Tabletop Reviews

We dive into the massive Fizban's Treasury of Dragons Collector's Box from WizKids, containing every mini released in WizKids' line of dragon-centric minis.
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons Collector's Edition Box Review

We dive into the massive Fizban's Treasury of Dragons Collector's Box from WizKids, containing every mini released in WizKids' line of dragon-centric minis.

July 12, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

The book of Midnight: Legacy of Darkness on a gaming table
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Midnight: Legacy of Darkness Review

Midnight: Legacy of Darkness is packed with lore, dark artwork, and unique options for players. For GMs, it can feel surprisingly thin. This is our review.

July 7, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

A handful of boxes from Dark Souls: The Roleplaying Game miniatures line
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Dark Souls: The Roleplaying Game Miniatures Wave 1 Review

Dark Souls: The Roleplaying Game Miniatures Wave 1 provides a cheaper alternative to owning miniatures found in the larger board game. This is our review.

July 5, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Don't Look Back.
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Don't Look Back Core Game Review

Keep the lights on as we check out the rules and the box contents for a sandbox horror tabletop game in our Don't Look Back Core Game review.

July 1, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

Chaos Space Marines Charge Into Battle. Image: Games Workshop
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Warhammer 40K Codex: Chaos Space Marines Review

With a wealth of new options and a deep dive into the lore, the new Warhammer 40K Codex: Chaos Space Marines brings the galaxy's greatest threat home.

June 25, 2022 | 05:57 EDT

A boxed copy of Bureau of Investigation on a play mat
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Bureau of Investigation Review

If you enjoy feeling like a detective and want a more Lovecraftian take on your cases, Bureau of Investigation is highly recommended. This is our review.

June 22, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances Core Set and Turning the Tide Expansion Review

Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances is a mobile game turned board game where players face each other head to head with a variety of Disney characters.

June 21, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

The Sylvaneth strike out against the Skaven in Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Image: Games Workshop
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Sylvaneth and Skaven Battletome Review

New Warhammer Age of Sigmar battletomes have finally arrived for the Sylvaneth and the Skaven, making them feel like true third edition armies.

June 20, 2022 | 01:17 EDT

Warhammer Necromunda
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Warhammer Necromunda June 2022 New Releases

We take a look at several new releases for Warhammer's skirmish war game, Necromunda.

June 18, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

Massive Darkness 2
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Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape Review

With asymmetrical player powers and an engrossing battle system, Massive Darkness 2 shines in a crowded market.

June 17, 2022 | 12:38 EDT

Wizkids Critical Role Painted Minis Wave 3 Preview Image
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Wizkids Critical Role Painted Miniatures Wave 3 Review

Wizkids and Critical Role have released Wave 3 of their Critical Role Painted Miniatures, we take a look at the friends, guests, and foes that you can find within.

June 9, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

The Ruins of Symbaroum 5e Books
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The Ruins of Symbaroum 5e Review

The Ruins of Symbaroum 5e takes the incredibly in-depth Ruins of Symbaroum system and ports it to the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition system making it that more enticing to jump into this cruel world and the Davokar forest.

June 7, 2022 | 10:30 EDT

Warhammer The Horus Heresy Age of Darkness
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Warhammer: The Horus Heresy - Age of Darkness Review

We track the fall of mankind with our review of the new big box release of Warhammer The Horus Heresy - Age of Darkness.

June 4, 2022 | 05:52 EDT

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Echoes of Doom
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Warhammer Echoes of Doom Box Set Review

New models, a smart new set of linked battles, and a great value make the Warhammer Echoes of Doom box set a must for fans of Age of Sigmar.

May 21, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse Review

Monsters of the Multiverse is an updated twist on Player Races and Monsters that seeks to increase compatibility, as well as streamline encounters.

May 18, 2022 | 12:46 EDT

All new releases for the Lord of the Rings: Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game
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Lord of the Rings: Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game Review - Spring 2022 Releases

From a grand Emperor to stalwart defenders of Dale, we check out all the new Spring 2022 releases for Lord of the Rings: Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game.

