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The Citadel of Chaos – A classic reborn

Why pick up a classic in a new coat? Read our review of the new edition of The Citadel of Chaos, one of the best gamebooks in the Fighting Fantasy series. full article...

How to Start Painting Miniatures: Part 2

Are you planning to paint a massive Warhammer army or all the miniatures from your board games? Or do you just want to dive into miniature painting full-on? full article...

13 Best Gifts for RPG Players (and Game Masters!)

How can you level up your RPG experience? And what gifts to choose for someone who loves role-playing games? We have thirteen awesome tips for you. full article...

Jiří Stárek and the Fobos Publishing House

The Fobos brand is part of the Knihy Dobrovský group. It focuses on sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. We interviewed Jiří Stárek from the Fobos imprint. full article...

Star Wars: Andor – The most mature Star Wars ever

The Star Wars: Andor series brings a mature look at the origins of the rebellion and serves as a prequel to the brilliant Rogue One. It is the best Star Wars yet. full article...

How to write a gamebook without losing your mind (Part 2)

Have you thought about writing a book? And what about a gamebook? But how do you do it? What are the basics of gamebook design? And how important is the story? full article...

Gift ideas for bookworms and comic fans

We've selected a few gems for you that shouldn't be missing under any tree. And not just the Christmas one. A book is the perfect gift, after all. full article...

Mario H. Steinmetz: Hellraiser sparked my love for horror

Mario H. Steinmetz is the author of the horror gamebook Klinika smrti. We took this unique opportunity to catch up with Mario for an interview. full article...

How to make stylish Christmas ornaments?

We are a bunch of sci-fi, fantasy, comic, horror, and who-knows-what-else fans. So why not decorate your tree with something you love? We bring you inspiration. full article...

The best board games and wargaming gifts for under the tree

Christmas is coming! Are you looking for the perfect gift for a board game player, a modeler, a wargaming fan, or just someone with a playful soul? You've come to the right place! full article...

Call to Adventure Board Game Review

The long-awaited Call to Adventure game has finally arrived. It is a narrative role-playing game where you choose between good and evil. full article...

Gift ideas for kids

Looking for a gift for a kid? Want to make them happy with a book, a new board game, or just a little something? What's trending among kids this Christmas? full article...

Magic: The Gathering Formats (Part 1)

Standard, Historic, Explorer, Pauper, Brawl – have you heard these different Magic format names and now your head is spinning? Our format guide will save you. full article...

How to Start Painting Miniatures: Part 1 – What Do You Need to Get Started?

Have you thought about painting your own army for Warhammer, Mechs from Battletech, or perhaps dwarves from Middle-Earth SBG? full article...

Cosplay tip: Contact cement, the cosplayer's glue

Finding high-quality glue for making cosplay costumes is like discovering the Holy Grail. And at imago, you can already find one such gem. full article...

Dragonlance in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

How did the transition of one of the most famous worlds to Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition turn out? What does the sourcebook bring, and is it worth getting? 📖 full article...

Cosplay Guide Part 3 - Working with EVA foam and modeling clay

In the previous parts of our cosplay video series, we covered the basic essentials and how to take proper measurements for your costume. full article...

Prague: Horror and Mystery

Everyone knows the saying about the City of a Hundred Spires. But both local and foreign creators have long known—and depicted—a darker, more mysterious side to Prague. It's enough to make you afraid to visit the city. full article...

Klinika smrti Gamebook Review

Klinika smrti brings you a fun zombie apocalypse experience. Choosing unconventional enemies with a craving for brains is a breath of fresh air for the gamebook genre. full article...

A Ruined Trip on the Nemesis

Hear the story of our trip on the spaceship Nemesis. Although they promised a routine journey, the opposite was true. The moment we opened our eyes, we saw a corpse… full article...