D&D Diary – Waterdeep: Dragon Heist – Session 2
The Saviors are still stuck in the mud. But eventually the trail of evil leads them into the clutches of the vile Lizard King. And no, it’s not Jim Morrison. Continue reading D&D Diary – Waterdeep: Dragon Heist – Session 2
The Life of a Game Designer – Part 1: Who do I think I am?
As part of my mid-life crisis, I start a new chapter. And then subject you guys to all the details… Continue reading The Life of a Game Designer – Part 1: Who do I think I am?
Machi Koro
Players: 2 – 4 ___ Age: 10+
Score 5 out of 12
Ah, Machi Koro, the dreaded review. A game that I really wanted to like, but hated. Machi Koro is a game with so much wasted potential. On the surface it seems like… Continue reading Machi Koro
Family Game Night – One Year Anniversary 2020
Wow! I can’t believe that a year has already passed since I began this website/blog. I basically started this thing on a… Continue reading Family Game Night – One Year Anniversary 2020
Haiclue
Player: 3 – 12 ___ Ages: 14+
Score: 9 out of 12
Password games anew / Words reveal through clue askew / Now clues form Haiku. We love word games. Language is at the core of human understanding, and who couldn’t … Continue reading Haiclue
D&D Diary – Waterdeep: Dragon Heist -Session 1
The Saviors of Phandalin move on to better things in Waterdeep. But first, they slog through wetter things in a deadly swamp. Continue reading D&D Diary – Waterdeep: Dragon Heist -Session 1
Top Ten Game Gift Box Sets
Just in time for the Holidays, we answer the question; Is bigger better? The Holidays are right around the corner, and you know what that means… Continue reading Top Ten Game Gift Box Sets
D&D Diary – Dragon of Icespire Peak – Session 1
The Essentials Kit is a great D&D product. But just how “essential” is the adventure that came with it?
October had been a crazy month for me. I’m swamped… Continue reading D&D Diary – Dragon of Icespire Peak – Session 1
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
Players: 1 – 6 ___ Age: 12+
Score: 10 out of 12 (original)
We meticulously cross-examine a favorite game of my youth and its’ modern-day reprint. Come Watson, the game is afoot! Eons ago, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced me to a world of… Continue reading Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
Death & Dying in D&D
Today we explore the 5th edition rules on healing, resting and dying to answer the question: is death meaningless?… Continue reading Death & Dying in D&D
