Ready for more photos of Gen Con? Here’s Part 2, which covers Thursday, August 1. Read More
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Gen Con 2019 Recap With Photos, Part 2
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Burgle Bros 2’ Prepare for Another Heist
The Burgle Bros are back for another heist! This time, they’re robbing a string of casinos … in broad daylight. Read More
Gen Con 2019 Recap With Photos, Part 1
Here’s my recap of Gen Con (part 1), with plenty of photos! Read More
Stack Overflow: 7 Comic Books for Kids
Last week’s Stack Overflow was all about comics, and this week I’m continuing that trend because I have even more comics that I just didn’t have time to cover in one column. Read More
Gen Con 2019 Highlights
There’s a lot to see at Gen Con every year, and it just keeps getting bigger. Here are some of the things we loved the most. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Breaking Into ‘Techlandia’
Tech giant Dexter Ward is about to unveil the new TX-1 smartphone, and you’re here to report on it for your tech blog—never mind that you weren’t invited. Can you finagle your way past security for the big event? And what will you find behind the shiny facade of ‘Techlandia’? Read More
Stack Overflow: 8 Fantastic Comics
Today’s stack: some of my favorite comics that I’ve read in the past few months. Read More
Don’t Ignore ‘Honga’!
Your clan is looking for a new leader—one who can gather supplies, barter with other clans, and honor ancient traditions. But don’t forget to mind Honga, the saber-toothed tiger, or you’ll be short on food! Read More
Stack Overflow: 4 Novels
This week’s stack: two science fiction novels, and two speculative dystopian novels. Read More
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Tiny Epic Mechs’
Charge up your weapons, put on your power suit, and enter the arena: it’s time for ‘Tiny Epic Mechs!’ Read More
AEG Big Game Night for Gen Con… and Gen Can’t
AEG hosts a Big Game Night at Gen Con each year. This year, for the first time, game stores will also be able to host a Big Game Night for people who aren’t headed to Gen Con. Read More
2019 Spiel des Jahres Winners Announced
The winners of this year’s Spiel des Jahres have been announced! Read More
Stack Overflow: To Infinity … and Beyond!
My last Stack Overflow celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and I figured this week might be a good time to continue the space-exploration theme. Read More
‘Dog Rush’: Tangled Tethers
You’re just out taking your dog for a walk, when a rabbit zips by. Before you know it, several dogs have tangled up their leashes—can you figure out which leash is yours? What Is Dog Rush? Dog Rush is a speedy observation game for 2 to 6 players, ages 6 and up, and takes about… Read More
Map Out Your Victory in ‘Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale’
The Queen wants to reclaim her land, and you’ve been sent to map the territory. Whoever is able to meet the Queen’s edicts will achieve the highest reputation among the ‘Cartographers.’ Read More
WhizRider: A Car Seat in a Pouch
The WhizRider is a car seat alternative that folds up into a compact carrying pouch. Read More
Stack Overflow: To the Moon! Celebrating Apollo 50th
Today’s Stack Overflow is celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the moon landing! Read More
‘Zombie Kidz Evolution’: A Kid-Friendly Legacy Game
Fill up your Super Soaker and break out your lightsaber—there are zombies afoot! This band of kids is ready for anything—are you? Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Discover New Species in ‘Darwinauts’
Scientists have opened a portal to another dimension, and brave adventurers have ventured into the alien world to research the flora and fauna before the portal closes. Will you join these ‘Darwinauts’? Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Sovereign Skies’
Humanity has discovered the rare atlum crystals in the six planets of the Abyssi Cluster, and has rushed there to form alliances … and gain access to this powerful energy source. Launch your ships, construct bases, and befriend powerful senators in Sovereign Skies. Read More
Peddle Your Potions in ‘The Quacks of Quedlinburg’
Calling all quacks! Quedlinburg is hosting its annual festival, and all the miracle doctors are at work mixing potions—but be careful not to blow up your pot! Read More
Stack Overflow: Books for Summer Activities
Here’s a stack of books that’ll keep your kids entertained and (in some cases) educated this summer! Read More
Huel: Hassle-Free Lunches for My Family
My family tried out Huel, a nutritionally complete food. Read More
Stack Overflow: Revisiting 8 Books Through Sequels
“Previously, on Stack Overflow …” Read More
Table for Two: ‘Tiny Ninjas’
If you’re in the market for a quick 2-player ninja duel that’s designed for portability, take a look at ‘Tiny Ninjas’! Read More
Build a Tower of Dice in ‘Sutakku’
How far will you push your luck? The higher you stack the dice, the more points you’ll score—but if you don’t roll high enough, it all comes crashing down. Read More
Stack Overflow: 14 Stories About Stories
Today’s Stack Overflow contains books about stories: about the joy of reading, the magic of words, the unreliability of narrators, the allure of a good book. Read More
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Heroes of Land, Air & Sea: Pestilence’
The ‘Pestilence’ expansion really puts the “Air” and “Sea” into ‘Heroes of Land, Air & Sea’ with the introduction of the Birdfolk and the Merfolk. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Bring Back the ‘Mammoth’ and Revive the Tundra
The woolly mammoth is back! Guide your mammoths across Pleistocene Park, trampling the invasive trees and making room for wildflowers and grasslands. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Big Easy Busking’ Is a Crowd-Pleaser
Grab your instruments and head to the streets of New Orleans—the crowds are ready for some music, so it’s time for some ‘Big Easy Busking’! Read More
