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  Apex Legends: The Board Game: My Most Anticipated Game of the Year As a longtime fan of Apex Legends , I’ll be honest—when they first announced a board game version, I was skeptical. The video game is all about fast-paced movement, team coordination, and clutch shootouts. How on Earth was that supposed to translate to cardboard, and miniatures? But then, in 2023, I had the opportunity to play an early version of Apex Legends: The Board Game , and everything changed. Within the first game, I was completely hooked. Now, it's easily one of my most anticipated—and most loved—tabletop games of the year. Glass Cannon Unplugged has done something special here. They’ve captured the spirit of Apex Legends —the tension, the speed, the strategy—and transformed it into a tactile, immersive tabletop experience that stays true to the source material without feeling like a gimmick. Let’s break it down. The Game Structure: Fast-Paced and Strategic The game is played over three distinct ph...

  Two Years, Countless Memories: A Thank You to the UK Tabletop Community As my time in the UK comes to a close after two incredible years, I’ve found myself reflecting on everything this journey has given me—and honestly, it’s hard to put into words just how much the tabletop community here has meant to me. What started as a hobby has turned into a full-blown passion, and I owe so much of that to the people I’ve met, the experiences I’ve had, and the overwhelming sense of belonging I’ve felt. When I first arrived, I never could have imagined how deeply I’d fall in love with the hobby. Attending conventions like UK Games Expo (UKGE) not once, but three times, was a huge highlight. Those events are truly something special—buzzing with creativity, packed with passionate people, and overflowing with inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or someone just dipping their toes into the world of board games, the energy at UKGE is contagious. It’s more than just games; it’s a celebra...