Origins

An all-star cast of Disney heroines unites in Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls. Plus: the best games from Gen Con and Origins 2024, the emotional pull of board gaming, how higher education is preparing game creators, and casual miniatures games.

Tales from the Red Dragon Inn is a cooperative dungeoncrawl game with more accessible gameplay. Plus: highlights from Gen Con and Origins 2023, dexterity games, the many expansions of Railroad Ink, and how Button Shy has big plans for their small games.

In Flamecraft, enter a world of tiny artisan dragons who enchant their town with skilled handiwork. Plus: highlights from Gen Con and Origins 2022, ethics at the gaming table, playing the long game in Azul, and a spotlight of Thames & Kosmos.

As a ghost, give nonverbal clues to your teammates to help them solve your murder in Paranormal Detectives by Lucky Duck Games. Plus: party games, Gen Con and Origins 2019, streamlining your gaming experience, and an interview with Floodgate Games.

Tiny Epic Zombies is the latest Kickstarter smash hit from Gamelyn Games. Plus: the best new games at Gen Con and Origins 2018, creating the perfect game room, when to give games a second chance, and the rise of Renegade Game Studios.

10 Minute Heist: The Wizard's Tower is a new set collection game by Daily Magic Games that is quick yet strategic. Plus: highlights from Gen Con 50 and Origins 2017, how abstract games can offer a rewarding gameplay experience, crowdfunding catastrophes (and how to avoid them), an interview with Kingdomino designer Bruno Cathala, and how IELLO's passion and creativity beautified the board game world.

Join with other superheroes to fight evil in Guardians' Chronicles, IELLO's new semi-cooperative board game. Plus: game conventions for the casual gamer, the explosion of microgames, the modern games that have replaced childhood classics, and Seth and Paula Hiatt of Mayday Games share their adventures in game publishing and relocation to China.