Matthew Keeler, an Army Reserve NCO, first got into tabletop gaming through fantasy figurines with friends, later discovering Warhammer 40,000. He was drawn to its deep strategy and sci-fi themes. Unlike simplified games like Risk, 40K emphasizes complex mechanics and long-term strategic thinking, offering lessons in planning, risk management, and decision-making that Keeler found useful in his military career.
Read MoreLegless in London, a board game developed by Dr. Ryan Sweet and Focus Games, won the Best Board or Tabletop Game for Impact at the 2025 Games for Change Awards. Based on Dr. Sweet’s research on disability history, the game immerses players in the lives of lower-limb amputees in Victorian London, challenging them to achieve personal goals.
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