The 7 Coolest Tabletop RPG Products We Saw at PAX East 2020
We scoured the PAX East show floor to find the coolest products specifically targeted at tabletop RPG players.
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Playing D&D at PAX: What to Expect and What You Need to Know
I spent most of my first day at PAX East playing Dungeons & Dragons, just so I can let you know what to expect when you show up.
5 Things to Know Before Your First Dungeons & Dragons Session
I wish I had someone to answer these questions before I showed up, and I'll bet you have some of the same questions about your first session.
The 7 Best New Board Games Released in 2019
2019 was a fantastic year for board games, with some really awesome games having hit store shelves this year.
5 Exciting Ways to Shake Up Your Stale Board Game Nights
Board game nights getting a little stale? It doesn't take all that much effort to make them feel fresh again.
Why I Will Never Back a Kickstarter Board Game: 5 Reasons
More and more, board game production is being crowdfunded via Kickstarter. Here's why I refuse to support this trend.
“The Genius” Is a Smart, Gripping Reality Game Show for Board Gamers
The Genius is the greatest reality game show ever aired, and it's a shame nobody has heard of it.
The 10 Most Beautiful Board Games With Charming Artwork
Have you ever been blown away by the artwork in a board game? Here are some of the most beautiful board games we've seen.
Metagaming Ruins Everything: Why I No Longer Min-Max in Games
Are games meant to be experienced? Or are they meant to be solved? Over the years, I've moved from one camp to the other.
How to Play Coup With Only 2 Players: The Ultimate Variant
Coup is a fun game for medium-sized groups, but the official rules for two players aren't so good. Here's a variant that's actually really fun. Maybe even more than the normal game!
5 Signs You’re a Sore Loser (And How to Stop Being One If You Are)
The only things worse than being a sore loser is not realizing you are one or not caring enough to change.
The One Key Ingredient Shared by All Great Board Games
If a board game doesn't have this, it's guaranteed to fail. Can you guess what it is?
Warhammer 40K Explained: How to Play the Tabletop Wargame
Warhammer 40K is the ultimate combination of a tabletop game and model building. Are you ready to wage war?
How to Find a D&D Play Group Near You
Once you learn the rules and systems of Dungeons and Dragons, there's one last thing you need to do: find people to play with!