Rolled & Told is going to be a monthly comic release that has an interesting premise — inside its pages the reader will find two complete D&D adventures… ready to run. Read More
A Monthly D&D 5e Adventure in a Comic Book — ‘Rolled & Told’
Category Archives: Tabletop Games
Gen Con Recap With Photos, Part 3
Day 3 of my Gen Con coverage! Read More
Introducing 3 New Games Workshop Gateway Games
Games Workshop are bringing 3 new gateway games to the table for ages 8+. Join them in Space, on the Blood Bowl pitch, or maybe Middle Earth. Read More
Gen Con 2018 Recap With Photos, Part 2
My photo recap of Day 2 of Gen Con 2018! Read More
D&D Curse of Strahd: Session 66
Victor’s body crumpled on the ground. We hadn’t encountered Geas before, and are in no hurry to do so again. It’s a spell that compels you to follow instructions which, if you refuse, causes massive psychic damage, as Victor found out. Read More
Table for Two: Pull Off a European Heist in ‘Caper’
In ‘Caper,’ two criminal masterminds duel to assemble the best team of Thieves and Gear to steal valuable goods from some of the poshest European locales. Read More
Gen Con 2018 Recap With Photos, Part 1
Here’s a look at Day 1 (and a half) of Gen Con 2018! Read More
Only the Best Get Invited to the ‘Dinosaur Tea Party’
When you’re a dinosaur, it can be hard to remember things, so it’s no surprise that you can’t recall any of the names of the other dinosaurs invited to the tea party. Time to put on your detective hat and figure out who’s who! Read More
‘Blank Slate’: A Game About Empty __________
‘Blank Slate’ is a new party game from USAopoly that lets you fill in the, well, you know… Read More
Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for Week 32 of 2018
The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending August 10, 2018.
Gen Con Wrap-Up: What GeekDads Enjoyed Most in 2018
The ‘best four days in gaming’ once again lived up to its claim. We detail our favorite things from Gen Con 2018. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘PopCats Fighter’
The greatest fighter cats in the world are competing for the Hairweight Championship Title. Build attack combos, power up your special moves, and unleash the furry. Read More
Tabletop Kickstarter Alert: ‘Endogenesis’
‘Endogenesis’ is a card game for 3-5 players. Its beautiful aesthetic is backed up by intricate tactics. It’s looking for Kickstarter funds now. Read More
D&D Curse of Strahd: Session 65
Last night was session 65 in our Curse of Strahd game. This is our group’s first online Dungeons & Dragons campaign and I don’t think any of us expected it to go on for quite this long. Read More
Dungeon Master Resources: ‘D&D’ Lairs and Locations
You’ve got your heroes. You know the villains. You’ve planned which monsters to use. You’ve even sorted out some killer loot and rewards for your players. One question remains: Where will it all take place? Read More
‘Warhammer: Age of Sigmar’ for Beginners
‘Warhammer: Age of Sigmar’ is back with a second edition. Games Workshop offers three boxes for new starters. Use our guide to work out which one is best for you Read More
‘Pathfinder Playtest’ Let Loose at GenCon! Early Thoughts, All Signs Point to Yes!
It’s here! The Pathfinder Playtest has been let loose on the world and it’s time for everyone to dive in, make characters, and play Doomsday Dawn, the seven part playtest module! Read our initial thoughts. Read More
‘Visitor in Blackwood Grove’ Is Out of This World
Government agents have descended on Blackwood Grove, intent on recovering the crashed UFO—only to find a mysterious force field keeping them out. It’s only a matter of time before they break through. Can the kid build up enough trust with the visitor to help it escape? Read More
D&D Curse of Strahd: Session 64
Session 64 in our online Curse of Strahd Dungeons and Dragons campaign took place last night via Skype and it started with an encounter with angry revenants. To avoid a fight, we decided to try something new: diplomacy. We have been playing online once a week since April 2017 and never before has this approach worked. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: ‘The Expanse’ RPG From Green Ronin
Green Ronin has launched a Kickstarter campaign for an eagerly anticipated role-playing game version of James S. A. Corey’s ‘The Expanse.’ Read More
Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for Week 30 of 2018
The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending July 27, 2018. Read More
Practice Your Evil Laugh: It’s Time to Get ‘Villainous’
If you’ve ever felt bad when Maleficent gets her comeuppance, if you just wanted Peter Pan to grow up already, if you think that Ursula was just misunderstood … ‘Villainous’ is the game for you. Read More
‘BarBEARian Battlegrounds’: Build-a-Bear-icade
They may look adorable, but watch out: these aren’t teddy bears. They’re tough warriors seeking glory for their clans, and they’re about to face off in the ‘BarBEARian Battlegrounds.’ Read More
Put Survival to the Test in ‘Remnants,’ Available Now from Fireside Games
The world ended a while back. Now, we must scavenge for the resources that will help us survive to fight the crazed and mad creatures of the badlands. Survival is anything but guaranteed in ‘Remnants.’ Read More
‘Big Book of Battle Mats’ is a MUST-HAVE for DMs/GMs
Flipping through the ‘Big Book of Battle Mats,’ I’m blown away. There are simple pages such as gridded stone and sand and snow pages… all the way up to a massive throne room and a beach scene complete with shoreline. There are hallways… and ruins… a bridge… and a blank tavern floor! Read More
‘Sabotage’: A Sneaky Game of Cat and Mouse
The villains have built doomsday devices in their volcano lair, with plans for world domination—but spies have broken into the lair to hack the devices and foil their plans. Grab your gadgets and slip on your sneaking shoes… it’s time for ‘Sabotage’! Read More
D&D Curse of Strahd: Session 63
With the two skeletal revenant guards dealt with, the party had to figure out their next move. Victor and Brundle collected Gimble and Ireena between them and the six heroes stood in the battlements surveying Argynvostholt mansion below. It must have been pretty impressive in its prime. Now it just looked worn out and full of holes. Deciding luck was on their side, and without plan or judgement, they all leapt down the 10-foot drop landing on a pile of rubble in the center of the open-topped room.
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Fight for Glory—and Your Life—in ‘Carthage’
‘Carthage’ is a Roman gladiator-themed deck building game for 1 to 5 players. With a minimal learning curve and many different ways to play, it is definitely worth your time. Fight for glory—and your life—in ‘Carthage.’ Read More
Spice Trading Evolves in ‘Century: Eastern Wonders’
Pack your bags, raise the anchor, and take to the seas in search of new and valuable spices. But beware! You’re not alone on the open sea, and only the best, most-cunning trader will emerge victorious. Read More
Explore and Settle the ‘Blue Lagoon’
See the line where the sea meets the sky? It calls me… and you, too. Sail into this ‘Blue Lagoon’ and play out your dreams of being Moana, exploring a new archipelago and establishing villages. Read More
