TBGT 2017 Recap

I have the rest of my Top 100 posts to write and have gotten pretty far behind thanks to the last 5 days of amazing TBGT gaming. So for now I’m posting a quick recap of TBGT 2017 in the form of stats and superlatives. I may eventually recap some of the games played in…

TBGT 2017: Getting Ready

Last year I explained what That Board Gaming Thing is, so I’m just going to link to that post and then move straight onto my preparations for the upcoming five days of board gaming in Raleigh. Games I’m Taking to the Event One of the really useful resources that the event has is the games…

TBGT Part 4: In Summary

Of the games I listed as wanting to play, I got all of the major ones to the table. The only one I didn’t get to learn was Drum Roll, which continues to be my convention white whale, and I also didn’t get to play Terra Mystica. I actually got offered a place in a…

TBGT 2016 Part 3: The Weekend

After a long day at work Friday, I jumped in the car and sped for the gaming. Well actually I drove normally, but that’s a lot less dramatic of a beginning. Upon my arrival, most people were either finishing up a game or making dinner plans, so I chatted for a bit before settling down…

TBGT 2016 Part 2: The First Days

On Wednesday morning I got up and started loading my car full of games, before grabbing coffee en route to That Board Gaming Thing. Luckily it’s not a long drive, so soon enough I had my badge, had said hello to folk, and was getting the games on display. But why attend if not to…

TBGT 2016 Part 1: The Lists

My previous TBGT post focused on what the event is, and why I attend. This one is more about my preparations for the event, and my plans once I get there. This Year’s Stack I always try to take a selection of games that are either new or don’t get played enough. Of note however,…

TBGT – What Is It?

That Board Gaming Thing (aka TBGT) is a local invite-only convention held in Brier Creek, just minutes from my home. I’m just a few days away from this year’s event and I can’t wait. It’s basically five days of gaming with friends (Wed through Sun), where we get to take advantage of a massive library…