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The more things change–Things from the Flood review

As we grow older, the false veneer of safety and comfort begins to wear away. I praised Tales From the Loop for its spin on nostalgia, at the same time

By John Farrell

/ 30 Jul 2019

The more things change–Things from the Flood review

T.I.M.E. to go to France! – T.I.M.E. Stories Madame review

Let’s travel through time! Where (or when) to? Let’s get into our Caissons and find out! Madame is the latest chapter of the T.I.M.E. stories

By Nick Cvercko

/ 24 Jul 2019

T.I.M.E. to go to France! – T.I.M.E. Stories Madame review

The Demogorgon is tired of your silly human bickering—D&D Stranger Things Starter Set review

When I watched the first episode of Stranger Things back in 2016, it took all of two minutes to hook me in a way that no other show really had

By Mike Dunn

/ 30 May 2019

The Demogorgon is tired of your silly human bickering—D&D Stranger Things Starter Set review

Calling all Mages! — A Res Arcana review

As a lover of big complex games, I sometimes need to realize that not everyone is down with the concentration it takes to learn a really complex game like Lisboa,

By Nick Cvercko

/ 23 May 2019

Calling all Mages! — A Res Arcana review

A legacy reborn: John Carter of Mars RPG review

On a dying world amidst alien tribes, a warrior of Earth has finally come back to reclaim his rightful place. Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Barsoom series, set on the red desert

By John Farrell

/ 14 May 2019

A legacy reborn: John Carter of Mars RPG review

A whole new way to build — Architects of the West Kingdom review

It’s 850 AD, and the king wishes to build his kingdom as quickly as possible, and by any means necessary. He employs you and other eager architects of the

By Nick Cvercko

/ 8 May 2019

A whole new way to build — Architects of the West Kingdom review

EPIC fantasy – A Middara Unintentional Malum: Act 1 review

In the world of tabletop games, massive dungeon crawlers have become a favorite of many, and “the bigger the better” seems to be the opinion of the fans and creators.

By Nick Cvercko

/ 7 May 2019

EPIC fantasy – A Middara Unintentional Malum: Act 1 review

Troops for a special occasion — Star Wars: Legion Rebel and Imperial Specialists personnel expansions review

The Rebel Troopers are dug in behind heavy cover, but have taken some casualties from the intense fire coming from two fast-moving Imperial Speeder Bike units. Fortunately for the rebels,

By Steven Starkey

/ 30 Apr 2019

Troops for a special occasion — Star Wars: Legion Rebel and Imperial Specialists personnel expansions review

Space Opera for Neophytes — Starfinder Beginner Box review

For any tabletop RPG group, one of the biggest challenges is getting into a new game. Whether it’s deciding which game the group wants to play, learning a new

By Travis Northup

/ 24 Apr 2019

Space Opera for Neophytes — Starfinder Beginner Box review

Beyond the Wall — Legend of the Five Rings: Shadowlands sourcebook and Mask of the Oni adventure module review

My review of the core rulebook for Legend of the Five Rings was my first experience with the samurai-focused RPG and it was love at first nerd, so when I

By Travis Northup

/ 22 Apr 2019

Beyond the Wall — Legend of the Five Rings: Shadowlands sourcebook and Mask of the Oni adventure module review

Honor and Steel — Legend of the Five Rings Core Rulebook and Game Master’s Kit review

Legend of the Five Rings is set in the fictional world of Rokugan, which draws heavily upon feudal Japan, and the mythology of the oriental world. It is a place

By Travis Northup

/ 22 Apr 2019

Honor and Steel — Legend of the Five Rings Core Rulebook and Game Master’s Kit review

Under the sea — Reef review

Sometimes a game doesn’t need to have complicated rules to be great. Ticket to Ride gives players three choices each turn. Carcassonne makes players lay a tile down and

By Keith Schleicher

/ 18 Apr 2019

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