CYBERPUNK 2077: GANGS OF NIGHT CITY

Welcome

Welcome adventurers! You are cordially invited to our

ULTIMATE GAME NIGHT

How do you go from a normal game night, to an ultimate one? Interview

BIG GAME NIGHT

If you’ve ever been to one of the big gaming conventions you’ll have almost certainly met Hachette Board Games UK, the ultra-friendly distributor with a catalogue of exciting and varied games. We caught up with Hachette to understand more about what they do, and just what the ultimate game night might look like…

WAKA-WAKA-WAKA

We couldn’t resist hearing more about Quoridor Pac-Man, releasing at UK Games Expo this year

BIG POTATO GAMES

A great addition to a game night is a party game, and no one does it better than Big Potato Games. We caught up with James Vaughan for all things Potato

IS IT EVER OKAY TO THROW A GAME?

Everyone’s in it to win it when it comes to board games. Unless there’s a valid reason to throw in the towel…

10 OF THE BEST GAMES FOR YOUR VERY FIRST GAMES NIGHT

Hosting your very first games night, and not sure what to play? Here are ten of the best games for your debut, starting with some light-hearted ones to warm up with, and increasing in depth and complexity depending on what your crowd would be up for. So get the snacks in, and get gaming!

PICKING A PERFECT GAME NIGHT

The pressure of hosting the perfect game night building? Here are our tips on picking the best games for a successful evening

A NIGHT FOR THE FORBIDDEN

Usually a non-RPG game night consists of a bunch of different games. But what about running through a series of just one in one evening?

HARMONISE WITH DUET GAMES- BATTLE WITH DUEL

A game night can be perfect with two, and so many Duet and Duel games, now’s the time to enjoy them to the fullest!

10 COZY BOARDGAMES

A cozy board game is one that gives a feeling of comfort, warmth and sometimes even relaxation. That could be adventuring with friends, staring at cute animal art in wonder or puzzling to your heart’s delight. If comfort is your game then you should check out this cozy category. Here are 10 delightful games that feel like sitting by the fire wrapped in a warm blanket

FOOD AT THE TAVERN

One of the biggest pressures for game night is getting the food right. But it doesn’t have to be stressful – George Chrysostomou offers us some great snacks for the ultimate culinar y experience

PLAYLISTS FOR PLAY LISTS

You’ve hand-picked games for your big night in, but what music should you play in the background? Find perfect harmony with our sonic suggestions

A MOCKTAIL FOR EVERY GENRE

Do you always wonder what drinks to choose for your board game nights? Wonder no longer, as we’ve got the perfect mocktails for every theme.

tabletop Glossary

Welcome adventurers, to the tabletop – where deck building has nothing to do with the patio, and worker placement isn’t part of a recruitment agency. If the terminology used to describe the games we know and love can feel like trying to learn a new language, let our glossary demystify the terminology, and have you speaking tabletop in no time at all

YOUR WORLD YOUR RULES

Welcome to Your World, Your Rules, where we provide inspiration, creative guidance, and all the tools you need to create your own RPG campaign. Regardless of the title, you’ll find that roleplaying games provide plenty of downtime, so why not fill that space with an unexpected adventure? This month we’re exploring the ultimate board game night, but what could that event look like if it took place in your RPG?

SWITZERLAND

This month we’re off to Switzerland; home to

RETURN OF THE NEW MECHANICS

The fourth expansion of Ravensburger’s fairly new and very popular trading card game Disney Lorcana, Ursula’s Return has released into game stores, with some new mechanics which are going to completely change the way the game is played…

ON THE CARDS

We look ahead at some of the biggest trading card game news of the month and discover what’s on the cards…

5 OF THE BEST ONE-SHOT RPGS

Looking for a quick roleplaying game to fit into your games night? We’ve the perfect picks

ODIN

Originally planned to be entitled Valhalla, Odin is

HARMONIES

There’s a trend recently encouraging a swing towards

KIDS CHRONICLES: THE OLD OAK PROPHECY

I love a good walk in the forest.

TICKET TO RIDE: PARIS

Regarding our glorious hobby, the Ticket to Ride

TURBO KIDZ

Picture the scene: two teams, each with a

BRIGANDS

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? ◗ 43 District Cards

LITTLE TAVERN

If you’ve ever worked in hospitality, or education,

INVINCIBLE: ESCAPE FROM MARS

Fans of the Amazon Original show, or the

LINX

Like bacon with eggs, fish with chips, and

ZHANGUO : THE FIRST EMPIRE

Ihave a theory that games on the heavier

THE STIFLING DARK

Hidden movement games do a wonderful job of

CERES

Ceres is a dwarf planet somewhere between Mars

KINFIRE DELVE: VAINGLORY’S GROTTO

This is the first title in a new

AQUA: BIODIVERSITY IN THE OCEANS

AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans is a lovely

BLOODSPORT GAMBLER

So, you borrowed money from the Syndicate, did

VAESEN: SEASONS OF MYSTERY

Winter is coming in Seasons Of Mystery, an

DREAMS AND MACHINES

It’s rare to come across a title

THE FLOOD BELL TOLLS IN SAINT MAGNUS

When it comes to fantastical settings, you can’t

NASA: THE LOST UNIVERSE

It seems like an understatement to suggest that

D&D – PHANDELVER AND BELOW : THE SHAT TERED OBELISK

Dungeons & Dragons fans will likely welcome

CODEBLADE

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? ◗ 142 page

MONSTER HUNTER WORLD: ANCIENT FOREST

Monster Hunter World: Ancient Forest is a game

CHINESE LEAF GAME

The origin of playing cards is often traced