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.
There’s been a lot of fuss in the board game world over the last couple of months. Kickstarter announced that they are moving to a blockchain protocol
One of the things I hear from people when I tell them I review games is “Well I know not to play against you then, you must be great at them”. While it’s flattering that that’s their assumption, they’re also wrong. Oh boy, are they wrong.
the moment. We’re seeing more and more Personalities being employed by board game publishers to act as marketing co-ordinators, social media gurus, or any one of a load more nondescript fluffy job titles.
