Convention Fashion Suggestion

As I've noted in the past, I dabble in many areas of geekery: tabletop games, video games, LEGO, Doctor Who, theater, etc. As a result, I also go to a nontrivial number of cons as my mood is stricken. Decades ago, I stumbled on a convention "fashion" idea that's worked...

Late Pledges Now Open For Tabloids

If you missed our Tabloids Kickstarter, don't worry! You still have time to get your own copy of this hilarious headline-building game. Late pledges are now open and include three separate pledge tiers: $19 for Tabloids $49 for Tabloids and Conspiracy Theory $59 for Tabloids, Illuminati, and the Smiley Pyramid...

Explore Paths Less Traveled With The Noctivagant Podcast

True crime podcasts are as popular as ever, but I've never had much interest in learning about ghastly murders or other illegal acts. But when it comes to supernatural weirdness, I just can't seem to get enough. Tales of alien abduction, haunted homes, and mysterious phenomena have intrigued me since...

RPG Zine Club

Are you into indie roleplaying games? How about pizza? Do you want to play all-new games, support emerging creators, get access to excellent online community spaces to discuss and play games, and earn free pizza, all at the same time? Look no further than Zine Club from Plus One EXP!  Zine...

Old School Redux

A while back, I mused a bit about what it means to be "old school" as far as gaming. Those thoughts resurfaced for me as I saw a trailer for Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. If the title sounds familiar, it should; this computer game was originally released...

Spooky Savings On Warehouse 23!

Through Halloween, take 13% off our creepy curated collection, which includes: Cthulhu coins, dice bags, and plushies Munchkin Apocalypse, Munchkin Cthulhu, and Munchkin Zombies Zombie Dice games and accessories Spine-chilling digital GURPS adventures and supplements Want to give out something less sticky and cavity-inducing for Halloween this year? Try a bowl of our spooky dice! This...

Gamehole Con In Madison

Gamehole is probably the best-run small con that I have ever attended. It just ticks like a clock, if clocks were full of fun and games, games, games. (BONG!) I'm happy to be going back. They have a stellar lineup of gaming guests, and among their features are the True...

Fight Night With The League Of Swords

When most people picture a swordfighting show, they probably imagine two people swinging swords on a stage during a Renaissance festival, or maybe two lightsaber-wielding characters duking it out at Galaxy's Edge in the Disney theme parks. But in the League of Swords, mastery of the blade is just the...

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