Publisher Spotlights

Featured Articles Published: Jan 07, 2025 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: High Flying Dice Games

High Flying Dice Games, founded in 2010 by Bruce Yearian and Paul Rohrbaugh, creates accessible board games on overlooked historical topics. With a focus on education, innovative mechanics, and fostering new talent, the company aims to teach and engage players through fun and visually appealing designs. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Nov 26, 2024 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: The Last Square

The Last Square, founded in 1995 by Karl and Bev Krueger, specializes in historical miniatures, paints, and game rules. Originally a store in Madison, Wisconsin, it now operates online, continuing to support wargamers worldwide. … 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: 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: Sep 18, 2023 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Frog God Games

Frog God Games, a prominent tabletop RPG publisher, offers diverse adventures compatible with D&D and other systems. Founded by Bill Webb, it originated from Necromancer Games in 2000, embracing the Open Game License. Frog God Games, known for its old-school charm and passionate team, also features The Lost Lands, an expansive RPG setting. They prioritize content over rules, making them a beloved choice for adventurers. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 29, 2023 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Role 4 Initiative

Role 4 Initiative, a family-run company from Portage, MI, specializes in unique, inclusive dice for tabletop RPGs. With 100+ designs, including the innovative Arch'd4, their easy-to-read, colorful dice cater to budget-minded gamers. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 21, 2023 Jules-Pierre Malartre

Goodman Games’ – An Interview with Chris Doyle

Chris Doyle discusses the appeal of Goodman Games' Original Adventures Reincarnated (OAR) series. OAR revitalizes classic D&D adventures for both old-school and modern players. It balances nostalgia with updated gameplay and enriches the experience with insightful essays and historical material. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jun 29, 2023 Adam Knight

Eagle-Gryphon Games Publisher Spotlight

Eagle-Gryphon Games offers a wide selction of quality games to choose from. There are many great options to choose from! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Nov 10, 2022 Devin

Amigo Games — Publisher Spotlight

A name synonymous with the tabletop gaming industry for longer than you might expect, AMIGO Games has been delivering a diverse range of board and card games since the 1980s. From old classics and kids' games to modern strategy and deck-building mechanics, AMIGO has a versatile catalog! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 26, 2022 Devin

Roll & Play Press — Publisher Spotlight

London-based indie publisher Roll & Play Press creates gaming accessories, aids, companions, and inspiration for tabletop RPGs including D&D, Pathfinder, and more! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Apr 22, 2022 Devin

Red Sash Games – Publisher Spotlight

Reliving the wars of religion, reason, and revolution! Red Sash Games has been publishing wargames since 2004 and their specialty is spotlighting the lesser known, but potently pivotal conflicts neglected by most wargame publishers! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Feb 23, 2022 Devin

Free League Publishing – Publisher Spotlight

Free League Publishing is a Swedish publisher and game creator dedicated to speculative fiction in various forms. They have created and published a range of award-winning tabletop role-playing games, board games and art books set in strange and wondrous worlds. … Read More

Gaming Groups, Events & Conventions Published: Nov 10, 2021 Devin

Board Game Demo Day

Gather at our castle for game demos with our special guests: Thunderworks Games, Castillo Games, and game designer Kane Klenko! They'll be running some of their new releases and maybe a few classics as well! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Oct 21, 2021 Devin

BelloLudi Strategy Games – Publisher Spotlight

Learning through play! A strategic game that is specially designed for team-building while still providing a fun and engaging experience to any wargamer! The game encourages team members to cooperate, leverage each other's strengths, overcome each other's weaknesses, communicate and show leadership. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Sep 28, 2021 Devin

Hazard Game Design – Publisher Spotlight

A promising new Dutch publisher of tabletop wargames, roleplaying games, board games, card games, and more! Enjoying the well-earned success of their first release, Witchin' Hour (2020), Hazard already has more games underway! We're excited to see what they give us next! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 29, 2021 Devin

Ziterdes Terrain – Publisher Spotlight

Beautiful terrain pieces for tabletop RPGs, miniature games, and wargames. Ziterdes offers a wide variety of terrains, including a large selection of modular sets that can be swapped in and out to create an even greater number of unique terrain designs. From trees, bookshelves, and torches to a full-on Dwarven Grave Chamber, Ziterdes does amazing work! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 03, 2021 Andrew B.

A Quick History of the D&D Open Gaming License

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. This time, we take a side trek into the Open Gaming License. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 07, 2021 Jess C.

Publisher Spotlight – Thunderworks Games

An interview with Keith Matejka of Madison's own Thunderworks Games! Known for hits like Roll Player and Cartographers, this big little company is going places. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 07, 2021 Andrew B.

Dungeons & Dragons Editions Guide (Part 1)

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. In part 1, we focus on Original and Basic D&D. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jun 05, 2021 Jess C.

Publisher Spotlight – Micro Art Studio

Do you need bases and terrain for your miniatures and games? Look no further than Poland's Micro Art Studio! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 30, 2021 Andrew B.

Dungeons & Dragons Editions Guide (Part 2)

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. In part 2, we focus on AD&D 1st and 2nd edition. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 29, 2021 Andrew B.

Dungeons & Dragons Editions Guide (Part 3)

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. In part 3, we focus on 3rd Edition and the 3.5 revision. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 28, 2021 Jess C.

Publisher Spotlight – Tago Collectibles

Fine miniatures from Italy! In this Publisher Spotlight, we take a closer look at Rome's Tago Collectibles, a new company with deep roots. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 06, 2021 Jess C.

Publisher Spotlight – Scotia Grendel Productions

Crafters of a huge variety of table top gaming miniatures, Scotia Grendel is based out of an honest to goodness Scottish Castle! … Read More