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PlayMode + Dune: Imperium – Uprising
No, gentle reader, “PlayMode” is not the phrase I mutter to myself when I’m getting ready to host a game night. Though the name does remind me of this classic bit from the underappreciated Disney film BOLT… PlayMode is a … Continue reading
Preview: 52 Duels
When I was a kid, our version of a “fight with playing cards” (to borrow the tagline from Postmark Games) was War. For those of you who never had the pleasure (and I use the word loosely), both players simultaneously … Continue reading
Mark’s Bundle of 2025 Essen Game Thoughts
Five days. Forty-six plays. Four prototypes plus thirty games that were new to me. Unless otherwise noted, these are FIRST impressions… I only had the opportunity to play many of these games a single time with a physical copy. If … Continue reading
Heroscape: Here Be Dragons… and Pirates… and Some Very Creepy Forest Dwellers
In the last couple of weeks, the newest story arc of Heroscape arrived – and thanks to the kindness of family and friends, the new stuff has been hitting the table and I’m looking forward to giving you the lowdown … Continue reading
Tales of the Arthurian Knights – A Review
I have strong memories of four books in my elementary school library. I loved The Twenty-One Balloons with its delightful line drawings and crazy tale of exploration and adventure. I was fascinated by D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths. I can’t … Continue reading
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Heroscape: “Knowing is half the battle”
Good grief. The Embers of War Heroscape releases just arrived on my doorstep this week… and then the Renegade Game Studios team decided to open the veritable floodgates with information about the wild assortment of stuff coming in early 2026 … Continue reading
