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Category: Tabletop Games

The ‘Krampus’ Expansion for ‘Horrified’ Arrives in Time for the Holidays

November 12, 2024November 11, 2024Michael Knight

When I was taking German as a world language class in high school, I learned about an old Christmas tradition. While Saint Nicholas, or Santa Claus, would bring gifts to good children, a demon named Krampus would punish children who were misbehaving. That seems like a lot worse than just getting coal in your stocking.

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Get Into Dungeons & Dragons Onslaught with Tendrils of the Lichen Lich Starter Set

November 4, 2024November 3, 2024Michael Knight

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught–Tendrils of the Lichen Lich’ is a competitive starter set that is a perfect introduction into the ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught’ system.

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Crowdfunding Alert: ‘High Noon’ Returns With More Expansions and Content

October 25, 2024October 31, 2024Michael Knight

‘High Noon’ returns with a Backerkit campaign where players can purchase the starter set as well as many different expansions and exclusive content.

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13 Fiendish Tabletop Games for Halloween

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Hosting a haunted Halloween game night this year? Here’s a selection of tabletop games to get your guests and ghosts into the holiday spirit!

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‘Half Truth: Second Guess’ Is a Worthy Follow-Up

October 23, 2024October 24, 2024Rob Huddleston

Four years ago, Jeopardy host Ken Jennings and Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield teamed up to create Half Truth, a trivia game with a twist. I reviewed the game back then and gave it our GeekDad Approved seal of approval, so when the publisher reached out asking if I would take a look at the second incarnation […]

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Gamefound Tabletop Alert: ‘Avatar: Journey of Aang’

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

The only one who might be able to defeat Fire Lord Ozai is the Avatar … but will Aang be ready when the time comes? What Is Avatar: Journey of Aang? Avatar: Journey of Aang is a cooperative game for 1 to 4 players, ages 8 and up, and takes about 30–60 minutes to play. […]

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Build Yourself a ‘Vampire Village’

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Build your village and protect it from the surrounding creatures!

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Reaping the Rewards: Watch out for Mama Bear in ‘RUN! The Card Game”

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024Michael Knight

When getting together as a family or a group of friends, whether at home, on vacation, or even camping, card games can be a great way to have fun, socialize, and bond together. While many traditional card games use the standard poker deck with number and face cards, there are many newer card games that […]

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Knitting Circle’

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Time to knit some cozy garments to keep you warm for the winter!

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: It’s All Over in ‘Epilogue’

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

I have good news and bad news. The bad news? You’re dead. But the good news is now you’ve got the chance to tell an amazing story about it.

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It’s a Multiverse of Madness in the Platinum Edition of ‘Vecna: Eve of Ruin’

October 11, 2024October 10, 2024Paul Benson

An edition worthy of Dungeon & Dragons’ 50th anniversary.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Citizens of the Spark’

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Which city will prevail? Recruit citizens and rely on their abilities to gather the most sparks.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Girls vs Ghouls’

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

It’s time for trick-or-treating! Ghouls are trying to lure kids to their haunted houses, but the neighborhood girls are working together to save the younger kids.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Space Freight’

October 1, 2024October 3, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

You’ve got a ship, a crew, and a dream—but so does everyone else. Who will be able to take home the most gold?

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Are the 2024 D&D Species Any Good?

September 30, 2024Rory Bristol

Explore the good, the bad, and the different in the ‘Player’s Handbook 2024’ for ‘Dungeons & Dragons.’

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Release Roundup: ‘Disney Lorcana TCG: Shimmering Skies’

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024Paul Benson

Wreck-It Ralph hits ‘Disney Lorcana’

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How to Make the DnDBeyond 5e Artificer Compatible with the Players Handbook 2024

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024Rory Bristol

Each class has been updated to the 2024 rules on DnDBeyond—including the Bloodhunter—except for the fan-favorite Artificer which still lacks basic access to the powerful new versions of legacy spells. Use this fix to get your Artificer back onto the playing field.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Nature’ Is the Latest Evolution of ‘Evolution’

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Adapt your species to the changing ecosystem to ensure your survival!

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True Shillelagh—Your New D&D Melee Spellcaster Power Combo

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024Rory Bristol

How do you make a spellcaster a level 1 melee aficionado with the 2024 rules? It’s easy with this powerful combination available to any class!

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Aetherspire’

September 17, 2024October 1, 2024Paul Benson

A cooperative game where you’re building elemental towers.

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Everything’s in Its Place in ‘Wilmot’s Warehouse’

September 14, 2024September 16, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

A5 Logistics has just received a huge shipment: a dog bowl, a taco shell, a… well, we’re not sure what that is, but everything has to be stored somewhere so we can find it later!

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Defeat Cthulhu and Other Epic Monsters in ‘Horrified: World of Monsters’

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024Michael Knight

‘Horrified: World of Monsters’ is a cooperative strategy game where players take on the roles of heroes who must defeat famous monsters from around the world. 

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘March of the Ants: Evolved Edition’

September 10, 2024September 9, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

It’s been a decade since ‘March of the Ants’ first appeared on Kickstarter, eventually spawning two expansions. Now, the game has evolved!

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Late Pledges Available for Dungeons & Lasers VI: Caves Terrain

September 10, 2024September 9, 2024Paul Benson

High quality modular miniature terrain.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Moon Bunny’

September 3, 2024September 2, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Bunny alchemists gather ingredients on the moon, hoping to brew the elixir of life.

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Battle Cultists and Elder Gods With ‘Arkham Horror RPG – Starter Set: Hungering Abyss’

August 31, 2024August 30, 2024Paul Benson

This is a phenomenal value as an introduction to the ‘Arkham Horror’ RPG.

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5 ‘D&D’ Power Builds for ‘Player’s Handbook’ 2024

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024Rory Bristol

With the upcoming release of the 2024 version of the ‘Player’s Handbook,’ we thought we’d share some of our favorite power builds which rely solely on the rules presented in that resource.

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How to Make any D&D Character with LEGO—Part 3: Spell Effects and Animal Companions

August 29, 2024August 28, 2024Rory Bristol

In the third and final installment of this series, the author explores and demonstrates techniques for creating minifigures which represent your character perfectly.

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Gather Mushrooms and Wildflowers to Protect ‘Gnome Hollow’

August 27, 2024August 26, 2024Paul Benson

A cozy game of gathering Mushrooms.

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Darth Maul and Captain Phasma Arrive in ‘Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last’

August 27, 2024August 26, 2024Michael Knight

‘Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last’ is a card-based game where players take on the role of one of two Star Wars villains (Darth Maul or Captain Phasma) and work to achieve their unique objectives before the other villains. The game includes a hand management mechanic with some “take that” elements as well. 

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