Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine
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A FREE quarterly PDF magazine full of boardgaming goodness, powered by passion! Packed with features, interviews and reviews, we cover boardgames and RPGs!
A FREE quarterly PDF magazine full of boardgaming goodness, powered by passion! Packed with features, interviews and reviews, we cover boardgames and RPGs!
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Hello boardgaming fans... Just to let you know the latest issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine (#29) is now available and FREE to download. You'll find plenty of Christmas joy inside. And Monopoly, too!? bit.ly/TSM_29
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
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Check out my latest (seasonal) puzzle on Tabletop SPIRIT magazine. It’s free to view online and download.
Hello boardgaming fans... Just to let you know the latest issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine (#29) is now available and FREE to download. You'll find plenty of Christmas joy inside. And Monopoly, too!? bit.ly/TSM_29
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Check out my latest (seasonal) puzzle on Tabletop SPIRIT magazine. It’s free to view online and download.
Hello boardgaming fans... Just to let you know the latest issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine (#29) is now available and FREE to download. You'll find plenty of Christmas joy inside. And Monopoly, too!? bit.ly/TSM_29
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Hello boardgaming fans... Just to let you know the latest issue of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine (#29) is now available and FREE to download. You'll find plenty of Christmas joy inside. And Monopoly, too!? bit.ly/TSM_29
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
Every back issue is also FREE to download from our website: tabletopspirit.com
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Design notes are what make history books fun. Here's a first entry for Designers & Dragons: The '20s.
I want to do a thread covering some of what we covered in yesterday's panel around the direction we're taking T&T: A New Age 🧵👹
December 2, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Design notes are what make history books fun. Here's a first entry for Designers & Dragons: The '20s.
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November on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social shows a lower number of plays due to holidays. It was great to get War of the Ring back to the table along with my first solo play of Recall - the latest game from the team that designed Revive (one of my favourites).
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December 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
November on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social shows a lower number of plays due to holidays. It was great to get War of the Ring back to the table along with my first solo play of Recall - the latest game from the team that designed Revive (one of my favourites).
@tsmag.bsky.social
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Getting on my ‘this is exactly why print mags are great’ soapbox again
I can’t even begin to work out how much awesome stuff I’ve discovered over the years because the magazine article on the thing I already loved was followed by one on something totally different I’d never have heard of otherwise
I can’t even begin to work out how much awesome stuff I’ve discovered over the years because the magazine article on the thing I already loved was followed by one on something totally different I’d never have heard of otherwise
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Getting on my ‘this is exactly why print mags are great’ soapbox again
I can’t even begin to work out how much awesome stuff I’ve discovered over the years because the magazine article on the thing I already loved was followed by one on something totally different I’d never have heard of otherwise
I can’t even begin to work out how much awesome stuff I’ve discovered over the years because the magazine article on the thing I already loved was followed by one on something totally different I’d never have heard of otherwise
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it should probably be illegal for people running stalls to wear Wyrd Science t-shirts, instant grit success on any barter or haggle check, the wallet carrying public just helpless in the face of that much rizz
Finally, @peregrinecoast.press were right next to SoulMuppet, and I still missed them on my first round. You could've found them at L15-16, but it's a little late for that now, so go buy Milkbar from their webshop.
(ft. @jellymuppet.bsky.social who's gotten really good at this "candid photo" thing)
(ft. @jellymuppet.bsky.social who's gotten really good at this "candid photo" thing)
November 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
it should probably be illegal for people running stalls to wear Wyrd Science t-shirts, instant grit success on any barter or haggle check, the wallet carrying public just helpless in the face of that much rizz
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Hey pals, @paulbourne.bsky.social is one of my fave ttRPG artists and he just joined us on Bsky! A lot of you have shared his pieces from Cold City, Hot War and a|state, so why not follow direct and make him feel welcome 🙌
Also, add him to you ttrpg and artist starter packs if you maintain them!
Also, add him to you ttrpg and artist starter packs if you maintain them!
