Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine
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A FREE quarterly PDF magazine full of boardgaming goodness, powered by passion! Packed with features, interviews and reviews, we cover boardgames and RPGs!
A FREE quarterly PDF magazine full of boardgaming goodness, powered by passion! Packed with features, interviews and reviews, we cover boardgames and RPGs!
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Hello boardgaming fans... Just to let you know the latest issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine (#29) is now available and FREE to download. You'll find plenty of Christmas joy inside. And Monopoly, too!? bit.ly/TSM_29
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
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oh, cool, i actually finished the campaign, the box actually fits on my shelf, i can replay the story instead of being 1/3 of the way through a massive box, and i only paid 50 dollars for this, this was great actually
game design is often about solving problems players don't know they have
game design is often about solving problems players don't know they have
February 17, 2026 at 7:42 AM
oh, cool, i actually finished the campaign, the box actually fits on my shelf, i can replay the story instead of being 1/3 of the way through a massive box, and i only paid 50 dollars for this, this was great actually
game design is often about solving problems players don't know they have
game design is often about solving problems players don't know they have
We said (quite rightly)... "It’s not difficult to recommend it for anyone interested
in a good adventure romp ... or for that
matter, anyone who just appreciates a
decent boardgame design." -- TSM #25
We're also hoping there will be another scenario pack some time soon... 🤞 bit.ly/TSM_25
in a good adventure romp ... or for that
matter, anyone who just appreciates a
decent boardgame design." -- TSM #25
We're also hoping there will be another scenario pack some time soon... 🤞 bit.ly/TSM_25
when the mass effect board game first came out, there was a rather large contingent of people who lamented that it was only 50 dollars in a small box. they (understandably) wanted a massive sprawling adventure with tons of plastic and cards.
some reviewers who then played the game went on to say-
some reviewers who then played the game went on to say-
Today's Load-bearing Tomato addresses the age old question:
"why don't the devs just [SOCIAL MEDIA OPINION]"
It turns out, "a lot of reasons", but if you never have to test your ideas, you never have to discover why they're not any good.
loadbearingtomato.com/p/why-chasin...
"why don't the devs just [SOCIAL MEDIA OPINION]"
It turns out, "a lot of reasons", but if you never have to test your ideas, you never have to discover why they're not any good.
loadbearingtomato.com/p/why-chasin...
February 17, 2026 at 8:07 AM
We said (quite rightly)... "It’s not difficult to recommend it for anyone interested
in a good adventure romp ... or for that
matter, anyone who just appreciates a
decent boardgame design." -- TSM #25
We're also hoping there will be another scenario pack some time soon... 🤞 bit.ly/TSM_25
in a good adventure romp ... or for that
matter, anyone who just appreciates a
decent boardgame design." -- TSM #25
We're also hoping there will be another scenario pack some time soon... 🤞 bit.ly/TSM_25
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Traveller Referees, and other SF gamers, check out this incredible free online tool!
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
farhavens.blogspot.com/2026/02/star...
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
farhavens.blogspot.com/2026/02/star...
Star System Explorer
An excellent resource for any science fiction RPG enthusiast is the free Star System Explorer . Particularly responsive in any chromium bas...
farhavens.blogspot.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Traveller Referees, and other SF gamers, check out this incredible free online tool!
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
farhavens.blogspot.com/2026/02/star...
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
farhavens.blogspot.com/2026/02/star...
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Spent the weekend in Austin at a trick taking convention. Played a bunch of stuff, much of it good! Even a few non-trick-takers!
February 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Spent the weekend in Austin at a trick taking convention. Played a bunch of stuff, much of it good! Even a few non-trick-takers!
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Our Kickstarter Pre-Launch page is now up!
Our zine features 36 artists with 50 pages of art dedicated to beloved robot ocs. Click on the "notify me" icon for when we officially launch in 10 days! 👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/110...
#zine | #zinesky | #robot | #robotart | #SMYC
Our zine features 36 artists with 50 pages of art dedicated to beloved robot ocs. Click on the "notify me" icon for when we officially launch in 10 days! 👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/110...
#zine | #zinesky | #robot | #robotart | #SMYC
Coming soon: Show Me Your Core
Show Me Your Core is a robot zine featuring 36 artists around the shared love of robots through their original characters.
www.kickstarter.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Deanna just tossed up an #Unboxing on Instagram for Origin Story from Stonemaier Games
Check it out:
www.instagram.com/p/DUyzg3dElw5/
Check it out:
www.instagram.com/p/DUyzg3dElw5/
February 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Deanna just tossed up an #Unboxing on Instagram for Origin Story from Stonemaier Games
Check it out:
www.instagram.com/p/DUyzg3dElw5/
Check it out:
www.instagram.com/p/DUyzg3dElw5/
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Sometimes a good pal says “hey are you free for #boardgames tomorrow” and you are free!
