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How to Organize and Store Your Board Game Collection | Rollacrit

How to Organize and Store Your Board Game Collection

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A well-organized board game collection is like having a treasure trove at your fingertips — it makes finding and enjoying your favorite games a breeze and keeps them in top shape for many epic game nights. Whether you’ve got a cozy stash or a sprawling library of games, proper organization and storage can level up your gaming experience and ensure your precious games last for years.

How to Organize and Store Your Board Game Collection | Rollacrit

How to Organize and Store Your Board Game Collection

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A well-organized board game collection is like having a treasure trove at your fingertips — it makes finding and enjoying your favorite games a breeze and keeps them in top shape for many epic game nights. Whether you’ve got a cozy stash or a sprawling library of games, proper organization and storage can level up your gaming experience and ensure your precious games last for years.

Collecting Dice: A Hobbyist's Guide | Rollacrit

Collecting Dice: A Hobbyist's Guide

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Are you someone who finds joy in the satisfying clack of dice against a tabletop? Do you revel in the variety of shapes, colors, and materials that make each set unique? Well, fellow enthusiast, you've just rolled into the wonderful world of dice collecting — where artistry meets a passion for gaming. As fellow dice addicts, we’re more than happy to help you explore the latest trends and helpful techniques for building your own prized collection. Let's roll!
Crafting Memorable NPCs for Your D&D Campaign | Rollacrit

Crafting Memorable NPCs for Your D&D Campaign

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Welcome, Dungeon Masters, to the wonderful world of NPC creation! Non-player characters, or NPCs, are the colorful cast of characters that populate your Dungeons & Dragons campaign, adding depth, humor, and drama to your storytelling adventures. They serve as guides, allies, adversaries, and sources of intrigue for players to interact with. But there’s nothing more disappointing than running across an NPC that’s bland and… uninteresting.? Need some help spicing up your NPCs? Let’s explore some fun ways to craft NPCs that will enhance player immersion and bring your D&D campaign to life!

Mom’s Day, Mom’s Way: Personalized Board Game Picks | Rollacrit

Mom’s Day, Mom’s Way: Personalized Board Game Picks

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Looking to make this Mother's Day extra special, and you’re all out of ideas? Rollacrit has you covered! We know that every mom is unique, with her own interests and passions. That's why we've curated a list of board game gift ideas and game recommendations tailored to fit your mom's personality and preferences. Whether she's a plant lover with a green thumb or an adventure seeker always ready for a new challenge, we've got just the game to make her day unforgettable.
Star Wars Games to Fourth Your Friends to Play | Rollacrit

Star Wars Games to Fourth Your Friends to Play

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Hello there! It’s May 3rd, which means it’s time for our yearly contractually obligated Star Wars post! In all seriousness, here at Rollacrit, we love our scruffy-looking nerf herders and space wizards. For many of us, tales of that galaxy far, far away fueled our childhood imaginations in a way that we’ve rarely seen since. For those who haven’t allowed Jedi mind tricks to sway them to the Dark Side, here are some games we recommend to bring your rebellious friends into the fold.

5 Ways to Get Games on the Cheap | Rollacrit

5 Ways to Get Games on the Cheap

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Diving into a new game can feel like leaping into the unknown, especially when your wallet's whispering "think twice" in your ear. That’s why we’ve done the work and built up a list of five ways to check out new games without breaking the bank while also supporting the folks who make these games possible!

How to Convince People to Play Your Weird Tabletop Game | Rollacrit

How to Convince People to Play Your Weird Tabletop Game

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So, you've stumbled upon a tabletop game that's incredibly bizarre. But how do you persuade the skeptics to join in on the fun? Fear not, fellow gamer, we've concocted a recipe for success that's equal parts charm, wit, and unapologetic weirdness. With this approach, you can transform even the most reluctant player into a tabletop enthusiast.

It’s Finally Here: Heroes of Barcadia for the Masses | Rollacrit

It’s Finally Here: Heroes of Barcadia for the Masses

Gathered heroes, it’s time to once again embark on a refreshing adventure in the land of Barcadia — this time in the new retail edition. Enjoy the familiar quality of Barcadia in a streamlined board game built for the masses. Now Heroes of Barcadia will live on forever!
Roll for Inclusion: LGBTQ+ Authenticity in D&D | Rollacrit

Roll for Inclusion: LGBTQ+ Authenticity in D&D

Dungeons & Dragons has always been a game of boundless imagination and inclusivity, allowing players to embody characters from all walks of life. And, as the world becomes more diverse, it's important to acknowledge and represent different identities, including LGBTQ+ characters, in our adventures. That's why in this blog, we're explore several meaningful ways to incorporate and celebrate LGBTQ+ characters in your D&D campaigns, creating a more inclusive and authentic gaming experience for all players.
How to Dive Into Tabletop Games (For Those Who Don't Want to Read Instructions) | Rollacrit

How to Dive Into Tabletop Games (For Those Who Don't Want to Read Instructions)

Tabletop games offer immersive worlds, strategic challenges, and memorable adventures. However, most of them have complex rules you need to follow before you “hop in.” And while we LOVE board games, reading 30+ pages of instructions may seem overwhelming, especially for visual learners. Fortunately, there are alternative approaches to jumpstart your tabletop gaming experience without reading. Let’s explore some alternatives!
How Many Dice are Too Many Dice? | Rollacrit

How Many Dice are Too Many Dice?

Do you have a pile of shiny, colorful, and unusual dice in every corner of your home? Do you find yourself buying more and more dice, even though you have enough to last you a lifetime of games? Then this blog is for you! Today, we're going to answer the age-old question: "How many dice are too many dice?"
How to Use Board Game Geek Game Weights | Rollacrit

How to Use Board Game Geek Game Weights

Finding the perfect game for you and your friends can be challenging, especially if everyone in your group isn’t on the same playing level. (We’re not shaming anyone. We love our casual players!) So, how do you find a game that’s objectively approachable for everyone to play? Sure, you can spend a few hours looking at reviews and trying to see if it works. But Board Game Geek actually has an easier way to see how a new game might fare—their weighted system.

D&D Diaries: My First D&D Journey | Rollacrit

D&D Diaries: My First D&D Journey

We’re back at it again with a new blog series — D&D Diaries: My First D&D Journey. We’ve written about D&D a lot over the years, but this specific series highlights one of our writer’s experiences playing the game for the first time. It’s not meant to be a play-by-play (mainly because our writer hasn’t gotten other people in his campaigns to sign approval slips to discuss their business online) but mostly dives into the overall experience of playing D&D as a beginner. We hope you enjoy!