May 14, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

Warhammer 40K Chaos Knights
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Warhammer 40K Chaos Knights Army Box Review

The Chaos Knights Army Box contains everything you need to build a potent starting force of giant mechanized terror-inducing monstrosities.

May 7, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

A hardcover copy of GI Joe: The Roleplaying Game on a mat table
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GI Joe: The Roleplaying Game Review

GI Joe: The Roleplaying Game manages to add some complex crunch to the Essence20 RPG system while keeping things breezy and fun. Here is our review.

May 4, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Bushido Two Player Starter Set
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Bushido Two-Player Starter Set Review

In our Bushido Two-Player Starter Set Review, we check out the brand new set, looking at the box contents, and a detailed look at the brand new miniatures.

May 3, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Necromunda Ash Wastes
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Warhammer Necromunda Ash Wastes Review

With a new faction, new models, new rules for vehicle combat, and an entirely new setting, Necromunda Ash Wastes revitalizes this classic skirmish game.

April 30, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

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The Emerald Flame Review

The Emerald Flame is a challenging narrative puzzle adventure from PostCurious that will stretch your brain to the limits.

April 22, 2022 | 12:30 EDT

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Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep Review

Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep is a new D&D 5e adventure book from the mind of Matthew Mercer and many others. Explore Exandria in its first adventure book.

April 22, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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Ticket To Ride Europe 15th Anniversary Edition Review

Ticket to Ride Europe 15th Anniversary Edition is a great collection of everything that is the Europe edition. While previous owners might not find as much value in this package new players have a great jumping-off point.

April 21, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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

War of the Ring: Second Edition is a grand battle experience that retells the story of The Lord of the Rings but under your control.

April 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Warhammer Arena of Shades Image: Games Workshop
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Warhammer Arena Of Shades Review

With two well-balanced armies and intriguing missions, the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar battle box Arena of Shades hits all the right notes

April 2, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

Century Golem Edition 1
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Century: Golem Edition Review

Century: Golem Edition is a reskin of Century: Spice Road where players can gather up crystals, trade them for different colors, and purchase Golems to try to become the best caravan.

March 25, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Bunkers and Badasses.
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Bunkers & Badasses Deluxe Edition Review

Straight from the mind of Tiny Tina, we check out the Bunkers & Badasses Deluxe Edition RPG set, based on the Borderlands Assault on Dragon Keep DLC.

March 23, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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

The Mystery at Magnolia Gardens follows up with the player as a secret companion to Nancy Drew, with a mystery sent to you at your address you need to dig in to help Nancy Drew solve her mystery.

March 22, 2022 | 11:00 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 Lord of the Rings: The Card Game dives deep into the lore of its source material to create a gaming experience worthy of a king.

March 17, 2022 | 11:15 EDT

HeroQuest 2021
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HeroQuest 2021 Reprint Review

Avalon Hill's reprint of the classic HeroQuest brings back all the nostalgia with clean, exciting gameplay despite some outdated mechanics.

March 14, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

WizKids WarLock Dungeon Tiles
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WizKids WarLock Dungeon Tiles Review

WizKids' Warlock Dungeon Tiles offer an unparalleled modular scenery experience. We love the look of the interlocking castle and tavern tiles, but the real show-stopper here is the free form Caverns set.

March 1, 2022 | 12:00 EST

Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft Collector's Edition Miniatures Box Preview Image
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Wizkids' Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft D&D Miniatures Review

The Wizkids' Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft D&D Miniatures will fill your need for pretty much every horror setting you're looking forward to putting your players through.

February 25, 2022 | 12:00 EST

Hero Realms and five thematic character packs
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Hero Realms Review

We're turning back the clock for our review of the deck-building classic Hero Realms, the fantasy card game by Wise Wizard Games.

