Drawing inspiration from these centuries-old practices, the new tabletop game “Healer” invites players to explore the role of a tribal shaman in a mystical setting.

The witch hunter is one of the most iconic figures in fantasy gaming, embodying a relentless, often fanatical pursuit of justice against the dark forces of chaos, magic, and heresy.

The earliest known references to Hnefatafl appear in Old Norse sagas and early medieval writings, where it’s described as a favored pastime of Viking nobility.

As the genre branched into commercial board games during the 1950s and 1970s, titles like Tactics II and PanzerBlitz introduced detailed historical re-enactments for hobbyists. Meanwhile, fantasy-focused games such as Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), though more about roleplaying, incorporated battle scenarios that simulated tactical warfare within imaginary realms. Later, Warhammer built a permanent bridge between wargaming and fantasy storytelling, combining the mechanical complexity of table-bound conflict with the drama of elaborate fictional universes and armies.

The armillary sphere is an ancient astronomical device composed of interconnected rings representing the celestial circles…

The Incarnates of Elementus exist as conduits between the fixed stars and the mortal world, bridging cosmic energies through the Astral Plane.

In Elementus, Tarot’s symbolism and pattern-laying naturally tie into the game’s core concept of a Mortal ascending through mystic realms. The idea that a higher plane, known as Arcanum, provides powerful assistance after a Mortal reaches the Realm of Divinity echoes how Tarot readings guide individuals by revealing hidden influences or future possibilities.