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REGULARS
Welcome
We’re only a handful of months into 2018, but it already
At a Glance
Your 30-second guide to the latest in gaming
First Turn
The Fantasy Flight brain behind Star Wars: Rebellion reflects on his first lead designer credit: 2007’s epic adaptation of Blizzard PC game StarCraft
10 of the Best
Looking for your next gaming obsession? You won’t find much better than these card games, with hundreds or even thousands of cards to fine-tune your custom deck. Prepare to surrender your free time – and your wallet!
Role Call
This month sees a remastered return for an old favourite, a trip to the French Revolution and a stay in a haunted hotel
All the Jahres
Replaying the winners of the Spiel des Jahres so you don’t have to UM REIFENBREITE
My Favourite Game
The Magic: The Gathering pro turned deckbuilder designer explains why he finds the simplicity of Fluxx inspiring
Have You Played?
The Cold War heats up in this tense head-tohead battle for global control that’s become one of the most celebrated wargames of all time. Who knew nuclear peril could be so much fun?
Kickstarting from Scratch
Holly Gramazio turns to creators that have already succeeded at finding an audience on Kickstarter – and the crowdfunding site itself – to ask for essential advice on perfecting her campaign
The Independent Shelf
The follow-up to cult horror hit Psycho Raiders is a brutal race for survival in a twisted world. Forget about a fair fight and start running
Through the Ages
Claiming global domination has been a mainstay of tabletop strategy for decades, but taking over the world has come in many forms, from Risk to Small World
Tabletop Time Machine
There was a great boom in the production and playing
FEATURES
Godtear
After Guild Ball and Dark Souls, Steamforged’s most ambitious project yet sees the worlds of miniatures and board games collide. Lead developer Alex Hall reveals why Godtear is the biggest leap for the studio to date – and what we can expect
Critical Role
The world’s biggest Dungeons & Dragons campaign has changed the face of roleplaying forever – and its cast have had an absolute blast along the way. Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer and Liam O’Brien reveal how a birthday treat turned into a cultural phenomenon and what’s in store for season two
How We Made
Don Eskridge’s devious social deduction debut was a rich mix of manipulation, deception and accusation. Nearly a decade on, the designer discusses the influence of improvised comedy, the controversy of teaching people how to lie and his playful approach to what comes next
Board Game Collectors
While most of us buy games for the experience, others make it their lifetime’s work to obtain a complete collection. How far would you go for the ultimate set?
Hellboy
Nazi-punching, devilishly funny and wonderfully weird, Hellboy is the superhero that the tabletop – and the rest of the world – needs right now. James M. Hewitt offers a peek at what his upcoming co-op comic-book adventure has in store
Level 99 Interview
Marvel and DC aren’t the only ambitious shared universes out there. D. Brad Talton Jr. takes us on a tour of the fantasy home of Level 99’s games
Play it Smart
What’s in a game? Our doctors consider what allows the tabletop to stand apart from its digital counterparts
Wolfgang Kramer
He popularised the meeple, revolutionised the way we score games, pioneered countless mechanics from area control to action points and has won the fabled Spiel des Jahres award more times than anyone else. Meet Wolfgang Kramer, a true living legend of gaming
Unearthed Artefacts
++YEAR 3121 ++ INCOMING TRANSMISSI0N ++ found sector v12: pastime x17 – board game – “escape from 100 million bc”
Jellybean
A former animator is bringing a touch of Disney magic to card games. Tania Walker talks monsters, ladies and why every drawing counts
PLAYED
Star Wars: Legion
Adrenaline-pumping tactical battles in a galaxy far, far away
Rising Sun
Is the follow-up to Blood Rage a worthy successor?
Stuffed Fables
Hard times for soft toys in a dungeoncrawler with a fluffy difference
GKR: Heavy Hitters
Rowdy robots mech a good impression
The Palace of Mad King Ludwig
You’re gonna need a bigger moat…
Ancestree
Discover your roots in this drafting game of long-lost ancestors
Civilization (2018 Edition)
The original empire-builder returns, but is it stuck in an age gone by?
Cosmogenesis
Creating a universe gets fiddly
Welcome to Centerville
Building a small town, six dice at a time
The One Ring RPG: Oaths of the Riddermark
Life and death in the saddle
Meeple Circus
Designer: Cédric Millet | Artist: Angelina Costamagna
DreadBall: Second Edition
If Blood Bowl is the fantasy American football of miniatures
Paper Tales
Sheet Fighter
A Handful of Stars
A thrilling but flawed crescendo to a distinguished deckbuilding trilogy
My Little Pony: tails of Equestria: The Official Movie Sourcebook
A roleplaying expansion worth ponying up for
Farlight
Designer: Nicky Sibicky | Artists: Dann May, Zheng
The White Box
The White Box is, according to its lid, a ‘game design
Cowboy Bebop CCG: Spike vs Vicious
Anime card battles with added corgis
HOBBY TIPS
Painting guide
The dark world of the Lovecraftian adventure game becomes even more terrifying with a splash of colour. From the horrifying Deep Ones to the even weirder denizens of the Arkham Horror universe, follow our tips to ensure your monsters look magnificent
COMMUNITY
Event Report
Steve Snow reveals what makes the Sheffield show the North’s easiest-going meet-up and plans for a second convention in Derby later this year
Shop Spotlight
Ray Reaney reveals how his childhood friendship (and rivalry) with David Bradburn led them to open the Hull store
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