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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 31, 2024 Jules-Pierre Malartre

Greyhawk Is Back!

The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide reintroduces Greyhawk as the core setting for Dungeons & Dragons, offering rich lore and new story arcs. Classic adventures like Tomb of Horrors and The Temple of Elemental Evil can be adapted for modern play. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 27, 2024 Adam Knight

2024’s Great Next Level Titles

Tabletop gaming in 2024 delivered standout titles across genres, from Mistwind’s flying whales and Nova Roma’s Roman strategy to Maladum’s chaotic dungeon crawling and Agemonia’s immersive storytelling. With innovative euros, thrilling adventures, and fresh takes on skirmish and card games, there was something for everyone. … 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: Dec 18, 2024 Adam Knight

Top 12 Board Games 2024

Discover twelve of 2024’s best tabletop games, perfect for families and new players looking for fun beyond classics like Monopoly and Risk. From farming in Harvest and vacation planning in Let’s Go! To Japan to dungeon crafting in Stonespine Architects and popular hits like Slay the Spire: The Board Game, these accessible and replayable titles are ideal for gifting and game nights. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 16, 2024 Adam Knight

Winter’s War: Stalingrad War Games

Stalingrad-themed games offer immersive ways to relive the decisive World War II battle, from sweeping campaigns in Stalingrad 42 and Fall Blau to accessible, narrative-driven gameplay in Undaunted: Stalingrad. For seasoned players, the epic Case Blue delivers a deep operational challenge. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 10, 2024 Adam Knight

Beyond Root: Asymmetric Area Control Games to Explore

Root set the standard for asymmetric area control games with its unique factions and deep strategy. Games like Red Dust Rebellion, Dwellings of Eldervale, Bloodstones, and Cthulhu Wars expand the genre with fresh settings and mechanics for all kinds of players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Dec 09, 2024 Adam Knight

Great Solo Wargames of 2024

Solo wargaming blends historical storytelling and strategic gameplay, offering experiences from narrative-driven adventures like I, Napoleon to tactical challenges like Reign of Chaos. With titles ranging from immersive WWII combat to quick, travel-friendly scenarios, these games provide rich narratives and strategic depth for solo players. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Nov 25, 2024 Adam Knight

The Greatest Gladiator Games

Chip Theory's Hoplomachus series offers tactical gladiatorial combat with distinctive poker chip components in modes like capture the flag. Hoplomachus: Victorum is a solo campaign, while Origins is budget-friendly and Remastered provides a premium multiplayer experience. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Nov 20, 2024 Adam Knight

Advanced Squad Leader Still Sings

Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) is a classic World War II wargame known for its depth and realism. Starter kits and expansions make it accessible to newcomers while offering endless challenges for veterans. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Nov 11, 2024 Adam Knight

A Different Sort of Dungeon Crawl

Dungeon crawlers offer a range of gameplay, from fast-paced competition in Pathfinder Arena to tactical strategy in Dungeon Twister and dungeon-building challenges in Dungeon Lords and Boss Monster. Whether battling monsters, outwitting opponents, or defeating heroes, these games showcase the exciting variety within the genre. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Oct 31, 2024 Adam Knight

Terrifying Board Games of 2024

The 2024 horror board games offer thrills for every fan, from Dawn of Madness’s narrative nightmares to The Stifling Dark’s flashlight-lit survival, with strategic twists in Pest and new horrors in Unfathomable. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Oct 28, 2024 Adam Knight

Loose Minis Bring Your Games to Life

Noble Knight’s "loose minis" collection offers budget-friendly individual figures, ideal for wargamers, RPG players, and collectors. With options for painted or unpainted minis, players can expand their collections quickly and affordably. … 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: Sep 20, 2024 Adam Knight

Cuddle Up With Cozy Board Games

Cozy games like Mythwind, Creature Comforts, and Verdant offer relaxing, low-pressure experiences focused on exploration, creativity, and connection. They allow players to enjoy casual gameplay, whether building a town, preparing for winter, or arranging plants, all without the stress of competition or strict goals. … 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: Sep 16, 2024 Adam Knight

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