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Category: Tabletop Games

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Wacky Racing in ‘Magical Athlete’

November 4, 2025November 17, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

It’s just a simple roll-and-move game … or is it?

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Dungeons & Dragons – Starter Set: Heroes of The Borderlands

October 27, 2025October 26, 2025Will James

For many, Dungeons & Dragons may seem like a insurmountable entry point to the world of RPGs, and, in many ways, especially without at least one seasoned veteran in your group, it isn’t necessarily an incorrect assumption. The all new Dungeons & Dragons – Starter Set: Heroes of The Borderlands aims to eliminate that hurdle […]

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‘Betrayal at the Neibolt House: The Evil of Pennywise’ is a Great Expansion to ‘Betrayal at House on the Hill’

October 27, 2025November 6, 2025Michael Knight

‘Betrayal at the Neibolt House: The Evil of Pennywise’ is an expansion for ‘Betrayal at House on the Hill, 3rd edition’. This time the game takes place in the town of Derry, Maine from the movie of ‘Stephen King’s It’ and players interact with monsters from that story.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Time Loop Shenanigans in ‘Chronofiends!!’

October 25, 2025October 27, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

The research station is stuck in an ever-shrinking time loop—use your time-manipulating powers to accomplish your objectives before time runs out!

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‘Apiary: Expanding the Hive’

October 21, 2025October 20, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

The bees in space get a few upgrades!

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Trick or Treat? 13 Tabletop Games for Halloween

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Trick or treat? If you’re looking for some tabletop games for spooky season, we’ve got you covered.

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Why D&D Spellcasters Should Take Exactly 1 Level in Wizard (and No More)

October 16, 2025October 15, 2025Rory Bristol

Taking a single level in Wizard grants you the entire Wizard Spell list. Click through to learn how this works, and how you can use it to make your games more exciting.

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D&D Crunch—Bonus Action Tier List

October 15, 2025October 14, 2025Rory Bristol

Learn to make the most of your turn in Dungeons and Dragons with Bonus Actions. Following the ranking, the author provides advice on improving your action economy if you’re playing a non-ideal class.

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‘Joe Manganiello’s The Crypt of Perpetual Darkness Quest Pack’ Adds More Danger for ‘HeroQuest’

October 15, 2025October 26, 2025Michael Knight

Joe Manganiello’s The Crypt of Perpetual Darkness Quest Pack is an expansion for the HeroQuest gaming system which adds ten new quests as well as unique cards and a dragon miniature.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Reach New Heights in ‘Cascadia: Alpine Lakes’

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

‘Cascadia: Alpine Lakes’ raises ‘Cascadia’ to new heights—literally—by adding another dimension to this tile-laying puzzle.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Gold Heist’

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Will you stick it out for a bigger payout, or bank your stash to keep it safe?

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Crowdfunding Roundup

Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

October 8, 2025October 7, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Here’s the latest batch of games that caught my eye, with a couple that I’ve gotten to try out a little.

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Leave Your ‘Dying Message’ for Detectives to Decipher

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Can you leave behind a message so the detectives can catch your murderer?

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Girls vs Ghouls’

October 3, 2025October 2, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

It’s time for trick-or-treating! Ghouls are trying to lure kids to their haunted houses, but the neighborhood girls are working together to save the younger kids.

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Gamefound Quick Picks: The Table of Adventure: The Official ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Game Table

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025Paul Benson

The ultimate, and only official, D&D Gaming Table!

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Moon Bunny’

October 1, 2025September 30, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Bunny alchemists gather ingredients on the moon, hoping to brew the elixir of life.

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Drive Your Cattle to the Railhead in ‘Great Western Trail: El Paso’

September 26, 2025October 15, 2025Michael Knight

‘Great Western Trail: El Paso’ is a tabletop game where players drive cattle to the railhead town in order to be the richest and most powerful rancher in the area.

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Tabletop Kickstarter Alert: ‘Distilled: Cocktails’

September 16, 2025September 15, 2025Paul Benson

The final ‘Distilled’ expansion gives a comprehensive journey for the distiller.

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‘Red Letter Yellow Letter’: Think Fast!

September 15, 2025September 13, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

What’s a word-based party game that starts with the letter R but doesn’t have the letter S?

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Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Here are a few tabletop projects that are either currently funding or will be funding soon.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Crash & Grab’

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

You’ve crash-landed your flying saucer on Earth—find your crew and get off the planet!

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A Popular WWII Wargame Returns New and Improved with ‘Memoir ’44 Refresh’

September 8, 2025September 24, 2025Michael Knight

‘Memoir ’44 Refresh’ is a light, miniatures wargame for 2-4 players. Players can take on the roll of commanders of either the Axis or Allied forces in hisotorical battles from the Western Front of WWII.

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‘Hot Streak’: Betting, Racing, and Screaming

September 8, 2025September 6, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Place your bets on your favorite off-brand mascot in this hilarious race.

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Track Everything in Combat With the ‘DnD’ Condition Rings From The Wasted Wizard

September 3, 2025September 1, 2025Paul Benson

These colndition rings will definitely simplify your ‘D&D’ combats.

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Play the Icy Battles from ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ in ‘Star Wars: Battle of Hoth’

August 28, 2025September 8, 2025Michael Knight

‘Star Wars: Battle of Hoth’ is a light, miniatures wargame for 2-4 players.. Players can take on the roll of commanders of either the Rebel or Imperial forces in the fight for the icy planet of Hoth.

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Movie Monsters Spring to Life in ‘Spooktacular’

August 27, 2025Paul Benson

It’s a monster mash, and you do the mashing!

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Satchel Quest’

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Pack your bag—it’s time to dive into the dungeon!

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‘Disney Villainous Unstoppable!’ Brings the Popular Series to a Younger Audience

August 18, 2025August 25, 2025Michael Knight

While everyone loves heroes, the Disney Villains have become more popular with series of books about them and even movies that tell their side of the story. In fact, when you think about it, Disney Villains are some of the greatest villains of all times. Seven years ago a new game was released that let players […]

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Face Your Reptilian Overlords With the Beadle & Grimm’s ‘Dragon Delves’ DM Vault

August 6, 2025August 5, 2025Paul Benson

A great way to run your ‘Dragon Delves’ encounters.

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‘Star Wars Villainous: Cold Tactics’ Adds Count Dooku and Admiral Thrawn To The Series

August 6, 2025August 18, 2025Michael Knight

The Star Wars universe has some incredible heroes. However, what makes them great are some very evil villains. In fact, some of the greatest science fiction villains of all time are those from “a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.” Seven years ago, a new game was released that let players take […]

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