Board & Card Games
Girls Night Games
Come on girls! It’s fun to play games with a diverse group of players, but sometimes we just need a break with our fellow ladies.
Variant Kait 🎨
02/04/2025
Recent Blog Posts
Board & Card Games
Here to Slay Card Game Review
Here to Slay Designer: Unstable Games Publisher: Unstable Games Player Count: 2-6 Playtime: 30-60 minutes Age Range: 10 and up Overview Here to Slay is
Variant Berry 🍓
02/04/2025
Board & Card Games
Leaf Board Game Review
Leaf Board Game Designer: Weird City Games Players: 1-4 Players Playtime: 30 – 45 minutes Ages: 10+ Leaf by Weird City Games is a cozy
Variant Berry 🍓
02/04/2025
Gaming
Balatro Game Review
I suppose an alternative name for this Balatro game review could be “No, really, I can stop whenever I want to.” It has been a
Variant Rory 📚
01/23/2025
Board & Card Games
Games for Couples
Finding games for couples can be difficult, but no matter what time of year it is, sometimes you just want to enjoy a fun game
Variant Kait 🎨
01/23/2025
Gaming
First Look at the Nintendo Switch 2 Set to Release in 2025
Nintendo Direct has given us the first official look at the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 portable gaming console. Though the basic elements remain the
Variant Kait 🎨
01/16/2025
Gaming
Minecraft Update Hosts 6 New Features for both Java and Bedrock
Minecraft Players will have plenty to enjoy with the latest update. Currently, all six new features are available for Java Edition players, while Bedrock Edition
Variant Kait 🎨
01/10/2025
Gaming
“Helldivers 2” Movie Adaption Announced By Sony
Attention all Helldivers! Sony has announced a Helldivers 2 movie is currently in the works from Sony Pictures. Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, shared
Variant Rory 📚
01/07/2025
Books & Print
Ready Player One Book Review – Too Much of a Good Thing
Ready Player One Review Ready Player One is a 2011 sci-fi novel suggested to me by a fellow nerd after I mentioned my goal to
Variant Izzie 🌙
01/01/2025
Saftey At The Table
Keeping it Comfortable at the Game Table
Variant Berry 🍓
02/08/2021
Variant Berry discusses the importance of ensuring all players comfort at the table during TTRPG gaming sessions.
RPG Consent Sheets
Variant Kait 🎨
01/17/2021
Variant Kait talks about preparing your players with RPG Consent Sheets during a Session 0 or an active Campaign.
Variant Ventures Community Guidelines and Code of Ethics
Variant Kait 🎨
01/11/2021
Variant Kait outlines the Variant Ventures Code of Ethics and Community Guidelines.
Session 0: Expectations Matter
Variant Berry 🍓
01/11/2021
Variant Berry writes about Session 0 and implores its liberal use at the start of a new Adventuring Table or Campaign.
Game Reviews
Helldivers 2 Review
Variant Rory 📚
12/17/2024
Welcome back, Variants. After some well earned rest and relaxation it is time to dive back into game reviews. Speaking of diving… I’ve been thoroughly
Candela Obscura Review (A Critical Role / Darrington Press RPG System)
Variant Kait 🎨
10/15/2024
Candela Obscura has quickly become an RPG favorite among fans of Tabletop Roleplaying Games. For those who favor Cthulhu style beasts, horror/mystery storylines, turn of
Meet Your Makers: CobblePath Games
Variant Rory 📚
03/14/2022
Greetings again Variants, and welcome to another Meet Your Makers! We have another interview with the wonderful CobblePath Games of Locus fame to share with you.
World of Wyldrvir Review
Variant Berry 🍓
12/09/2021
While Dungeons and Dragons may have brought Variant Ventures together initially, the love for storytelling at the table continues to grow as we learn more
Business & Finance
Demystifying NFTs For Creatives (And Why We Should Be Optimistic & Curious)
Variant Izzie 🌙
03/28/2021
Variant Izzie talks about NFTs within digital art, and implores creatives to use them as a way to create unique pieces!
Why Every Creative Should Be on Patreon (And How to Get Started)
Variant Izzie 🌙
03/14/2021
Variant Izzie takes a moment to discuss why you (yes, you!) should have a Patreon, and some ideas of what to offer.
Passive Income for Creatives
Variant Izzie 🌙
02/21/2021
Variant Izzie discusses the importance of Passive Income, and provides several ideas to help you get started.