Okja, a Netflix Original Film from director Bong Joon Ho, will be released on June 28. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Okja’
‘Aura’: You Can’t Hide Everything
Use your cards strategically to make your opponents discard cards, or to protect your own. The card’s “aura” reveals what color you’re playing, but not the value. Read More
Over the Moon for ‘Kangaroo Too’
Today is the release day for ‘Kangaroo Too,’ the sequel to Curtis C. Chen’s ‘Waypoint Kangaroo.’ Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Helionox’ Deluxe Edition
The sun is dying, and the world is at war. Build embassies on distant worlds, overcome catastrophic events, and compete for influence so you’ll be ready to lead the world… after the ‘Helionox.’ Read More
Stack Overflow: Funny Pages
My favorite picture books to read out loud are still usually the ones that make us laugh, so today’s stack is all about funny books. Read More
‘Hacktag’: 2-Player Heist Game
If you love heist stories like ‘Ocean’s 11’ or ‘Leverage,’ here’s your chance to be in one: ‘Hacktag’ is a 2-player cooperative game about breaking into corporations, stealing data, and—most importantly—not getting caught. Read More
Work Together to Survive ‘The Mysterious Forest’
Explore the world of ‘The Wormworld Saga’ in this cooperative game for young players! Jonas must make his way through ‘The Mysterious Forest’ and face the Queen of the Draconia at the end. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup
It’s time for another Kickstarter tabletop roundup! Here are several ongoing projects that have caught my eye—but I won’t have the opportunity to review them myself. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Epoch: The Awakening’—From Wretch to Riches
You are a wretch. Cast onto this hostile island, you will work to regain honor—gaining mastery of heroic attributes, recruiting companions, defeating monsters, and acquiring relics. This is the world of ‘Epoch: The Awakening.’ Read More
Stack Overflow: Celebrating Dads
With Father’s Day coming up soon, I thought I’d share a few books about dads. Read More
‘BIOTIX’: Ruthless Researchers and Mean Microbes
‘BIOTIX’ is a game about weird science: an amazing new discovery, followed by ruthless backstabbing and the pursuit of fame. Read More
The Doubleclicks Celebrate “Wonder” Women
Last week, the Doubleclicks released a new video for “Wonder,” their Wonder Woman–themed song. Read More
Stack Overflow: Making Friends
Sometimes you just need a friend. Today’s column is a collection of picture books about unlikely friendships, falling in love, and getting along. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Go Head to Head in ‘Dome Crushers’
Saddle up your giant beasts and enter the Caldera Dome, if you dare. ‘Dome Crushers’ is a tiny game about massive battles from Floodgate Games. Read More
Find Your Way Home in ‘Lunar Landing’
Get your shuttle back to the mothership with the help of your trusty helper-bots in ‘Lunar Landing,’ a clever puzzle game from Thinkfun. Read More
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Saga of the Northmen’
In “Reaping the Rewards,” I take a look at the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign. Today’s title: ‘Saga of the Northmen,’ which was funded in October 2016 and delivered to backers in March 2017. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: Program a Mechanical Computer With ‘Turing Tumble’
If you’re a fan of puzzle games and programming, this Kickstarter project is a must-see! Read More
Binging and Cringing With ‘Freaks and Geeks’
For the past year or two, I’ve been getting to know a group of high schoolers as they struggle to figure out who their friends are, who they are themselves, and where they’re headed. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Roll Player: Monsters & Minions’
‘Roll Player,’ the character-building dice game, is back with an expansion—now, not only are you putting together your ideal RPG character, but you’ll also have the chance to battle monsters (and their minions). Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Roll and Race in ‘Project NOS’
Racers, start your engines and get ready to roll … dice! ‘Project NOS’ is a real-time racing game that requires speed, split-second decisions, and a bit of luck. Read More
Stack Overflow: ‘Star Wars’ Celebration
With the 40th anniversary of the release of ‘Star Wars’ coming up this week, I figured it’d be a good time to highlight some books about the franchise. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: Troxes—Origami Building Blocks
Here’s a Kickstarter project that was pitched to me as “Origami meets LEGO”: Troxes are paper forms that you can use to assemble solid shapes that then interlock with each other. Read More
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Karmaka’—What Goes Around, Comes Around
In “Reaping the Rewards,” I take a look at the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign. Today’s topic: ‘Karmaka,’ a card game about death, rebirth, and karma. Read More
Program Music With ‘Osmo Coding Jam’
Osmo has tackled arithmetic, spelling, coding, and drawing. Its latest set, ‘Coding Jam,’ mixes its coding blocks with music. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup
Here are some of the latest Kickstarter tabletop campaigns that have caught my attention. Read More
Stack Overflow: The Wide World of Comics
Today’s Stack Overflow is a collection of comics that run the gamut of genres—from kids’ stuff to adults-only. Read More
Reaping the Rewards: Beautiful Dice-Drafting in ‘Sagrada’
In “Reaping the Rewards,” I take a look at the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign. Today’s title: ‘Sagrada’, a beautiful dice-placement game about making stained-glass windows. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Wanted Earth’
Aliens have discovered our planet, and now they’ve arrived to take it from us—but not if these heroes can stop them! Read More
Reaping the Rewards: Manipulate the Elements in ‘Riftwalker’
In “Reaping the Rewards,” I take a look at the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign. Today I’m looking at ‘Riftwalker’, a big game in a small box. Read More
Sky Pirates Sail the ‘Sea of Clouds’
Some pirates sail the high seas—but these pirates sail in the ‘Sea of Clouds,’ seeking the most valuable relics and hoarding the best rum. And, of course, battling other pirates for their booty. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Heroes of Land, Air & Sea’ Relaunch
‘Heroes of Land, Air & Sea’, a huge fantasy-themed 4X game from Gamelyn Games, is back on Kickstarter this month, with a lower price point, simpler reward tiers, and some other new developments. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: More Game Upgrades From Meeple Source
Meeple Source makes custom meeples and other wooden bits that add a lot of pizzaz to your tabletop games, and they’re back on Kickstarter with a whole new set of game upgrade kits. Read More
