Step into a world where magic and mischief reign supreme, where you can cast spells and stir up trouble to your heart’s content. The Village Crone, a delightful board game from Fireside Games, transports players to a whimsical medieval village, where they assume the roles of witches vying for supremacy. In this review, we’ll delve…
Tag: fantasy
Moving Beyond The Cards: Tarot’s Unique Role in Tabletop Gaming
Tarot cards have long been shrouded in mystery, often relegated to the realm of fortune-telling and divination. However, their true potential extends far beyond predicting the future. This ancient system of symbols and archetypes offers a rich tapestry for self-exploration, personal growth, and creative inspiration. Recently, tarot has also found a unique niche in the…
TÃr na nÓg: A Mythical Journey into Irish Folklore
The Celtic Otherworld, home of the Tuath Dé, is made up of many different places only accessible with an invitation. TÃr na nÓg (a.k.a. the “Land of the Young”), a mythical realm untouched by time where fey and their ilk dwell and heroes embark on great quests, is one such location. One particular tale that…
Tang Garden is a Visual and Mechanical Masterpiece
Known as a golden age for Chinese arts and culture, the T’ang Dynasty brought about many magnificent advancements for China. During this time, literature blossomed and became more accessible to the masses with new technologies; rigid policies from previous dynasties were relaxed or abolished entirely; crucial advancements in medicine were developed and practiced; and many…
Baking, Crafting, And Blacksmithing Dragons Soar The Shops In Flamecraft
Manny Vega, the designer of the Sparkle Kitty series of games, has paired up with Cardboard Alchemy to take 1-5 players on a journey through a magical marketplace filled with sights, smells, and even dragons! These aren’t your typical “gather a horde and capture a damsel” dragons, however. They are smaller and friendlier than their…
Godsforge from Atlas Games Is Getting New Expansions!
Get your spells ready! Brendan Stern and Atlas Games are bringing not one, but two new expansions for Godsforge to Kickstarter! With the introduction of Godsforge: Return of the Dragon Gods and Godsforge: Twilight of the Great Houses, players can change the size of their games from 2-4 players to 1-6. Each of the expansions…