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War of the Ring - Key Art
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War of the Ring: Second Edition Review

The Lord of the Rings is one of the biggest IPs to have ever existed, so it’s not too much of a shock that a huge number of games have been created based on it. Whether it’s the video games of the…

April 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Warcrow
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Corus Belli Announce New Fantasy Wargame Warcrow

Corvus Belli, most famous for their sci-fi, anime/cyberpunk-inspired wargame, Infinity, has announced today at Adepticon, an upcoming fantasy wargame, called Warcrow. While details are currently…

March 25, 2022 | 01:00 EDT

Century Golem Edition 1
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Century: Golem Edition Review

In 2017 Emerson Matsuuchi created a game called Century: Spice Road. A resource swapping game that not only had a fun and easy to learn mechanic of trading resources for goods but also highlighted…

March 25, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens Preview Image
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Hunt a Killer Presents Nancy Drew: Mystery at Magnolia Gardens Review

Hunt A Killer, well known for their series of mystery boxes, where each one you obtain fills in more and more of a mystery is now creating single boxed mysteries too. For those days you feel like…

March 22, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

A snippet of an original image for Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar
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Exclusive: New Art From Funko's Jurassic World Game

Fans of the Jurassic Park/World franchise won't have to wait long to bring this legendary property to their tabletops, as Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar from Prospero Hall (the development…

March 18, 2022 | 03:20 EDT

A full two-player game of Lord of the Rings The Card Game
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Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Revised Edition Review

The forces of darkness are slowly rising as the fell lord's malice begins to crystalize. The dark lord Sauron searches once more for his ring of power, and few in the realm of Middle-earth may stand…

March 17, 2022 | 11:15 EDT

The Heroes of Bad Karmas And The Curse Of The Zodiac
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The Bad Karmas And The Curse Of The Zodiac Preview

The world as you know it has been turned upside down! 12 giant, terrible monsters known as Zodiacs have erupted from the earth and seek to destroy all in their path. As chaos reigns, you ask yourself…

March 15, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

HeroQuest 2021
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HeroQuest 2021 Reprint Review

When I think about the most important games in my personal tabletop history, a few big names come to mind. Obviously the childhood "we didn't know any better" classics like Monopoly and Candy Land …

March 14, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Official box art for Thorgal: The Board Game
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Thorgal The Board Game Brings French Fantasy To The Table

Fans of tabletop games have another crowdfunding project to keep an eye on. Portal Games, the same studio behind the crowdfunded project Eleven: Football Manager, have officially announced that will…

February 28, 2022 | 03:21 EST

Dying Light Board Game

Dying Light: The Board Game Announced

Have you beaten Dying Light 2 and want more? Well, Glass Cannon Unplugged, the creators of Frostpunk: The Board Game, has announced that they are creating Dying Light: The Board Game. It's pretty…

February 25, 2022 | 11:01 EST

Hero Realms and five thematic character packs
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Hero Realms Review

Dangerous cutthroats stalk the alleys, seeking out their target for assassination. Powerful warriors lift up shield and sword to clash against villainous foes. Dark sorcerers brew deadly concoctions…

February 17, 2022 | 11:00 EST

The featured artwork for an Elder Scrolls board game
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Elder Scrolls Board Game Details Revealed

Back in May of last year, Chip Theory Games announced they were working on an official Elder Scrolls board game. Not to be confused with Modiphius' licensed war miniatures game, Skyrim Call To Arms,…

February 4, 2022 | 03:05 EST

Pathfinder Board Games Gale Force Nine Paizo cover
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Pathfinder Board Games Coming from Gale Force Nine

A Starfinder board game and two Pathfinder board games are coming from Gale Force Nine in 2022, bringing Paizo's pen-and-paper RPGs to a new format later this year. Pathfinder is a pen-and-paper RPG…

January 28, 2022 | 01:53 EST

Dixit Preview Image
Review

Dixit Review

Some of the best board games to play with friends aren't the ones where you're working with the board game to beat your opponents or even the ones where you're working as a group to beat the board…

January 26, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Robinson Crusoe Game Board
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Robinson Crusoe Board Game Review

As soon as you stepped onto the deck of your ship and saw the darkening clouds over the horizon, you knew you were in trouble. Whipping winds, rain falling so hard it stings, cracks of lightning -…

January 21, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Warhammer Underworlds Blackpowder's Buccaneers and Illusory Might.
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Warhammer Underworlds Blackpowder's Buccaneers and Illusory Might Preview

Warhammer Underworlds is a competitive skirmish wargame that combines board and card game elements. Set in Games Workshop's fantasy Warhammer Age of Sigmar setting, it launched its fifth season…

