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On My Table – Combat Commander: Europe
Combat Commander: Europe doesn’t just simulate a moment in history. It tells a story that feels incredibly true, yet there is also nothing predetermined about the outcome. You get to fully experience the precarious nature of history. Every single decision feels important. Every single card flip matters. When one of your squads succeeds, you feel elation. When one of your squads fails, you feel despair. And never do you feel like you are on solid ground. Combat Commander’s story is wobbly. It’s chaotic. It has a life of its own. Read More
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Writing Update – The Reboot
For the past six years, I’ve been working on my next novel. At the moment, it’s titled Great Is Our Sin, and it’s mostly a semi-autobiographical account of my first year teaching at an incredibly poor and rural school in central Missouri. This is not the first book that I’ve ever written. In 2012, I kickstarted then self-published Sol, and I learned a lot from that experience. Read More
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On My Table – Inis
At least once a year, my spouse and kids agree to play Inis with me, and I always cherish every second of those game sessions. When I get to unpack the tarot-sized deck, plastic miniatures, and oddly-shaped tiles, my imagination is already fully-invested in this new reality, and I can think of no better way to spend an afternoon than attempting to be crowned a Celtic King. Read More
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On My Table – Calico
Calico’s entire vibe is cozy. The cats are too cute, and the quilt pieces look so comfy that you almost want to take a nap right on top of your player board. However, don’t get too comfortable because underneath the cozy facade is a brutal brain-burner of a puzzle that will have your knuckles clenched and brow-furrowed right down to the last quilt pattern in place. Read More
Henri Whitehead 