Tabletop
Scientists Tried and Failed to Stop a Hypothetical Deadly Asteroid in an Exercise
Despite putting all options on the table, including nukes, "the exercise played out that we basically had to take the hit,” said Lindley Johnson, NASA’s Planetary Defense Officer.
1960s Board Games For Girls Were Messed Up
I entered the world of heteronormative 60s board games marketed to young girls this weekend. It was a wild journey.
The Story Behind the Street Fighter RPG You Never Heard Of
Believe it or not, it was made in the 90s by White Wolf, the company behind gothic fantasy games like 'Vampire: The Masquerade.'
It’s 'PUBG' Fog, Accidental Malt Liquor, and Murder on Waypoint Radio
You know, exactly what one expects on a Monday morning.
I Played 5 Professionally-Designed Drinking Games
I had a party with my closest friends, 5 drinking-themed board games, and a whole lot of booze.
Classic Card Game 'Legend of the Five Rings' Is Resurrected
The game of intrigue, honor, and might will continue with Fantasy Flight. But will it recapture the magic?
We Reflect on PAX East, Discuss ‘Nier Automata’ on Waypoint Radio
As the East Coast prepares for snowpocalypse, we huddle around the mics.
‘Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective’ is Getting a Jack the Ripper Expansion
‘Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures’ will bolster one of the best detective games we’ve ever played.
The Surprising Success of Tabletop First-Person Shooters
‘Adrenaline’ and ‘DOOM’ are very different board games, but both offer eye-opening experiences.
Making and Breaking a New Game at Metatopia
Metatopia is a game design conference made with care. But it might still break your heart.
We Survived Skeletism, Rogue Salamanders, and Flatulence in 'Dungeon World'
'Dungeon World' designer Adam Koebel led us through the game during our 72-hour stream. The result was not pretty, but it was heartwarmingly hilarious.