A mage is nothing without their magic, this is true. But it’s also true that a mage can be so much more if they had an army. Across the lands and in the seas dwell creatures who are willing to pick up their weapons and march for you into war. All you need to do is give the command and your foes will be crushed under your forces. Continue reading
The bad guys are sick and tired of losing and have joined forces to bring chaos to the different cartoon worlds. In response, the heroes of each cartoon world have banded together, as well. Oddly enough, everyone is willing to fight, be it with the enemy or among themselves. In this game, you are competing with your allies and your foes can become valuable friends. Continue reading
Growing up, I had a tree house that the neighborhood kids help build. It was little more than a haphazard structure primarily made out of scrap wood and cardboard. It wasn’t much to look at, but to us it was as grand as the Taj Mahal. In this game, you will relive your younger years and recapture the excitement of building your very own tree fort. Continue reading
You have ruled your kingdom wisely, but despite your best efforts, have never been able to secure your borders. Neighboring kingdoms seek to take over your lands and subjugate your people. Deciding you have had enough, you call for your Royal Assassin and task her to end the war. Thus begins the final confrontation for all the kingdoms. Continue reading
The Goonies is a movie I remember fondly from my childhood. I have watched it many times throughout the years and have shared it with my kids, too. The movie captures the wonder, excitement, and danger of being a child…with pirates…and crooks. Will the game? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Influential horror fiction author H.P. Lovecraft said, “Bunch together a group of people deliberately chosen for strong religious feelings, and you have a practical guarantee of dark morbidities expressed in crime, perversion, and insanity.” In this game, each player is the leader of an underground cult who is attempting to be the first to summon a Shoggoth, which is an altogether bad idea. Seriously bad. Continue reading
When it comes to gold, pirates will do anything. “Risk it all to take it all” is the pirates’ motto. They’ll jump through fire to grab a gold piece and sail to unknown shores to find more. A pirate counts their worth not by deeds, but by the weight of their treasure. In this game, a player wins by simply being the richest, but that is not an easy task when surrounded by pirates. Continue reading
Upon casual observance, the life of a cat would appear to be dull. The most a cat can hope for is a warm sunbeam and a high perch to lazily observe their domain. In truth, cats have exciting lives full of hunting, combat, comradery, and jovial fun. It’s what people don’t observe that is most interesting. Join a cat on their adventures to see just how exciting a feline’s life can be! Continue reading
You have toiled for years researching, exploring long forgotten knowledge, and poking around in places no sane person would consider wise. But you are no normal sane person. You have a dream and it will soon become true. Tonight, the ultimate weapon will be built and it’s yours to command. Little do you know that several other “sane” individuals have made the same plans this evening. Continue reading
Your duty and honor are without question. What remains to be tested is your loyalty. The Shogun is dead and old feuds and past insults are causing strife between the clans. A successor must be named and it’s up to you, the clan leader, to ensure that justice is done to right old wrongs and claim the title of the next Shogun. Continue reading
Whatever caused the dead to rise and hunt the living swept over the world like a prairie fire. In less than a week, whole cities were abandoned except by those who could not leave or were already part of the undead. What remains of the living hides in holes and is barely surviving. The alternative is not pleasant. Continue reading
When you imagine a game full of depth, tactics, and strategy, a game with many bits that is stored in a box most likely comes to mind. But what if a game could be no bigger than a stick of gum and still provide you with everything you crave from larger games? Impossible you say? Then prepare to be amazed as I show you how a game small in stature plays like a giant at the gaming table. Continue reading
