It's "Archipelago," a miniature 3D-printed tabletop game that Zachary Horton and his students have been designing and testing together since 2018. Horton wants to help students "Critically contextualize" these interests, particularly game studies.
Read MoreTabletop games allow their clients to reconnect with their imaginations, as the structure of the games provide some comfort and encourage people to start thinking about what could be rather than what is.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how many of the most popular activities are tabletop games? What is it about them that makes them so popular? What entices people to play them? And what games are we even talking about? There are four main types of tabletop games: RPGs, Tabletop games, board games, and CCG. What is the Difference? RPGs A true RPG usually involves the player creating a character with complete control over their lives.
Read MoreAs massive crowdfunding campaigns for tabletop role playing games dominate the games ecosystem, independent designers and presses are adapting the centuries-old tradition of arts grants and patronage in order to raise up small, often marginalized, authors and artists.
Read MoreCreating a culture of inclusivity and diversity is an important part of tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. World-building in tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons is not an easy task, especially when trying to make your games more welcoming for new players.
Read MorePlaying board games may protect against cognitive decline and even boost cognitive function in seniors, new research suggests.
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