D&D 2024 Monster Manual Review

The 2024 Monster Manual is the third and final core rulebook updated for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. As you might expect it has a bunch of monsters. It is similar to the Monster Manual from 2014, but there are differences. Some changes are to make monsters easier to use and others are to keep things in step with the 2024 update.
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Hoplomachus Victorum Board Game Review

Stats:
No. of players: 1
Amount of time to play: 60-90 min per Act
Age requirements: 14+
Set-up time: 5-10 min

Hoplomachus Victorum is a solo campaign game of gladiatorial combat set in a mythological version of classical antiquity. You play as a hero who travels through different regions engaging in tactical arena battles or deadly combat. Over the course of 4 acts, each consisting of 12 weeks, you will build a squad of combat units, face mini-bosses and face off against the final boss.
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Cars Wars 6e Orange / Purple Starter Set Review

Stats:
No. of players: 2
Amount of time to play: 60-120 min
Age requirements: 10+
Set-up time: 5-10 min

Car Wars Sixth Edition came out in 2021 and the Orange Purple Starter Set has everything you and a friend need to play and enjoy this game. You’ll get two cars, turning keys, and dashboards plus a bunch of dice and tokens. There are also cards to let you customize your car and crew.
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Heroscape Age of Annihilation Board Game Review

Stats:
No. of players: 2
Amount of time to play: 60-120 min
Age requirements: 14+
Set-up time: 10-20 min

Heroscape Age of Annihilation is a skirmish game with great looking miniatures and fantastic 3d maps you build. The Master Set comes with 20 figures and 9 scenarios and the Battle Box includes 6 figures and 4 scenarios. Both have hours of entertainment in them.
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D&D 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide Review

The Dungeon Master’s Guide is the second core rulebook updated for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It is full of advice and tips for both new and veteran Dungeon Masters. Compared to the 2014 DMG, it has more useful information and is organized better.
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