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Featured Articles Published: Sep 16, 2024 Ben Ahler

Axis and Allies Is Wargaming’s Open Door

Axis & Allies is a classic wargame that expands on Risk, offering detailed World War II battles with accessible yet deep gameplay, perfect for large groups. Despite the rise of newer alternatives, it remains a popular choice for bridging casual and complex wargames. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Sep 10, 2024 Adam Knight

Battle Beyond the Stars in New Space 4X Games

The article spotlights three standout space-themed 4X board games: Last Light for its fast-paced, simultaneous play; Fractal for its strategic card-based combat; and Voidfall for its mix of 4X mechanics with Euro-style strategy and cooperative play. These games demonstrate the growing diversity and innovation within the 4X genre. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Sep 09, 2024 Adam Knight

Unmatched Fights A Duel

Unmatched is a fast-paced, card-driven combat game where players duel using unique character decks, combining simple rules with deep strategy. With various sets and expansions, it offers endless variety and quick, engaging battles that are easy to learn and play anywhere. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Sep 03, 2024 Adam Knight

Warhammer: Age of Sigmar’s 4th Edition

Warhammer: Age of Sigmar’s 4th Edition introduces streamlined gameplay and diverse factions, offering quick, tactical battles with the new Spearhead mode and a narrative-driven Path to Glory campaign. With updated rules and accessible starter sets, it invites players to explore Warhammer’s rich fantasy world. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 26, 2024 Adam Knight

Nemesis: ‘Alien’ on your tabletop

The Nemesis series by Awaken Realms blends sci-fi horror with hidden traitor gameplay, creating tense and immersive experiences. Players face deadly aliens while navigating secret objectives, cooperation, and betrayal. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 19, 2024 Adam Knight

Zone of Control: Building a Bond

The ZOC Bond Series by Mark Simonitch offers large-scale WWII wargames with unique zone control mechanics that reward strategic positioning. Titles like Stalingrad '42 provide deep, realistic gameplay for experienced wargamers. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 12, 2024 Adam Knight

The Lighter Side of Marvel Board Games

Marvel's gaming influence offers accessible titles like Marvel Villainous, Marvel Splendor, Marvel Dice Throne, and the Marvel Multiverse RPG, blending classic mechanics with superhero excitement. Each game delivers a unique experience, perfect for casual play and fans of the Marvel universe. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 09, 2024 Adam Knight

Best Games of 2024: Q2

2024 has brought standout board games like A Gest of Robin Hood and Onus! Traianus. Innovative titles like Ezra and Nehemiah and Sand further showcase the year's creativity. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 05, 2024 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Limitless Adventures

Limitless Adventures provides quick-use D&D supplements, including sourcebooks, solo adventures, and genre-adapting 5th Evolution series. Founded in 2015, they focus on low-prep, innovative content for accessible gaming solutions. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 22, 2024 Adam Knight

Carcassonne Remains a Euro Classic

Carcassonne, by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede, is a classic tile-placement game where players build fields, roads, and cities to score points, combining simple rules with strategic depth. Expansions add variety, and a simplified version for younger players ensures its timeless design remains popular for all types of play. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 22, 2024 Adam Knight

Arcadia Quest Brings the Brawl

Arcadia Quest is a competitive dungeon crawl where players control hero guilds to defeat a vampire lord through fast-paced PvP and PvE gameplay. The game features a dynamic campaign, high-quality components, and expansions like Inferno and Starcadia Quest, making it ideal for three to four players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 11, 2024 Adam Knight

Hack, Slash, and Roll with Dungeon Crawl Classics

Discover Goodman Games’ Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG on DCC Day, July 20th, featuring streamlined, action-packed adventures in settings like Lankhmar and post-apocalyptic Mutant Crawl Classics. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 01, 2024 Adam Knight

Bundled Game Collections at NKG

Noble Knight’s bundled collections offer complete sets of expansions and accessories for board games, card games, miniatures wargaming, and tabletop RPGs. Save time and money with these curated bundles, ensuring you get everything you need without the hassle of piecemeal hunting. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jun 25, 2024 Adam Knight

Spiel Des Jahres 2024 Nominees Catch the Spotlight

Germany's Spiel Des Jahres awards highlight top board games in three categories: Game of the Year, Expert Game, and Children’s Game. This year's notable titles include Captain Flip, Sky Team, Daybreak, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, and Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, offering diverse and engaging experiences for all players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jun 12, 2024 Adam Knight

Paris: Games for the Olympic Games

With the 2024 Olympic Games starting in Paris, explore new board games that capture the French spirit, from a charming two-player tile game to an intense block wargame. For a classic, try Stefan Feld's The Castles of Burgundy and let the French atmosphere enhance your game nights. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jun 03, 2024 Adam Knight

Card-Driven Wargames To Explore

Wargaming, often seen as complex with its maps and rulebooks, offers diverse experiences akin to euro and ameritrash games. Card-Driven Wargames (CDGs) like Paths of Glory and Twilight Struggle use decks of cards for actions and events, making gameplay more approachable by utilizing ops points for direct actions and events that reflect historical occurrences, providing significant advantages. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 30, 2024 Adam Knight

The Wide World of Playmats

Playmats, made from neoprene, enhance gaming by providing a stable surface that prevents cards from slipping and dice from scattering, available in various sizes to suit different games and environments. They improve gameplay, protect components, and add a personal touch with specialized and custom designs, while storage solutions keep them organized. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 20, 2024 Adam Knight

Best Board Games of 2024: Q1

Board gaming is booming with new titles in 2024. Highlights include "Harmonies," a nature puzzle, "Warhammer Underworlds," a tactical skirmish, and "Dune: War for Arrakis," an epic wargame. Each offers unique, exciting experiences in modern board gaming. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 13, 2024 Adam Knight

Sunset Games: Classic Wargames

Sunset Games publishes high-quality, under-the-radar war games primarily in Japanese, such as "Pacific Fleet," "Battle for the Ardennes," and "Feudal Lord." Despite the language barrier, these games offer unique and immersive experiences, with English rules or translations often available online. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 06, 2024 Adam Knight

Goodman Games does RPGs Right

Goodman Games uses the 5E framework of Dungeons and Dragons to offer re-imagined classics and versatile modules that save Dungeon Masters time. Their Dungeon Crawl Classics Quick Start Rules simplify character creation, providing engaging adventures and collaborative storytelling for both new and seasoned players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 01, 2024 Adam Knight

Privateer Press makes a mean Warmachine

Privateer Press creates innovative games like Warmachine, Iron Kingdoms RPG, Level 7: Omega Protocol, and Monsterpocalypse. They are known for bold designs and continually updating their games for streamlined play. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 29, 2024 Jules-Pierre Malartre

Vecna – Eve of Ruin: Who is Vecna?

On May 21, Wizards of the Coast will release "Vecna: Eve or Ruin," a new Dungeons & Dragons adventure featuring the return of the iconic villain Vecna, promising a high-level campaign across multiple D&D settings. This release, part of the celebration for D&D's 50th anniversary, aims to engage both long-time fans and newer players with a multiverse-spanning quest to thwart Vecna's plan to reshape the multiverse in his image. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 23, 2024 Adam Knight

Reaper Miniatures: A Painter’s Paradise

Since 1992, Reaper Miniatures has crafted detailed miniatures for RPGs and board games, available in metal, plastic, and resin. They offer specific lines for Pathfinder and Savage Worlds, along with paints and learn-to-paint kits to enhance your gaming experience. … Read More

Featured Articles 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