Tabletop Gaming Magazine July 2025 [#104] Back Issue

From brand new RPGs and big birthday celebrations to the best board games for your summer break – the latest issue of Tabletop Gaming is packed with ideas, interviews and inspiration.

In this month’s magazine, we explore how Critical Role’s new game Daggerheart puts collaborative worldbuilding at the centre of your table, and speak with actor Anjali Bhimani about storytelling, dice, and drama. Exploding Kittens turns ten with a pop-up board game twist, and we take a look at the journey behind the much-loved micro-game Sprawlopolis. Plus, whether you’re heading to the beach or staying close to home, we’ve picked out the best games to take on holiday.

• FORGED IN HOPE: Exploring Daggerheart, the new RPG from Critical Role’s Darrington Press.

• CHAOS KITTENS: Behind the scenes of the 10th anniversary Exploding Kittens board game.

• SPRAWLOPOLIS UNBOXED: How a tiny wallet game became a big indie hit.

• DICE, DRAMA & NEW WORLDS: Anjali Bhimani on character, chaos, and Critical Role.

• MARKETING GAMES: The unexpected ways creators are getting your attention.

• DISNEY LORCANA: A new era?

• PLUS REVIEWS: From Deep Regrets and Azul Duel to Burrows & Badgers and Firefly: 10th Anniversary Edition – we’ve tested the latest releases