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Featured Articles Published: Oct 10, 2023 Adam Knight

Co-Op Games: Challenging

This review highlights various cooperative board games. "Gloomhaven" and "Spirit Island" are noted for their mechanics and teamwork. Games like "D-Day at Omaha Beach" offer alternative experiences. The guide gives a concise overview of each game, making it useful for anyone exploring cooperative board gaming. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Oct 03, 2023 Adam Knight

Unique Cooperative Games

Games like "Vengeance" and "Vengeance: Roll & Fight" offer action-packed experiences, while "Forgotten Waters" and "Freelancers" focus on narrative-driven pirate adventures. Others, like "Sleeping Gods" and "Mansions of Madness," explore sea voyages and Lovecraftian horror, respectively, each providing distinct gameplay and storytelling elements. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Sep 25, 2023 Adam Knight

Cooperative Games Starter Kit

Explore the exciting world of cooperative board games in this comprehensive guide. Learn about top titles like Pandemic, Horrified, The Crew, and more, each offering unique team-based challenges. Discover how these games emphasize teamwork and strategy over individual competition, making game nights more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned players seeking a refreshing gaming experience. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Sep 18, 2023 Adam Knight

Space Adventure Board Games

Space board games like "Twilight Imperium," "Eclipse," "Voidfall," "Firefly," "Star Wars: Outer Rim," and "Xia" let players navigate interstellar settings, make strategic choices, and undertake missions. Each game offers distinct settings and narratives, prioritizing personal adventures over points. … 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 24, 2023 Adam Knight

The Big Show: Sports Board Games

"Discover the thrill of sports through tabletop strategy in 'The Big Show: Sports Board Games.' From fantasy football in 'Blood Bowl' to futuristic battles in 'Aristeia!' and fast-paced racing in 'Formula D,' these games offer unique experiences. Explore dynamic racing in 'Cubitos' and 'Flamme Rouge,' or relive key moments in 'Baseball and Football Highlights.' Try your luck with horse racing in 'Long Shot' and 'Ready, Set, Bet.' Swing into action with '18 Holes' golf or shred in 'Skate Summer.' Elevate game nights with sports excitement." … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 24, 2023 Michael Butler

5 of the best: Fantasy adventures

If you're in the mood for swift and action-packed adventures, these are our top picks: Apple Lane (Runequest, 1978) is a classic introduction with three adventures. Ravenloft (AD&D, 1983) offers a gothic vampire classic with a unique structure. Rough Night at the Three Feathers (Warhammer, 1987) provides a comedic one-shot featuring multiple plots. Sailors on the Starless Sea (DCC, 2012) serves as a Dungeon Crawl Classics introduction, involving zero-level characters and a ten-location crawl. Deep Carbon Observatory (D&D, OSR, 2012) is versatile across systems, featuring an epic mega-dungeon and brilliant storytelling. These adventures promise quick, diverse, and unforgettable gaming experiences. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 24, 2023 Michael Butler

Universal RPG Systems

This article explores whether RPGs should use one rule set for all genres or unique rules for each setting. It presents universal systems like GURPS, Fudge, D6 System, FATE, Savage Worlds, and Cypher System, describing their mechanics and adaptability to various genres. The text also includes interesting facts about each system's origins and growth. … 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: Aug 21, 2023 Adam Knight

Beer Board Games

Today we discuss several brewing-themed board games perfect for transitioning from summer to fall. "Brew-Opoly" offers a humorous take on microbrews, "Beer & Bread" involves a competitive game of brewing and baking, "Heaven & Ale" features monastery brewing with strategy, "Taverns of Tiefenthal" simulates managing a bar, and "Distilled" challenges players to create cocktails. Each game offers distinct gameplay mechanics and strategic elements, catering to various player preferences, from light-hearted to more complex experiences. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 08, 2023 Andrew B.

