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Stack Overflow: Declaring Independence

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

With the 250th birthday of our country just behind us, here are a couple books to reflect on where we came from and where we’re going.

Stack Overflow: Space-Time Sci-Fi

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

The reason I’m calling today’s column “space-time” is because I’ve got two books set in space and two about time travel.

Build Your Supervillain Lair in ‘Spyworld’

June 18, 2026June 16, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Fill your secret lair with traps and guards, and send your agent to infiltrate your rival’s lair.

Stonespine Architects: Invasion box cover

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Stonespine Architects: Invasion’

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

It’s time to put your dungeon-building skills to the test—how will they stand up to actual heroes?

Stack Overflow: Not Entirely Myself Today

June 15, 2026June 14, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Sometimes you just don’t really feel like yourself, whether because you woke up on the wrong side of the bed or because you’ve been subsumed by sentient alien fungus.

Celebrating My 50th at Jon-a-Con

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

I turned 50 recently, so I hope you don’t mind indulging me in a bit of personal reflection today. To celebrate, I hosted a tabletop game day.

Reaping the Rewards: ‘Wanted Wombats’

June 4, 2026June 3, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Nobody knows exactly what these wombats have done, but they certainly look shifty.

Stack Overflow: Comics Grab-Bag

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Today I’ve got a stack of comics from various series, including a couple new titles and a couple that will be released a little later this summer!

Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

May 27, 2026May 26, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

While you’re waiting for those games you backed to arrive, maybe you’re looking for some other games to back? (I know, I really shouldn’t be encouraging you… sorry in advance.)

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Counterpoint’

May 26, 2026May 23, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Work in concert with your fellow performers in this musical trick-taking game!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Let’s Go! To France’

May 19, 2026May 13, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Plan your dream vacation in France! See the sights of Paris and make a side trip to a unique region.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Hover’ Is Fast, Beautiful, and Brutal

May 19, 2026May 15, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Build and beautify your hummingbird nest, attract a mate, and demolish your rivals.

Stack Overflow: Out of Control

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Two fascinating novels about being in control … and then losing it.

Tell Your Hero’s Story in ‘Questline’

May 12, 2026May 11, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Build the epic tale of your hero!

Stack Overflow: Mysterious Magic

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack includes several stories involving magic!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Behind the Lens: Photographing Earth’

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Tune your camera settings to capture the beauty of the natural world.

Backerkit Tabletop Alert: ‘The Big Squeeze’

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

The end of the world has never been more sweet—just be sure you’ve stocked up on lemons ahead of time!

Stack Overflow: AI Fiction

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Fictional AI is getting closer to real AI these days.

LEGO Garden Oasis in Portland This Weekend

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

If you’re in Portland, Oregon, here’s a fun way to start your Mother’s Day celebrations a little early!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Earth Express’

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Build your own ecosystem of flora and terrain, but in a fraction of the time it takes to play ‘Earth’.

Level Up, Save the World, Become ‘Unstoppable’

April 28, 2026April 27, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

The world is ending—but maybe you can save it. You’ll have to train and upgrade, but the enemies also grow stronger as you do.

Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup: All Features Big and Small

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s roundup includes the very big (the biggest?) to the very small (which “micro” is micro-er?).

Kickstarter Tabletop Review: ‘Pack of Penguins’

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Catch fish and lay eggs to be the best of this Pack of Penguins!

Announcing the 2026 American Tabletop Awards

April 15, 2026April 13, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

The American Tabletop Awards for 2026 have been selected!

Stack Overflow: Scooby Gangs

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026Jonathan H. Liu

Sometimes what you really need is a team of clever kids (or young adults, I guess) to solve a crime—so today’s stack features a couple different Scooby Gangs figuring out thefts, murders, and one magical curse. Let’s check out these meddling kids!