Monsters are encroaching on the islands of the reef once again, so it is time for a tournament to select the new ‘Tidal Blades.’ Will you prevail in the arenas? Read More
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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef’
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Dreams of Tomorrow’
Dream Engineers in the future are trying to fix the past by sending back messages in the forms of ‘Dreams of Tomorrow.’ Read More
Stack Overflow: 11 Creepy Comics
Following up with last week’s column about scary-but-not-too-scary stories, today I’ve got creepy (but maybe not too creepy) comic books, for younger kids up to adults. Read More
‘Penk!’: A Pocket-Sized Roll-and-Write
Roll-and-writes are a fun, growing trend in tabletop games. ‘Penk!’ is a quick, easy-to-learn take on the genre. Read More
Stack Overflow: Scary-But-Not-Too-Scary Stories
Since October is the month when we dust off our ghosts and goblins and put them on display, I figured it may be a great time for a few books about spooky, creepy, and scary (but not too scary) subjects. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: The ‘Constable’ Comes to ‘New Salem’
Fleeing the witches in that other New England town, you and a group of Puritans are building ‘New Salem,’ free from witchcraft … at least, that’s what you hope. Read More
Bluff and Bluster to Become ‘Most Wanted’
These small-time crooks in the wild west have big dreams … maybe someday they’ll pull off a great train robbery, or at least hold up a stagecoach. The best (worst?) will earn the coveted title of ‘Most Wanted.’ Read More
Curses! ‘Mystic Vale’ Gets a Little Meaner in ‘Twilight Garden’
If you like the concept of ‘Mystic Vale’ but you want a little more player interaction, this expansion is for you. Read More
Stack Overflow: Women Who Changed the World
Today’s Stack Overflow includes stories of several women who changed the world—some you’ve probably heard of, and some that maybe you didn’t know about before. Read More
Register Now for the Portland Book Festival!
Tickets are available now for this year’s Portland Book Festival (formerly known as Wordstock). Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Hippos Love Sushi’
‘Hippos Love Sushi’—and lots of other things, too! But it can be hard to keep all the dishes straight when there are a lot of hippo chefs in the kitchen. Read More
‘Expancity’: Build Out, Build Up
Build the city out and up, taking advantage of contracts and clever zoning to become the best city planner in ‘Expancity.’ Read More
Stack Overflow: Living on the Edge
Today’s Stack Overflow is all about people who live in the margins, on the edges, or in the shadows. Read More
Stack Overflow: XOXO Edition
Today’s Stack Overflow features books from XOXO, an experimental festival I attended recently. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Don’t Miss Out on ‘Guild Master’
Who will become the best ‘Guild Master’? Upgrade your guild hall and recruit skilled adventurers so you can complete contracts for fame and fortune. Read More
Hop in the Pool With ‘Hippo’
Let’s take a dip in the pool with Mr. Hippo! ‘Hippo’ is another cute, pocket-sized game from Helvetiq. Read More
‘Clank! In! Space! Apocalypse!’: A Scheme Come True
Lord Eradikus has put his schemes in place to wipe out the Resistance. Can you stop his grand plans—or at least grab some loot before the apocalypse? Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘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
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer’
It’s a hard life, being a bee. Build your honeycomb, breed new workers, and store up honey, because winter is coming. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Dale of Merchants Collection’
It’s time for the Greatest Exhibition in the World, and animalfolks from all over Daimyria are competing to be the Director. Gather your wares, build your market stall, and come to the ‘Dale of Merchants’! Read More
Stack Overflow: 8 Ideas That Changed the World
Ideas are powerful things, and I love books that explore the stories behind big ideas. This week we take a look at some real inventions and creations, from toys to books to revolutions. Read More
Can You Catch the ‘Bandido’?
The bandit is trying to tunnel out of his jail cell! Work together to cut off his escape routes. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Scheme, Steal, and Sell in ‘Thieves Den’
The boss has been nabbed—which Master Thief will fill their shoes? Steal treasures and sell them to fences, and find out who can earn the best reputation in this ‘Thieves’ Den.’ Read More
Stack Overflow: Flights of Fancy—8 Picture Books of Invention and Imagination
Where does your imagination take you: deep into the sea, up in the sky, backwards in time? These stories are all about imagining something new, whether it’s a story or a contraption. Read More
‘Pikoko’: Pretty Tricky Plumage
The preening peacocks in ‘Pikoko’ hide your hand while you take tricks. Read More
Tickets Available Now for Pop-Up Magazine Fall Issue
The Fall Issue of Pop-Up Magazine is coming soon—get your tickets now! Read More
More Leaders and New Amulets in ‘Mystic Vale: Mana Storm’
Even more leaders have arrived in ‘Mystic Vale’, and this time they have powerful amulets. Prepare yourself—a ‘Mana Storm’ approaches. Read More
Go Dumpster Diving With ‘Trash Pandas’
One person’s trash is a raccoon’s treasure! Tip over garbage cans and dig for goodies, but watch out for doggos and kittehs! Read More
Uncover the Secrets of ‘Scarabya’
Archaelogists seek out the valuable scarab amulets in various locations, each trying to collect the most relics in their dig site. Who will uncover the mysteries of ‘Scarabya’? Read More
Stack Overflow: Book Ladder
Today’s Stack Overflow is a book ladder of kids’ books: each book overlaps with the next in some small way, whether by subject matter or a single word. Read More
