Tabletop Games

The logo for the Toronto Game Expo is in pink, purple and blue on a white background.

My Time at Toronto Game Expo 2025: A Recap

Monita Roy Mohan

We had the privilege of attending Toronto Game Expo 2025, so naturally, we had to recap the experience. Read on for our thoughts.

The cover of the Star Trek Adventures 2E Technical Manual, depicting an away team on a snowy planet after a shuttlecraft crash.

Book Review: STAR TREK ADVENUTRES 2E TECHNICAL MANUAL

Avery Kaplan

Geek Girl Authority reviews the Star Trek Adventures 2E Technical Manual, a supplementary expansion for the tabletop roleplaying game.

The cards and dice for Cagoga and the cards for Devils Roll The Dice, both on Tavern Talk Thursdays March Kickstarter list.

Tavern Talk Thursday: March Kickstarters to Keep An Eye On

Julia Roth

Dive into four board games and TTRPG Kickstarters you should keep an eye on and are sure to love in this installment of Tavern Talk Thursday.

Cover art for the Call of Cthulhu RPG that shows a group of adventurers facing a tentacle monster next to cover art for the Paranoia RPG showing a group of workers horseplaying.

Tavern Talk Thursday: 5 TTRPGs You Need To Check Out for Your Next Game Session

Julia Roth

Are you looking for a new TTRPG to play at weekly game night? Tavern Talk Thursday has five games we know you and your friends will love.

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Looking to Limit Your Screentime? Try These Sci-Fi and Fantasy Jigsaw Puzzles 

Audrey Kearns

Spending too much time in front of screens? Looking for a new way to indulge your love of sci-fi and ...

The cover of the Star Trek Adventures: The Roleplaying Game: Second Edition Starter Kit. It shows four Starfleet officers investigating a strange new world.

Game Review: STAR TREK ADVENTURES: THE ROLEPLAYING GAME: SECOND EDITION STARTER KIT

Avery Kaplan

Geek Girl Authority reviews Star Trek Adventures: The Roleplaying Game: Second Edition Starter Kit, available now from Mōdiphiüs.

Box art for Marrying Mr. Darcy and Star Crossed, two picks for Tavern Talk Thursday's Valentine's Day card games.

Tavern Talk Thursday: Four Romance-Themed Card Games Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Julia Roth

Welcome to Tavern Talk Thursday! We are expanding. What started as a column dedicated to chatting with members of the ...

Cover art for Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Dragons of Stormwreck Isles and Tales from the Yawning Portals.

Tavern Talk Thursday: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Adventures for Newer Players

Julia Roth

Looking to hook new players to Dungeons and Dragons? Tavern Talk Thursday is here with four of our favorite new player friendly adventures.

The cover art for the 50th anniversary edition for Art & Arcana featuring a red cover and a dwarf fighting a dragon.

Tavern Talk Thursday: ART & ARCANA Celebrates With 50th Anniversary Edition

Julia Roth

We're not done celebrating 50 years of D&D. On this Tavern Talk Thursday, we gush over the upcoming anniversary rerelease of Art & Arcana.

The box art of Fallout Factions: Battle for Nuka-World Starter Set features fighters from the Pack and the Operators facing off in front of an apocalyptic hellscape.

Board Game Review: FALLOUT FACTIONS: BATTLE FOR NUKA-WORLD STARTER SET

Cassie Holguin

Dominate the Wasteland in the Fallout Factions: Battle for Nuka-World Starter Set. Read our review of this 1v1 skirmish wargame by Modiphius!

Screenshots from Rogue One, A Curse of Wellness and Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves in a collage for Tavern Talk Thursday's favorite movies.

Tavern Talk Thursday: Movies To Binge With Your TTRPG Group

Julia Roth

Looking for a movie to enjoy with the crew? Tavern Talk Thursday has five movies with TTRPG feels that should be on your next must-watch list.

The three Kickstarters we should keep an eye on in January including screenshots from The Ace of Spades, Elite Undead and Moss, Stone & Steel.

Tavern Talk Thursday: January Kickstarters to Keep an Eye On

Julia Roth

With a new year ahead, Tavern Talk Thursday is here to share three TTRPG Kickstarters all players should be keeping an eye on for January.

Title art for Dice The Halls! and Glories & Ghosts TTRPGs.

Tavern Talk Thursday: Holiday TTRPGs for Young and Old

Julia Roth

Looking for family-friendly holiday TTRPGs to enjoy? Tavern Talk Thursday is here with a few of our favorite games you should check out.

text that reads the 10 games of gamesmas 2024 against a backdrop of gold ormaments

Gamesmas 2024 – The Best 10 Games for the Holiday Season

Rob Fenimore

It's that time of year for gathering with those we love to celebrate and, of course, play Holiday board games: It's Gamesmas 2024!

Left is the cover of Villainous: Sugar and Spite featuring King Candy. Top left is the cover of Crash Cats showing a determined orange cat being launched forward. Bottom middle is the Horrified cover featuring colorful artwork of the monsters inside. Bottom right is the colorful cover of Math Path Monster featuring the monster himself.

Gift Guide: Ravensburger and ThinkFun Board Games for Everyone on Your Holiday List

Cassie Holguin

Ravensburger and ThinkFun have the perfect board games for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Read on for a few of our new favorites!