Project Dastan

I love TTRPG live streams, especially those that feature unique settings. That's why I was excited to learn about Project Dastan, whose goal is, "to show the creative and storytelling prowess of people from around the world, from various backgrounds, cultures, etc." Their first production will use Paizo's Pathfinder 2nd...

Car Wars Gets A Shout-Out In Forbes

Forbes writer Rob Weiland wrote about Car Wars Sixth Edition recently. The article covers some of the game's basics – history, lore, and mechanics – and offers a brief, balanced review of the overall gameplay. (Spoiler: he likes it!) You can check out the full article here.   When did...

Make Mail Fun Again!

Here's a quick-and-dirty idea: postcards. They're cheap to print or buy, affordable to mail, and fun to receive. Some ideas: • Invitation to an afternoon of Munchkin, complete with a special rule you put in the postcard. • A mysterious map for players in a campaign for The Fantasy Trip....

Celebrate Car Wars Orange/Purple With Us!

Coming soon to Gen Con: The Car Wars Orange/Purple Extravaganza, where you can be among the first Car Wars fans to play the new game!   On Friday, August 2, players will have the opportunity to participate in a special, limited-attendance event in celebration of the release of Car Wars...

For The Love Of Jigsaw Puzzles

Many popular hobbies these days revolve around screens and electronics. Of course, here at Steve Jackson Games, we know there is a HUGE fandom for tabletop games. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention another analog pastime: jigsaw puzzles!   In 2020, when there wasn't a whole lot to...

Bats!

I've mentioned before about our household's penchant for taking walks. One of the neat aspects about our usual route is that we'll occasionally see signs of wildlife: wild bunnies, a fox family, we saw an opossum once. And some of the neater critters we see every so often – like...

Going Down The Rabbit Hole

Today, July 4th, is Independence Day in the United States. But we'd also like to recognize another event: Alice in Wonderland Day!   First introduced in 2015 on the 150th anniversary of the publishing of the novel, Alice in Wonderland Day aims to celebrate Lewis Carroll and his classic work...

You Never Meta Book Like GURPS Meta-Tech!

In many GURPS campaigns, it's perfectly permissable to buy cool stuff if your hero has the money. But it can be challenging to figure out what new gear should cost in GURPS dollars; if an alchemical concoction, exoskeleton, or personal time machine doesn't come with a price or stats in a...

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