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Tabletop role-playing games have long existed in the shadow of D&D. This year they stepped out. Here are the best TTRPGs we played this year.

Tabletop role-playing games have long existed in the shadow of D&D. This year they stepped out. Here are the best TTRPGs we played this year.

The awards ceremony for Lucca Comics & Games 2023 was held at the Teatro del Giglio last night, presented by Emanuele Vietina.

Check in for all new games, crowdfunding campaigns, and even a selection of Actual Plays.

It's not all Dungeons & Dragons, and this year, con-goers really looked to expand their horizons with indie games.

As a parliament of nerds (affectionate) walked up and down the lanes of Gen Con, the annual tabletop gaming convention in Indianapolis, there seemed to be a never-ending supply of new games to try—and independent outfits were giving con-goers a massive variety to choose from.

The best tabletop role-playing games that we played in 2022 include some old favorites like Fiasco and Monster of the Week. But there were plenty of surprises in this list as well. Good TTRPGs are timeless; here’s how we spent our time this year.

From Thirsty Sword Lesbians to Queerz! to Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast, queer tabletop games have come a long way and are helping define the future of the medium.

We explore the benefits and challenges of tackling heavy subjects like loss, trauma, and grief in tabletop role-playing games, with comments from designers Jay Dragon, Kazumi Chin, and Rae Nedjadi.

Gen Con 2022: The Ennie Award for Best Game goes to Thirsty Sword Lesbians. Meanwhile Wanderhome also won multiple medals in a big year for queer and BIPOC creators.