KickTraq

Howdy folks, we’re approaching Halloween. Are you hyped, and will your GM throw a horror adventure at you? Here’s the RPG summary of summaries! (Read More)

While there are many multitools that include a bit driver along with a lot of other tools, what if a driver is all you really need? That's where the tiny, compact ScrewMaster comes in – and it does also let you break car windows in emergencies. (Read More)

The TECNO Pocket Go is a handheld gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor, support for up to 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage, and a 50 Wh battery. But it stands out from other recent handhelds like the Valve Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go in one key way: there’s no built-in display. (Read More)

DIE in a Dungeon is a card-based dungeon crawl for one or more players by ROLLINKUNZ! The Kickstarter has hit the target, and with ease, with a while until the November 9th closing date. There’s some doom in the dungeon, and my “nigh-infinite comes from the game’s parent, The Dungenerator dungeon generator, which is from the same illustrator. DIE in a Dungeon is an evolution, bringing the game to the cards and perhaps giving an overworked DM an alternative game for a week. You can see progress on the pitch page. (Read More)

Roll out the hippo banners, discount the meat pies made with a genuine pig (even if it’s cutting your own throat), and get ready to celebrate. Not only is Modiphius’ new Discworld RPG a day-one success on Kickstarter – a feat which means, among other things, that it’s likely to keep snowballing – it’s well past the $1,000,000 mark. (Read More)

Sometimes Google AI is your best friend – when the board game Tomten arrived on my doorstep looking like a cozy Christmas experience, I decided there had to be something more behind the name. A quick Google AI search turned up the best answer I think, “Tomten is a mythological creature from Scandinavian folklore who is often associated with the Christmas season and winter solstice.” It is worth noting that Chris, the designer of Tomten, provides a great explanation of the influences in his game! Can Tomten do more than just make us excited for snow, hot chocolate, and the festive season? Let’s find out! (Read More)

Epilogue is a cooperative storytelling game for 1 to 10 players, ages 12 and up, and takes about 10–40 minutes to play (depending on how talkative everyone is). It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $26 for a copy of the game. The game’s theme is telling a story about death, which can go in a lot of different directions, but I would say in general this is something you could play with younger kids as long as they’re able to read and spell a little; it would also be easy to change up the subject matter if you wanted to use the deck to create other stories. (Read More)

TTRPG-loving Terry Pratchett fans have waited since 1998 for a new Discworld RPG, and it’s finally time! Modiphius’ Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Kickstarter campaign kicked off on Tuesday, and as soon as I clapped eyes on the backer bonuses and saw “Octarine dice”, I knew my wallet was in for a tough time. (Read More)

If the name Jordan Weisman rings a bell, you might want to grab your reading glasses, take your daily vitamins, and settle into that ergonomic chair – this news is going to be worth it. Why, you ask? Well, the legendary designer behind BattleTech, Shadowrun, Crimson Skies, and a treasure trove of other gaming classics is back, and this time, he’s got a swashbuckling adventure up his sleeve. (Read More)