The last Friday of the month is upon us again! It's time for our board-and-card-game Nerdy Slog Happy Hour, from after work until 9 or 10 at Gamma Ray. Thankfully, the cripplingly bright daylight should abate by then, so you won't have to feel bad about gaming indoors (or, for some of you, risk any penalties to Dex and to-hit).

If you've never had the opportunity to sling battle raps—or if you just want to witness the spectacle that is "Table-top Hip Hop"—we've got special guest Gerald King, one of the developers behind Legend of the Cipher. What's that look like? We're as curious as you—but you can find some clues here as Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins throws down a shanty rhyme at the Enforcer after-party at PAX East, about halfway through this video:

We'll also bring along the as-yet-unreleased ruleset for D&D variant 13th Age, which just got much love on BoardGameGeek. Check it out between games, or if you're as nerdy as us and just like to roll up characters, we'll be there for you.

What else do you guys want to play? If you want to bring a game, or want somebody else to bring something and teach, speak up in the comments.

The Stranger Testing Department is Rob Lightner and Paul Hughes.