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Featured Articles Published: Sep 11, 2025 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Sound of Drums

Founded in 2021 by veteran publisher Uwe Walentin, Sound of Drums creates historical strategy games with fresh mechanics, intuitive rules, and high-quality components. Its titles, from Battles of Napoleon to The Great Escape, blend engaging play with striking presentation across competitive, cooperative, and solo formats. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 19, 2025 Adam Knight

Great Games from Q2 2025

This quarter’s standout board games include Peaks, Ascension Tactics: Inferno, Vendée ‘93, and Leviathan Wilds: Deepvale, each offering unique themes and mechanics. Together, they showcase the variety and excitement of modern tabletop gaming, from light euro fun to deep strategic and cooperative challenges … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 05, 2025 Jules-Pierre Malartre

A Quick Look at Dungeons & Dragons: Dragon Delves Adventure Anthology

Dragon Delves Adventure Anthology is the first adventure for the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons rules, featuring ten short, dragon-themed quests for levels 1–12 with striking new and classic artwork. Designed for quick play and easy integration, it’s a flexible and exciting way to explore the updated edition. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 04, 2025 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Smirk & Dagger

Smirk & Dagger Games began with mischievous, backstab-heavy games but has grown into a brand known for emotional, memorable experiences. From Hex Hex to Boop, their titles combine striking themes and gameplay that connect deeply with players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 31, 2025 Adam Knight

The Sci-Fi Tabletop Ladder: Light Games

This first entry in our sci-fi board gaming series highlights light, accessible titles across four genres. From Space Base to The Crew, these games are perfect for newcomers and casual game nights alike. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 20, 2025 Jules-Pierre Malartre

Ravenloft Heir of Strahd — a Spoiler-Free Review

Heir of Strahd is a new Ravenloft novel that captures the gothic horror atmosphere and tells a tense, character-driven story of five flawed adventurers drawn into Barovia. It’s a worthy successor to the classic ’90s Ravenloft books and leaves readers eager for more. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jun 30, 2025 Adam Knight

Category Showcase: Collectible Card Games

Collectible Card Games (CCG's) like Magic, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! offer fast-paced, strategic duels built around custom decks and evolving gameplay. Newer games like Flesh and Blood and Lorcana add fresh twists, making it easy to dive in and play with just a starter deck and a few accessories. … Read More

Gaming Groups, Events & Conventions Published: Jun 11, 2025 Adam Knight

DCC Day 2025

Goodman Games' Dungeon Crawl Classics system brings a modern twist to classic dungeon diving with simpler rules and faster play, offering over 100 adventures and more to come. On July 19th, DCC Day, visit Noble Knight for limited edition adventures, special Critical Kits, and a free DCC Day Adventure Pack to start your next grand quest! … Read More

Gaming Groups, Events & Conventions Published: Jun 04, 2025 Ben

Free RPG Day 2025!

Free RPG Day exclusive content for a wide variety of tabletop roleplaying games from some of the industry's hottest publishers. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 16, 2025 Adam Knight

Catan and Game Editions

Tabletop games often get new editions with visual upgrades, rule tweaks, or major gameplay changes. Whether to upgrade depends on your preferences—older versions usually still play great and may cost less. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 24, 2025 Adam Knight

Great Games of First Quarter 2025

Early 2025 delivered standout board games across genres, from deep campaigns like The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era to quick hits like Flip 7. Strategy, co-op, and historical titles all shined, making it a strong start to the year for tabletop fans. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 21, 2025 Adam Knight

Fields of Fire Gets A Deluxe Coat of Paint

Fields of Fire is a solo, card-driven war game that follows the 9th US Infantry Regiment through WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The new Deluxe Edition adds streamlined rules, tutorials, and improved components, making it the best way to experience this tactical classic. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 14, 2025 Jules-Pierre Malartre

7 Reasons for Both New and OG Players to Enjoy Dungeons & Dragons 2024

Dungeons & Dragons 2024 blends nostalgia with fresh updates, offering new adventures, classic settings, and streamlined rules. It’s a chance for both new and veteran players to rediscover the magic of the game. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Mar 10, 2025 Andrew B.

Mörk Borg: A Smorgasbord

Mörk Borg is a grimdark indie RPG with a "doom metal" aesthetic, simple rules, and a striking design that has inspired countless spin-offs. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Feb 12, 2025 Adam Knight

Watery Cardboard: Finspan and Sea-themed Board Games

From lighthearted puzzles to deep strategy, these ocean-themed games offer fun for all players. Whether building reefs in Reef, battling as sea creatures in Kelp, or drafting sushi in Sushi Go, there’s a game to bring the sea to your table—no water needed! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Feb 11, 2025 Adam Knight

Historical Skirmish Wargaming with Heroes of Normandie

Heroes of Normandie is a fast, tactical skirmish wargame that combines deep strategy with accessible counter-based play. With modular terrain, bluffing mechanics, and expansions like Shadows over Normandie, it delivers a rich wargaming experience without the need for miniatures. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jan 22, 2025 Adam Knight

Pre-orders, or How to Make Sure You Get Your Game

Pre-orders help publishers manage production while ensuring gamers get the titles they want. Noble Knight makes it easy with curated selections, combined shipping, and options for games, accessories, and event registrations. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jan 20, 2025 Adam Knight

Avatar: The Last Airbender Builds a Deck

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Aang’s Destiny is an accessible cooperative deck-building game where players team up to tackle challenges in a replayable campaign. Perfect for fans and newcomers, it serves as a gateway to more complex games like Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle or Aeon’s End. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 23, 2024 Adam Knight

A Lord of the Rings Holiday Special

Tolkien fans can enjoy new games like The Fellowship of the Ring: The Trick-taking Game and Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game – The War of the Rohirrim. These titles offer exciting adventures, epic battles, and immersive gameplay for any Lord of the Rings enthusiast. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Oct 21, 2024 Adam Knight

Best Games of Q3, 2024

The latest quarter of 2024 brings standout games like Undaunted 2200: Callisto with its sci-fi tactical gameplay and Next War: Iran with deep modern conflict simulations. Lighter options like Nocturne and Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz offer auction-based and cooperative gameplay, ensuring something for every type of gamer. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Oct 14, 2024 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Alex Kammer and Gamehole Publishing

Alex Kammer is the founder of Gamehole Con, a top tabletop gaming convention in Madison, Wisconsin, and the head of Gamehole Publishing, known for producing RPG modules and unique D&D-themed merchandise. A passionate gamer and D&D collector, Kammer collaborates with industry legends and has built a strong, inclusive community through his work in the gaming world. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Sep 18, 2024 Jules-Pierre Malartre

The Dragonlance Novels: A Short Conversation With Margaret Weis

The Dragonlance series, created by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, has captivated readers and D&D players since 1984, expanding into nearly 200 books. The latest Dragonlance Destinies trilogy continues the saga, with the final book, Dragons of Eternity, released in August 2024. … 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 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