Author Archives: RJ Garrison

Attack of the Mini-Cons!

As the summer winds down, so do the giant, overwhelming board game conventions!  Everyone is getting their games from Essen Spiel, GenCon and Origins, PAX Unplugged, etc. to the table.  Yes, yes…I realize that conventions continue throughout the year, but … Continue reading

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Hair of the Dog (Review by RJ Garrison)

Designers: Alex Jerabek, Jules Naujoks, & Annegret Nautsch Artists: Jules Naujoks Publisher:Cherry Picked Games http://www.cherrypickedgames.com Players: 1-8 Players Playing Time: 30-60 minutes Ages: 14+ MSRP: $50.00  Review copy provided by Cherry Picked Games Hair of the Dog, from publisher Cherry … Continue reading

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ReJuvenating Gamer Con or RJGCon or How to create your own Board Game Convention

There are a gazillion different conventions for almost any variety of interests that span the globe for anything and everyone on the planet. Board game conventions are no exception. There’s Germany’s Essen Spiel which drew over 193,000 visitors this year, … Continue reading

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Fill in the Game The ______ Party Game! (Review by RJ Garrison)

Designer: Bradley Boothe Artist: Raymond Warren Publisher: Self-published Players: 3+ Playing Time: 30-60 minutes Ages: 13+ MSRP: $15.00  http://www.fillinthegame.com Fill in the Game, a self-published party game is a new release by Bradley Boothe.  From the box: “Challenge other players … Continue reading

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Essen ‘22 in Photos (part 2) Friday and Saturday with random musings by RJ

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Essen in Photos: Friday/ Saturday

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