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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Just in case you didn't already know, the latest issue of Tabletop SPIRIT dropped last week and you can download it into your browser window totally free with this link... bit.ly/TSM_28 -- Inside you'll find this sort of thing... 1/
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You heard it here first!!
I’ll be signing copies of my newest card game from @buttonshy.bsky.social called Phantasmic!! ✨
TOMORROW, SATURDAY @ 2:00pm at the Button Shy Booth #3442
I’ll be signing copies of my newest card game from @buttonshy.bsky.social called Phantasmic!! ✨
TOMORROW, SATURDAY @ 2:00pm at the Button Shy Booth #3442
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
You heard it here first!!
I’ll be signing copies of my newest card game from @buttonshy.bsky.social called Phantasmic!! ✨
TOMORROW, SATURDAY @ 2:00pm at the Button Shy Booth #3442
I’ll be signing copies of my newest card game from @buttonshy.bsky.social called Phantasmic!! ✨
TOMORROW, SATURDAY @ 2:00pm at the Button Shy Booth #3442
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A really lovely thing that happened today was I got to sit & play some more Mario Odyssey with my daughter. I had such a blast (& she seemed to too). It really lifted my spirits.
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A really lovely thing that happened today was I got to sit & play some more Mario Odyssey with my daughter. I had such a blast (& she seemed to too). It really lifted my spirits.
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Syrinscape launches Miskatonic University SoundSet for Call of Cthulhu
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators!
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators!
Syrinscape launches Miskatonic University SoundSet for Call of Cthulhu
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators! Syrinscape's Call of Cthulhu: Miskatonic University SoundSet brings this famed institution to li...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Syrinscape launches Miskatonic University SoundSet for Call of Cthulhu
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators!
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators!
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ah, I had forgotten quite how hard Lucifer Analog's Dungeon Rave goes
heimatderkatastrophe.bandcamp.com/album/hdk-76...
heimatderkatastrophe.bandcamp.com/album/hdk-76...
HDK 76 † Dungeon Rave, by LUCIFER ANALOG
10 track album
heimatderkatastrophe.bandcamp.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
ah, I had forgotten quite how hard Lucifer Analog's Dungeon Rave goes
heimatderkatastrophe.bandcamp.com/album/hdk-76...
heimatderkatastrophe.bandcamp.com/album/hdk-76...
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Died horribly at Lord of the Rings. Never really recovered from a terrible event draw in Mordor, did make it to Mordor at least.
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Died horribly at Lord of the Rings. Never really recovered from a terrible event draw in Mordor, did make it to Mordor at least.
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Crow: "It just tells us everything that we need to know that reminding people to obey the law, reminding people to obey the Constitution, is somehow criminal in Trumpworld and should be responded to with death threats. It's very, very telling."
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Crow: "It just tells us everything that we need to know that reminding people to obey the law, reminding people to obey the Constitution, is somehow criminal in Trumpworld and should be responded to with death threats. It's very, very telling."
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And the Designers & Dragons: Origins is over. Thanks so much for the support! We brought in just a hair short of a quarter-of-a-million dollars (wow!), which I believe puts us in the top-5 Evil Hat Kickstarters (OK, #5), so I'm super happy for the interest in history!
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
And the Designers & Dragons: Origins is over. Thanks so much for the support! We brought in just a hair short of a quarter-of-a-million dollars (wow!), which I believe puts us in the top-5 Evil Hat Kickstarters (OK, #5), so I'm super happy for the interest in history!
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Played Pact and Thing Thing, and I think it bares repeating:
DVC is making some of the coolest experimental games that are of such high quality production for their weirdness. We live in a great time in boardgames!
Also Rude Hat Man was dead wrong about Thing Thing!!
HBD @dvcgames.bsky.social !!!
DVC is making some of the coolest experimental games that are of such high quality production for their weirdness. We live in a great time in boardgames!
Also Rude Hat Man was dead wrong about Thing Thing!!
HBD @dvcgames.bsky.social !!!
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Played Pact and Thing Thing, and I think it bares repeating:
DVC is making some of the coolest experimental games that are of such high quality production for their weirdness. We live in a great time in boardgames!
Also Rude Hat Man was dead wrong about Thing Thing!!
HBD @dvcgames.bsky.social !!!
DVC is making some of the coolest experimental games that are of such high quality production for their weirdness. We live in a great time in boardgames!
Also Rude Hat Man was dead wrong about Thing Thing!!
HBD @dvcgames.bsky.social !!!
