Adam Knight

Game Spotlights Published: Apr 15, 2024 Adam Knight

Heroscape: Battle of Legends Makes Its Comeback

Heroscape is a simplified turn-based miniature wargame with pre-painted miniatures, developed by Stephen Baker, Rob Daviau, and Craig Van Ness. It offers customizable gameplay with two rule sets. Renegade Games' upcoming "Age of Annihilation" will be compatible with previous editions, emphasizing accessibility and creative play. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Apr 15, 2024 Adam Knight

The Best Dragons in Tabletop Gaming

Dragons continue to captivate tabletop gaming as Dungeons and Dragons celebrates its 50th anniversary. Featured in games like Wyrmspan and Magic: The Gathering, dragons range from complex characters in narrative-rich campaigns to central themes in strategic gameplay, highlighting their enduring appeal. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Mar 19, 2024 Adam Knight

Dexterity Games that Deserve Your Time

Dexterity games like Catacombs, Kabuto Sumo, For Science!, and Junk Art combine skill with strategy, enriching game nights with diverse, engaging experiences. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Mar 11, 2024 Adam Knight

Roman Board Games

Explore Ancient Rome through engaging board games: Caesar's COIN Crucible for strategic warfare, Time of Crisis for military and political dominance, Onus! Traianus for tactical battles, and Charioteer for thrilling chariot races. Each offers a unique slice of history and gameplay. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Mar 11, 2024 Adam Knight

Used Board Games: A Secret Gem!

Engaging with the pre-owned board game market offers access to rare titles and a way to recycle unused games, ensuring quality and completeness in transactions. This sustainable and cost-effective approach positively impacts the gaming community. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Mar 04, 2024 Adam Knight

The Pokemon Card Game Primer

Pokémon TCG combines nostalgia, strategy, and accessibility, with various play formats for all ages. It offers fun and community engagement through collecting and battling. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Mar 01, 2024 Adam Knight

Preschoolers: The Next Gamers

Introducing preschoolers to gaming starts with simple, engaging games like HABA's Animal Upon Animal, progressing to adapted classics for older kids, such as "My First" series games. Simplifying rules and focusing on cooperative play can make existing games kid-friendly, supporting cognitive development and family bonding. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Feb 26, 2024 Adam Knight

Catan: A Wide World

Since its debut in the 90s, Catan has become a staple in the world of board games, offering a mix of strategy, luck, and social interaction. Designed by Klaus Teuber, it's a game that transforms each playthrough with its dynamic board of hexagonal tiles, representing various resources. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Feb 19, 2024 Adam Knight

Political War Games: The Great Game

The Great Game introduces political war games, where players negotiate and strategize to achieve their goals. It highlights games like "Versailles 1919" and "Prime Minister," emphasizing the importance of influence and deal-making. The text suggests entry points for newcomers and celebrates the storytelling potential of these games. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Feb 12, 2024 Adam Knight

Star Wars Board Games: Part 2

Recent Star Wars board games offer unique gameplay experiences. Star Wars: Villainous features iconic villains, while Shatterpoint focuses on dynamic strategy. Imperial Assault provides a rich campaign experience, and Star Wars: Unlimited offers head-to-head card gameplay. These games cater to various preferences and skill levels. Recent Star Wars board games offer unique gameplay experiences. Star Wars: Villainous features iconic villains, while Shatterpoint focuses on dynamic strategy. Imperial Assault provides a rich campaign experience, and Star Wars: Unlimited offers head-to-head card gameplay. These games cater to various preferences and skill levels. Recent Star Wars board games offer unique gameplay experiences. Star Wars: Villainous features iconic villains, while Shatterpoint focuses on dynamic strategy. Imperial Assault provides a rich campaign experience, and Star Wars: Unlimited offers head-to-head card gameplay. These games cater to various preferences and skill levels. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Feb 05, 2024 Adam Knight

Two-Player Cooperative Adventures

Adventure Tactics, Roll Player Adventures, and Astro Knights are fantastic cooperative games for duos. Adventure Tactics is a tactical campaign with colorful artwork. Roll Player Adventures emphasizes storytelling and strategy. Astro Knights simplifies deck-building for cooperative play. Great options for partners seeking adventure. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jan 15, 2024 Adam Knight

