Category Archives: Convention Report

Quick trip to Origins 2017

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

Well, normally I get one or two days each year at the Origins Game Fair, and this year, due to a number of reasons, it turned out to be about 60% of a day only…  Sad, but I tried to … Continue reading →

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Geekway to the West 2017 (Convention Report by Chris Wray)

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

I look forward to Geekway to the West every year.  Held in the St. Louis metropolitan area, Geekway is a staple of the gaming scene in the Midwest, especially among us Missourians.  This year’s convention sold out in record time, and … Continue reading →

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CMON Expo 2017 – Nerd E’s Experience

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

This past weekend, May 11th – May 14th, I attended CMON Expo 2017 in Atlanta.  I attended as a member of the media and I have a lot of cool stuff to share.  I had a great time.  I had … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Gaming: Tokyo Game Market

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

As a gamer, I’m always looking for that next board game adventure. This year it was Tokyo Game Market. Travel is always a bit daunting for me but I made the jump. I arrived about 5 days before the show … Continue reading →

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Gathering Memories: New Games

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Well, another Gathering of Friends has come and gone and, as usual, I had an amazing time. Thanks so much to Alan Moon and all the other folks who do such a terrific job of providing good gaming and good … Continue reading →

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Monday at the Gathering 

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

My last full day at this year’s Gathering. Woke up and was immediately accosted by Friedemann to learn about his new games. Can’t really talk much about them (yet), but I think I’m allowed to say that I played a … Continue reading →

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A GameCon Fundraiser

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

I’m not one of the “gamerati” currently up in Niagara Falls at the moment, but as I attended a local charity game convention Saturday, I thought I’d make a brief post as it may inspire others to do the same. … Continue reading →

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Thursday night part 2

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

More oldies. First, sumeria from Revier games followed by Titicaca (cwali)  renewing my grudge match with William Attia. By grudge match, I mean trying to beat him for the second time in anything in about five years. I did manage … Continue reading →

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Made it to the Gathering. Found new games 

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

Running out to dinner. But before I go, pictures of a few new games.  And back from dinner. A damn good stuffed burger. Had a pizza roll inside. 

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What Was Hot at BGG.CON, Plus What I Played (Chris Wray)

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

This year was my first year at BGG.CON.  I’ve been to several major game conventions, plus several smaller ones, and BGG.CON was among my favorites.  Everything ran incredibly smoothly, the library was top notch, and the attendees were friendly.  About … Continue reading →

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