We've tried to give Indie boardgame developers just as much coverage as some of the bigger games in Tabletop SPIRIT, and have a regular columnist for them...? 😳 www.tabletopspirit.com
The Internet has layered on so many disincentives to discourage creators from covering indie games, outside of specialist coverage. While indie advocacy is well intentioned I'd love to see more creators cover them alongside high profile games rather than silo them off as a curiosity.
Pax Unplugged is right around the corner!!
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We've tried to give Indie boardgame developers just as much coverage as some of the bigger games in Tabletop SPIRIT, and have a regular columnist for them...? 😳 www.tabletopspirit.com
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and if your going to Scotland at any time there is a list of 117 Independent Bookshops (it does need updated and checked) to visit or buy from their website
#BookSky #Bookshop #IndieBookshop 📚💙 #ChooseBookshops #BuySmallBuyLocal
bigbeardedbookseller.uk/bookshops-sc...
#BookSky #Bookshop #IndieBookshop 📚💙 #ChooseBookshops #BuySmallBuyLocal
bigbeardedbookseller.uk/bookshops-sc...
Bookshops: Scotland – Big Bearded Bookseller
bigbeardedbookseller.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
and if your going to Scotland at any time there is a list of 117 Independent Bookshops (it does need updated and checked) to visit or buy from their website
#BookSky #Bookshop #IndieBookshop 📚💙 #ChooseBookshops #BuySmallBuyLocal
bigbeardedbookseller.uk/bookshops-sc...
#BookSky #Bookshop #IndieBookshop 📚💙 #ChooseBookshops #BuySmallBuyLocal
bigbeardedbookseller.uk/bookshops-sc...
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Designers & Dragons: Origins tells the tale of each and every product TSR released for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1e.
@shannonappelcline.bsky.social takes us on a tour de force through the early TSR catalog and it's a ride you won't want to miss!
Back it here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
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@shannonappelcline.bsky.social takes us on a tour de force through the early TSR catalog and it's a ride you won't want to miss!
Back it here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
"
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Designers & Dragons: Origins tells the tale of each and every product TSR released for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1e.
@shannonappelcline.bsky.social takes us on a tour de force through the early TSR catalog and it's a ride you won't want to miss!
Back it here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
"
@shannonappelcline.bsky.social takes us on a tour de force through the early TSR catalog and it's a ride you won't want to miss!
Back it here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
"
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Man goes to watch famous clown & notorious depressive Pagliacci, but has a major cardiac event mid-show & collapses, writhing. Pagliacci smiles & says 'you should go see the famous doctor who lives in this town - he's a heart specialist with a sideline in gaffe-ridden mental health advice.'
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Man goes to watch famous clown & notorious depressive Pagliacci, but has a major cardiac event mid-show & collapses, writhing. Pagliacci smiles & says 'you should go see the famous doctor who lives in this town - he's a heart specialist with a sideline in gaffe-ridden mental health advice.'
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Don't be too quick to guess because it's currently a very tight three-way tie!!
Designers & Dragons: Origins passed its next stretch goal over the weekend, which means that we have another poll up for content to add to the backer's-only preview. This one is boxed sets.
Pretty sure I know the winner here, but there's some fine options.
Pretty sure I know the winner here, but there's some fine options.
Designers & Dragons: Origins Project Update: Basic vs Expert vs Forgotten Realms and more! New poll - BOXED SETS.
Friends, we've got just FOUR days left in this campaign.
It's time to tell your friends, tell your neighbors, and tell them what? That you're voting on ANOTHER chapter to ...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Don't be too quick to guess because it's currently a very tight three-way tie!!
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Been thinking about this overnight and I have come to the horrible realisation that I do in fact very much want a lavish in depth book detailing every single ridiculous Dungeons & Dragons toy, colouring book, back of cereal packet hologram, view finder etc
God help me.
God help me.
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Been thinking about this overnight and I have come to the horrible realisation that I do in fact very much want a lavish in depth book detailing every single ridiculous Dungeons & Dragons toy, colouring book, back of cereal packet hologram, view finder etc
God help me.
God help me.
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Who's up thinking about that first character they ever made?
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Who's up thinking about that first character they ever made?
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
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Some cracking games played in October @bgstatsapp.bsky.social
The Essen releases are trickling through:
Ink - fast abstract race to the finish with great components.
The Hobbit there and back again - a story based roll and write.
@tsmag.bsky.social
The Essen releases are trickling through:
Ink - fast abstract race to the finish with great components.
The Hobbit there and back again - a story based roll and write.
@tsmag.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Some cracking games played in October @bgstatsapp.bsky.social
The Essen releases are trickling through:
Ink - fast abstract race to the finish with great components.
The Hobbit there and back again - a story based roll and write.
