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Dan Hinkin

An educator and tabletop game lover.

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Previews   -   Jan 09, 2025 Golem Run preview – Run, Tricky, Run!
Golem Run preview – Run, Tricky, Run!

Launching on Kickstarter January 7th, 2025, Golem Run is a betting, trick-taking, and racing manipulation game from Dragon Dawn Productions. Set in the same universe as previously published games Justice and Factory 42, the dwarves of Odrixia are out to see the Golem races where betting on the contestants and

by Dan Hinkin
Reviews   -   Jan 08, 2025 Endeavor: Deep Sea review – The sea is calling you to explore all she has to offer.
Endeavor: Deep Sea review – The sea is calling you to explore all she has to offer.

A few years ago, as my students and I were discussing issues they were concerned with, one of my students blurted out, “Save the Turtles!” The result of a trend on social media, I spent the next few weeks discussing and diving into the issue of ocean conservation. Around this

by Dan Hinkin
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
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