hype?

Army Painter's Gamemaster Terrain Primer says it's the ultimate foundation when building terrain and scenery. This water-based primer has a matt finish, is non-toxic, odorless, and says it won't corrode your building materials. … Read More

Game Spotlights Jul 27, 2021 Jess C.

Adopt a Dragon

These heartbroken dragons need loving homes … Read More

Noble Knight News Jul 24, 2021 Jess C.

Marvel: Crisis Protocol Mondays

Miniature tabletop battles in the Marvel Comic Universe, every other Monday! … Read More