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SaltCon 2022 Recap – 22 Games Played

I had a fantastic first weekend of March because I was hanging out and playing tons of games with my friends at SaltCon Spring 2022!

I look forward to this 4-day gaming event with much anticipation every year. And it was especially great this year because the air was finally clearing around the Covid pandemic. Which means we could see the smiling faces of the 1,700 or so people who came out to play all sorts of games.

This year I was able to attend 3 full days of the event and played 22 different board games, card games, and dice games!

It was a lot of fun and I’m ready to share my thoughts on each of the games I played.

(Consider it like a bunch of mini-reviews.)

March 20, 2022March 30, 2022 Trent 0 Comments auction, board game, card game, dice game, drafting, luck, SaltCon, strategy, theme, tile-laying

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2018 – Year in Review

Happy New Year!

We’re not sure if 2018 flew by for you, but it sure seemed like it did for us. We passed a number of milestones as a family this year. And we ended 2018 with a bang by taking a family vacation over Christmas and into the New Year. It’s so great to all be together again.

But before we dive into the new year, let’s take a look back at 2018.

January 4, 2019December 20, 2023 Trent 2 Comments board game, card game, family game, kids, luck, Star Wars, strategy, theme

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Board Game Gift Guide 2018!

It’s time again for our annual Board Game Gift Guide!

This time of year, most people looking for board games are doing so as gifts for family and friends. And that’s where we’re very happy to help!

This year’s Board Game Gift Guide includes 30 great game ideas!

November 11, 2018November 19, 2023 Trent 3 Comments 2-player, board game, deduction, family game, gifts, holiday, kids, party, top 10

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Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you!

We don’t mind one bit that May 4th has been dubbed Star Wars Day.

Since we enjoy Star Wars, we get a kick out of the tie-in to the idea and what it’s spawned.

We like the Star Wars movies. And we like many Star Wars games!

So if you’re looking for a good Star Wars board game today, we’ve got some great game ideas for you

May 4, 2018April 18, 2020 Trent 0 Comments board game, Star Wars, theme

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5 Fun Games for You and Your Valentine

It’s fun to play games with your kids. But it’s also nice to get in some games without the kids as well.

That’s why today we’re going to focus on just you and your sweetheart!

Here are 5 fun 2-player games you can enjoy together.

February 14, 2018March 10, 2018 Trent 0 Comments 2-player, board game, Card Games, cooperative game

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3 days of gaming ahead – ready for SaltCon!

Once February rolls around, I get a little anxious.

It’s not because I don’t know what to get my sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. But rather because I can hardly wait for SaltCon in just a few weeks!

SaltCon is a board game convention in Salt Lake City, Utah for anyone who enjoys playing games. And it keeps getting bigger every year.

For me it means 3 steady days of playing tons of games and reconnecting with tons of friends. So I can’t wait!

February 10, 2018February 14, 2018 Trent 5 Comments board game, Card Games, deduction, dice, party, SaltCon

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Forbidden Island – lead on, brave souls

Are you ready to venture to Forbidden Island, snag the treasure and get off the island before it sinks?

Don’t worry – you won’t have to venture out alone. Grab your family and gather around for another great cooperative game designed by Matt Leacock (designer of Pandemic) and published by Gamewright.

May 20, 2010April 18, 2020 Trent 9 Comments 4 players, adventure, board game, cards, cooperative game, family game, forbidden island, tiles