@tsmag.bsky.social
The Essen releases are trickling through:
Ink - fast abstract race to the finish with great components.
The Hobbit there and back again - a story based roll and write.
@tsmag.bsky.social
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Less than $70 away from our next stretch👇
Delve into the early history of the hobby. Designers & Dragons: Origins examines the inspiration, design, lore, and stumbles behind *each and every product* TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1E.
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Less than $70 away from our next stretch👇
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Woot! We have topped $140k for Designers & Dragons: Origins.
Thanks to backers! It's great knowing that I'm not the only one interested in roleplaying history (and that I can publish books on the topic as a result!).
Thanks to backers! It's great knowing that I'm not the only one interested in roleplaying history (and that I can publish books on the topic as a result!).
Less than $70 away from our next stretch👇
Delve into the early history of the hobby. Designers & Dragons: Origins examines the inspiration, design, lore, and stumbles behind *each and every product* TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1E.
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Woot! We have topped $140k for Designers & Dragons: Origins.
Thanks to backers! It's great knowing that I'm not the only one interested in roleplaying history (and that I can publish books on the topic as a result!).
Thanks to backers! It's great knowing that I'm not the only one interested in roleplaying history (and that I can publish books on the topic as a result!).
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Until the end of the government shutdown, our campaign will be donating $2,500 a month to a food pantry in the Ninth District.
And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Until the end of the government shutdown, our campaign will be donating $2,500 a month to a food pantry in the Ninth District.
And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
And to my fellow candidates, I challenge you to do the same:
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Wow I can’t believe I haven’t worked on this game in like half a year! It’s been a busyyyy year for me in the best of ways.
This weekend I spend some time on it, and I think I’m starting to hone in on the artstyle for Shortstack! I'm much happier with the clean vectors over the "realism" effect.
This weekend I spend some time on it, and I think I’m starting to hone in on the artstyle for Shortstack! I'm much happier with the clean vectors over the "realism" effect.
November 9, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Wow I can’t believe I haven’t worked on this game in like half a year! It’s been a busyyyy year for me in the best of ways.
This weekend I spend some time on it, and I think I’m starting to hone in on the artstyle for Shortstack! I'm much happier with the clean vectors over the "realism" effect.
This weekend I spend some time on it, and I think I’m starting to hone in on the artstyle for Shortstack! I'm much happier with the clean vectors over the "realism" effect.
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What ancient horrors lie slumbering in a newly discovered tomb deep in Egypt's Valley of the Kings? Today, on the main stage at tabletop.me Chaosium's MOB is taking this wide-eyed crew of investigators to find out... Call of Cthulhu, live at 4pm.
Dubai Outlet Mall, 🇦🇪
Dubai Outlet Mall, 🇦🇪
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
What ancient horrors lie slumbering in a newly discovered tomb deep in Egypt's Valley of the Kings? Today, on the main stage at tabletop.me Chaosium's MOB is taking this wide-eyed crew of investigators to find out... Call of Cthulhu, live at 4pm.
Dubai Outlet Mall, 🇦🇪
Dubai Outlet Mall, 🇦🇪
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Another great Games Night. Won Azul on the tie breaker and then came 3rd (out of 4) in Vikings!
November 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Another great Games Night. Won Azul on the tie breaker and then came 3rd (out of 4) in Vikings!
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Today’s blog post: Burnout creationandplay.blogspot.com/2025/10/burn...
Burnout
A blog about board game creation, design and publishing.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Today’s blog post: Burnout creationandplay.blogspot.com/2025/10/burn...
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If you are thinking of gifts for Xmas this year, my book about tabletop games, The Game Changers (UK, other territories) / Across the Board (US, Canada), is out in paperback, audiobook & ebook. I think it is good for anyone who loves boardgames old or new, or who likes stuff on culture & history.
October 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
If you are thinking of gifts for Xmas this year, my book about tabletop games, The Game Changers (UK, other territories) / Across the Board (US, Canada), is out in paperback, audiobook & ebook. I think it is good for anyone who loves boardgames old or new, or who likes stuff on culture & history.
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SPIEL - SATURDAY! 🌟 Here's a video that condenses our 12+ hour day at the halls into 90 seconds and Youtube decided to grace with this terrible cover image. 🤣
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youtube.com/shorts/xsh7k...
Our twelve-hour #SPIEL day condensed in less than 90 seconds! Many people, many games, many yays!
YouTube video by Semi Co-op
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October 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
SPIEL - SATURDAY! 🌟 Here's a video that condenses our 12+ hour day at the halls into 90 seconds and Youtube decided to grace with this terrible cover image. 🤣
youtube.com/shorts/xsh7k...
youtube.com/shorts/xsh7k...