To be clear, this top 9 isn't restricted only to games released in 2022, but rather new plays that I was able to do this past year. Also, a sad truth became apparent when compiling this list, is that the majority of my new plays for the year came from BGGCon. It's become apparent that... Continue Reading →
Another BGGCon is over, and I'm already thinking about 2023. I've been to several Cons over the years, and all of them seem to have their own personality. And while all of the events I've attended have their place, BGGCon has become the one convention that I look forward to the most. And it primarily... Continue Reading →
That time again for BGGCon.
TPV has been busy with so many hobby projects as of late, hence the lack of any regular updates here. I've been going back and forth between printing out terrain for Star Wars Legion and a few other Kickstarter campaigns, I'm also painting up 3 different game miniatures. Mixed in with all of that, been... Continue Reading →
This past weekend I received my copy of Furnace and was excited to get this to table so Rhonda could get a chance to play it. Sunday we were able to carve out some time and give this "hot title" from BGGCon last fall it's first home play. Setup Published by Arcane Wonders, Furnace is an... Continue Reading →
It's a running joke in my gaming groups that when I teach a new game, invariably I'm going to screw up multiple rules in the course teaching the game. Somehow one or more of the missteps will benefit me, even though it was never planned that way. Hence the merciless ridicule from my group. If... Continue Reading →
The weekend was fruitful for we had some good time at the table, trying out a new title and another that our guest got a first play. Friday night, we tried our hand at Praga. This was a game I first played at BGGCon last year, and I instantly became enamored with it. To the... Continue Reading →
Theme The word theme in the world of Tabletop gaming can mean the difference between a title getting a second glance at the FLGS and it being passed by in lieu of other, more "desirable" games on the store shelf. The conversation around theme versus mechanics/gameplay is one I won't be having in this review... Continue Reading →
Even though many titles have 2-4 player count, a lot of times those games play very different with only 2 players as opposed to 3 or 4. Our latest example was The Quest for El Dorado, which I first played at BGGCon last November and really enjoyed. I was able to pick-up a copy and... Continue Reading →
The badge pick up line Wednesday morning It's quickly approaching 2am on Saturday night at BGGCon, and I'm here watching a game of Western Empires that has been ongoing since 10am. My brother and his buddies are committed to finishing this marathon game that has taken an entire day of the event. Ultimately, I'm glad... Continue Reading →
