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  Geek Fest West: A fun convention for all things geek Geek Fest West is a  Games and Gaming convention hosted and run by Nathan Mumm with the goal "To bring people together through Games and Gaming".  Geek Fest West is a mash up of everything geek with a focus on board games, Trading Card Games, RPGs and Retro Videogames, it is filled with vendors, cosplay, indie game developers, tournaments, events and more.  It was really cool to be able to go and experience a local event with such a big turnout, meeting people who are passionate about the same things I am all sharing in the same experience, Seeing indie developers who are so passionate about their projects showing them to people and talking about their games while seeing the enjoyment on the guests faces. Pros: Its still a small local convention which means you get a much more personal experience at a much more affordable price tag, there was a good amount of vendors, from retro games vendors, artists, board game...

Flip Toons – A Cartoon Clash of Fame and Fun Created by Jordy Adan & Renato Simoes | Published by Thunderworks Games Looking for a quick, travel-friendly deck builder with personality to spare? Flip Toons might just be your next go-to game. Designed by Jordy Adan and Renato Simoes and published by Thunderworks Games , this light and quirky title packs a punch in a small box. What Is Flip Toons? At its core, Flip Toons is a fast-paced, simultaneous-play deck-building game featuring a cast of hopeful cartoon characters all vying for fame. Each round, players flip cards from their decks into a 3x2 grid. Some cards trigger abilities when played, while others activate when scored. After flipping and resolving card effects, players enter the Market Phase , where they spend earned fame to purchase new cartoon characters and add them to their decks. Then it's shuffle-and-go for the next round. The game continues until a player flips a total of 30 fame in a single round, which trig...

  Apex Legends: The Board Game: My Most Anticipated Game of the Year As a longtime fan of Apex Legends , I’ll be honest—when they first announced a board game version, I was skeptical. The video game is all about fast-paced movement, team coordination, and clutch shootouts. How on Earth was that supposed to translate to cardboard, and miniatures? But then, in 2023, I had the opportunity to play an early version of Apex Legends: The Board Game , and everything changed. Within the first game, I was completely hooked. Now, it's easily one of my most anticipated—and most loved—tabletop games of the year. Glass Cannon Unplugged has done something special here. They’ve captured the spirit of Apex Legends —the tension, the speed, the strategy—and transformed it into a tactile, immersive tabletop experience that stays true to the source material without feeling like a gimmick. Let’s break it down. The Game Structure: Fast-Paced and Strategic The game is played over three distinct ph...

  Two Years, Countless Memories: A Thank You to the UK Tabletop Community As my time in the UK comes to a close after two incredible years, I’ve found myself reflecting on everything this journey has given me—and honestly, it’s hard to put into words just how much the tabletop community here has meant to me. What started as a hobby has turned into a full-blown passion, and I owe so much of that to the people I’ve met, the experiences I’ve had, and the overwhelming sense of belonging I’ve felt. When I first arrived, I never could have imagined how deeply I’d fall in love with the hobby. Attending conventions like UK Games Expo (UKGE) not once, but three times, was a huge highlight. Those events are truly something special—buzzing with creativity, packed with passionate people, and overflowing with inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or someone just dipping their toes into the world of board games, the energy at UKGE is contagious. It’s more than just games; it’s a celebra...

Deep Regrets – A Charming Fishing Game with a Dark Twist      E very so often, a game comes along that wraps its hook around you and doesn’t let go. Deep Regrets is one of those games. Designed and illustrated by the wildly talented Judson Cowan, this one is dripping with personality—equal parts delightful and deeply unsettling. Imagine if The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack wandered a little too far out to sea and found something... wrong beneath the waves.      This isn’t just a quirky fishing game. Deep Regrets is a beautifully illustrated descent into the briny deep, where each decision feels both rewarding and a little dangerous. And that tension? It’s what makes the game sing. 🎣 Hook, Line, and Sinker      At its core, Deep Regrets is a push-your-luck game—but it does a great job of layering in resource management and just enough dread to keep things interesting. Each turn, players roll a custom buoy-shaped die to d...

     Galactic Cruise: A Retro-Futuristic Masterpiece of Complexity and Charm       If you’ve ever dreamed of hopping aboard a spacefaring luxury liner pulled straight from a 1950s World's Fair vision of the future, then Galactic Cruise might just be your dream game. This board game is a shining example of how immersive theme, thoughtful design, and engaging gameplay can come together to create an unforgettable experience at the table. Theme First: A World Fair in the Stars      One of the most striking aspects of Galactic Cruise is how well it commits to its theme. Everything— everything —feels like it belongs in a retro-futuristic travel brochure. The artwork is absolutely beautiful, with sleek lines, bold colors, and a nostalgic optimism that makes the future feel inviting. But the theme doesn't stop at the visuals.      Each player receives an “Employee Handbook” rather than a standard rulebook or guide, instantly...