Sam Heyman is a gamer who writes plays, and a playwright who plays games, Sam has been enamored with all things interactive from a young age. As his creative and professional commitments take up a lot of his time and energy previously reserved for console and handheld RPGs, tabletop gaming has emerged as a vital outlet for Sam’s voracious need to strategize, deck-build, and plan his way toward victory. When Sam isn’t gaming, he’s probably facilitating virtual readings of plays for friends and peers, teaching playwriting for The Porch Writers Collective, or playing with his cat, Mirri.
Sam's Top 3 Games:
Magic: The Gathering: the expensive and expansive tabletop gaming gift that keeps on giving. I’ve been an active Magic player since the Kaladesh block in 2016, and it captured my attention with its strategic depth and its endlessly evolving swath of game modes. In addition to being one of the finest card games around, Magic is social, creative, expressive, and connective.
Here To Slay: With a cutesy aesthetic and an easy to pick up and play rule set, Here To Slay is an excellent choice to bring to conventions and casual hangs alike. A mix of dice-rolling chance, card-slinging disruption, and a satisfying sense of progression makes Here To Slay and its various expansions a regular go-to in my household.
DC Deck Building Game: a popular staple of the deck-building genre for good reason, Cryptozoic’s DC-themed deck builder has entertained me and my friends for over a decade. Whether I’m playing the fan-made competitive Cube variant or just a favorite set llike Heroes Unite, I come away from each DC session eagerly anticipating my next chance to claim victory.
