Wayland Games Blog - Tabletop Gaming Blog

Getting Started

Happy June Wayland Gamers, and welcome officially to summer! We have lots coming up this month with brand new products that are going to make you so excited, you’re not going to want to be out in the sun, you’re going to want to be sat right at the tabletop! We wanted to feature the biggest releases this June, so keep your eyes peeled and prepare for the best summer indoors.

Apr 10

Apr 10 From Screen to Tabletop: Games for Video Gamers

Gift Guides

There is a world of games outside of the constructs of a console, as video gamer myself looking to transition into the world of tabletop games, I’ve realised that there are so many products that video gamers as a whole can connect to!

Get ready to discover tabletop games that will keep you connected to your favourite games and characters, just on a different platform.

Apr 7

Apr 7 Tips and Tricks: Painting Infinity Miniatures

Painting & Building, Tutorials

Got yourself some Infinity miniatures and want to get them painted? It's a good thing I have scoured the internet and collected the best information to cover all of your needs!

Mar 24

Mar 24 Village Attacks Review, Play In Under 90 Minutes

You know sometimes you don’t want a game that takes four hours to play? I mean sometimes you DO but it can be nice to just play something a bit more immediate. We have just such a game here, no lengthy setup, no convoluted turn structure, and you play as the monsters! Join us as we take a look at Village Attacks…

Mar 20

Mar 20 Imploding Kittens: Making Exploding Kittens More Explosive!

Have you played the Exploding Kittens card game? Well, the Imploding Kittens expansion introduces six new types of cards, guaranteed to put your devious decisions to the test. Find out how you can make your friends’ kittens more explosive than ever and check out the new cards this expansion brings today.

Dec 30

Dec 30 The Spiel des Jahres: A Look Back On The Decade

Gift Guides

With 2020 marking the start of a new decade, we thought it was only right that we marked it in a way that gamers would appreciate.

Dec 10

Dec 10 Top 10 Games For Secret Santa

Reviews, Gift Guides

We hate to say it, but we’re all thinking it, once again Christmas is only around the corner.

Dec 9

Dec 9 Judge Dredd: What Kind Of Criminal Are You?

Unboxing

The Judge Dredd Miniatures game is here, and if it’s something that has caught your eye, then you’ll want to read until the end where you’ll be able to see an exclusive unboxing, and review of the Starter Set. The much-loved character from the 2000AD comics is getting his very own miniatures game!

Nov 28

Nov 28 To Infinity And Beyond Coldfront

Community Blogger

I have been hanging around the Infinity tables for longer than I should have. Watching the games go on, people moving miniatures and prompting "got any arrows?" While this was incredibly confusing to start with, something about the game hooked me

Nov 8

Nov 8 'Arkham Horror: Final Hour' Review

The hour is late, you have failed. The rite is already way. Now you have one last chance to save the world from certain destruction. One last gasp attempt to thwart the Ancient Ones, can you save the Earth in its final hour?

Nov 6

Nov 6 Relive The Action: Spiel 2019

Events

Spiel is one of the most important dates in the tabletop gaming calendar, so we’re sure you’re itching to hear more about it. If that is the case then you’re in luck, carry on reading and immerse yourself in the highlights of Spiel 2019.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Top 5 Warhammer Costumes

Warhammer

If like us you’re not ready to let Halloween go just yet, you’re in luck, because we thought you might like another spooky season blog!

Oct 25

Oct 25 5 Ghoulish Games For Halloween

Reviews, Gift Guides

As October gains momentum, there will undoubtedly be many of us searching for ways to get in the Halloween spirit (please excuse the pun). If that’s you and you’re also partial to a game, then you’ll want to read on.

Oct 23

Oct 23 Fury of Dracula 4th Edition Review

After seeing Fury of Dracula played by Wil Wheaton and friends on TableTop, I knew I had to have it. As soon as I found out WizKids picked up the board game and republished it; I purchased it, I played it on the tabletop and now, here’s my review for Fury of Dracula.

Oct 11

Oct 11 Tanks! A Gale Force 9 Skirmish Game Review

Reviews, Historical, Battle Reports

Recently we were lucky enough to have a go at playing “Tanks!”, a skirmish game by Gale Force 9. The 15-minute game serves as an ideal gateway into wargaming, but that shouldn’t provoke the more experienced gamers amongst us to jump ship just yet.

Jul 24

Jul 24 LEGO® products have arrived at Wayland Games!

News

We are thrilled to announce that we are now stocking LEGO® products. The iconic brand of colourful interlocking plastic bricks is available to order now.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Hellboy: The Board Game Review

Looking for a review for Hellboy: The Board Game? Well you’ve found one! Find out how to play, how the board game brings the comics to life and what Allen thinks of the game in general.

Read the latest community blog now.

Jun 13

Jun 13 UKGE 2019: What a Fantastic Weekend!