Settler of the Boards

Tas-Con Recap!

On April 14, 2019

Hey party people! So this weekend I attended my very first Tas-Con, and so I wanted to do a super quick recap on it! It was only 1 day (9am – 11pm on a Saturday) and a small number of people, but it was a great time! A lot of fun and something that got me out of the house playing games with some new people, which, if you know me, is quite the feat because I never leave the house and strangers frighten me, to be honest.

The con featured a silent auction (that got too big for the tables set aside for it, which was cool), a wide selection of snacks and drinks, and some very friendly people (as well as a fantastic host!)! We got 10 games played throughout the day (8 new to us), sold a bunch of our not-our-faves games for a little money, and picked up a bunch of new games that we were very excited about, at some great prices!

While we’re used to weekend long conventions (of vastly different sizes) this was a nice addition to this year’s lineup and I’m so glad we got to check it out. A list of the games we played, some quick opinions, and a few pics await you below!

Happy Gaming, everyone. And maybe we’ll see you there next year!~

Roll For Your Earthlings!

By Steph

On April 10, 2019

In Game Review

⊑⟒⌰⌰⍜ ⏃⋏⎅ ⍙⟒⌰☊⍜⋔⟒ ⏁⍜ ⋔⊬ ⏚⌰⍜☌

Now that I’ve gotten the attention of all the Martians in the room, let’s begin! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to this “Earth” planet we have found and get us as many of the inhabitants as you can – particularly of the “hu-man,” “chi-ck-en,” and “kow” varieties as they have the samples we most need. Take plenty of death rays with you to combat their pesky tanks, and most importantly, do not disappoint us. GO NOW!

The Secrets to Health, Wealth, & Wisdom – Franklin’s Fortune

By Steph

On March 28, 2019

In Game Review

“I didn’t fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” – Benjamin Franklin

Hey, maybe you can use that one the next time you lose a board game! And then hopefully you’ll learn from those mistakes and win the next 100 times! Anyway, I digress.

If you’re looking for a short, sweet, and simple deck builder that might teach you a thing or two, I think I have the game for you! Franklin’s Fortune presents you with a world of opportunity where you’ll use your energy and persistence to achieve great success! Let’s check it out…

Buy It or Don’t…Or, Convince Someone Else To

By Steph

On March 21, 2019

In Previews

Have you ever had a good idea that you just wanted others to understand? Have you ever then realized that your idea is crap, but still tried to pitch that idea to everyone? Then you’re going to be GREAT at Buy It Or Don’t! Use witty slogans and your very best sales voice to market your terrible ideas and products to investors! Ready to take a look? Let’s go!

Will You Make it to The Obsidian Tower?

By Steph

On March 14, 2019

In Previews

They say that adventure awaits (and quite possibly favors) only the bravest of heroes. So gather your party and band together to capture the necessary treasures to defeat the witchlord who awaits you in, you guessed it, (*booming announcer voice*) THE OBSIDIAN TOWER. (insert thunder crash). Will you succeed, or fall victim to the many dangers that await you? Time to adventure on and see!