Jack Monkey Games
Tabletop RPG · Warhammer 40K · Board Games · Fiction
Jack Monkey Games is an Australian tabletop gaming blog based in Lithgow NSW, covering Warhammer 40K, Dungeons & Dragons, board game reviews, RPG fiction, and the Star-Fall actual play podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned game master, a new player picking up your first dice, or a Warhammer hobbyist just getting into painting — you’ll find something here.
We’re part of the LithGeek community hub at 85 Main Street, Lithgow — where we stock Warhammer 40K models, Citadel paints, and run free Thursday night game nights open to all skill levels. Based in the Central West of NSW and serving the Blue Mountains, Bathurst, and beyond.
Latest from the Vault
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MARKED: A story inspired by the spell, Hunter’s Mark
My death starts and ends with a searing circle of pain. The hunter sighted me long before my senses oriented me to where she hid. Her form was a mystery to me as there were too many smells, too many new sights in the forest for me to focus on. We had chosen this clearing…
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Hunter’s Mark Spell
Hunter’s Mark Spell: Enhancing the Hunt in D&D In the vast and mystical realm of Dungeons & Dragons, where every adventure teems with challenges and creatures both magical and malevolent, the Hunter’s Mark spell stands out as a vital tool for the cunning hunter. Available to rangers, this 1st-level spell encapsulates the essence of focused…
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Arcane Ward useful spell
Gather ’round, brave adventurers, and let me regale you with the tale of a spell that has saved countless lives and turned the tides of battle: “Arcane Ward.” A magical marvel found within the tomes of level 2 spells, Arcane Ward is a potent shield that grants protection beyond armor and steel. When a mage…
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New app for RPG equipment drawings
While RPGs are theatre of the mind that does not mean we can’t give our minds a little help with images. After all the whole point of fantasy art is to expand the imagination. Some of us can draw, some of us can’t, some of us can draw but would rather be rolling dice. I…
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Tabletop RPG Glossary
Tabletop RPG Glossary 1. Game Master (GM): The person responsible for creating and running the game world, controlling non-player characters (NPCs), describing scenes, and guiding the players through the story. 2. Player Character (PC): A fictional character created and controlled by a player. PCs are the main protagonists of the story. 3. Non-Player Character (NPC):…
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Social Benefits of RPG for Kids
Tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) such as Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and GURPS (Generic Universal RolePlaying System) offer a plethora of social benefits for young children that extend far beyond mere entertainment. These immersive and imaginative games provide a unique platform for fostering personal growth, enhancing social skills, and nurturing creativity. As young minds engage in…
Based in Lithgow NSW, Australia — part of the LithGeek network.
Warhammer 40K
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LithGeek Is More Than a Gaming PC Shop — It’s Where Warhammer 40K Comes to Life in Lithgow
I want to talk about something that genuinely makes me proud — and it’s not the custom gaming PCs, though those are pretty great too. If you’ve been following Jack Monkey Games for a while, you’ll know that tabletop gaming is at the heart of everything we do here. Warhammer 40K, D&D, board games, actual…
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Warhammer 40K in Lithgow NSW — Models, Paint, and Thursday Night Game Nights
LithGeek in Lithgow NSW stocks Warhammer 40K models, Citadel paints, and runs Thursday night game nights. Local hobby supplies for the Central West and Blue Mountains.
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Going Back to Painting Warhammer after 30 years
Its been 30 years I think sense I played Warhammer 40K. At the time I was broke and really did not have enough time. Now that I am doing better financially and have a little more time .. Spending time away from computers is even more important. As an artist I am happiest when I…
Tabletop RPG
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that awkward moment when a player is not a good fit.
Finding players used to be the hard part I remember the days when you didn’t have much choice about who sat at the table for RPG night. Between the Satanic Panic and the general view that “only nerds play Dungeons and Dragons,” it was hard to find other players. I remember moving to a new…
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The Eternal Struggle: Scheduling Games as an Adult Gamer
Gathering a group of adventurers to save the kingdom is hard enough in Dungeons & Dragons. Add the challenge of aligning adult schedules, and it can feel like a quest designed by the cruelest Dungeon Master. For adult gamers, juggling work, family, and life commitments often means scheduling the next game session is harder than defeating…
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Using Software to Enhance Your RPG Game
Running a tabletop RPG like Dungeons and Dragons or Shadowrun can be a thrilling yet demanding experience. Keeping track of initiative orders, NPC stats, player character sheets, and sprawling maps can leave even the most prepared Game Master (GM) feeling overwhelmed. Thankfully, a variety of software tools are available to make your RPG sessions smoother and more immersive. Let’s…