January 15, 2022 | 05:00 EST

The artwork for Root The RPG's core rulebook.
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Root: The Tabletop Roleplaying Game Preview

A while ago, my RPG group sat down and tried out Root: The RPG. While we had enjoyed the board game for which this TTRPG was adapted, the inherent appeal of being part of the tumultuous woodlands was…

January 17, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Talisman: Kingdom Hearts - Cover
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Talisman: Kingdom Hearts Review

It can be exciting when two things you like do a crossover. Whether it's Mario and cereal, Lord of the Rings and video games, or even baby Mario and a threshing machine, collaborations can bring a…

January 14, 2022 | 11:00 EST

The box art for Voices In My Head, propped up on a wooden floor background
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Voices In My Head Brings Internal Conflict To The Table

Unexpected Games have announced Voices In My Head. It is a comedic board game where you players take on the roles of different personality traits of a man on trial for a crime, fighting for control…

January 4, 2022 | 02:24 EST

The box art for the Rangers United expansion for Heroes of the Grid
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Power Rangers Rangers United Review

Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid Rangers United is the third big box expansion for Renegade Game Studios acclaimed board game featuring the color-coded teenagers with attitude. In many ways, it…

January 13, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Arkham Horror: The Card Game
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Arkham Horror: The Card Game Review

People go missing all the time in Arkham, that's just part of daily life. But there's usually quite as many corpses and bloody remains strewn about. Whether you're a federal agent or a waitress with…

January 3, 2022 | 12:30 EST

The witch Tasha with her magic spellbook open.
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The Year of Tabletop Gaming 2021

As the year comes to a close, it is a time for introspection. It is an opportunity to take stock of what has happened; the embarrassing and the triumphant alike. And when it comes to the tabletop…

December 31, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Beavis and Butt-Head: The Great Cornholio Game Key Art
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Beavis and Butt-Head: The Great Cornholio Game Review

Beavis and Butt-Head is one of the most iconic franchises of the 90s. It inspired countless different shows, as well as having a pretty impressive run of 8 seasons, with at least another 2 on the way…

January 5, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Tabletop Game Of The Year
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2021 TechRaptor Awards - Tabletop Game Of The Year

This has been, without a doubt, one of the most exciting years for tabletop gaming we've seen in a long time. While the industry suffered from a lack of in-person events and the global shipping…

December 24, 2021 | 11:30 EST

The boxes for the Power Rangers Dino Thunder Pack and Villain Pack 4 on a playmat
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Power Rangers Dino Thunder and Villain Pack 4 Review

Despite the fantastic ongoing support for Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid, certain fans have been craving a shift away from the “Zordon Era” of the show. As influential as these first six seasons…

January 1, 2022 | 12:00 EST

Gamegenic Deck and Game Boxes
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Gamegenic Deck And Game Boxes Review

Back when I was a more serious Magic: The Gathering player, I'd built what I called my "Chaos Stack." It was a giant collection of seemingly random cards from the history of MTG that we played in a…

December 16, 2021 | 11:00 EST

The box art for Power Rangers: The Deck Building Game's Zeo Expansion
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Power Rangers: The Deck-Building Game Zeo Expansion Review

For many fans of the franchise, Power Rangers Zeo was a huge deal. It was the first time many were exposed to a kid show that disrupted so much of its status quo. Not only did new villains and…

December 22, 2021 | 11:30 EST

Dungeon Bowl.
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Dungeon Bowl Review

Welcome back sports fans, for those of you joining us from Blood Bowl, welcome to its darker, damper cousin, Dungeon Bowl, for those new to us, have we got a game for you. Sit back, relax, eat…

November 27, 2021 | 05:00 EST

The best new board games to play with family this Thanksgiving.
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Best New Family Board Games To Play This Thanksgiving

The turkey's been carved, the pies have hit the table, and now there's nothing to it but to spend quality time with the friends and family you've barely seen all year. Looking for some fun ways to…

November 18, 2021 | 12:00 EST

The box art for Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid Ally Pack 2
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Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid Ally Pack 2 Review

As we may have mentioned before, the Sixth Ranger trope is a beloved one within Power Rangers. Support characters get their time to stand with heroes. Satisfying character arcs come to a head with a…

November 26, 2021 | 12:00 EST

Horizon Zero Dawn Expansions
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Horizon: Zero Dawn The Board Game Expansions Preview

When we reviewed Horizon: Zero Dawn The Board Game by Steamforged Games, we were totally transfixed by the amount of content and flow of the game. Now, we've had the opportunity to check out four…

