Recent Blog Posts
Heroes’ Feast Cookbook Cook-Through: “Orc” Bacon
As the season’s change and the darker hours take hold on the start and end of our day it can be hard to get motivated to leave our cozy and warm beds. This is exactly why we tested out the “Orc” Bacon recipe in the Heroes’ Feast Cookbook this month! Author’s Note: I may make
D&D Is Not A War Game
I am sure it will come as no surprise to my fellow Variants that I really enjoy the combat in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. While a good chunk of the rules for players are combat oriented, its is important to remember the title of this post. D&D is not a war game. Before you
Share Your Passion With These 15 TTRPG Themed Items
There is something magical about meeting a fellow TTRPG fan out in the wild! Getting to share stories from your adventures, finding common interests, and representing your favorite monsters, classes, and characters are refreshing from our normal everyday tasks like grocery shopping, school, and more. Share your passion for tabletop role-playing games with these 15
Kodama- The Tree Spirits Game Review
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
World Building: Chariots of the Gods
How did life in your fantasy world begin? How did technology and society progress throughout the years? In some cases, the denizens of your world
Charity Spotlight: Extra Life
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
Real Talk: Family Finances
Many adults have a decent handle on basic finances, (I did not, when I attained adulthood, but I have spent years on a continuous-learning path
TTRPGs with Children
Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs) have become one of my favorite ways to blow off steam. Hanging out with friends, making up a story: it’s
World Building: Seasons
With the weather patterns starting to change, and much to my relief beginning to cool down, a thought dawned on me that I hope is
Saftey At The Table
Game Reviews
Game Review: Zombie Dice Horde Edition
Variant Berry reviews Zombie Dice: Horde edition, a fast paced game of chance from Steve Jackson games!
Sapling Soul: Solo TTRPG Review
Variant Berry reviews Sapling Soul: A solo TTRPG adventure in the forest by Logan of Breathing Stories!
Child’s Play: My Little Scythe
Variant Liz reviews My Little Scythe. Find out if it is appropriate for children ages 4 and 7 today on the VV Blog!
Game Review: DragonRealm
Variant Berry reviews DragonRealm: a Game of Goblins and Gold from GameWright!