Ancient ruins have been cursed by dark and deadly magic. You and your fellow cursebreakers must teleport about the world, gathering crystals and working your own magic to break the curses. Are you brave enough? Read More
As the goblin merchants of Dragon Reach, you know all about the heroes who sweep through dungeons, slay monsters, and return to town with backpacks full of loot. And you know all about the monsters, er, eager customers who are willing to pay top-dollar for anything that might give them an edge against those heroes. If you play your cards just right, you’ll be able to turn a tidy profit! ‘Heroes Welcome’! Read More
Take your family to the circus with ‘Carcassonne: Under the Big Top’! See the animals, marvel at the acrobats, and enter the Big Top! Read More
Led by an escaped lab rat, a band of animals works to destroy the lab. Who will be the leader of ARGH: Animals Revolt aGainst Humans? (Hey, nobody said animals were great with acronyms.)
The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending March 23, 2018.
Sometimes, all it takes is a name with just the right amount of whimsy and irreverence to get me to prick up my ears and start listening. ‘Squirrel or Die’ from designer Seppy Yoon and Fight in a Box Games is just such a title. Read More
Songbirds may seem adorable and cheerful, but those tweets and chirps aren’t just for fun–they’re claiming territory and competing with other suitors. In ‘Songbirds,’ delightfully cute birds engage in an intense battle for dominance. Read More
‘Fold-it’ combines the speedy observation skills in games like ‘Spot It!’ with a logic-based folding puzzle, and it makes for an experience not quite like any game you’ve ever played. Read More
We didn’t start the fire—no we didn’t light it, but we tried to fight it … We are all librarians, trying to rescue precious books from the ‘Fire in the Library’! Read More
With the ‘Pathfinder Second Edition’ playtest announced, there’s three things I’m looking for in the new edition. How’s it look like the new edition is stacking up? Read More
They say not to bury your lead, so let’s start by saying this: ‘Azul’ is good. Really, really good. Read More
The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending March 9, 2018. Read More
Beauty abounds in the rolling hills, wind-blasted moors, and jagged crags of the island of Inis. But don’t be fooled by the picturesque landscape… There’s war afoot and only the most cunning and ambitious clan will be able to rule this stunning land. Read More
If you like tabletop games and you’re looking for an in-depth review of the latest and greatest offerings, you’ll love the Dice Section podcast. We spend a whole month playing a single game over and over again, and then record our thoughts on how it held up. It’s not a shallow overview… it’s a deep and gory Dice Section. In this month’s episode, we discuss the 2014 dice-rolling, tableau-building game Roll for the Galaxy. Read More
In ‘The Primary,’ players get to take on the role of a candidate seeking to gather up the most delegates and become a nominee for president. Read More
The Empire of Arcadium is under threat—armies of Drakka approach through the Terminus Valley. The humans, elves, and dwarves have been recruited by the emperor to defend Arcadium, building towers that will fire upon the Drakka and petitioning the emperor for favors that may help turn the tide of war. Read More
Zombies have taken over the city! Fortunately, the doggos of the city are good and brave, and are rescuing the poor hoomans and bringing them back to Central Bark. Read More
In ‘Vye,’ a cutthroat game of strategy, place and claim land cards to assemble the biggest connected territory. Read More
As the theme implies, playing ‘Indian Summer’ is like a calm walk in the woods on a warm autumn day. Read More
Details of Knight Model’s ‘Harry Potter: Miniatures Adventure Game’ have been announced today! Find out all you need to know, including prices, here. Read More
The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending March 9, 2018. Read More
Mystics vie for control over strange relics and artifacts to gain power—but beware the ‘Darkness’! Read More
Gorgeous artwork, intriguing mechanics, and beautiful minis. What more could you ask for in a tabletop game? Check out the ‘Mysthea’ Kickstarter today! Read More
‘Game of Thrones’ meets ‘Pathfinder’ in the latest ‘Pathfinder Adventure Path,’ ‘Crownfall, War for the Crown’ part 1. Want some political intrigue, complete with back stabbing nobles, assassinations, and the threat of war? The first installment of ‘War for the Crown,’ designed for 1st level characters, is the perfect place to start! Read More
On the heels of the extremely successful and well received ‘Starfinder Roleplaying Game’, Paizo has just announced the shocking news that they’re play testing version 2.0 of ‘Pathfinder!’ Read More
Your diner is busy, but you’ve jumbled all of the ingredients! Can you be the first to remember where they are? Find out in the fun and fast ‘Flip & Find’s Diner,’ now on Kickstarter. Read More
‘Sorcerer City’ is rebuilt every year, with rival wizard architects competing for prestige. Can you outbuild your opponents and work around the monsters that infiltrate the city? Read More
The Sword of Protection was destroyed in battle, and the king has called upon you to forge a new sword. Who will create the best sword? Find out in ‘Swordcrafters’! Read More
Dewback! Dewback! Dewback! Read More
The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending March 2, 2018.
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