What could be better than gathering with friends around a table to play games? No, not video games. Tabletop games! Whether it's board games, card or dice games, Dungeons and Dragons, or any number of other tabletop RPGs, there's something special about the tabletop gaming experience that's missing when you play video games.
Tabletop Culture
There's an entire subculture among tabletop gamers, and understanding this subculture can be difficult when you're new to it all. And even if you're a tabletop veteran, explaining the ropes and procedures to a newbie—even if they're you're friend—can be hard. Fortunately, we've written all about tabletop etiquette, tabletop culture, and more.
- How to Explain Board Game Rules
- How to Play Board Games Online With Friends
- The 10 Types of Board Gamers
- The 10 Deadly Sins of Game Night
- The Best Board Game Accessories
- The Best Clean Snacks for Board Games
- The Golden Rules of Board Game Etiquette
- The Most Common Board Game Terms
- The Most Popular Types of Board Games
- What Are Legacy Board Games? Explained
- Where to Buy Used Board Games Online
- Why I Prefer Board Games Over Video Games
Board Games Recommendations
Want to start your tabletop gaming collection but not sure where to begin? Or maybe you have a solid collection already but you aren't sure which additions are worth getting, considering you already have so many? Check out all of our favorite board gaming recommendations.
- Essential Board Games for Your Collection
- The Best 4X Board Games
- The Best Anime Board Games
- The Best Board Games for Large Groups
- The Best Board Games for People Who Hate Board Games
- The Best Board Games for Trivia
- The Best Board Games With Companion Apps
- The Best Board Games With Social Deduction
- The Best Cards Against Humanity Alternatives
- The Best Catan Alternatives (And Signs You've Outgrown Catan)
- The Best Cheap Board Games Under $15
- The Best Complex & Heavy Board Games
- The Best Cooperative Board Games
- The Best Deckbuilding Board Games and Card Games
- The Best Dice Board Games
- The Best Educational Board Games
- The Best Horror Board Games
- The Best Murder Mystery Board Games
- The Best Quick Board Games Under 15 Minutes
- The Best Single-Player Card Games
- The Best Single-Player Board Games
- The Best Strategy Board Games
- The Best Tie-In Board Games (Based on Movies & TV Shows)
- The Best Two-Player Board Games
- The Best Video Game-Based Board Games
- The Most Beautiful Board Games
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons is the quintessential nerdy activity, and for good reason! It's fun, it's social, it's imaginative and creative, it's quirky and collaborative, and there are no limits to the stories you can tell as a group. Dive into the hobby with these tips, tools, and thoughts.
- How to Start Playing Dungeons and Dragons
- How to Convince Your Friends to Play Dungeons and Dragons
- How to Find Online D&D Groups Using Discord
- The 10 Types of D&D Players
- The Best D&D Discord Bots
- The Best YouTube Channels for Learning D&D
- The Most Common D&D Newbie Mistakes to Avoid
- The Most Interesting Homebrew D&D Classes
- The Most Useful Online D&D Sites and Tools
- What Is D&D Adventurers League?
- What Is "Theater of the Mind" in D&D?
- What to Know Before Your First D&D Session
- Why Playing Dungeons & Dragons Is Good for You
Tips for D&D Players
- D&D 5e Druid Guide for Beginners
- D&D 5e Fighter Guide for Beginners
- D&D 5e Rogue Guide for Beginners
- D&D 5e Sorcerer Guide for Beginners
- D&D 5e Warlock Guide for Beginners
- How to Be a Good D&D Player That DMs Will Love
- How to Play an Evil Character in D&D (Without Losing Friends)
- Useful D&D 5e Spells You Shouldn't Overlook
- What D&D Class Should You Play? Explained
Tips for Dungeon Masters
- Crafting Better D&D Merchants and Shopkeepers
- Creating Memorable D&D Villains: The M. Bison Technique
- How to Be a Good Dungeon Master: Tips and Advice
- The Best D&D House Rules
- The Best D&D Map Makers and Generators
- The Best Low-Cost Alternatives for D&D Miniatures
- The Best Magic Items to Give Your Players
- The Best Sites for Downloading Free D&D Adventures
- The Key Traits of a Great DM for D&D
- Standard Array vs. Point Buy vs. Dice Rolls for Character Creation
- Unusual D&D 5e Creatures to Challenge Your Players
D&D Gear and Accessories
Other Tabletop RPGs
Not a fan of Dungeons and Dragons? Or maybe you just want to try playing another tabletop RPG system? While D&D 5e might be our favorite way to play, we understand that it isn't always the best solution for every tabletop RPG campaign. If you find it limiting or frustrating, check out these other awesome tabletop RPG systems.
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- The Best Modern Tabletop RPGs
- The Best Sci-Fi Tabletop RPGs
- The Best Tabletop RPGs Without Game Masters