News
D&D title Baldur’s Gate 3 rolls a critical at The Game Awards, scooping up six accolades
Including Game of the Year.
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Interview
"Actual play is a rare type of media where you feel empowered to create": Critical Role's Matthew Mercer on becoming a more relaxed DM and D&D going mainstream
"I’ve grown less and less worried about slipping up here and there."
Feature
Molly House tells a compelling story of individual vice and queer community with risk-versus-reward gameplay
Throw some period drama parties.
News
Critical Role's Matthew Mercer isn't worried about the RPG actual play bubble bursting
“I could see it push further into the mainstream.”
News
Critical Role's Matthew Mercer would love to make a video game - if those stars align
“To leap into video games would be an incredible endeavor.”
Best Games
7 best Rise of the Floodborn song cards in Disney Lorcana’s second set
Sing when you’re winning.
Deals
Best Black Friday 2023 board game and tabletop deals
Deal with these discounted dice-rolling diversions.
Best Games
7 best Rise of the Floodborn steel cards in Disney Lorcana’s second set
These cards are hard to Resist.
News
Stormlight Archive RPG will allow players to join Knights Radiant and use Surgebinding powers
Game system includes “plot die”.
News
Sanderson’s Mistborn book series to be made into a deckbuilding game like Dominion
If you fancy some Allomancy.
Best Games
7 best Rise of the Floodborn emerald cards in Disney Lorcana’s second set
It’s time to play dirty.
Best Games
7 best Rise of the Floodborn amber cards in Disney Lorcana’s second set
Dwarfs and Princesses rule this roost.
Best Games
7 best Rise of the Floodborn ruby cards in Disney Lorcana’s second set
To play fast and ruthlessly.
News
Here's an exclusive first look at Jungle Book's King Louie in next Disney Lorcana set Rise of the Floodborn
The King of the Swingers and the Jungle VIP.
News
Two of Warhammer's most imposing minis are headed to Age of Sigmar video game Realms of Ruin
New heroes for the Stormcast Eternals and Orruk Kruleboyz.
Opinion
Call of Cthulhu’s d100 dice rolls offer far more roleplaying freedom than D&D’s d20
When failure isn’t the end.
News
A God of War (2018) board game is coming from the Zombicide studio
Dad of boy hits the tabletop.
How To
Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn - Everything we know so far about Lorcana's second set
Learn more about the new 204 cards, the Resist keyword and when you’ll be able to buy them.
News
Announcing our judges for the Tabletop Awards 2023
The best and brightest from across the industry.
News
New board game is like “if Betrayal at House on the Hill and Castlevania had a baby”
Beware Dracula’s Curse.
Deals
Pathfinder, Tales from the Loop and Fallout TRPG included in Roll20 Humble Bundle
Donations go to Extra Life charity.
News
Iconic D&D treasure The Deck of Many Things returns for the price of $99
Chaos comes with a cost.
News
Men in Black and Starship Troopers inspired this bug-busting sci-fi tabletop RPG
It won’t let you remember.
News
Critical Role studio’s horror tabletop RPG, Candela Obscura, will come out next month
Just missing the Halloween period.
Feature
The Halloween board game is much better – and scarier – than you think
Escaping Haddonfield is murder.
News
Neil Gaiman, His Dark Materials and Worzel Gummidge inspired this creepy folk RPG
Step Through the Hedgerow.
News
After one of the world’s best Go players lost to an AI, he designed his own abstract games
If you can’t beat them, make your own game.
Feature
Sunrise Lane is like a Ticket to Ride board game but with real-estate instead of trains
Perhaps the only way I’ll ever buy property.
News
Titanfall 2 and The Expanse inspirations for the next Undaunted board game
“I don’t think you can make a game with mechs without mentioning Titanfall 2.”
News
Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who set will feature cards based on lost episodes
Blast from the Past.
News
Here’s every legendary Doctor card from Magic: The Gathering’s Doctor Who set
That’s 60 years of television history.
News
Essen Spiel 2023 Day 4: News, reveals and previews live from the world's biggest board game convention
It's the last day of Essen, but there are always more games to be played!
News
Essen Spiel 2023 Day 3: News, reveals and previews live from the world's biggest board game convention
We roll into a weekend of gaming at the massive Germany tabletop event.
News
Essen Spiel 2023 Day 2: News, reveals and previews live from the world's biggest board game convention
Get that Friday feeling as we return to Germany's enormous board game fair.
News
Essen Spiel 2023 Day 1: News, reveals and previews live from the world's biggest board game convention
Join us on the show floor as we give our thoughts on this year's must-see releases.
News
Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic luxury set to be released later in November
Featuring pre-built Gen 1 starter decks.
News
New Planescape adventure and sourcebook will be D&D’s own Marvel-esque multiverse
“A fantastic time to bring Planescape back for a new audience.”
Feature
“I spend most of my days wandering around talking to myself”: Baldur’s Gate 3, Witcher 3 and Horizon: Forbidden West actors on how to be a better roleplayer
And why collaboration is the most important thing.
News
Cthulhu: Death May Die universe to receive new entry in the form of a re-imagining of Neil Gaiman-inspired board game
Featuring historical figures.
News
Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivial Pursuit tests your knowledge of The Infinity Saga
Compete to collect the Infinity Stones.
