Representing power, wealth, and wisdom, the dragon is a very prevalent symbol in Chinese culture. The Dragon Dance is commonly performed during festivals and celebrations and is believed to scare away evil spirits and the bad luck associated with them, ushering in good luck and wealth instead. During the dance, a team carries the colorful…
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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…
The Stars Align In Zodiac War
Welcome to the war of the heavens with Zodiac War! The astrological signs are competing for the favor of mankind and will use any means necessary to come out on top. Two to four players will choose a sun sign to play as and use their asymmetrical abilities to gain an advantage over their competitors….
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…
Gingerdead House: Can You Survive the Assault of Your Gingerbread Homestead?
Typically flavored with cloves, ginger, nutmeg, or cinnamon and sweetened with honey, sugar, or molasses, gingerbread is not often considered for building materials in the real world. In Gingerdead House, however, players enter the realm of Grimm’s Fairy Tales and find themselves in quite a predicament. After having purchased a tasty piece of property, the…
Valknut: Epic Fantasy Battles on a Tiny Scale
Luis Brueh is probably best known for the Dwar7s series, which, like all of his games, he not only designed, but also did the illustration work for. Dwar7s Fall, Winter, Spring, and Duels were all released by Vesuvius Media along with Brueh’s other game Covil: The Dark Overlords. Valknut is Brueh’s first self-published release and…