Divinations from the Collective

The title of the game Kabuto Sumo from the box cover art. It shows the name of the game in block letters in front of a wooden sumo wrestling ring.

Bugging Out: A Review of Kabuto Sumo

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterMar 14, 2024

Do you know what really bugs me? Well, lots of things. But you know what doesn’t bug me? Fun, simple, easy-to-learn boardgames that I can pull out ...

A photo of part of the board game cover for Animated. It shows Mickey Mous waving on a projector screen, with the words "Walt Disney Animation Studios Animated A Cooperative Game by Propero Hall" beneath him

Drawing Stories to Life: A Review of Animated, A Disney Board Game

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterDec 06, 2023

The tabletop gaming community has seen a lot of Disney this year. Which makes sense, since it is the company's 100th anniversary. But while the rel...

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Gaming Convention Calendar December 2023

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterDec 02, 2023

Here are the gaming conventions going on in December! Alabama n/a Alaska n/a Arizona n/a Arkansas n/a California n/a Colorado n/a Connecticut n/...

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October 2023 Gaming Convention Calendar

boardgameMorgan CarpenterOct 01, 2023

Here are the gaming conventions going on in October! Alabama n/a Alaska n/a Arizona Southwest Con: Tolleson, Oct 7-8 Arkansas n/a California Con...

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April Gaming Convention Calendar 2023

AnnouncementMorgan CarpenterApr 01, 2023

Here are the gaming conventions going on in April! Alabama n/a Alaska n/a Arizona n/a Arkansas n/a California GameSchoolCon: Irvine, Apr 13-16...

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February Gaming Convention Calendar 2023

boardgameMorgan CarpenterFeb 01, 2023

Here are the gaming conventions going on in February! Alabama n/a Alaska n/a Arizona n/a Arkansas n/a California Orcon: Los Angeles, Feb 17-20...

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The Stakes Have Been Raised: A Review of Horrified the Board Game

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterOct 11, 2022

October has come around again, which means that it’s time to break out the monster movies. You might go in for more modern, truly terrifying horror...

A photo of the cards from Shadows Over Camelot The Card Game. They're square with a blue and white design on the back, with a white horse in the middle. Next to the stack of cards are the words "A Review of Shadows Over Camelot The Card Game"

The Quest Begins Anew - A Review of Shadows Over Camelot: The Card Game

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterOct 04, 2022

For fans of strategy, cooperation, and fantasy board games, Shadows Over Camelot is an undeniable classic. The original game takes you and your fri...