Though it has only been a little over a month since we welcomed 2021 with the solar calendar, it is time to begin the year 4719 on the lunar calendar this weekend with the 15-day long Spring Festival known as Chinese/Lunar New Year! Festivities will begin on February 12th and run until February 26th. As…
Author: Krista
Mapping Your Way in Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale
Stepping deeper into the Roll Player universe, players will take on the role of mapmakers competing for reputation and Queen Gimnax’s favor in Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale. The Queen has decreed that the territories north of the Kingdom of Nalos are to be retaken and has issued declarations regarding which lands she desires. Players…
Vamp on the Batwalk: Is Fashion Truly Timeless?
Alongside the perks of living for millennia and never aging, being a vampire, unfortunately, also comes with a few drawbacks. Vampires are no longer able to get a real tan, enjoy some tasty garlic bread, or see themselves in the mirror. Without a reflection, how can you check your makeup or ensure that your outfit…
Make Magic Studies A Competition, Not A Chore, In Atheneum: Mystic Library
You forgot to study for exams and the library is about to close, but luckily the security guard needs a favor! After agreeing to clean up the mystical library in exchange for after-hours access, 2-5 magic students will compete to organize shelves following laid out objectives. Filling complete compartments, clearing out spiders, and lighting the…
Melting Away the Winter Blues With Flavored Meeple Marshmallows!
It may be the middle of January, but for a lot of us, that means that Winter is really just getting started. As the temperatures continue to drop, rain and snow showers come and go, and the cabin fever really starts to set in, I find myself drinking more and more hot chocolate…with extra marshmallows….
Keeping Extra Toasty This Winter With Tinderblox
Brrrrrrrrrr it’s getting chilly outside! With the pouring rains and powdery snows, now is the time to grab a few friends or family members and huddle up around the campfire. With Tinderblox, the newest game from Alley Cat Games, players will be testing their dexterity as they build the fire themselves. Each game is playable…