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Dan Hinkin

An educator and tabletop game lover.

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Reviews   -   Dec 01, 2024 Confusing Lands review – Portable, and not so confusing, fun
Confusing Lands review – Portable, and not so confusing, fun

I corrupted my wife into modern board gaming quickly while we were dating. In her family, she grew up letting other people win so people would play with her and now a maniacal grin crosses her face when she realizes she makes a tactical and well planned move, regardless of

by Dan Hinkin
Reviews   -   Oct 30, 2024 Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth review – The fate of the Middle Earth hangs in the balance.
Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth review – The fate of the Middle Earth hangs in the balance.

Lord of the Rings will always hold a special place in my heart. From the first time I read the trilogy in middle school, or watched the movies for the first, or 30th, time, or introducing the world to my students and family, there is something timeless about the story

by Dan Hinkin
Previews   -   Oct 29, 2024 Animalcatraz preview – This isn’t your normal zoo…
Animalcatraz preview – This isn’t your normal zoo…

I’ve been soured on prison themed games in the past. Whether it was the basic gameplay or the over the top stereotypes, I’ve just been turned off to the theme. When Animalcatraz came across my radar, I had some preconceived notions of what it may be. I was

by Dan Hinkin
Previews   -   Oct 27, 2024 Ascension Legends preview – I get by with the help of my legendary friends
Ascension Legends preview – I get by with the help of my legendary friends

In the land of Vigil, the Muses of Malevolence are threatening the world and a new era of heroes must step up to defeat them. Along their path, legendary heroes from the pantheon of Ascension have returned to guide their way and offer assistance. Who will earn the most honor

by Dan Hinkin
Previews   -   Sep 30, 2024 Vrahode: Age of Prophecy preview – Fantastical skirmishes in a brand new console driven world
Vrahode: Age of Prophecy preview – Fantastical skirmishes in a brand new console driven world

Following the trail out of camp, you come across a riverbed with something glinting in the distance. As you investigate, it looks like the jewel from your lost comrade. Suddenly, out of the brush a giant form appears and hungrily looks towards your party. You draw your sword and ready

by Dan Hinkin
Reviews   -   Sep 16, 2024 Altered TCG review – Explore the fantastical world of this new trading card game
Altered TCG review – Explore the fantastical world of this new trading card game

The trading card game space seems to be a bit crowded these days. From your big hitters like Pokemon and Magic the Gathering, to newcomers in the last year like Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited, to others like Flesh and Blood and Yu-Gi-oh, it seems like there are enough trading

by Dan Hinkin
Reviews   -   Sep 11, 2024 Gnome Hollow review – These mushrooms got me seeing stars!
Gnome Hollow review – These mushrooms got me seeing stars!

It’s not very often that I get to see a game go from conception to prototype to finished product. Back in the spring of 2023, the GamingTrend crew got a firsthand look at the Gnome Hollow prototype and had a great time collecting mushrooms and building paths. At Origins

by Dan Hinkin
Reviews   -   Sep 05, 2024 Pathfinder Remaster: Player Core 2 review – I’ll be playing a Lizardfolk Viking Monk for this campaign.
Pathfinder Remaster: Player Core 2 review – I’ll be playing a Lizardfolk Viking Monk for this campaign.

The end is upon us. The end of the remastered core books, that is. Player Core 2 (PC2) is finally here and chocked full of new ancestries, player classes, archetypes, feats, and spells to add to your Pathfinder campaigns. I personally have been waiting for this book to see what

by Dan Hinkin
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