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Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

November 24, 2023November 23, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Run a fast food chain, public transit, or an underground fungal network in these tabletop games!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Get to the Top of the ‘Puppy Pile’

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

Get your puppy to the top of the pile when it’s time to pick a winner!

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Announcing the 2023 Game of the Year Finalists

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Here are the ten games we have picked as finalists for our Game of the Year award!

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall’

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

The world of Atios is covered in a mysterious darkness, and only a few places have kinfire lighthouses to hold it back. You are a Seeker, a professional adventurer who ventures outside the walls of the city.

Grab Your Coffee and a Copilot — It’s Time to Land This Plane in ‘Sky Team’

November 12, 2023November 14, 2023Alex Hart

Take on the roles of pilot and copilot as you and your partner work in tandem for a smooth and safe landing.

Beware of Mutant Cows! Experience the Legendary Edition of ‘Phandelver & Below: The Shattered Obelisk’

November 8, 2023November 7, 2023Paul Benson

One of Wizards of the Coast’s strongest adventures, coupled with an excellent Beadle & Grimm’s set.

Conquer the World in Under 30 Minutes with ‘Risk Strike’

November 6, 2023November 5, 2023Michael Knight

‘Risk Strike’ is a combination dice rolling card game based on the original ‘Risk’ board game.

Manage Your Team to Victory in ‘Eleven: Football Manager’

November 3, 2023November 17, 2023Rob Huddleston

While plenty of kids dream of someday becoming a world-famous (and exceptionally wealthy) soccer player, how many more dream of spending their days sitting at a desk that overlooks the pitch, hiring and firing players and staff, and being even more fantastically wealthy as the team’s owner?

Build Your Hotel Empire with ‘Big Boss’

November 2, 2023November 1, 2023Rob Huddleston

Originally released in 1994, and based on Sid Sackson’s classic ‘Aquire’, ‘Big Boss’ finally gets a release outside of Germany thanks to Funko.

You’ll Be Stoked to Hang Ten with ‘The Perfect Wave’

November 2, 2023November 17, 2023Rob Huddleston

Thanks to The Op’s great new game ‘The Perfect Wave’, I can enjoy a slice of the surfing lifestyle.

Reaping the Rewards: Earn the Title of Master Distiller in ‘Distilled’

November 1, 2023October 31, 2023Paul Benson

Great gameplay and components makes ‘Distilled’ a tasty treat.

‘Earth’: Pursuing Growth and Seeking Balance

October 31, 2023November 17, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Create your unique island, filled with terrain and plants that will attract wildlife to create bountiful ecosystems.

Introduce Kids to D&D with Young Adventurer’s Guides

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023Rory Bristol

An ever-growing collection of resources is making Dungeons & Dragons more approachable for kids. The Young Adventurer’s Guide books can help you introduce any setting, class, race, and/or monster to your kids with books written at an approachable reading level.

‘Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse’ Makes a Splash in 5E

October 29, 2023October 28, 2023Rory Bristol

In the 5th edition release of the iconic interplanar setting, there are three separate resources, each of which assists your DM with the Herculean task of bringing a multiverse to life.

Know Thy Stuff and Know Thyself to Out-Trivia Your Opponents in ‘CDSK’

October 28, 2023October 27, 2023Alex Hart

If you’re looking for an easy-to-learn trivia game with a twist, then might I suggest ‘CDSK’?

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘SOURCE’ and ‘TimeStrike’

October 27, 2023October 26, 2023Michael Knight

‘SOURCE’ is a system of modular components that can be put together and stacked to create a variety of different game spaces for all types of games. ‘TimeStrike’ is an accessible miniatures wargame and Boss Battle Royale for 2-3 players, though the game is scalable and more players can be added with multiple sets. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Nocturne’

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Cast spells to collect enchanted ingredients for mysterious concoctions!

13 Spooky Treats for Your Halloween Game Night

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Hosting a haunted Halloween game night this year? Here’s a selection of tabletop games to get your guests and ghosts into the holiday spirit!

‘The Hunger: High Stakes’ — Bigger Risks, Bigger Rewards

October 22, 2023October 21, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

‘The Hunger: High Stakes’ brings bigger risks and bigger rewards for the vampires!

‘Turing Machine’ Passes the Test

October 21, 2023November 17, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

‘Turing Machine’ is a logic puzzle game disguised as a punchcard computer, or perhaps the other way around.

Summon Mickey and Maleficent to Aid Your Quest in the ‘Disney Lorcana’ Trading Card Game

October 20, 2023October 19, 2023Paul Benson

Despite a bit of a bumpy launch, Ravensburger has a hit on their hands with ‘Disney Lorcana.’

Breaking: Deck of Many Things D&D 5E Boxed Set

October 19, 2023October 29, 2023Rory Bristol

Announced today, the ‘Deck of Many Things’ resource for 5th Edition is hitting the shelves soon. Learn everything you need to know about what’s included, the costs, and much more.

‘Horrified: Greek Monsters’ Brings Classical Beasts to Your Tabletop

October 18, 2023October 24, 2023Michael Knight

‘Horrified: Greek Monsters’ is a cooperative strategy game where players take on the roles of heroes who must defeat classical monsters from Greek mythology.

Choose Your Trash in ‘Goats’ Day Out’

October 16, 2023October 15, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

The goats are loose! Eat all the random items you can find and fill your belly before you’re wrangled back to the petting zoo.

‘Filled With Fright’ Takes ‘Disney Villainous’ to Halloween Town

October 13, 2023October 12, 2023Michael Knight

‘Disney Villainous: Filled With Fright’ is a one villain expansion to the ‘Disney Villainous’ series. It adds Oogie Boogie as a new villain who must defeat jack Skellington to win the game. It is not a stand-alone game and requires another game or expansion in the series to play.