First, the fact that I’m an envoy of a colonising empire — rarely a recipe for popularity. Second, because of the pink mushrooms growing out of my face. In the world of new fantasy role-playing game ...

The new Dungeons and Dragons 2024 Monster Manual tweaks and rebalances classic creatures, while also streamlining combat and encounters.

Time has been kind to Community, as Dan Harmon’s series has steadily earned the “ahead of its time” label that fans have handed it over the years. The cult classic sitcom launched careers and is ...

If you're thinking of using an aquatic setting for your next campaign, these are the best monsters to use in it.

If you're running a Dungons & Dragons one-shot, these are the best monsters to use throughout, whether they're normal enemies ...

D&D Beyond will feature a brand-new, free adventure titled 'Hold Back the Dead', featuring the Red Wizards of Thay.

Although we are not surprised that LEGO managed to inject so much heart and narrative into its Barad-dûr set, we remain enthralled by the intricacies of the build and just how right they are. And so, ...

The streaming service Paramount Plus has released the first trailer for “Happy Face,” the TV series inspired by events surrounding a notorious true-crime case with a connection to Oregon.

Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 12-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy. Several elements ...