Leaving Earth: Using math and tech to space travel

Leaving Earth: Using math and tech to space travel

Two weeks ago, my friend @idontknowrules purchased this game Leaving Earth, which sounded like a game theme he and I were randomly talking about a few weeks before that. He still isn’t quite sure how he ran across the BGG listing for it, but we’re so glad he did. The guys and I have played the game …

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The second-annual Friendship Con

The second-annual Friendship Con

My friends and I decided to host a second-annual Friendship Con last week, and I had so much fun. It was nice seeing friends who moved away from Phoenix and those friends I haven’t seen since last year’s event. We played a lot of games, though sadly we didn’t get through all the games on our …

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Trickerion: Finally off my Shelf of Shame

Trickerion: Finally off my Shelf of Shame

One fewer board game is off my Shelf of Shame. For those unaware, the Shelf of Shame is what we call board games that have never been played and have been sitting on your shelves forever. Sad little games, hoping that one day they’ll get picked up and put on table. That such game is …

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Loving Lovecraft and Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu

Loving Lovecraft and Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu

As you guys know, I’m a huge fan of the Cthulhu/H.P. Lovecraft universe. One of my gaming groups and I try to play Arkham Horror about once every other month. These are the guys I’ve dubbed affectionately as the Arkham Guys. So when Pandemic re-themed its game in that world, I was totally excited. I’m pretty indifferent to …

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New game purchases: AquaSphere, Grand Austria Hotel, Royals

New game purchases: AquaSphere, Grand Austria Hotel, Royals

My lovely friends got me some gift cards for my birthday, and naturally, I spent a chunk of them on new board games. The conversations mostly went like this — friend tells me that he/she wants to get me a board game but didn’t know which one I already had, so he/she opted for gift cards. Yay! …

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The big 3-6, and a Takenoko Tournament

The big 3-6, and a Takenoko Tournament

So I turned 36 last Sunday. Eeeeks. I can’t even fudge it a bit and say I’m in my early 30s. It’s all good. I’m here to officially embrace my late 30s. And I’d like to think I don’t look like I’m 36. (Don’t answer that). Anywho …. I celebrated with my framily (my Phoenix friends …

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Falling Sky, Scythe, Marco Polo, Heartland: New games I’ve played recently

Falling Sky, Scythe, Marco Polo, Heartland: New games I’ve played recently

It’s been a chaotic few weeks (personally and professionally), and I haven’t been able to purchase any new games recently either, hence the lack of posts. But I have done some gaming (not as much as I would like) and here are a few exciting new games I’ve gotten a chance to play recently. Share …

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Royals, Churchill, Acquire and lots more gaming!

Royals, Churchill, Acquire and lots more gaming!

It was great to get in some substantial gaming this past Friday and Saturday, as my weekly board gaming has been hit or miss because of cancellations and busy schedules. I didn’t actually play any games on Sunday, as I took the time to do some errands and watch Netflix’s Stranger Things. I seriously binge-watched all 8 …

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Onitama: A quick game of Asian chess

Onitama: A quick game of Asian chess

I try not to buy too many 2-player games as it’s hard to get them on table, but when I first played Onitama, I couldn’t resist. Besides being gorgeously designed with an Asian theme, this game is compact, easy to learn and quick to play — all perfect elements to fill the time when waiting for …

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