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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Events & Play Wednesday - Second Sunday - The OSR @ LGG
We started a new Old School Gaming group at Lake Geneva Games. This new effort is kicking off Sunday, November 10th from Noon to 10 PM. If you're local, or not local but planning a trip to the area, perhaps try to make it on Second Sunday!
Feel free to join our growing open OSR @ LGG Facebook group here.
Feel free to join our growing open OSR @ LGG Facebook group here.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Throwback Thursday - Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Have a Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
It's been two and a half decades since it all began. Read more here!
As far as gaming options, if you've already got the base game of Catan, you could add on the Catan: Explorers & Pirates Expansion (and the Extension if you want 5-6 players).
Pirate Fluxx is a fun, quick, addictive card game that never plays the same way twice. The rules change as the game progresses, offering uniquely high replay value. Now grab your cutlass, pirates have taken over Fluxx. There will be times ye must Talk Like a Pirate, and rules about how ye can Plunder from yer mates - even cards that let you play out of turn to take your enemies by Surprise. Playing the Captain's Hat gives ye certain privileges but watch out for Mutiny amongst the crew.
Come aboard and sail to Pirate's Cove, the legendary hideaway of thieving pirates and cutthroat buccaneers. The tales of those legendary pirates of old who've fought and survived these mysterious waters still haunt all those who yearn for a life at sea. Armed with a secret map and starting with a modestly outfitted sloop salvaged from last winter's storm, you set sail to Pirate's Cove, your eyes filled with visions of treasure and fame, your lungs filled with the salty air of the high seas.
Merchants & Marauders lets you live the life of an influential merchant or a dreaded pirate in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. Seek your fortune through trade, rumor hunting, missions, and of course, plundering. The game features a unique trade system and a thematic combat system, allowing for critical decisions and intense excitement. Modify your ship, buy impressive vessels, load deadly special ammunition, and hire specialist crew members. Will your captain gain eternal glory and immense wealth - or find his wet grave under the stormy surface of the Caribbean Sea?
It's been two and a half decades since it all began. Read more here!
As far as gaming options, if you've already got the base game of Catan, you could add on the Catan: Explorers & Pirates Expansion (and the Extension if you want 5-6 players).
Come aboard and sail to Pirate's Cove, the legendary hideaway of thieving pirates and cutthroat buccaneers. The tales of those legendary pirates of old who've fought and survived these mysterious waters still haunt all those who yearn for a life at sea. Armed with a secret map and starting with a modestly outfitted sloop salvaged from last winter's storm, you set sail to Pirate's Cove, your eyes filled with visions of treasure and fame, your lungs filled with the salty air of the high seas.
Merchants & Marauders lets you live the life of an influential merchant or a dreaded pirate in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. Seek your fortune through trade, rumor hunting, missions, and of course, plundering. The game features a unique trade system and a thematic combat system, allowing for critical decisions and intense excitement. Modify your ship, buy impressive vessels, load deadly special ammunition, and hire specialist crew members. Will your captain gain eternal glory and immense wealth - or find his wet grave under the stormy surface of the Caribbean Sea?
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Events & Play Wednesday - September 2019 A Gathering of Gamers
Good times at the Pizza Ranch last Sunday for A Gathering of Gamers, AKA Third Sunday.
News of Conventions and Gamedays as well as pictures
from those I have attended and games I have played.
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Saturday, August 24, 2019
Rick Loomis has Passed
Rick Loomis of Flying Buffalo, a long time stalwart game industry luminary, has passed. Condolences to his friends and family.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - LGG Events
We've got some stellar events lined up at Lake Geneva Games in September. These events are included on the LGG website calendar but also sometimes organized on Facebook as individual events. First up, today, Wednesday, August 31st and Saturday, September 3rd, we have two follow up events to our very successful Conspiracy: Take the Crown draft last Saturday (which drew 63 players!). Both days will including rolling drafts for $10 per participant. They are, of course, Conspiracy: Take the Crown format: drafting then a multiplayer game for three to five players. Three packs per player and keep what you draft!
Also, Sunday, September 4th, is First Sunday and that means Open Boardgaming (and other tabletop gaming) from Noon to Nine at Lake Geneva Games. We set up a Facebook event for this one here.
Late this month we have a handful of events for both the Kaladesh MtG pre-release weekend and the release the following weekend (which extends into October). All of these are on the LGG Events Calendar but the first two pre-release events might draw the biggest crowds as the first chances to get hold of Kaladesh cards. The pre-release weekend begins with a Midnight event which organizes on Friday, September 23rd at 11:30 PM and start promptly at Midnight. You can pre-register for this 2-Headed Giant event here. On Saturday, September 24th at 2 PM, we're holding a Sealed event for a BOX which you can pre-register for here.
There is also a 40K afternoon on September 11th which I discuss on the Wargaming Wednesday blog here!
Also, Sunday, September 4th, is First Sunday and that means Open Boardgaming (and other tabletop gaming) from Noon to Nine at Lake Geneva Games. We set up a Facebook event for this one here.
