There are two very common activities for friends and families and that’s a night of movies and board games, so watching movies about board games could be the perfect way to spend your next night in. There are quite a few movies out there that are based on popular board games, but which ones are worth watching? We went through and found the best and the worst movies based on board games. Continue reading “Movies Based on Board Games: The Good, Bad and Ugly”
Long ago, before Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, and other tabletop games, the gaming ancestors were laying the foundation for what came to be of this popular pastime. Tabletop games have begun rising in popularity in recent years, so we decided to trace back their long history to understand where these games originated.
When deciding on the design of your new gaming table, there are a lot of factors that go into this decision: size, style, stain, and the type of wood. Choosing the type of wood for your new piece may not be something you initially care about; but the type of wood will have a lasting effect on the look, feel, and durability of the furniture.
Two popular wood choices are maple and oak and while they each have their unique characteristics, both could be a good choice for your new table. In this blog, we will outline the differences in appearance, hardness, durability, and more so that you can make an informed decision.
Continue reading “Maple vs. Oak: Which Wood is Right for You?”
As this year comes to an end and the holiday season quickly approaches, it is time to start shopping for your friends and family. If you are shopping for a board game aficionado this holiday season, you might not know where to start when it comes to the world of tabletop board games, but fortunately, we have you covered. Whether it’s strategy, family-friendly, legacy, or party games, check out our list for our favorite board games to give as gifts this holiday season.
Whether tabletop gaming has been a lifelong passion or something you’ve recently picked up, there is one way to make your next gaming session unique from any you’ve experienced before or any yet to come. If you’re the crafty or artistic type, then you may be interested in how you can make your figurines unique to you and your gaming party. Let’s get the paint and brushes out and talk about painting your mini figures. Continue reading “Mini Figure Painting Pro Tips”
I am sad to report that this will be the last in the series of Being a Bard blog posts as the campaign featuring our intrepid bard, Roger Sparx, has come to its conclusion. For those of you that have followed the story from the beginning, it started with an account of The Bugs Bunny Maneuver, explained How to Punk a Dragon and even touched on Being a Bard During a Quarantine. This final installment will show you one possible path to making your character immortal. I am, of course, talking about making your character a deity in the Dungeons and Dragons pantheon.
Continue reading “Being a Bard: How to Become a Deity in D&D”
Role playing games have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years and 2020 has seen some truly excellent potential additions to your tabletop gaming library. This year we have seen plenty of games with different themes and settings. There are definitely top games which are also new to the market to consider picking up and playing. Continue reading “3 New Tabletop RPGs in 2020”
When you have a specialized piece of furniture specially and lovingly crafted in your home for your gaming adventures, it’s important to know not only what the table’s liner is made of, but also how you can best take care of and maintain that liner. After all, a table such as a gaming table or a billiards table is an investment for even the most devoted of tabletop gaming devotees. Maintaining the table and keeping it looking spic-and-span is a point of pride for table owners, which is why we want to provide you with an overview of some simple tips sure to keep the table’s playing surface looking and playing as good as new for years to come. Let’s talk. Continue reading “Speed Cloth and Felt Game Table Cleaning and Care”
If you are either planning to renovate your gaming room or maybe you’re putting together your very first one, this is an exciting decision for any gaming enthusiast. Fortunately, there are distinct ways of making your new gaming room into the room of your dreams. Continue reading “Ideas for Your New Gaming Room”
As it has come to pass, a pox has befallen our realm. Along with every other citizen of this, and the adjoining kingdoms, our once social bard Roger Sparx (nigh, life of the party) has also been compelled into seclusion. Needless to say, being sequestered is NOT a bard’s natural state. A bard needs people in their life—people to entertain, people to charm, people to tease, people to bluff and sometimes, people to trick. Without people, a bard has no new tales to tell and no new stories to learn. So, in these unprecedented times, what is a bard to do? Continue reading “Being a Bard During a Quarantine”
