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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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles Published: Apr 09, 2024 Adam Knight

Levy and Campaign System: Medieval Wargaming

"Nevsky: Teutons and Rus in Collision 1240-1242" features the Levy and Campaign system, emphasizing strategic planning, resource management, and politics in feudal warfare. "Almoravid," "Inferno," and the upcoming "Žižka" continue the series, while "Nevsky" stands out for its compelling mix of strategy and medieval warfare. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 03, 2024 Adam Knight

The Pax Series of Historical Board Games

The Pax series features strategic board games set in historical contexts, where players use card-driven mechanics to vie for power. Each game, like Pax Porfiriana and Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, offers complex gameplay and rich thematic depth, appealing to enthusiasts of immersive and historically accurate experiences. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 03, 2024 Jules-Pierre Malartre

The Fallbacks – A Spoiler-Free Review

'The Fallbacks Bound for Ruin' by Jaleigh Johnson reinvigorates D&D storytelling with a fresh adventure in the Forgotten Realms, blending beloved elements and new characters for an engaging start to a promising series. … Read More

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles 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

Featured Articles Published: Jan 26, 2024 Jules-Pierre Malartre

Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

"Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk" enhances the classic "Lost Mine of Phandelver" with new challenges and a separate higher-level adventure, blending traditional D&D elements with Lovecraftian horror, suitable for both new and returning players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jan 22, 2024 Andrew B.

Dungeons & Dragons: Getting Started

The article is a beginner's guide to Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), recommending the 5th Edition for new players. Key starting resources include the Starter Set, Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, Monster Manual, and polyhedral dice. … Read More

Featured Articles 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