Settler of the Boards

Extra Life 2018!

On November 4, 2018

Hey there, Gamers!

Yesterday (was it yesterday? It feels like a hundred years ago…but it was November 3rd) was, as far as I know, Extra Life Day in a lot of places! One place was The Portal in Manchester, CT! They hosted a 24-hour gaming event fully equipped with plenty of attendees, games, tournaments, a silent auction, and of course, coffee! I was lucky enough to finally attend for the full 24-hours and I had a blast. I got to try a bunch of new games, see and play with some people I haven’t seen in a while, meet some new people, and win a few new games in the auction (while also giving to a amazing cause!!)

There isn’t much to say beyond that I am very happy that there are people in my area willing to put together such a great event and help to raise money for the children’s hospital. I just wanted to put it out there that if you’re in the area, definitely check out The Portal and their future Extra Life events. And if you’re not, check for Extra Life events in your area and experience something awesome!

Check out my pictures from the event below! This wasn’t even all of them, but I kept forgetting pictures. Happy Gaming~

Board Game Art! – Atari’s Centipede

By Steph

On October 30, 2018

In Art

Howdy Gamers!

So a while back I shared an post about making board game art. I want to try and make more of it, and while I hope to, I also hope to share more of it! So as I do it, however infrequently it may be, I’ll share some pictures and then any materials I may use below that. I hope to inspire you to make some board game art yourself for your gaming rooms, or really anywhere you’d like!
Happy Creating~

Materials:
-Atari’s Centipede board game (picked it up for $2 at the Barnes and Noble sale)
-Packing tape (to reinforce the fold in the back
-Hot glue for all pieces (this was a bit thick for the cards, so in the future I’d recommend double-side tape)
-Sawtooth hanger for the back (this is fairly light, so one hanger is enough and one nail will hold it fine)

Time Taken: About 30 minutes.

My Tip: I usually like to dive right into things and plan as I go. Since this has a lot of pieces on the board, I definitely recommend placing the pieces where you want them first and seeing how it looks before you begin gluing.

Note: This is merely art and does not represent accurate gameplay.

Are You Worthy Enough to Enter the Inner Sanctum?

By Steph

On October 29, 2018

In Previews

There’s a lot of knowledge out there, but most of the knowledge of the world is hidden away, because not just any person is worthy enough to have it. If you want to learn the deeper secrets of this life, then you’ll need to work your way to success to enter the ultimate Inner Sanctum. Can you collect, blackmail, corrupt, and sacrifice in just the right moderation to come out ahead of you opponents? Time to find out.

When Big Things Come in Small Packages: Jabberwocky Preview

By Steph

On October 22, 2018

In Previews

Want more great games in your collection, but just have no more space? Then you’re in luck! Jabberwocky gives you 5 puzzley games in one convenient package, with the opportunity to create more yourselves! These are sure to keep you entertained for ages, and hopefully help to unlock your curious side as well. For this preview, I took a look at the 3 games that played at least 2 players – let’s check them out!

Arcane Alley: Where All The Magic Happens

By Steph

On October 18, 2018

In Previews

Psst. Come closer. Let me ask you a question.

Looking for gold in all the wrong places? Want to make money almost…magically? Then I have the job for you. But tread carefully. We wouldn’t want you to fail the inspection now, would we?
Take on the role of a merchant wizard and work to make sell-able sets to minimize your infamy and gain more gold than your opponents. Don’t leave too many items unsold or you’ll wind up in the negative public eye, and maybe even lose all your gold. With some strategic planning and a little bit of magic wit, you may just pull it off!

Arcane Alley is an interesting twist on set collection and tableau management with a nifty theme and great art.
Let’s take a look!