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Category: Tabletop Games

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘And That’s How I Died’

September 21, 2023September 20, 2023Paul Benson

A game for busting out a flagon of mead and describing your heroic death.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Canopy: Evergreen’

September 19, 2023September 18, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

The clever gameplay of ‘Canopy’ now takes a trip to the Pacific Northwest in this sequel, which also has a few new tricks!

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‘Disney: Lorcana:’ It’s a Whole New World!

September 13, 2023September 14, 2023Robin Brooks

Disney ‘Lorcana’ might be a whole new world for some parents. How best to navigate the complicated world of trading cards games?

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Kickstarter Tabletop Review: ‘Design Your Destiny: Running Out of Time’

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Natalie and Charlie have been sent to the future with a task: track down and destroy a time machine! You have been given a task: fix the games based on Natalie and Charlie’s story!

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Haul All Your RPG Loot in the Bag of Holding From Rollacrit

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023Paul Benson

Thanks to Rollacrit, the Bag of Holding triumphantly returns.

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Reaping the Rewards: Don’t Let Them Call You ‘Chicken!’

September 3, 2023September 5, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. And watch out for those foxes!

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The Popular Pirate-Themed Video Game Sails Onto Your Tabletop With ‘Sea of Thieves: Voyage of Legends’

September 1, 2023August 31, 2023Michael Knight

‘Sea of Thieves: Voyage of Legends’ is a pirate strategy game where players take on the role of pirate captains and sail their ships around the Sea of Thieves increasing their reputation by completing voyages and attacking other players.

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Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

August 31, 2023August 30, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

It’s time for another round-up of tabletop projects!

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You Don’t Have to be the Fastest, Just Not the Slowest in ‘Run! The Card Game’

August 29, 2023August 28, 2023Michael Knight

‘Run! The Card Game’ is a draw and discard card game with amazing original artwork. Players compete against each other as they are running away from the bear and trying to not be the slowest.

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What Constellations Will You Discover in ‘Starry Night Sky’?

August 12, 2023August 11, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Scan the night skies with your telescope, discover new constellations, and pair them up to create myths.

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Green Stuff World: Painting ‘Shatterpoint’ – Part 2

August 10, 2023August 9, 2023Robin Brooks

For the second part of our look at Green Stuff World paints we revel in the vibrant colors of the main hobby paint range.

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Green Stuff World – Painting ‘Shatterpoint’ Part 1

August 7, 2023August 6, 2023Robin Brooks

Robin checks out the range of speed paints or “dipping inks” by Green Stuff World. He tests them on some B1 droids.

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Mind MGMT’: The Psychic Espionage “Game”

August 2, 2023August 1, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Mind MGMT is actively recruiting agents with latent psychic abilities. Your testing has already begun.

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‘Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil’ is a Great Entry Into the Popular Series

August 1, 2023July 31, 2023Michael Knight

‘Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil’ is a card-based game where players take on the role of one of four Disney villains (Captain Hook, Prince John, Ursula, and Maleficent) and work to achieve their unique objectives before the other villains. The game includes a hand management mechanic with some “take that” elements as well. 

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Solve the Next Generation of Puzzles in ‘Star Trek: Cryptic’

July 26, 2023July 25, 2023Paul Benson

If you’re a fan of escape room-style games and Star Trek, then you’re going to want to play Star Trek: Cryptic.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘The Siblings Trouble’ Expanded Deluxe Edition

July 25, 2023July 24, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Adventure awaits! You and your siblings are off on your own, probably way past curfew, exploring mysterious locations.

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Clean Up After Superheroes in ‘Marvel: Damage Control’

July 25, 2023July 24, 2023Michael Knight

‘Marvel: Damage Control’ is a deckbuilding card game where players take on the role of clean-up companies who remove dangerous and powerful artifacts from the rubble left behind as superheroes battle against villains and other threats to humanity.

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Terraforming With Tiles: ‘Planet Unknown’

July 22, 2023July 22, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Dropping terrain tiles onto a planet from space may not be the most effective way to terraform a planet, but it makes for a pretty great tabletop game!

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Avant Carde’

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Collect modern art, arrange it for an exhibition, and attract patrons to win awards!

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GeekDad’s ‘Pathfinder: Rage of Elements’ Preview: Wood You Like to Know More?

July 15, 2023July 14, 2023Paul Benson

Wood is one of the 6 Elements to be found in ‘Pathfinder: Rage of Elements.’

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Design the Deadliest Dungeon in ‘Stonespine Architects’

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

The minotaur apprentices have one final project: constructing a dungeon to challenge Queen Amalia’s heroes to become Master Architect.

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More Expansions Arrive for ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught’

July 7, 2023July 6, 2023Michael Knight

Two new expansions for ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught’ add new characters to each of the two factions included in the core game, while the ‘Scenario Kit: The Benefactor’ adds six new scenarios as well as cards and tokens to allow you to use your own miniatures in the game.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Crossbows & Catapults’

July 4, 2023July 3, 2023Michael Knight

‘Crossbows & Catapults’ is a competitive, kinetic game where players use medieval siege weapons to knock down their opponent’s castle and defeat their troops. It is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

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‘Frosthaven’: A Bigger, Better, Cooler ‘Gloomhaven’

June 30, 2023June 29, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Let’s dive into ‘Frosthaven,’ the sequel to the groundbreaking ‘Gloomhaven’ legacy game.

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Eat Your Way to the Top of the ‘Food Chain Island’

June 29, 2023June 28, 2023Michael G. Pistiolas

Welcome to Food Chain Island, where you want to be the predator, and not the prey.

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‘Star Wars: Shatterpoint’ – First Thoughts

June 29, 2023June 28, 2023Robin Brooks

The game I’ve been waiting for has arrived. Here are my first thoughts about ‘Star Wars: Shatterpoint.’ Will it live up to the hype?

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Create a Classic Movie in ‘Disney Animated’

June 23, 2023June 22, 2023Michael Knight

‘Disney Animated’ is a cooperative game where players take on the role of producers who are each assigned a classic Disney movie. They must each finish their movies before the deadline while preventing the villains from delaying their production. 

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Reaping the Rewards: Try to Survive Your Drive in ‘Thunder Road: Vendetta’

June 23, 2023June 22, 2023Paul Benson

Chaos is a feature, not a bug in ‘Thunder Road: Vendetta.’

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Adventure Party’ Is a Critical Hit

June 21, 2023June 20, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

How well do you know your fellow adventurers? This party game will put you to the test!

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Capture Insects on Colorful Backdrops in ‘Bugs on Rugs’

June 14, 2023June 13, 2023Michael G. Pistiolas

‘Bugs on Rugs’ is a fun family card game for 2-5 players, ages 8 and up, and takes about 20 minutes to play.

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