November 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Hey pals, @paulbourne.bsky.social is one of my fave ttRPG artists and he just joined us on Bsky! A lot of you have shared his pieces from Cold City, Hot War and a|state, so why not follow direct and make him feel welcome 🙌
Also, add him to you ttrpg and artist starter packs if you maintain them!
Also, add him to you ttrpg and artist starter packs if you maintain them!
Monopoly gets a bad rep from modern boardgaming fans...
Is it fully deserved, though...? Mostly? Perhaps? Maybe? 😉
Is it fully deserved, though...? Mostly? Perhaps? Maybe? 😉
November 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Monopoly gets a bad rep from modern boardgaming fans...
Is it fully deserved, though...? Mostly? Perhaps? Maybe? 😉
Is it fully deserved, though...? Mostly? Perhaps? Maybe? 😉
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If you're looking to support indie ttrpg game designers (especially since it's Itch Creator Day) there's some great finds here in the replies. 👇
Let's get an indie ttrpg HYPE TRAIN going and recommend some cool games for people to buy/gift.
If you're a small #ttrpg creator (or there's an indie game you really love) drop a quick pitch and a link below.
🚅🎲🎲🎲🌟🌟
If you're a small #ttrpg creator (or there's an indie game you really love) drop a quick pitch and a link below.
🚅🎲🎲🎲🌟🌟
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
If you're looking to support indie ttrpg game designers (especially since it's Itch Creator Day) there's some great finds here in the replies. 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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This weekend... 😱
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This weekend... 😱
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One of my favourite things about MF DOOM was listening to a new track for the first time, hearing him end a bar with a really specific word or phrase, & waiting to see how he rhymed every syllable in the next.
'Madvillain been as high as Kathmandu
And tilted to the side like that fat man's shoe'
'Madvillain been as high as Kathmandu
And tilted to the side like that fat man's shoe'
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
One of my favourite things about MF DOOM was listening to a new track for the first time, hearing him end a bar with a really specific word or phrase, & waiting to see how he rhymed every syllable in the next.
'Madvillain been as high as Kathmandu
And tilted to the side like that fat man's shoe'
'Madvillain been as high as Kathmandu
And tilted to the side like that fat man's shoe'
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God I love Mondays now I’ve gone down to 4 days a week. Done 20,000 steps and ticked a load of jobs off my todo list including the Exodus from Reynoldsworld translation grid - unlocking French and Italian translations of it :)
November 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
God I love Mondays now I’ve gone down to 4 days a week. Done 20,000 steps and ticked a load of jobs off my todo list including the Exodus from Reynoldsworld translation grid - unlocking French and Italian translations of it :)
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Sad to see the end of Brainwaves, the board game community has been vastly under-served by news reporting.
Hello everyone. There is a new episode of Brainwaves out today which is one of our last episodes. Brainwaves is coming to an end.
giantbrain.co.uk/2025/11/24/b...
giantbrain.co.uk/2025/11/24/b...
Brainwaves 171 - Final Countdown - The Giant Brain
Iain and Oliver are in the studio to bring you the latest tabletop news from around the globe. Also this episode we have a special announcement.
giantbrain.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Sad to see the end of Brainwaves, the board game community has been vastly under-served by news reporting.
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My 11yo was so excited to get the new Compile today that she insisted we stay up and play a hand.
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 AM
My 11yo was so excited to get the new Compile today that she insisted we stay up and play a hand.
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I turned Privacy Badger on a few weeks ago, and I am shocked how many sites (mostly the mediocre brand of news sites that isn't quite AI but certainly isn't quality) now say I'm ad blocking and to please turn it off.
Those would be the sites violating community norms such as Do-Not-Track.
Those would be the sites violating community norms such as Do-Not-Track.
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Every time you browse the web, you're being tracked. That’s why EFF created Privacy Badger, a free, open source browser extension used by millions to fight corporate surveillance and take back
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November 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I turned Privacy Badger on a few weeks ago, and I am shocked how many sites (mostly the mediocre brand of news sites that isn't quite AI but certainly isn't quality) now say I'm ad blocking and to please turn it off.
Those would be the sites violating community norms such as Do-Not-Track.
