BlerDCon’s Tabletop Room Was a Critical Hit With Players
Bigger space, more gaming and a stronger sense of community helped make BlerDCon 2026’s tabletop gaming area one of the convention’s biggest success stories this year.
BlerDCon 2026 Was Bigger, Bolder and More Fun Than Ever
BlerDCon 2026 in its ninth year brought together tabletop gaming, panels, films and a strong sense of community, and GiN will have a full slate of coverage on everything that made this year’s show stand out.
Adventures in Faerun Gives Dungeon Masters a Guided Tour of the Forgotten Realms
Following up on Heroes of Faerun, Dungeons And Dragons: Adventures in Faerun shifts its focus squarely to dungeon masters, offering a guided tour through The Forgotten Realms, one of fantasy gaming’s most storied settings.
Heroes of Faerun Brings Forgotten Realms Back to the Table
Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun is a player-focused supplement that blends deep lore with meaningful mechanics. Featuring new subclasses, feats, backgrounds and the cooperative Circle Magic system, it encourages teamwork in a deep fantasy setting.
PAX Unplugged Day One: Dice, Storytelling and a City Built for Play
GiN hit the ground running at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia, where the convention’s crowds enjoyed tabletop gaming and standout panels. From Gloomhaven creator Isaac Childres’ inspiring keynote to packed exhibitor halls and welcoming community spaces, the show was already firing on all cylinders right from the start.
TravellerCon Flies High as Traveller Approaches Its Fiftieth Anniversary
GiN reporter Colin Flanigan traveled to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to attend TravellerCon/USA, a boutique convention devoted to the classic sci-fi tabletop RPG Traveller. Fans gathered for a weekend of games, panels and good old fashioned spacefaring camaraderie.
Roll for Nostalgia With the Stranger Things Welcome to the Hellfire Club Dungeons and Dragons Box Set
Fans of Stranger Things and Dungeons and Dragons will enjoy Wizards of the Coast’s new Welcome to the Hellfire Club box set, a nostalgia-filled gateway into tabletop adventures inspired by Eddie Munson and the Hawkins crew. It’s got easy-to-learn adventures, pre-made characters and classic 80s flair.
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite Brings Realism and Respect to the Fire Line
In Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, every locked door, hose line and rescue call feels grounded in authenticity. This is one of the few sims that truly captures the teamwork and dedication that firefighters share. Forget mindless action and jump into a sim that perfectly balances realism and fun.
Heroes of the Borderlands: An Easy First Step Into Dungeons and Dragons
The new Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands is more than just an introduction to tabletop roleplaying. It’s a complete toolkit designed to welcome new players and dungeon masters alike into the heart of adventure with the world’s most famous RPG.
Back to the Dawn Locks in Strategy and Style in an Entertaining Prison Adventure
Prison adventure Back to the Dawn blends noir drama and Lovecraftian weirdness into one of the most entertaining indie RPGs of the year. It includes over one hundred quests and several endings. Prison life has never been this strange, strategic or hilarious.