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New games I’ve played: Arkwright, Council of Four

New games I’ve played: Arkwright, Council of Four

Man, where did the time go? It’s already mid-July, and it’s still hotter than hell. I’m so ready for the Phoenix summer to be over! I’ve been staying inside a lot, playing board games naturally. Even amid all the Pokemon Go excitement (yes, I totally downloaded the game), I’m still not venturing outside too much, unless I really have to. And with that, there are two new games I’ve played in the past two weeks, and a couple oldies but goodies …

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Maricopa Con 2015

Maricopa Con 2015

Last weekend I went to Maricopa Con at the Mesa Convention Center. It was my first time going, and despite the mild funk that set in halfway through the day (it is summer in Arizona where temps hit 113), I had a lot of fun gaming.

I’m also fortunate to have gone with a friend, so I wasn’t wandering aimlessly trying to awkwardly jump into games. I’ve done that before when I went solo to BGG Con, but it’s easier when you’ve got tables upon tables to scour. Maricopa Con consisted of one large ballroom and a smaller room (which ended up being more pleasant and chilly).

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