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 Super excited to announce that our Season 7 Kickstarter just went live! We've got dozens of awesome promo cards to choose from, piles of board game bundles, and all kinds of amazing gaming accessories. Check out our campaign now and learn more!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tantrumhouse/tantrum-house-season-7-board-game-media Will & Sara and Jonah & Shantelle play though a game of Reggae Revolution from Rainbow Starlight. It's a 1–6 player, cooperative, deck-building game that will have you working for peace, love, unity, and respect.
Kevin reviews Lupos Board Game from Queen Games.
Zona is a 1- 4 player post apocalyptic board game by Rebel. It follows an alternate history of Chernobyl.
Will and Sara check out a prototype of the new game Dawnshade from Highborne Games. It's an adventure JRPG with some dexterity elements neatly wrapped in. It's for 1-4 player and it's coming to Kickstarter soon.
Will and Sara take a look at the new board game Sea of Nadia from Maclay's Games. It's a pick-up-and-deliver game for 2-4 players and it's coming to Kickstarter soon.
Will, Sara and Katie play through the game Prisma Arena from Hub Games. It's battle arena style game with some fantastic art and it's coming to Kickstarter soon.
Will and Sara check out the new Hues and Cues game from The Op. It's a word and color association party game for 3-10 players and it's tons of fun!
Kevin reviews Zen Garden board game from Queen Games. It's a fun tile laying game!
Kevin looks at Bicycle Playing Cards from the United States Playing Card Company and Iron Clay Chips from Roxley Games.
https://bicyclecards.com/bicycle-how-to-play-app/ https://bicyclecards.com/rules/ https://roxley.com/ Kevin looks at board games launching on Kickstarter the second half of Kickstarter May, 2020.
Series Sponsors: Lucky Duck Games https://luckyduckgames.com/ Gamefound https://gamefound.com/#/ (business@gamefound.com) Meeple Realty https://www.meeplerealty.com/ May 12 expansion to Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid May 18 Sea of Nadia May 19 Everything Board Games Bi-Monthly Digital Magazine May 19 new Tiny Epic??? Kickstarter May 19 Dawnshade - www.dawnshadegame.com May 19 Capital Lux 2 May 19 Stop the Train May 19 Bullet May 25 Chai: High Tea (expansion) May 26 Tantrum House Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tantrumhouse/tantrum-house-season-7-board-game-media May 26 Kemet Blood and Sand May 26 Dice Miner May 26 Riot at the Round Table May 26 Fray: Champions of the Every-verse May 26 Good Cop Bad Cop Promoted May 27 The Emerald Flame end of May/June Nemesis Lockdown Will and Sara review the new Montmartre game from BLAM! It's an elegant little card game with some simple mechanics and lots of strategic depth.
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Kevin reviews a new board game from Board & Dice all about trains!! Traintopia!
Kevin reviews Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio Board Game from Rio Grande Games.
Kevin looks at a prototype of Sea of Legends being published by Guildhall Studios.
Will and Sara take a look at the new Lost Lights board game from Board Game Circus. It's a card-drafting, area control game for 2 players and it's coming to Kickstarter soon!
While there's a bit of a learning curve with RPGs, it's well worth the effort. Here's what you need to know about being a beginner with tabletop RPGs.  What are RPGs? RPGs— Role Playing Games— are a combination of "choose your own adventure" story, board game, and theater. In this gaming experience, you enter a storyline as a fictional character and make decisions that ultimately impact the outcome. RPG tabletop games are an exciting alternative to traditional board games. Rather than just moving pieces around a board, you're strategizing, storytelling, and creating a unique experience every time. Why Play RPGs? The main reason to play RPGs is that it's fun to do so. Beyond that, RPGs also help you develop creativity and problem-solving skills. They're a great platform for socializing and getting to know people better and give you the opportunity to explore scenarios you wouldn't in real life. Playing RPGs can become an engaging hobby that stands the test of time. Types of RPGs There are lots of different types of RPGs to explore. While the focus here is on tabletop RPGs, this is also a common theme for video games and even live-action events (LARPing). Within the tabletop RPG world, some of the genres include:
Choose the Right Game The first step when starting to play RPGs is to find the right game for you. A beginner-friendly RPG game should be easy to follow while piquing your interest. Fortunately, many of the big players in the tabletop RPG realm have introductory games and starter kits for new players. Once you've chosen your game, take some time to yourself to understand it before inviting people to play. Read through the game and figure out the nuances that make it interesting. You should feel comfortable explaining the basics of the game before inviting people over to play. Finally, get everything you need to add to the experience. If you need a variety of dice, you can try D20 Collective to find a set that works for your game. Think of where you'll play, what music you can add to set the tone, and what other elements will create the ideal atmosphere. Choose the Right People RPGs aren't for everyone. Choose people who you know will engage in the game and are open to experiencing something new. If you don't have friends who are interested in playing the same genre of tabletop RPGs as you, reach out to local interest groups. Local game and comic book shops might already have gaming groups in place. Apps like MeetUp can help you connect with like-minded individuals. Set the Expectations If getting together for an RPG is going to be a regular occurrence, it's important to set and manage expectations so that everyone stays on the same page. These expectations may be game-specific or could pertain to the gathering itself. For example, discussing who is bringing snacks, and what will be provided is a non-game expectation that should be set in advance. You might outline a hosting schedule with a group of friends. These are things that you can figure out at your first gaming experience. You should also set some ground rules for playing. Here are some common examples:
Have Fun Remember to relax and have a good time. While RPGs can be emotional, they should come to an end with good spirits and camaraderie.
Melissa and Kevin look at 4 new Exit Games from KOSMOS. Theft on the Mississippi Haunted Rollercoaster Stormy Flight Catacombs of Horror
Kevin reviews Robin of Locksley. a Board Game from Rio Grande Games. and designed by Uwe Rosenberg.
Will and Sara review the new board game First Contact from Cosmo Drone Games. It's a 2-7 player word/party game that features some unique twists on the popular Codenames mechanic.
Kevin looks at a bunch of board games launching on Kickstarter the first half of May 2020.
Series Sponsors: Lucky Duck Games https://luckyduckgames.com/ Gamefound https://gamefound.com/#/ (business@gamefound.com) Meeple Realty https://www.meeplerealty.com/ Rush MD expansion - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/241478362/rush-md-icu-expansion?ref=7m8jsp May 1 Phantom Card Game May 1 Hidden Territories: Every Hero needs a quest May 5 Lost Lights May 5 High Noon May 5 Pulp Invasion May 5 Shards of the Jaguar May 5 Sea of Legends May 5 Euthia May 5 Crisis at Steamfall: Genesis May 11 Cardspiracy May 11 Sea of Nadia May 12 Railroad Ink Challenge May 12 Fray: Champions of the Every-verse May 12 Crimson Company with new Ragnorak exp May 12 Hel: the Last Saga May 13 SHEOL May 15 Maharaja Mid May Frenemey Pastry Party Kevin looks at a prototype of expansion to Rise of Tribes being published by Breaking Games. Rise of Tribes: Beasts and Bronze.
Will and Sara take a look at the new Tiny Ninjas: Heroes game from 2niverse Games. It's a dice battling card game for 1 or 2 players and it's coming to Kickstarter soon.
Kevin looks at the new expansion to My Little Scythe - Pie in the Sky from Stonemaier Games. https://stonemaiergames.com/games/my-little-scythe/pie-in-the-sky-my-little-scythe-expansion/
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