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...

Gen Con 2026 – The Index (and more)

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

After looking back at my Gen Con experience each year, I also like to look back at my Gen Con writing. This year there were 24 posts covering about 61 publishers and something close to 150 different games or expansions … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Allplay, Pink Hawk Games, Rebellion Unplugged, We Have Issues! Publishing, The Army Painter

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

It’s been a crazy fall and so the Gen Con articles have been pretty strung out, but with Essen basically already around the corner, I thought it necessary to chuck one final post over the finish line. Allplay is really … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Leder Games, Ravensberger

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

I love checking out the Leder Games offerings as they often dive deep into asymmetric play. When done well, it gives the game a bunch of replay value as you want to see how each new side works. Done poorly, … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Greater Than Games, Stonemeier Games, Dire Wolf, Blue Orange Games

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

Yes, we’re (thankfully) nearing the end of my Gen Con G(J)ournal, probably just a few posts left. While I find myself in the main hall more often than not, I enjoy it when I get to hop out to smaller … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Wacky/Wise Wizard Games, Northstar Games, HABA

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

There was an active crowd at Wacky Wizard Games (the Wise Wizard Games nom-de-plume for their lightweight titles) around the Caution Signs sequel, More Fun Ahead, a complete version with new cards. Push Push Penguin has been out for awhile but … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2026 – Tycoon Games, Smirk & Dagger Games, Snapship Tactics

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Matt J Carlson

I enjoy the Tiny Epic line of games published by Gamelyn games. Now owned by Tycoon Games, I was excited to see more of my favorite in the line, Tiny Epic Dungeons. Tiny Epic Dungeons Adventures keeps the same lightweight … Continue reading →

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