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Bottoscon 2026 Retrospective
One of my favourite game convention experiences is also my most recent. I have only been going to Bottoscon regularly since 2022 (I did a one-day pass in 2019 and then COVID hit). A couple of the Bellevue, Washington conventions I had been going… Continue Reading “Bottoscon 2026 Retrospective”
Wallguards of the East Empire – Live on Kickstarter
After over 12 years since the first game, Garphill Games has finally begun the last in the “direction” trilogies (that’s what I call them, anyway). First, they went north, then west, then south, and finally they are going east. Wallguards of the East Empire… Continue Reading “Wallguards of the East Empire – Live on Kickstarter”
Don’t Let Them Get Together! – Final Girl – Terror From the Grave Review
After going through a bunch of Final Girl feature films and playing them enough to review them, it can get a bit stale after a while. Same location, same killer, rinse and repeat. That’s what makes these Final Girl vignettes kind of cool. No… Continue Reading “Don’t Let Them Get Together! – Final Girl – Terror From the Grave Review”
Friday Night Shots – Con Behaviour?
Happy Friday night! I’m writing this earlier in the week because I am currently, as this post goes live, playing a game at Bottoscon 2026 and enjoying the hell out of the evening. Or we could be eating dinner or gabbing with other con-goers,… Continue Reading “Friday Night Shots – Con Behaviour?”
BGG Top Games – 5301 – 5400
We’re quickly moving through the 5000s in the Boardgame Geek game rankings list, and this week is actually pretty good and pretty bad. Pretty good because I’ve actually played three of them! (actually 4, but the extra one jumped up into last week’s century… Continue Reading “BGG Top Games – 5301 – 5400”
October 2026 Gaming
As I mentioned on Friday in my New to Me Games post, October was a fairly dry month for actual gaming, though thankfully not for new to me games. We actually missed a Sunday due to another silly street race and the work games… Continue Reading “October 2026 Gaming”
New to Me – October 2026
Posting this early because I know I’m not playing any new to me games today or tomorrow! Look at me, being all efficient and stuff. October looked like it would be another dry month for new to me games (and as you will find… Continue Reading “New to Me – October 2026”
BGG Top Games – 5201 – 5300
This is a weird week in the weekly look at the top ranked games on Boardgame Geek (though saying “top” when we’re down in the 5000s seems a little off). I have played only one of these games, but it is actually pretty good,… Continue Reading “BGG Top Games – 5201 – 5300”
Last Call! – The Taverns of Tiefenthal Review
There’s nothing like sitting down at a table, playing a game, and swilling a tasty mug of beer (or ale, if you prefer). The frothy, hoppy beverage just tastes so good going down and it adds a bit of camaraderie to the whole experience!… Continue Reading “Last Call! – The Taverns of Tiefenthal Review”
Friday Night Shots – Games You Defend Despite Their Flaws
Another Friday Night Shots stream of consciousness opinion post (sorry if you find that off-putting) about a topic that was first brought up on Boardgame Geek. I find that the forums there can be a gold mine of inspiration for thoughtful posts (or just… Continue Reading “Friday Night Shots – Games You Defend Despite Their Flaws”