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Magical Athlete box. The background is red and the cast of characters is racing past with Banana out in the front.

board game / Review

19 Apr 2026

 by Iain McAllister · Published 19 Apr 2026

Keep on Running

Roll & Move is an oft maligned mechanism that the reprint of Magical Athlete from CMYK turns inside out for a riot of races

Blades 68 wallpaper showing concentric circles with different characters looking out. It apes the feel of 60s and 70s novellas.

First Thoughts / RPG

11 Apr 2026

 by Iain McAllister · Published 11 Apr 2026

Blades 68 – Skim Read

Blades 68 is the latest game from Tim Denee. It brings Doskvol screaming into the light of the swinging 60s wtih bold changes and additions

Editorial

28 Mar 2026

 by Iain McAllister · Published 28 Mar 2026

How to Interact with Board game Media

Interacting with board game media can be tricky to navigate. Let me guide you as best I can to help you get the best results

From left to right Ava Foxfort, Tim Clare, me (Iain McAllister), and my wife Cathering Dolliver

conventions

16 Mar 2026

 by Iain McAllister · Published 16 Mar 2026 · Last modified 20 Mar 2026

Airecon 2026 – Days 3 & 4

I wrap up my time at Airecon with two days coverage for the price of one! Seminars, trick takers, Chinatown, El Grande, and more!

conventions

14 Mar 2026

 by Iain McAllister · Published 14 Mar 2026

Airecon 2026 – Day 2

Airecon day 2 brings battles in Spain, journeying to fantasy lands to battle for the crown, and a series of marriage proposals!

conventions

13 Mar 2026

 by Iain McAllister · Published 13 Mar 2026

Airecon 2026 – Day 1

Airecon is a play focused convention in Harrogate, that I have attended for the last few years and this one is no exception!

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