February 17, 2022 | 11:00 EST

The core rulebook of Power Rangers: The Roleplaying Game, laid out in front of a GM Screen
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Power Rangers: The Roleplaying Game Review

As a debut for Renegade Game Studio's Essence20 system, Power Rangers: The Roleplaying Game has plenty of potential, but needs more player training.

February 16, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Critical Role Unpainted Miniatures Wave 2
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Critical Role Unpainted Miniatures Wave 2 Review

We check out the full second wave of unpainted miniatures from WizKids, based on the popular Critical Role setting.

February 15, 2022 | 01:00 EST

Warhammer Warcry Tome of Champions 2021
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Warhammer Warcry Tome Of Champions 2021 Review

We dive into the wealth of new content made available for Warhammer: Age of Sigmar's fantasy skirmish game Warcry in the Tome of Champions 2021.

February 12, 2022 | 05:00 EST

Star Wars: Jabba's Palace - Game Contents
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Star Wars: Jabba's Palace Review

Star Wars: Jabba's Palace is a very simple card game about deducing exactly what cards are liable to be remaining in the deck.

February 11, 2022 | 12:30 EST

Eldritch Omens
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Warhammer 40K Eldritch Omens Review

We review the newest big box set for Warhammer 40K, Eldritch Omens, a desperate clash between Chaos Marines and the Aeldari!

February 5, 2022 | 05:00 EST

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Dixit Review

Dixit is a simple board game where players try to guess a card based on the theme picked by a certain player. This simple yet effective game might not satisfy a need for a deep experience, but a need for a relaxed time.

January 26, 2022 | 11:00 EST

The GM screen and Core Rulebook of Root The RPG, sitting on a mat.
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Root: The Tabletop RPG Review

Have you ever wanted to travel through a fantasy woodland in the throes of war, making your way through complex trials? This is our review of Root: The RPG.

January 25, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Robinson Crusoe Game Board
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Robinson Crusoe Board Game Review

Think you have what it takes to survive on a deserted island? Think again, as this punishing cooperative worker placement game puts you to the test

January 21, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Monster Adventure Terrain
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Monster Adventure Terrain Review

Monster Adventure Terrain is a fully modular terrain building system that clicks together, but how does it all stack up?

January 20, 2022 | 11:38 EST

Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting_ Reborn 03
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Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting: Reborn Review

The Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting: Reborn gives DM's new information about locations in Tal'Dorei, interesting story hooks for Critical Role themed campaigns, new sub-class options for players, and more.

January 18, 2022 | 10:30 EST

Talisman: Kingdom Hearts - Cover
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Talisman: Kingdom Hearts Review

Talisman: Kingdom Hearts is a crossover between high fantasy board game Talisman, and Kingdom Hearts, featuring characters and locations from the hit game series.

January 14, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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

Rangers United is the third big box expansion for Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid, developed by Renegade Game Studios. Here is our review.

January 13, 2022 | 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: The Great Cornholio Game is a party card game from Games Adults Play that captures the essence of the 90s show perfectly.

January 5, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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

We play as investigators trying to survive as we delve into unspeakable weirdness in our review of Arkham Horror: The Card Game

January 3, 2022 | 12:30 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

Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid releases two character packs that finally move the game out of the Zordon Era. This is our review.

January 1, 2022 | 12:00 EST

A Song Of Ice And Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game
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A Song Of Ice And Fire TMG Winter 2021 Releases

From frozen chariots to silent killers, we look at a slew of new units released for A Song Of Ice And Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game

December 30, 2021 | 12:00 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

Power Rangers: The Deck Building Game's Zeo Expansion adds more deep cut fan service as well as fresh new mechanics and ideas to the core gameplay.

December 22, 2021 | 11:30 EST

Boxes of WizKids Wild Beyond The Witchlight minis
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Wizkids Wild Beyond The Witchlight Minis Review

From balloons to nefarious frogs, we check out miniatures from WizKids' new line based on the Dungeons and Dragons adventure The Wild Beyond The Witchlight.

December 17, 2021 | 11:00 EST