News
Rhino Hero publisher Haba files for insolvency, announces large-scale job cuts
Company will continue “as usual.”
News
Premium 1:6 scale Warhammer figures are coming from studio behind props for Lord of the Rings films
As well as Avatar: The Way of Water and Wakanda Forever.
Feature
Baldur’s Gate 3 tips from a seasoned Dungeons & Dragons player
These are invaluable to your quest in the Forgotten Realms.
News
New Witcher board game features playable Geralt, Yennifer and Ciri
Alongside Vesemir and Dandelion.
News
Terraforming Mars can now be played alone thanks to its new solo game expansion
Alongside fan-designed cards.
Best Games
10 board games to play at Essen Spiel 2023
Don’t miss out on these great tabletop titles.
Deals
Physical and digital versions of D&D Player’s Handbook and DM’s Guide are both on sale
Alongside several other books.
News
A PUBG Battlegrounds board game will be released later this year, after being quietly crowdfunded by Korean publisher
English-language version yet to be announced.
News
Pokémon TCG Halloween event features Trick or Trade BOOster bundles with exclusive cards
Get ready for Pokéween.
News
Pathfinder 2E RPG is getting two additional playable classes in new expansion
Available for playtest now.
News
Almost 40% people are playing more tabletop games since before the lockdown, with interest in D&D increasing to 85%
Interest in Warhammer also up.
Opinion
Baldur’s Gate 3 allows D&D players to live out their horny fantasies without making anyone uncomfortable
Larian Studios knows what the people want.
News
Undaunted co-designer's next title is a print-and-play solo game about World War II
Solitary soldiering.
News
Next Pokémon TCG expansion features cards inspired by Scarlet & Violet Paradox Pokémon
Past, ancient and future.
News
Trans women banned from competing in FIDE women’s chess tournaments
Regulations labelled “discriminatory” by chess official.
News
Disney Lorcana releases in local gaming shops and Disney Times Square store today
Coming to Disney Parks “soon.”
How To
D&D 5E bard class guide
Pick the best spells, master Bardic Inspiration and choose the right college to capture the hearts of allies and enemies alike.
How To
D&D races and species guide: Which to choose in 5E
Pick between pointed ears, horns, tusks and more.
News
Here’s what Baldur’s Gate 3’s narrator thinks is the best class in D&D
A debate hotter than the fires of Avernus.
News
Baldur’s Gate 3 narrator “can't wait” for people to discover D&D thanks to video game
Expects to see more D&D web series.
Opinion
Baldur’s Gate 3 has finally forced me to play D&D 5E by the rules
My shenanigans have been Silenced.
Opinion
Baldur’s Gate 3 has made me more interested in Dungeons & Dragons’ world than I’ve ever been
Fae-run to the D&D video game.
News
Ducktales-inspired tabletop roleplaying game sees players embarking on avian adventures
Bird of a feather, roleplay together.
News
Lovecraftesque, the Cthulhu-inspired GM-less tabletop RPG, is getting a second edition
Features “hundreds” of prompts.
News
Horrified: Greek Monsters is basically a horror-themed Hades board game
Not a minor-taur challenge.
Opinion
The Adventures of Robin Hood’s choose-your-own-adventure story and tactile board make it a surprisingly innovative family game
I Sherwood like to play some more.
News
You can get the Pokémon Trading Card video game on Switch right now
With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership.
News
Pokémon: Path to the Peak is an animated short film based on the trading card game
Will premiere at Pokémon Championships 2023.
News
Dune: Imperium deckbuilding video game coming just in time for next film
Alongside digital versions of Cascadia and Ark Nova.
News
Gen Con 2023 breaks event attendance record with over 70,000 visitors
In time for its 20th anniversary.
News
Avatar RPG, Blade Runner RPG and Vaesen snatch multiple Ennie awards at Gen Con 2023
Fabula Ultima wins Best Game.
News
Eve Online board game looks to turn the MMORPG into a Twilight Imperium-esque tabletop title
Will feature a “player-driven narrative.”
News
Dune: Imperium sequel features characters from Dune: Part Two and a semi co-op team mode
Supports up to six players.
News
Pathfinder’s sci-fi tabletop RPG sibling Starfinder is getting a second edition
Compatible with Pathfinder 2E.
News
Next Kingdomino game expands into the wild west with mix-and-match dominos
Featuring cowboy meeples.
News
Digital version of Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game releases on Roll20 today
Super heroic support.
News
Post Malone buys one-of-a-kind Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings card
The One Ring changes hands.
News
Netflix show based on the Exploding Kittens card game is getting turned into a card game
IP loops into IP.
Deals
Get ready for Baldur’s Gate III by playing the rest of the series for less than £10
Alongside Neverwinter Nights and Planescape: Torment.
News
Critical Role: Campaign 3 adapted into co-op card game by Flamecraft designer
Hells Bells! It’s Bells Hells!
News
Become a band of badass princesses saving themselves in this accessible roleplaying game
You’re not holding out for a hero.
News
Garbage & Glory is a tabletop RPG about dumpster diving as a party of raccoons
One human’s trash is another raccoon’s treasure.
Opinion
Will Horror on the Orient Express live up to the impressive legacy of Call of Cthulhu board games?
Cthulhu continues.