Wiz-War Developer Notes
Yep, we released Wiz-War over a year ago. But, you see, I wrote this nice Developer Notes piece and due to an unfavorable alignment of the moon and Sagittarius, or something, it didn't run. Better late than never! And if you have not seen Wiz-War, well, I still think it's...
Bundle Of Holding: Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast
Roleplaying fans can now score a specially priced copy of Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast by Possum Creek on Bundle of Holding! In honor of Pride Month, June's Bundle of Holding features LGBTQ+-friendly RPGs. Played over 48 quick chapters, Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast is a unique fantasy TTRPG with innovative mechanics,...
Sign Up To Ride The Last Train To Bremen
Signups are now open on BackerKit for Last Train to Bremen by Possum Creek, now an imprint of Steve Jackson Games! Last Train to Bremen is a one-shot storytelling game about four cavalier musicians and their questionable decisions. Things go awry after they make a deal with the Devil, which...
That Ogre Just Keeps Going
Almost 50 years in, and people are still playing my first game, Ogre. This is unspeakably cool. It's a huge compliment to me . . . and also to my inspirations. Renewed thanks go out to James Dunnigan for showing us all what to do with a hex map, and...
The Gift Of Games: Friendship Edition
If you're looking to give a game but want to make it a bit more personal, consider pairing it with a snack or meal. A great shelf-stable option is popcorn kernels; they make all kinds of gourmet options and even "gift kits." If you're not going for a kit that...
Fictional Worlds, Factual Skills
I imagine the Venn diagram of "fans of Steve Jackson Games" and "avid readers" is – if not a single circle – a squishy thing with a lot of overlap. Realizing this got me to thinking: Are there any facts, skills, or how-tos that you've specifically learned from reading (especially...
Dahlia's Surprise A Sweet Summer Salad
The Dahlia's Diversions for Peculiar Parties campaign on BackerKit ends on June 5 – and we're excited to welcome any and all last-minute guests. As explained in an earlier Illuminator, I unearthed this collection of games in our Deep Archives and have been making good on Steve's old promise to Dahlia by...
Price Increases
The prices of some of our games will be increasing, effective June 1. We held the line as long as we could – perhaps too long, everything considered. The reasons will be obvious to anyone in today's economy! • General inflationary pressure • Increasing shipping and distribution costs • And,...