Rob Wieland

Milwaukee

Co-Host at Theatre of the Mind Players

Contributor at Forbes

Author, Game Designer, Professional Nerd, he/him. Seen on @nerdist @darbypopcomics @forbes @TheatreMindPlay @StarTrek @joindicebreaker @wyrd_science

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A Tabletop Games Gift Guide For Geeky Moms On Mother’s Day

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Rob Wieland

9 hours agoDrop Duchy looks like Tetris, feels like Dicey Dungeons, and pulls you in like BalatroDrop Duchy looks a bit like Tetris at first glance — an L-shaped forest tile drops into the bottom left corner while a straight tile of mountains sits horizontally next to it. When the line fills up, trumpets resound and resources drop into your reserves.
A Tabletop Games Gift Guide For Geeky Moms On Mother’s Day

6 days ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

Mother’s Day is often depicted as a holiday where moms can take a moment to finally relax and do something for themselves. It’s good to take a moment to celebrate the important people in our lives. Many aspire to give them something meaningful, be it a card, a lovely brunch or a gift from the heart. While traditional gifts like flowers and chocolate are common, remember that many moms come from a nerdy background.
Travel Through The History Of An Influential Science Fiction RPG

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Rob Wieland

1 hour agoPeople Are Giving Mark Hamill A Round Of Applause For His Response To That Trump "Star Wars" Image"Mark Hamill condemning this is the equivalent to the Vatican condemning the other photo. May the force be with us, always." By now, you've surely seen the Star Wars image that's gone mega-viral on social media.
Travel Through The History Of An Influential Science Fiction RPG

1 week ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

Marc Miller created the Traveller role playing game in 1977. It is often mentioned in the same breath as Dungeons & Dragons and Call of Cthulhuas a game that has influenced generations of gamers. It has seen many different adaptations and iterations in the 48 years of its existence. This week, Bundle of Holding is offering several deals to celebrate the game’s May Day holiday. Several of the deals feature material from different points in the game’s history.
Kick Off A Marvel Blockbuster Summer With These Tabletop Accessories

1 week ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

The summer blockbuster movie season is here and the Marvel Cinematic Universe has two entries this year. Thunderbolts* arrives this weekend with a team full of unlikely heroes. The Fantastic Four: First Steps brings Marvel’s first family into the MCU on July 25th, 2025. Fans of Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Gamehave a lot to be excited about this summer.
Sunderfolk Plays Like A Long Lost Edition Of Dungeons And Dragons

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

One of the joys of tabletop gaming is the socialization aspect. Yes, you’re telling a story playing Dungeons and Dragons, but you’re also hanging out with your friends. A lot of memories get made during the downtime moments before, during and after the game session. The same can be said for what are now called “couch co-op” games. I built a lot of friendships during long sessions of Goldeneye, HALO and Super Smash Brothers. Games like Overcooked and Quiplash continue this fine tradition.
Zeo Genesis Brings Run And Gun Mecha Battles To Tabletop Crowdfunding

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Rob Wieland

Kickstarter adds a 'tariff manager' to let creators add surcharges to previously funded projectsBackers will have the option to decline and get a full refund. The consequences of President Trump’s tariff policies are starting to kick in. Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter just announced something called a "Tariff Manager Tool" that lets creators add new surcharges to funded projects. This …
Zeo Genesis Brings Run And Gun Mecha Battles To Tabletop Crowdfunding

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

Big robot battles are a staple of science fiction. Whether you’re talking anime like Gundam, movies like Pacific Rim or tabletop games likeBattletech, there’s nothing like watching a big mech walk onto the battlefield. For fans of smaller, feistier mechs, Zeo Genesismight deliver the action you crave. Best Hobby launched a crowdfunding campaign on April 29th, 2025 to bring a new fighter into the arena.
Anjali Bhimani Discusses Her D&D Adventure “The Malady Of Minarrh”

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Rob Wieland

4 hours agoIs Remote Work Effective? Google, Big Tech, And The Data Say Maybe NotFive years after remote work became the norm, with nearly every CEO pledging a reimagined future of work, the shine may be wearing off. The workplace is evolving rapidly, driven by technology such as AI and the pursuit of operational efficiency.
Anjali Bhimani Discusses Her D&D Adventure “The Malady Of Minarrh”

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

Anjali Bhimani holds down a lot of jobs as many creative people do. She is an actress, producer, publisher and philanthropist. I spoke with Bhimani during a rare quiet moment for her at Gary Con last month. “The opportunity arose to work with D&D Beyond,” said Bhimani, “to write an adventure that was anything I really wanted it to be. I wanted to highlight some of the abilities in the 2024 rules.