We got Fantastic Factories back to the table, learned Spots and Bridge City Poker, and taught Take Time
We got Fantastic Factories back to the table, learned Spots and Bridge City Poker, and taught Take Time
February 15, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Sometimes a good pal says “hey are you free for #boardgames tomorrow” and you are free!
We got Fantastic Factories back to the table, learned Spots and Bridge City Poker, and taught Take Time
We got Fantastic Factories back to the table, learned Spots and Bridge City Poker, and taught Take Time
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Beaten by insta-win on the penultimate tile of Taluva on BGA.
February 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Beaten by insta-win on the penultimate tile of Taluva on BGA.
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Airship City from Analog Lunchbox today. Great stuff, lots going on, and it all looks and feels very Analog Lunchbox. Not as heavy as Bean to Bar, but very enjoyable and easy flowing.
February 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Airship City from Analog Lunchbox today. Great stuff, lots going on, and it all looks and feels very Analog Lunchbox. Not as heavy as Bean to Bar, but very enjoyable and easy flowing.
Here's a couple of small teaser / sampler links for what you can expect in the next issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine...
Sampler 1 (features) - bit.ly/TSM30sampler
Sampler 2 (reviews) - bit.ly/TSM30RevS
Sampler 1 (features) - bit.ly/TSM30sampler
Sampler 2 (reviews) - bit.ly/TSM30RevS
February 15, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Here's a couple of small teaser / sampler links for what you can expect in the next issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine...
Sampler 1 (features) - bit.ly/TSM30sampler
Sampler 2 (reviews) - bit.ly/TSM30RevS
Sampler 1 (features) - bit.ly/TSM30sampler
Sampler 2 (reviews) - bit.ly/TSM30RevS
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This channel is such a great love letter for specific RPGs, it's great.
youtu.be/IXOkn6GSlaQ
Specially since they're not D&Ds all over again 👍
#ttrpg #fitd #bladesinthedark #dndisnotforme
youtu.be/IXOkn6GSlaQ
Specially since they're not D&Ds all over again 👍
#ttrpg #fitd #bladesinthedark #dndisnotforme
Elemental Flesh & Dark Desires | Demons BLADES IN THE DARK
YouTube video by Zaktact
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
This channel is such a great love letter for specific RPGs, it's great.
youtu.be/IXOkn6GSlaQ
Specially since they're not D&Ds all over again 👍
#ttrpg #fitd #bladesinthedark #dndisnotforme
youtu.be/IXOkn6GSlaQ
Specially since they're not D&Ds all over again 👍
#ttrpg #fitd #bladesinthedark #dndisnotforme
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Red Dwarf started 38 years ago today on BBC Two with the aptly named "The End".
February 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Red Dwarf started 38 years ago today on BBC Two with the aptly named "The End".
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Hey tabletop gamers, if you bought or were considering buying this bundle but got overwhelmed by the number of games to sort through, have I got the spreadsheet for you!!
All 1,074 games tagged as "physical" sorted by play style, with language, engine, and genre notated to the best of my ability:
All 1,074 games tagged as "physical" sorted by play style, with language, engine, and genre notated to the best of my ability:
February 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Hey tabletop gamers, if you bought or were considering buying this bundle but got overwhelmed by the number of games to sort through, have I got the spreadsheet for you!!
All 1,074 games tagged as "physical" sorted by play style, with language, engine, and genre notated to the best of my ability:
All 1,074 games tagged as "physical" sorted by play style, with language, engine, and genre notated to the best of my ability:
We've got a few things to say about that as well. In the next issue of TSM to be released later this week, in fact... 🤔👏👍
February 15, 2026 at 11:15 AM
We've got a few things to say about that as well. In the next issue of TSM to be released later this week, in fact... 🤔👏👍
Sharing some of the stuff coming your way in TSM #30 including some of our regular columns: Tony Boydell's Cult of the Old (from The Museum of Board Games), our resident Grumpy Old Git having another moan, and an interview with Mario Cortese from our latest Letter from Italy...
1/3
1/3
February 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Sharing some of the stuff coming your way in TSM #30 including some of our regular columns: Tony Boydell's Cult of the Old (from The Museum of Board Games), our resident Grumpy Old Git having another moan, and an interview with Mario Cortese from our latest Letter from Italy...
