Tabletop Gaming – August 2018

Pathfinder: Second Edition: The fantasy RPG is taking its first big step forward with some big improvements, but can it keep up with Dungeons & Dragons? Lead designer Jason Bulmahn tells us more.

Western Legends: Rewrite history and make yourself an icon of the Wild West in this massive open-world adventure. We saddle up with the game’s creators to go on a ride through its incredible sandbox.

A Gamer’s Travel Guide: If you’re headed off on holiday this summer, don’t miss our essential tips on which games to pack and how to help your cardboard survive the baking heat or a dip in the pool.

Red Alert: Legendary wargame designer Richard Borg blasts off with his sci-fi successor to the historical Commands & Colors strategy series. He reveals the space-age advancements in store for players and his plans for galactic domination.

My Little Scythe: The father-daughter team behind this year’s most adorable game – a reimagining of strategy smash hit Scythe – show us around their magical world.

Plastic Fantastic: It’s an indispensible part of almost every game, but plastic is also one of the biggest threats to an increasingly fragile environment. We explore eco-friendly alternatives to the wonder material and learn how game makers are doing what they can to ensure playing doesn’t come at a price.

Reviewed:
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar – Soul Wars
Starship Samurai
Call of Cthulhu: Masks of Nyarlathotep
Lowlands
Black Orchestra
Gretchinz!
Raids
The Grimm Forest
Princess Jing
Endless Pass: A Viking Saga
Banquet Royal
Lucidity: Six-Sided Nightmares
A Tale of Pirates
Micropolis
Hannibal & Hamilcar
When in Rome
Star Wars: Han Solo Card Game
Genesys: Realms of Terrinoth
Marvel Contest of Champions: Battlerealm
Robit Riddle: Storybook Adventures

Plus much more!