An Apocalypse World-ish hack related to the LotR beacon-lighting crews.
This game promises such fun and delivers it in such an already polished way
that it was a favorite with the Crew. However, looks like it would truly shine with more than 4
participants. Stands on its own, and will clearly have a place at the table for many groups.

One of the most detailed, powerful, and thoughtful games we've read in a long time. The Personal Testimony of the Last Kings of Heaven maps the real testimony of the leaders of the 1860s Taiping Rebellion in China onto player decision trees. How does one save one's family? How does history intervene? Brilliant, efficient, historically interesting, and ready to play.

If the terms "fracking" or "mountaintop removal mining" give you an eco-headache, wait until you learn about deep-sea mining! Walton's beautifully horrific game has well-conceived themes, situations, and implications. Having two employees operating the excavator and checking things off the checklist is an excellent game design arc.