With the holiday season well upon us, I like to add a little bit of holiday cheer to my TTRPGs. For the gaming group here at Variant Ventures, this usually includes a holiday-themed one-shot, a weather change in our ongoing game, and sometimes a visit by the jolly guy in a red suit. So if …
Alright, I know, TTRPGs and board games are not sports, but the same principles on the field apply at the table. Ever since I was a kid, you get told to be a good sport, both in victory and defeat. This should be something we all strive for when playing games with other people (and …
The History of Dominos Image Credits: Canva The origin of the modern domino dates all the way back to the Song Dynasty of China, with the first recorded mention of dominos coming in the 13th century AD. It is unclear if these dominos had any colors, but there were only 21 to a set, representing …
Previous Next Kodama- The Tree Spirits Kodama: The Tree Spirits is an adorably illustrated card placement game where you work to keep the forest healthy for the tree spirits. Kodoma, from Indie Boards & Cards, is designed by Daniel Solis and illustrated by Kwanchai Moriya. The game is rated for 2-5 players, aged 14+ and …
The entire team at Variant Ventures is passionate about supporting our community. We know that TTRPG, gaming, and entertainment fans come from different backgrounds and that sometimes a helping hand is needed. This weekend, Variant Ventures has partnered once again with Team Pixel Damage for Extra Life, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network for this year’s Game …
As the world inches closer to Halloween on October 31st, we take a pit stop in the US to recognize one of the most iconic treats worldwide, chocolate! As chocolate loving nerds, we want to make sure you all get to celebrate in style! Check out the chocolate themed games and games accessories below! Chocolate …
Geeks and Nerds from near and far, are you ready for this weekend? Free RPG Day is Saturday October 16, 2021 and the Variants are ready for it! We recommend going to the Free RPG Day site and seeing if any local game stores will be participating near you. For our Central Florida friends, the …
Brown Morning Potion It doesn’t matter if you call it Brown Morning Potion, Potion of Adulting or just simply coffee, if you love you caffeine you know it can become an all consuming essential to a good morning! National Coffee Day is here and we’d like to help you fully celebrate your love of coffee, …
This November, Variant Ventures is partnering once again with Team Pixel Damage for Extra Life, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network. Last month, team captain Mike Block let us know a bit about the history of Team Pixel Damage. This month, we would like to give you an opportunity to meet the rest of the team and …
Southwest of Orlando is the beach town of Tarpon Springs. Originally famous for its sponge diving exports, this gem of a town is now an excellent location for a day trip if you are in the Central Florida area. While there are many reasons to visit such as dolphin tours, excellent Greek food, and picturesque …
