Since 2008, the popularity of Matt Leacock’s co-op hit Pandemic has spread like the disease cubes on its map, helped along by its many, many spin-offs, from Legacy to last year’s The Fall of Rome. Just when you thought the series was done surprising you, along comes Kane Klenko with a radically different direction for Pandemic in real-time dice game Rapid Response. We were lucky enough to speak with the designer about the brand new entry in the series for this issue’s cover feature – find our world-exclusive interview on page 18.
Speaking of landmark series, on page 24 we mark the end of Game of Thrones with a look at the best tabletop games based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy epic. Bookworms rejoice! On page 48 we have a chat with the creators of the spellbinding new Jonathan Strange & Mr.
Norrell board game, followed by a definitive review on page 71. For even more magic, check out Sorcerer on page 66! Elsewhere, you’ll find the designers of Dungeons & Dragons game Lords of Waterdeep revealing how they took a leap of faith with the venerable fantasy RPG (p34), the must-play games at this year’s UK Games Expo (p10), a look at how 3D printing is transforming the tabletop (p58) and, of course, reviews of all the latest releases (p65). There’s no better way to get that summer feeling early.