RPG Guide: The Cypher System

The Cypher System by Monte Cook Games is a flexible tabletop roleplaying game spanning various genres. Its concise ruleset prioritizes storytelling over tactics, with characters defined by three-word descriptions that influence both mechanics and roleplaying. Core to the system are "cyphers," one-use items granting unique abilities. With a straightforward difficulty-based mechanic, low prep time for Game Masters, and a focus on non-combat goals, the system offers versatility. While easy to pick up, it's also a toolkit, requiring GM effort for optimal use. Various rulebooks and stand-alone games using the system provide tailored experiences across genres. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Aug 03, 2023 Adam Knight

Video Game to Board Game Adaptations

Board game publishers adapt popular video games into engaging tabletop experiences, offering role-playing, tactical battles, and cooperative quests. Games like Witcher, Monster Hunter, Skyrim, Assassin's Creed, and others bring favorite worlds to life in a new way. From competitive Civilization to tactical Fallout: Wasteland Warfare and Warhammer, these adaptations showcase the love and care put into bridging the digital and physical gaming worlds. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 26, 2023 Andrew B.

RPG Guide: Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG

The Dungeon Crawl Classics Roleplaying Game is an homage to the kind of adventuring that was en vogue during the days when D&D was first published. More Conan the Barbarian than J.R.R. Tolkien, DCC uses pulp fantasy tropes, a fair amount of randomness, and a lot of gonzo ideas to reimagine 70s D&D through a modern lens. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 19, 2023 Andrew B.

How to Reskin D&D Monsters

How to Reskin Monsters for D&D … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 12, 2023 Adam Knight

In The Grim Darkness of the Future, There is Only War (Warhammer 40k)

From its start decades ago, Warhammer, in both its fantasy and sci-fi 40k versions, built its world with its immaculate figures. From small insects to massive Orks and mechanical Dreadnoughts, Warhammer 40k’s models are both artistic and active parts of the game. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 12, 2023 Adam Knight

Spice Life

Embark on a strategic adventure in the world of Dune with Dune: Imperium. Unveil the mysteries of Arrakis as you lead factions, navigate alliances, and engage in intense battles. Experience the power of spice and immerse yourself in a captivating blend of theme and gameplay. Discover why Dune: Imperium is a must-play for both Dune fans and avid gamers. Explore our review for insights into this thrilling desert-themed strategy game. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 12, 2023 Adam Knight

Dungeon Deck-Building

The Clank! series is a board game collection centered on treasure hunting, deck-building, and strategy. It spans different versions – original, space-themed, and campaign-based – highlighting elements like factions, unique boards, and the interplay of luck and strategy. The text underscores the excitement and suspense that define Clank! gameplay. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 12, 2023 Adam Knight

Of War and Wonder

Para Bellum’s Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings invites the fantasy epic, nay, promises it with a miniature rank-and-file wargame stuffed with lore, grit, and guts. Smashing monstrous battalions together on a battlefield is always an appealing proposition, but Conquest goes further, wrapping your forces in story and stringing the game together in a fluid back-and-forth, ensuring surprise and strategy are both summoned in equal measure. … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jul 05, 2023 Adam Knight

GodTear

Godtear is a dynamic tabletop combat game for two players which captivates the hearts and minds of tabletop gamers. Taking control of your warband, you'll fight to claim godtears, ascend the throne of immortality, and gain untold power. Through this breathtaking experience, we break it down and dive deep into the world of Godtear. … 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: Jun 14, 2023 Adam Knight

Uwe Rosenberg Plants a Field

From fields to caves to marketplaces, Uwe Rosenberg has been creating delighful games for players of all kinds! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: Jun 07, 2023 Adam Knight

Zombicide – Dice of the Dead

Pick your weapon and sit back as you and your friends pull together an arsenal to fend off the unrelenting hordes. Zombicide has plenty to choose from including a wide array of settings and add-ons or even an rpg variant to accomodate your table! … Read More

Featured Articles Published: May 24, 2023 Adam Knight

The Great Outdoors of Boardgaming

The wilderness can be a great change of setting for your gaming ventures. Make sure to pack the more durable and portable games for your next excursion! … Read More