Author Archives: Matt J Carlson

About Matt J Carlson

Dad, Gamer, Science Teacher, Youth Pastor... oh and I have green hair. To see me "in action" check out Dr. Carlson's Science Theater up on Youtube...

Matt Carlson: Review of Unstoppable

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

A recent entry in the excellent Solo Hero series by Renegade Game Studios, Unstoppable is a unique combat-focused card-crafting game set in a dystopian future. It is a combat deck-builder where the focus of the game is to damage enemies … Continue reading →

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Matt Carlson: Review of 20 Strong – Tanglewoods

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

In 20 Strong Tanglewoods, one takes on the role of their favorite fairytale protagonist in this solo dice-rolling game of adventure. Gamers looking for a card-based, solo, lightweight dungeon crawling experience should check it out. 20 Strong is a series … Continue reading →

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Matt Carlson: Review of The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Matt J Carlson

In The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, players take on the role of adventurers travelling across the world in search of adventure. Over a series of three sessions, players increase in power, eventually gaining enough strength to engage … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2025 – One Post to Rule them All

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Matt J Carlson

OK, after 24 different posts (25, if you count this), 44 different companies, and some number X (where X is large, I refuse to count) different boardgames, it’s time to tie all the posts together. What follows is a list … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2025 – Finis

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Matt J Carlson

Gen Con was once again sold out for all four days. Nearly 72.000 attendees and, despite some absences due to crazy economic conditions, more than 574 exhibiting companies. They keep building hotels in downtown Indy but the Con is using … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2025 – More Asmodee, Flying Frog, Avalon Hill

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Matt J Carlson

I still have a few things left to talk about from the sprawling booth areas that were the domain of Asmodee. I picked up a few tidbits practically on my way out the door on Sunday. The Z-Man release of … Continue reading →

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