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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...

Nemesis: Lockdown Review - Hostile Mars, New Challenges

Nemesis: Lockdown, a standalone sequel to the game Nemesis, has recently been released. This time you find yourself in a facility on Mars. Will it be harder to survive? Read on. full article...

Spooky and Horror Board Games

The season around All Souls' Day and Halloween is the perfect time for a bit of adrenaline and a spine-chilling thrill. How about trying a board game? full article...

The Rings of Power – Season 1 Review

We’ve finished the first season of The Rings of Power. It failed to meet the expectations of Tolkien fans. What is deserved criticism and what is just loud noise? full article...

How to sew a Jedi Knight costume - Episode 4 (tabards and sash)

Make your own Jedi Knight costume, it's easy! You can do it with our guide. In the 4th episode, we will focus on sewing the tabards and the sash. full article...

Cosplay tip - Plasti Dip

Eva Lassler shares her experience with Plasti Dip spray for cosplay creation. It creates a synthetic rubber coating that increases durability and mimics the look of leather. full article...

Trophy Hunter Busts by ZabaArt

I recently got my hands on a package from ZabaArt Studio featuring an orc bust from the Trophy Hunter series. The busts are created by Lukáš Žaba, one of the best miniature painters in the Czech Republic and the world. full article...

Board Game News #3

Christmas is approaching fast and board game publishers are churning out new releases. We’ve picked out a few titles that you shouldn't miss. full article...

Roman Tilcer and the Medusa Publishing House

Medusa is an independent publisher focusing on fantasy, horror, and "weird" literature. Roman Bílek sat down for an interview with the head of Medusa, Roman Tilcer. full article...

How to write a gamebook without losing your mind (Part 1)

A gamebook is an interactive story where the reader/player decides, to some extent, how the adventure turns out. Understanding a gamebook is easier than it seems… full article...

Anime Naruto celebrates 20 years since its first episode

When do the celebrations start? What has changed over twenty years? What does this anniversary mean for Naruto? And is the world of ninjas past its prime, or does it still have fans? full article...

Board games for beginners

Board games for beginners—a perennial topic in the gaming world. We will recommend simple building and economic games, abstract games, and role-playing games. full article...

How to sew a Jedi Knight costume - Episode 3 (outer tunic)

In previous episodes, we introduced a guide on how to sew an inner tunic for a Jedi Knight costume. Now, let's take a look at the outer tunic. full article...

A Walking Through Middle-earth Book Review

The Czech edition of A Walking Through Middle-earth, filled with John Howe's sketches, is finally here. Is it worth buying? Find out in our review. full article...

Building a frigate for Krotitelé draků

In this article, Martin Holouš presents the construction of a frigate for the Krotitelé draků project, an internet show featuring the Dungeons and Dragons RPG. full article...

Explore the world of classic sci-fi books

In today's article, I'll give you ten tips for "classic sci-fi" reads that no fan of the genre should miss and that deserve a place of honor on your bookshelf. full article...

Talks with imago: The adventurous beginnings of our existence

The first year under the imago banner is behind us, marking a total of 17 years since our very beginnings. We decided to look back at our rough yet amusing origins and ponder one mystery… full article...

How to read Discworld books?

Although each novel is a standalone work and you don't have to worry about any order, you can categorize them by thematic arcs: City Watch, Witches of Lancre, etc. full article...