Attending Con of the North for the first time? Here is what new attendees should know about this volunteer run gaming convention, from registering for games to navigating the new DoubleTree by Hilton location. I also share highlights from my weekend playing board games and RPGs including Jewels for the Emperor Penguin, Leviathan Wilds, Faraway, Candela Obscura, D&D, Dread, Die, and Call of Cthulhu.

Looking for tabletop RPGs about fighting authoritarian regimes and punching Nazis? From the emotional resistance drama of Grey Ranks to the ultraviolent pulp of Eat the Reich, cosmic horror in Achtung! Cthulhu, and classic rebellion in Star Wars RPGs, these games let players take a stand against tyranny at the table. Here’s a look at standout RPGs that turn resistance into powerful, memorable stories.