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[Prime] Pre PAX Board Game Night - GAMING ROOMS ANNOUNCED (Thursday, Aug 30 4PM - ??)
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For groups of 2-4 people we have the basic demo scenario The Sword, a search for a lost relic that begins at the end of the quest - and deals with the fallout of having found it at all.
For five to eight players (I should be so lucky) there's The Gift, a scenario about pride, hospitality, succession, and the kinds of consequences that happen when you fail an Etiquette roll in the court of the Elvish Prince. It is awesome.
I am trying to wing it so I don't have to carry it to dinner and back but if I must, I will just keep it with me.
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I don't see why not. You might want to bring a pad of stickie notes to mark it just in case nothing is at the table to use. Throw 'em in the box today.
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I'd play Power Grid. However, I don't even land at SEA until 18:00, and I'm not sure what my roommates will want to do for dinner, so I don't know how late I'll show up or even if I'll be able to show up at all.
(Silly personal commitments causing me to pick a later flight than I'd like.)
I remember a game of Munchkin at last year's meetup that had 2 people win by Divine Intervention at the same time. And I called it.
Anyway, I will also be arriving at the Sheraton with games in tow. I plan on bringing the following (subject to changes in plans or whims of course):
Thunderstone Advance + Caverns of Bane
Betrayal at House on the Hill; 1st edition
Ninja Burger + 1 (If I remember to print out new rules)
I look forward to the aforementioned Thursday.
Very, very few people have heard of all the games on that list. That's the beauty of the meetup - you get to try all kinds of games you haven't played yet, in the comfort and relative safety of a supportive and helpful community.
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If you're concerned about bag space, I can reasonably guarantee that this will be available for checkout in the TT Freeplay library at the Red Lion (Tabletop will have two Freeplay libraries this year during PAX - one in the WSCC, one at the Red Lion). 'course, this would be during PAX itself, not the pre-PAX board game night. Sorry for the topic drift.
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I actually own Carcasonne, but I got no one to play it with...it's a shame really (same thing with Catan). The same friend I mentioned owns Descent and have been wanting to try it out, so hopefully I will get to play it before PAX. I do want to try Arkham or at least observe a game; I was told it's kinda like Mansion of Madness, which is something I've played a few times, so it'd be cool to compare it in person!
Just the sheer thought of seeing ALL different kinds of board games in one room is very exciting AND scary at the same time. I can't wait!
Keep in mind that this meetup is only a precursor. The games that are here are brought by individuals and represent only a small slice of everything that's on the market. Be sure to check out the two official PAX tabletop freeplay areas during the convention. Every game imaginable is available for free checkout.
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I will definitely do that! It's going to be an eye opener for me!
Does it have both expansions? That's why I really love mine is that I've got everything for it,
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You're going to have an awesome time. This will be my second time at the board game meetup and last years was lots of fun. I was with friends last year and this year I'll be alone so it will force me to meet/play games with strangers. I'm excited!
(someone ironically I own TTR:E, but won't be bringing it because it's kinda big and I have to fly.)
Who's in?!
Well I'll probably pop my head in after being out drinking with the wizards.
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HOLY CRAP! Those have already shipped? My friend did the Kickstarter. I can't wait to check it out!
Goodbye, plucky, pimply teen. I think you're ready now to hear the truth. This wasn't really a magic hubcap. The magic was inside you all along.
I'll be coming by before the Tri-Wizard. I think I'll be too drunk to play games after... besides, if you're going to do OPEN at PAX, how can you stay up that late?
Goodbye, plucky, pimply teen. I think you're ready now to hear the truth. This wasn't really a magic hubcap. The magic was inside you all along.
Yeah, they originally said September but they are clearly a bit ahead of schedule and squeaked it out just in time for PAX! In theory, it will hit retail before the end of the month too I believe. Finish gaming at 4:00AM, then go sleep on the ground outside the door until 10:00.... duh.
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P.S. I hope nobody actually takes any of this seriously.
I guess you aren't aware of the timeless PAX tradition? You must remember to bathe your bobcat at least once a day. Taking a bath yourself, or even with the bobcat, is entirely optional.
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or you know....with lemonade?
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I obviously can't speak for everyone, but I'm going to have fun, not be super competitive and win. So yes, I'm okay playing with noobs
If so, my selection is:
Thunderstone Advance + Caverns of Bane
Descent Second Edition
Warhammer Invasion
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (2nd ed.)
Ascension + Storm of Souls
Kingdom Builder
Small World
Arkham Horror
So yeah, if this shindig is still gonna be running in the wee hours of the morning, I'll gladly bring along any games that y'all would be interested in.
I'd recommend Warhammer Invasion at minimum. No one here has yet pledged to bring a copy, and I personally know it is a fine game. Beyond that? Knock yourself out.