1/3
1/3
I'm very pleased to share a sneaky look at the next issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine - #30 is out later this month but early access copies have already gone out to Patreon supporters. More support is always helpful and welcome, so please consider sharing this post: www.patreon.com/join/Tableto...
February 14, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I'm very pleased to share a sneaky look at the next issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine - #30 is out later this month but early access copies have already gone out to Patreon supporters. More support is always helpful and welcome, so please consider sharing this post: www.patreon.com/join/Tableto...
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Yesterday’s game, more Cabinet Noir (intelligence agency competition and cooperation in Napoleon’s Empire). 3 players today. (Scales from 2-8 players.) Here are some prototype components, and a section of detail from the board with the color-coding for the different dice in play:
February 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Yesterday’s game, more Cabinet Noir (intelligence agency competition and cooperation in Napoleon’s Empire). 3 players today. (Scales from 2-8 players.) Here are some prototype components, and a section of detail from the board with the color-coding for the different dice in play:
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Hello lovelies,
I'm Martina (she/her), co-host of the podcast ‘Fux und Bär’. As I've also been a member of the Spiel des Jahres jury since 2020, I only really play.
Other topics: ‘School and games’ or gamification, I love historical games and wargames. There's always a bit of politics thrown in too.
I'm Martina (she/her), co-host of the podcast ‘Fux und Bär’. As I've also been a member of the Spiel des Jahres jury since 2020, I only really play.
Other topics: ‘School and games’ or gamification, I love historical games and wargames. There's always a bit of politics thrown in too.
November 13, 2024 at 5:58 AM
Hello lovelies,
I'm Martina (she/her), co-host of the podcast ‘Fux und Bär’. As I've also been a member of the Spiel des Jahres jury since 2020, I only really play.
Other topics: ‘School and games’ or gamification, I love historical games and wargames. There's always a bit of politics thrown in too.
I'm Martina (she/her), co-host of the podcast ‘Fux und Bär’. As I've also been a member of the Spiel des Jahres jury since 2020, I only really play.
Other topics: ‘School and games’ or gamification, I love historical games and wargames. There's always a bit of politics thrown in too.
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It's #CraftWednesday! Do you have a game-related crafting project in progress? It could be a prototype, print and play, upgrading the components of a favourite game, making an accessory or even something larger like a table or games room. Share a picture and join in! Please RP!
February 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It's #CraftWednesday! Do you have a game-related crafting project in progress? It could be a prototype, print and play, upgrading the components of a favourite game, making an accessory or even something larger like a table or games room. Share a picture and join in! Please RP!
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Have you followed our Gal4Xeon 4X roll and write campaign yet? It’s coming to @gamefound.bsky.social in April… gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Gal4Xeon: A 4X roll and write game by Eurydice Games Ltd - Gamefound
Conquer the galaxy! Gal4Xeon is a print at home roll and write game where you explore, expand, exploit and exterminate your way to victory. Playable solo and with any number of friends!
gamefound.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Have you followed our Gal4Xeon 4X roll and write campaign yet? It’s coming to @gamefound.bsky.social in April… gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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It is really nice to be able to share a tutorial video with you all today. Let's enjoy learning a game together. Join me for the new release of Sagrada from @floodgategames.bsky.social:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7rZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7rZ...
February 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM
It is really nice to be able to share a tutorial video with you all today. Let's enjoy learning a game together. Join me for the new release of Sagrada from @floodgategames.bsky.social:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7rZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7rZ...
Thanks, Rodney. Sharing this, as requested... We've had a few things to say about "the way things work" in previous issues, but the majority of boardgame media peeps are decent at heart and well worth supporting if you can... 👍
I want to thank people who took the time to read the document and watch the video I shared. It is also important to me that it is understood: I do not believe Matthew, Paula, Monique or Naveen (or anyone else) had involvement (or awareness) of the actions the owner of Game Night Picks took. 1/4
February 11, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Thanks, Rodney. Sharing this, as requested... We've had a few things to say about "the way things work" in previous issues, but the majority of boardgame media peeps are decent at heart and well worth supporting if you can... 👍
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Watch it Played’s Rodney Smith cuts ties with Game Night Picks, accuses owner of unethical advertising practices towards publishers:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
February 10, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Watch it Played’s Rodney Smith cuts ties with Game Night Picks, accuses owner of unethical advertising practices towards publishers:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
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