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D&D Curse of Strahd: Session 71
The rain hammered down on the Associates until they were wet to their souls. The high walls that encircled the keep leered down at them, silently mocking their futile efforts to find a secret way in. They tried circling the keep only to be stopped half way by an impossible portcullis. Through the gaps between its imposing iron bars they could see a chapel on the edge of the grounds. There was no way to it. Eventually, soaked, they gave in. They trudged silently toward the dark wooden doors at the front of the keep. This was the only way in to Castle Ravenloft, and their last chance to turn back. Read More
‘World of Darkness’ Documentary Review
‘World of Darkness’ is the new documentary that profiles the history of the White Wolf company and their historic horror RPGs 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
GeekDad Tabletop Review: ‘Robotech: Force of Arms’
‘Robotech: Force of Arms’ is a quick trip back to childhood with strategy and fun in less than 30 minutes for 2 players. Read More
Kickstarter Last Chance: Deck of Many Animated Spells
ICYMI: The Deck of Many is back on Kickstarter with 10 days left to go! They’re smashing through their stretch goals, so get in there while you can to level up your ‘D&D’ experience. Read More
Dungeon Master Resources: Making ‘D&D’ Maps
Your story is ready. You know where your campaign will be set. You know the villains your heroes will be facing. And you have a good idea of how they’ll fare. Now all you need are some killer ‘D&D’ maps to help bring your story to life. Read More
New Deduction-Style Game ‘Cryptid’ From Osprey Games
‘Cryptid’ is a 3-to-5-player game from Osprey Games that has players searching for an elusive creature. Each player takes on the role of a cryptozoologist who possesses a little knowledge about the location of the creature… but not all. The combined knowledge of each player will reveal the location, but who wants to share the credit for discovering it? Read More
Pikachu & Eevee Edition Nintendo Switch Bundles Now Available for Pre-order at Amazon
Pre-orders for the Pikachu & Eevee Edition Nintendo Switch bundles are now available at Amazon, and Prime members can get it shipped for free and receive it on release day. Read More
Geek Links: Dragons Here, Dragons There, Dragons Everywhere!
There are two new Kickstarters related to gaming and dragons, and there’s still plenty of time to back them if they interest you. Read More
Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for Week 38 of 2018
The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending September 21, 2018. Read More
Sony Announces New PlayStation Classic Gaming Console
It was only a matter of time before Sony announced their own mini retro console which has now been revealed as the PlayStation Classic Read More
D&D Curse of Strahd: Session 70
Last night was the 70th session in our online Curse of Strahd D&D campaign and we finally made it to Castle Ravenloft. But before we got there we had one last stop in Vallaki to see how things had been since our last visit. Read More
8 Reasons We Need Kids Playing RPGs
If you’re a parent or legal guardian or after-school club leader or whatever… and you’ve never played an RPG, let alone played one with kids, let me offer you some thoughts on why you might want to gather these young players around a table and get them playing. 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
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ on PS4: The Good and the Better
‘Spider-Man’ on PS4 is the most satisfying gaming experience to date with just enough challenge and payoff to keep any gamer smiling from ear to ear! Read More
Finally, a Card Game Where You Use the Jokers — ‘DC Spyfall’ Review
Step back into the thrilling world of ‘Spyfall,’ now complete with superheroes and secret hideouts. ‘DC Spyfall’ brings the DC universe to your tabletop. 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
Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for Week 37 of 2018
The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending September 14, 2018. Read More
The Latest Nintendo Direct Has Something for Everyone
Look, I’m not here to tell y’all what to be excited about, but if you watch today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, I’m pretty sure you’ll be excited about something. Read More
All A(card)board! – GeekDad Reviews the Nintendo Labo: Vehicle Kit
Building on the innovative how-to element of the original Variety Kit and the larger-than-life transformative fun of the Labo Robot Kit, the Vehicle Kit combines pick-up-and-play racing and exploration with a trifecta of buildable vehicle controls. 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
Tabletop Kickstarter Alert: ‘The Artemis Project’
Can you manage your resources and deploy your workers to successfully build a colony on Europa? Find out in ‘The Artemis Project’, now seeking funding on Kickstarter Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Into the Black Forest’
Enter a place of mystery and legend, where unknown encounters await you. Keep your wits about you for the craftiest players will be victorious when you enter Into the Black Forest. Read More
Tabletop Review: ‘Dragon’s Breath’
Dragon’s Breath is a fun game filled with sparkly gemstones. A prizewinner at the Spiel des Jarhes, check out the GeekDad review here. Read More
Curse of Strahd: Session 69
As they reached the bridge at the far side of the crossroads, the Associates felt the ground rumble and shake. They turned to see the Abbot, still kneeling, slamming his fat fists into the dirt. Each strike sent tremors through the earth until it started to crack and rend. Read More
Elegance Abounds in the Abstract Board Game ‘Squadro’
There’s no story, no characters, nothing to tie it to the real world. A pure “abstract” game in every sense, ‘Squadro’ needs none of those frills to knock it out of the park. Read More
UPDATED – ‘Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!’ and ‘Let’s Go, Eevee!’ Switch Bundle Revealed
Featuring Pikachu- and Eevee-themed controllers, custom graphics on the system dock and the console itself, and a Poké Ball Plus controller, this is perhaps the most electrifying (I made a pun!) Nintendo Switch yet. Read More
