Gamer Dad was one of The Campaigners first, and still most popular, regular article series. Written by Paul O’Grady, it focused on parents bringing tabletop into their children’s lives. In this first Gamer Dad entry Paul explains who he is, and why being a gamer parent is so important to him.
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Issue 10 is out now
The end of 2014 is almost here. What better way to begin winding down the year than with Issue 10 of The Campaigner? This issue Tom Rolland talks to Rob Alderman about Warzone Resurrection, and how Prodos Games revived this old franchise. Syrinscape creator Benjamin Loomes tells us about his RPG soundboard, and why you […]
Issue 9 now available
Today Issue 9, the HeroQuest special issue, was released. In this very special issue, The Campaigner celebrates the 25th anniversary of HeroQuest. We look at the game itself, who created it and some of its history, as well as explore the circumstances that led to HeroQuest becoming the legend it is today. Les Edwards talks […]
Issue 8 available now
Today Issue 8 of The Campaigner was released. In this issue Andy Hawkins tells us about the inspiration and development of the card game Solitairium. We talked to indie game darling Jamey Stegmaier about Stonemaier Games, Kickstarter, and how to win the hearts of gamers everywhere. Owen Top educates us in the finer points of […]
Looking for Gamer Dad contributers
Almost since The Campaigner started the Gamer Dad feature has been a regular fixture. At the helm has been Paul O’Grady, who has informed and educated dads the world over with interesting tips and ideas. And so Paul is off for a well deserved rest, travelling with his family and seeing the world. The Campaigner […]
Issue 6 is available
Beware, the animals are on the loose! Issue 6 of The Campaigner is now available for free download or print-on-demand purchase from Magcloud. This issue we look at the card game NinjitZoo, and talk with the creators at Blue Room about how they helped a group of ninja animals escape to freedom. We also talk […]
The Campaigner Issue 5 is available
We promised it, as so here it is. Issue 5 of The Campaigner is now available for free download or print-on-demand purchase from Magcloud. This issue we take a look at the recent PAX Aus 2013 and explore what the event had on offer. We also look at some of the panels and see what […]
Issue 04 released today
The latest issue of The Campaigner, Issue 04, releases today. And it is our largest issue to date. So what are we offering this time around? This issue we look at Wooden Wars, the game of strategic battles fought on your floor. We talk to creator Thomas Foss about the development of the game, the […]
Issue 3 is now available
All your patience has payed off. Today, Issue 3 is released! What is in this issue? Wreck-Age is a blend of skirmish combat and roleplaying game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth. We talk to the developers about constructing a game world that presents a possible future, combining skirmish and RPG elements, working in a creative […]
The Campaigner Issue 2 Released
The Campaigner Issue 2 is now available. You can download a free PDF version on the Issue 2 page, or order a print copy from MagCloud. And when you are done reading it, tell your friends. So what is in this issue? Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack combines thoughtful strategy, opportunistic alliances and LEGO giant […]