November 17, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Destinies Expansions
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Destinies Expansions Preview

Destinies is a narrative adventure board game by Lucky Duck Games. We reviewed the Core Set, and enjoyed it so much, we then worked through the three available expansions for it. In this spoiler-free…

November 17, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Dollars To Donuts
Review

Dollars To Donuts Board Game Review

You've just opened your very first business, a cozy little donut shop in your small town. Working hard to make sure your customers get the donuts they want, you scramble to create glazed, chocolate…

November 15, 2021 | 11:00 EST

The box art for the Santa Holiday Pack for Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid
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Power Rangers: Santa Holiday Pack Review

When closely examined for any stretch of time, Power Rangers is a weird series. Alien invasions, time travel, alternate dimensions, giant robots fighting giant monsters that end with almost no …

November 22, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Necromolds Cover Art
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Necromolds Tabletop Review

The air is rife with magic, so thick you can almost taste it. You spent your whole life looking for the lost and forgotten tomes of magic known as Necromolds. And now that you've found them, you're…

November 12, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Vampire the Masquerade Rivals
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Vampire the Masquerade Rivals Core Set Review

Vampire the Masquerade Rivals is an expandable card game by Renegade Studios, the company that are now producing the World of Darkness, Vampire the Masquerade RPG. Their expandable card game is…

October 29, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Vampire the Masquerade Vendetta.
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Vampire the Masquerade Vendetta Review

Vampire the Masquerade Vendetta is a Vampire the Masquerade (VtM) board game where rival vampire clans battle for supremacy in a secret war over Chicago. The game is designed for four or five players…

October 27, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Vampire the Masquerade Heritage
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Vampire the Masquerade Heritage Review

Vampire the Masquerade Heritage is a legacy board game set in the World of Darkness setting and looks to capture the long game, played over the millennia by the ruling vampire lords. Heritage can be…

October 25, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Horrified: American Monsters
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Horrified: American Monsters Board Game Review

Until yesterday, the most exciting thing that ever happened to your sleepy town of Cross Creek was when Nora's cherry pie won first place at the county fair. But now there's been sightings of Bigfoot…

October 22, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game
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Horizon Zero Dawn The Board Game Review

Your bow is drawn tight, muscles tensing as you stalk your prey in the high grass. You can hear the soft whir of gears, and by looking through your focus you can see a strange glowing path upon which…

October 7, 2021 | 03:38 EDT

Alien Fate of the Nostromo
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Alien Fate of the Nostromo Board Game Review

The feeling of dread grows stronger as the ship's emergency sirens ring out. You and your crew were supposed to be halfway back to Earth by now, but company policy dictated that you investigate a…

October 5, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Zombicide 2nd Edition
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5 Massive Horror Board Games To Play This Fall

There's a chill in the air, pumpkin spice in our coffee, and - at least around these parts - signs are already going up in abandoned storefronts for Halloween shops. It may not be October quite yet,…

September 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Warhammer+ Feature Image
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A First Look at Warhammer+

​Streaming services are all over the place these days. What started out as a revolutionary new model of distribution being pushed by a few fringe companies has become a booming industry. There are so…

September 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Descent: Legends of the Dark
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Descent: Legends of the Dark Review

The Uthuk berzerkers circled, Galaden's arrows failing to keep them at range. Brynn steps towards them and Galaden notices a drop in her usual grim determination, the battle with the Fae had taken a…

September 9, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Zombicide Survivors Ready For Battle
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Zombicide 2nd Edition Board Game Review

The goal was just to run out into the city and find some food. Simple as that. Some bags of rice, some bottled water, nothing fancy. But now you and your crew are surrounded by the shambling dead,…

August 17, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

Lost Cities: Roll and Write
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Lost Cities: Roll And Write Board Game Review

It's the golden age of exploration and you've just touched down in a strange, forgotten land. You've heard tale of six lost cities scattered throughout the wilds, and you've made up your mind: you're…

August 11, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

DC Heroclix: Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary Booster Brick Opening.
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DC Heroclix: Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary Booster Brick Opening

Getting into the DC Heroclix: Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary is as simple as picking up the brand new starter-set, which has ten characters and all the components to get you playing the latest edition…

August 3, 2021 | 12:15 EDT

DC Comics HeroClix: Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary Miniatures Game
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DC Comics HeroClix: Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary Miniatures Game Review

The DC Comics HeroClix: Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary Miniatures Game while a mouthful of a title, is a fantastic new introduction to Heroclix. In this article, we'll have a look at what's in the box…

August 3, 2021 | 12:00 EDT