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Suffrage is a game that puts us into the shoes of the extraordinary women who fought for their right to vote in the UK. Does that make for a good game? The post Suffrage –...
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It's the latest episode of Brainwaves bringing you Tabletop Gaming news hot off the presses. The post Brainwaves Episode 117 – Green Workshop appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Welcome to the big top where you'll be putting on a show all the family can enjoy! Well, not really, but Scout sure is an interesting game. The post Scout – Review appeared...
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It's time for my last diary of Airecon including what I got up to on days 2 and 3 of the con and my overall thoughts on the convention. The post Airecon – Day 2 & 3 appeared...
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The first full day of Airecon was full of food, cats, rings, and monkeys. The post Airecon – Day 1 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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I'm at Airecon! Here is my first diary from the convention! The post Airecon – Day 0 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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I am getting excited for Airecon. Here are my plans! The post Anticipating Airecon appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain and Jamie are back in the studio to bring you the latest in tabletop gaming news. The post Brainwaves Episode 116 – Bank Wyrm appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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I look back at the games I got to tables virtual and real in November and December of 2022. The post On the Table – November & December 2022 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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In my most recent interview I chat to Andrew Harman from Yay Games, a publisher of all sorts of games including some big franchises. The post Meeting of Minds – Yay Games...
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I interview some of the committee for Gothcon, a Swedish convention I'll be attending in April. The post On Stage with Gothcon appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain revisits a game from early in his hobby game history, shining up his shoe horn to kill an old man in a mansion. The post Position to Murder – A Kill Doctor Lucky Mystery...
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Replayability has become a hot topic term. What does it actually mean though and can we talk about it with more nuance? The post The Variability of Replayability appeared first...
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Iain and Oliver are back in the studio to bring you the choicest picks of the tabletop gaming news form the last two weeks. The post Brainwaves Episode 115 – Counterspell...
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Sprawlopolis from Button Shy Games is the opposite of the big, extravagant, board games in so much of the hobby. Is it any good? The post Sprawlopolis – Review appeared first...
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Eurydice games have been making a name for themselves with their dexterity game Flickfleet and I got the chance to interview the team! The post Meeting of Minds – Eurydice...
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The team are back from their hiatus and we find the world of RPGs in disarray. Let us update you as to what is going on! The post Brainwaves Episode 114 – OMG OGL! appeared...
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The sign on the village says 'Here Be Dragons'. Don't worry though, they are here to help! The post Flamecraft – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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I look back at 2022 and reflect on the best experiences that gaming has given me. The post Favourite Gaming Moments of 2022 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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What kind of year has it been? It’s that time of year when many sites are looking back at the year that was, telling us about their favourite games, their gaming highlights,...
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A look back at all the games I got to the table in October of 2022. The post On the Table – October 2022 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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The last show of the year brings you news from DnD, AI, and Mythic Polynesia amongst much more! The post Brainwaves Episode 113 – Christmas News! appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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In my last meeting of minds of 2022 I was delighted to chat to Tony Boydell designer of Snowdonia amongst many other titles! The post Meeting of Minds – Tony Boydell appeared...
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Iain, Jamie, and new team member Oliver are back in the studio to bring you the freshest tabletop gaming news. The post Brainwaves Episode 112 – Robotic Moves appeared first on...
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I look back at September to what was hitting my table over the month of my birthday! The post On The Table – September 2022 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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It was my great pleasure to be joined On Stage by Flavien Loisier for our last interview of the year. Flavien is the General Manager of Hachette Boardgames UK and it was a...
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The team adds a new voice to the cast and gets straight into the latest news around Hasbro, Embracer, Magic and more! The post Brainwaves Episode 111 – Three Count appeared...
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Sean Smith is an indie RPG designer with a bit of magic about him. He was good enough to take the time to talk about OSR games, selling on itch, and the links between magic and...
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The final Beyond the Veil for The Circle Undone sees us Before the Black Throne! The post Beyond the Veil – Before the Black Throne appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain and Jamie are back to bring you a bumper crop of tabletop gaming news. The post Brainwaves Episode 110 – Tolling Bells appeared first on The Giant Brain.