Board Games: Dueler’s Choice

This article reviews two-player board games, ranging from quick-play options like Jaipur to strategic classics like Chess and immersive games like War of the Ring. It emphasizes choosing games that match the players' interests, highlighting the wide variety available for competitive and engaging play. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jan 04, 2024 Adam Knight

Pandemic in the New Year

Pandemic is a cooperative board game with various versions offering historical, franchise-themed, and dice-based gameplay. Players strategize together to overcome global threats, each version adding unique twists while maintaining the core addictive mechanics. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Dec 22, 2023 Adam Knight

War Games: Best of 2023

In 2023, wargaming featured diverse experiences from political simulations like Mr. President to historical battles in Inferno and Undaunted: Battle of Britain. With streamlined strategies and innovative mechanics, these games catered to both newcomers and veterans, showcasing the hobby's evolving dynamics. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Dec 13, 2023 Adam Knight

2023 Games for Board game lovers

The 2023 board game lineup for experienced players includes titles like Beast, Hegemony, Voidfall, and Age of Innovation, along with Nucleum, Stationfall, Dune Imperium - Uprising, and Raising Robots. This diverse range covers various themes and gameplay styles, with players advised to keep an eye on their availability due to fluctuating stocks. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Dec 11, 2023 Adam Knight

Games of 2023: The 12 Next Levels

This article highlights a variety of 2023 board games, ideal for players moving beyond basic games. It covers cooperative, strategic, and lighter options, catering to different player preferences and suitable for gift-giving. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Dec 07, 2023 Adam Knight

Japan – Tokyo Tabletop

Japanese board games blend familiar gameplay with unique themes, ranging from quick party games to strategic adventures, providing a diverse and engaging experience for all types of players. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Dec 04, 2023 Adam Knight

Bolt Action: World War Tactics

"Bolt Action" is a WWII-themed miniatures war game by Warlord Games and Osprey Games, combining action and simulation in short battles. It requires time for building and painting models, similar to Warhammer. Players choose from a variety of WWII armies and use a point system for assembling forces. Gameplay revolves around scenarios with objectives, using a unique dice system for unit actions. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Nov 27, 2023 Adam Knight

My City: The Coziest Campaign

Designed by Dr. Reiner Knizia, 'My City' and 'My Island' are approachable legacy board games blending strategy and luck. Players place tiles on personal boards in quick, evolving sessions, ideal for family and friends. These games offer a welcoming theme, easy gameplay, and minimal downtime, making them perfect for introducing players to campaign-style gaming. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Nov 21, 2023 Adam Knight

Napoleonics: Commands and Colors

"Commands and Colors: Napoleonics," a user-friendly board game simulating Napoleonic warfare with a strategic card-command system. It's suitable for solo and multiplayer sessions and is part of a series covering various historical themes. An expansion adding leader abilities is also highlighted. The game is ideal for both beginners and experienced wargamers. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Nov 06, 2023 Adam Knight

Board Games Set in Japan

This article reviews board games set in Japan, including "Tokaido," "The White Castle," "Sekigahara," and "Rising Sun," highlighting their unique cultural, strategic, and historical elements, and celebrates Japan's rich backdrop for board gaming. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Oct 30, 2023 Adam Knight

Wargames: A cold Day

"Celles: The Ardennes" is a beginner-friendly wargame that simulates The Battle of the Bulge using a hex-and-counter system. Its chit-pulling mechanic offers dynamic gameplay, serving as an introduction to the world of wargaming. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Oct 25, 2023 Adam Knight

Tabletop Games – Terrifying

For horror board game enthusiasts, "Psycho Raiders" presents survival challenges, "Deep Madness" delves into underwater horrors, "Lobotomy 2" explores asylum mysteries, "Vampire: The Masquerade - Chapters" combines RPG and dice elements, and "Malifaux" offers card-driven miniatures play. Each game offers unique narratives and challenges for a spine-chilling game night. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Oct 16, 2023 Adam Knight

Scary Board Games

Halloween beckons with spooky board games. Dive into haunted adventures with "Horrified," "Mansions of Madness," and "Betrayal at House on the Hill." Test trust in "Unfathomable" and "Ultimate Werewolf," while zombie fans can relish "Night of the Living Dead: A Zombicide Game" and "Resident Evil 3." For a playful twist, there's even "Candy Land." These games guarantee thrilling Halloween fun. … Read More