If you’re a child of the 80s or just enjoy the old school video games, you have definitely heard of Centipede. Created by Atari in 1980, this classic vertical fixed shooter was all about blasting the bugs that descended upon you. It was a bit of a button masher – all you had to do was move the little gnome back and forth across the bottom of the screen and keep pressing the button to shoot at things. And now you can do that in tabletop form! Continue reading Playing Around – Get Those Shrooms!
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Playing Around – You vs. the World
You may have read some (or all) of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels. You may even have seen the Edgar Wright movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, starring the always awkward Michael Cera. Hell, you might even be a fan of the PS3/XBox side scrolling game. But now, what every fan has been waiting for will soon be available: Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Card Game! Continue reading Playing Around – You vs. the World
Meeple Moments – Game of the Month: BIOTIX
Occasionally we feature a post from our friends at The Malted Meeple. Their Game of the Month series highlights one of the many games in their libraries at Ravenwood Castle and The Malted Meeple. They briefly describe the game, how to play it, and why they like it.
Game: BIOTIX
Playing Around – Flying the Wild Skies
Ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a literal animal fighting great battles in an alternate 1930s? Want to be a freedom fighter, revolutionary or pirate? Well now is your chance with Wild Skies: Europa Tempest. Wet Ink Games has just released a digital version of the core rulebook and print versions will be available later this year. Continue reading Playing Around – Flying the Wild Skies
Playing Around – You Say You Want a Revolution
Do you like RPGs? Do you like history? What if I told you that there’s a game coming that allows you to not just watch history, but help to shape it too? Intrigued, you say? Continue reading Playing Around – You Say You Want a Revolution