Those would be the sites violating community norms such as Do-Not-Track.
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Post-Pax Unplugged haul!!
Anything you wish you got?
Keep in mind: A lot of these were bought or traded for with copies of my games!
Anything you wish you got?
Keep in mind: A lot of these were bought or traded for with copies of my games!
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Post-Pax Unplugged haul!!
Anything you wish you got?
Keep in mind: A lot of these were bought or traded for with copies of my games!
Anything you wish you got?
Keep in mind: A lot of these were bought or traded for with copies of my games!
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Physical proof copy of Chris Gidlow's CREDO has descended from the heavens today (well, arrived by air courier): it's glorious! Prepare thee for an Anno Domine 2026 release.
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Physical proof copy of Chris Gidlow's CREDO has descended from the heavens today (well, arrived by air courier): it's glorious! Prepare thee for an Anno Domine 2026 release.
One of our anonymous contributors touched on something very similar in the last issues of Tabletop SPIRIT .. bit.ly/TSM_28
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
One of our anonymous contributors touched on something very similar in the last issues of Tabletop SPIRIT .. bit.ly/TSM_28
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This is broadly true of every game with a large content creator following that I’ve experienced. It is vanishingly rare to get a genuine reaction from a player exposed to one of these online communities
One of the producers on Guilty Gear Strive said it was basically impossible to source player feedback on balance changes online because nobody had original opinions and would just parrot what the most popular content creators said and so they had to rely on data and I think about that every day.
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 AM
This is broadly true of every game with a large content creator following that I’ve experienced. It is vanishingly rare to get a genuine reaction from a player exposed to one of these online communities
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Opening up a few more slots this evening for new readers
Wyrd Science Vol.1 / Issue 7 [Print]
IF YOU WANT A SUBSCRIPTION, AND TO SAVE 10% ON THE COVER PRICE, PLEASE GO HERE Wyrd Science returns for another exploration of the strange worlds and new horizons of tabletop games... In this issue......
shop.wyrd.science
November 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Opening up a few more slots this evening for new readers
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Seeing all the PAXU coverage has me really missing engaging with other creators and the communal sense of inspiration and solidarity. Bluesky still feels pretty quiet for the board game community and I can't bring myself to compromise by returning to any other social media platform.
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Seeing all the PAXU coverage has me really missing engaging with other creators and the communal sense of inspiration and solidarity. Bluesky still feels pretty quiet for the board game community and I can't bring myself to compromise by returning to any other social media platform.
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You heard it here first!!
I’ll be signing copies of my newest card game from @buttonshy.bsky.social called Phantasmic!! ✨
TOMORROW, SATURDAY @ 2:00pm at the Button Shy Booth #3442
I’ll be signing copies of my newest card game from @buttonshy.bsky.social called Phantasmic!! ✨
TOMORROW, SATURDAY @ 2:00pm at the Button Shy Booth #3442
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
You heard it here first!!
I’ll be signing copies of my newest card game from @buttonshy.bsky.social called Phantasmic!! ✨
TOMORROW, SATURDAY @ 2:00pm at the Button Shy Booth #3442
I’ll be signing copies of my newest card game from @buttonshy.bsky.social called Phantasmic!! ✨
TOMORROW, SATURDAY @ 2:00pm at the Button Shy Booth #3442
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A really lovely thing that happened today was I got to sit & play some more Mario Odyssey with my daughter. I had such a blast (& she seemed to too). It really lifted my spirits.
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A really lovely thing that happened today was I got to sit & play some more Mario Odyssey with my daughter. I had such a blast (& she seemed to too). It really lifted my spirits.
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Syrinscape launches Miskatonic University SoundSet for Call of Cthulhu
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators!
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators!
Syrinscape launches Miskatonic University SoundSet for Call of Cthulhu
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators! Syrinscape's Call of Cthulhu: Miskatonic University SoundSet brings this famed institution to li...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Syrinscape launches Miskatonic University SoundSet for Call of Cthulhu
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators!
Create the perfect setting for research, downtime, or maybe a surprise encounter for the investigators!