Author Archives: Ben (chally)

Okay folks, here it is: my final (and slightly delayed) write up about my experience as a first-time attendee of the SPIEL fair in Essen.   I made it back home safely, as did most of the games (Keyflower: The Farmers … Continue reading →

Yesterday was my final day in the great city of Essen.  Unfortunately, due to the need for packing and sleep, I didn’t manage to post last night and I am soon going to be frantically rushing around this morning trying … Continue reading →

Today was my third day (second official) of experiencing the SPIEL fair in Essen.  It was a very different day than the last two.  There was little shopping left – I picked up Caverna, Yunnan, and 2-F’s Folder set.  And … Continue reading →

So…I wasn’t prepared for that.  Yes, it’s officially the first day of the SPIEL fair in Essen, and what a difference a day makes.  As always, let’s start this off with a few life lessons: Lesson 5: It Gets Crowded. … Continue reading →

Well, folks.  This is what you’ve been waiting for: Essen is here.  Yesterday was officially “setup” day, while today was “press” day.  Tomorrow the halls will open to the public. As a first-time Essen attendee, I thought it would be … Continue reading →