John Farrell

The duality between creation and destruction defines the human experience. We thrive on sacrifice and consume to exist. But that’s all a little dark for game night, so Kaboom lets you smash things, and smash’em good. The concept of Kaboom is simple: one person has 30 seconds to

The essence of a good abstract game is a simple set of rules that hide evolving depth to challenge players. U-Turn absolutely excels at both of these design goals, and has quickly become a game anyone should consider carrying with them. U-Turn is a two player game with a simple

Louis Riel, the leader of a military rebellion against the Canadian government, has been captured and now stands trial. Two forces step forth: a prosecutor, who promises to bring justice to the people of Canada, and a defense attorney, who protects the rights of the accused. High Treason!: the Trial

There can be no heroes without villains. No light without dark. No Player’s Guide without a Bestiary. As a part of the RPG revolution that has been ongoing for the past few years, Paizo Publishing has gone to efforts to make its products more accessible. One aspect of this

Cool Mini Or Not and Cranio Creations have already been collaborating to bring foreign games to the English language, starting off with Unusual Suspects. This relationship is going to continue with Lorenzo il Magnifico and Council of 4. Lorenzo il Magnifico In Lorenzo il Magnifico, players control prominent families during

When Wizards of the Coast took a big chance with Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition, fans of the series were divisively  intrigued and reviled. Some felt it was a sleek new entry into the series while many were put off by the combat-focused play and MMO inspired design. During that

As beasts swarm into the Kingdom of Valeria, the loyal Dukes and Duchesses know what they must do: manipulate the situation for political power! During this time of struggle you will turn all the power of your citizenry and personal domain towards the goal of expanding your authority as much

The work of many nights has proven a link between the madman Renfield and the mysterious deaths that have been haunting the streets of late. Just as you are upon him, you discover a truth that leads to an even more frightful mystery: the true killer is a vampire of