Game of the Year 2024

I don't normally do game of the year awards, because who cares what I think? This year though, I figure, why not?
Board game reviews and previews
Board game reviews and previews

I don't normally do game of the year awards, because who cares what I think? This year though, I figure, why not?

The difficult part when it comes to digital content is knowing what, who, and when. Hopefully, I can help you with some of that.

t's the Christmas that comes in the middle of the year. It's the UKGE, and once again I went and I had an amazing time.

I remember the apprehension, the nerves, the excitement. Some people thrive on it, while for others it’s daunting - terrifying even. So here’s my guide about what to expect, what it’s really like, and how to get the most out of it.

Should I enjoy playing wargamess?
Is it morally reprehensible? Does it make me a bad person?
Or is it actually okay?

GridCon is an annual board game convention held in the South-West of the UK. It just so happens that I a) live a couple of hours down the road from it, and b) am a Patreon supporter of the organiser, Paul Grogan, so there was no way I wasn't going back again this year.

As I write this I sit here with sore feet, aching legs, and a hoarse throat. And you know what? I couldn't be happier.

After a throwaway comment I saw online somewhere, I realised that one of the most prolific, important game designers of all time, only has one game left in the BGG top 100.

During a bit of downtime at AireCon, I grabbed some food, and sat at the edge of the Open Gaming area. As I looked around the hall, it dawned on me. A room filled with hundreds of people playing games, all with one thing in common

AireCon is a huge tabletop gaming convention held annually in Harrogate, UK, and this year yours truly decided to attend. Here's how it went.