Late this month we have a handful of events for both the Kaladesh MtG pre-release weekend and the release the following weekend (which extends into October). All of these are on the LGG Events Calendar but the first two pre-release events might draw the biggest crowds as the first chances to get hold of Kaladesh cards. The pre-release weekend begins with a Midnight event which organizes on Friday, September 23rd at 11:30 PM and start promptly at Midnight. You can pre-register for this 2-Headed Giant event here. On Saturday, September 24th at 2 PM, we're holding a Sealed event for a BOX which you can pre-register for here.
There is also a 40K afternoon on September 11th which I discuss on the Wargaming Wednesday blog here!
News of Conventions and Gamedays as well as pictures
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - FREE Conspiracy Draft
Many of you know that aside from running Creative Mountain Games for the last fifteen years, I recently signed on board to manage Lake Geneva Games, the FLGS in my town, the cradle of D&D. We've done a lot to improve the store in the last few months including adding twice as much permanent game space and revamping the front retail area. We've got some more to do as time goes on but the changes made so far have helped the store a great deal and I'm very proud to be a part of it all.
As most know, Lake Geneva Games is a versatile store with TCGs, Boardgames, GW lines, as well as other dice and card games. Our bread and butter, however, is Magic: The Gathering and the store hosts many events while selling both new product and singles, through our storefront and online. One thing that has eluded the store in that regard (and wasn't likely to happen until that game space expansion) was evolving from a second tier host of events in the eyes of WotC to a top tier store with all of the additional prize support and privileges that brings. What Jason and I have decided to do in that regard will be a milestone in the history of the store.
This Saturday, August 27th @ 1 PM, we are hosting a FREE Conspiracy Draft utilizing the new set of cards from WotC, Conspiracy: Take the Crown. This is where the community comes in, especially local MtG players but not strictly so. It drafts similar to a regular draft set but has a few twists. After drafting, players will then play a single multi-player game to determine game winners. Did I mention that we're supplying three packs of cards to each player for FREE? We're doing this so that we can qualify (which has to happen once per year) for the top tier. We fulfill all other requirements to qualify for the top tier except having at least one really big event like this one so we're absorbing the cost and hosting the event at our own expense. If you're in the area or plan to be, please go to the Lake Geneva Games website and grab a seat for the event, but only if you're absolutely sure you can be there. We'd hate to turn other away because the event only holds 64 players max (as does the store!). Thanks, and I hope to see many of you this weekend!
As most know, Lake Geneva Games is a versatile store with TCGs, Boardgames, GW lines, as well as other dice and card games. Our bread and butter, however, is Magic: The Gathering and the store hosts many events while selling both new product and singles, through our storefront and online. One thing that has eluded the store in that regard (and wasn't likely to happen until that game space expansion) was evolving from a second tier host of events in the eyes of WotC to a top tier store with all of the additional prize support and privileges that brings. What Jason and I have decided to do in that regard will be a milestone in the history of the store.
This Saturday, August 27th @ 1 PM, we are hosting a FREE Conspiracy Draft utilizing the new set of cards from WotC, Conspiracy: Take the Crown. This is where the community comes in, especially local MtG players but not strictly so. It drafts similar to a regular draft set but has a few twists. After drafting, players will then play a single multi-player game to determine game winners. Did I mention that we're supplying three packs of cards to each player for FREE? We're doing this so that we can qualify (which has to happen once per year) for the top tier. We fulfill all other requirements to qualify for the top tier except having at least one really big event like this one so we're absorbing the cost and hosting the event at our own expense. If you're in the area or plan to be, please go to the Lake Geneva Games website and grab a seat for the event, but only if you're absolutely sure you can be there. We'd hate to turn other away because the event only holds 64 players max (as does the store!). Thanks, and I hope to see many of you this weekend!
News of Conventions and Gamedays as well as pictures
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Elder Gods, Cards, & Minis
Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "Fate of the Elder Gods - the boardgame of Lovecraftian cults" by GreaterThanGames here.
Also, have a look at "Medieval Playing Cards" by Elephant Playing Cards here.
Finally, checks out "Star Hat Miniatures: Heroic Scale Metal Figurines for RPGs" by Darcy Perry here.
Also, have a look at "Medieval Playing Cards" by Elephant Playing Cards here.
Finally, checks out "Star Hat Miniatures: Heroic Scale Metal Figurines for RPGs" by Darcy Perry here.
Keeping an eye on those Kickstarter & IndieGoGo
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Gen Con 2016
So, we'll take a quick last look at Gen Con 2016, keeping in mind that next year will be the 50th anniversary of this storied convention and one not to miss! The ENnies nominees gathered for the awards show and the Gold and Silver recipients were announced online here. The con expanded into the Lucas Oil Stadium even as we were told "Gen Con 2016 Sets New Records" here.
Also, on The Opinionated Gamers, they reported on "Gen Con Day Three: What’s Hot, and What I Played" here.
Finally, on the coolminiornot YouTube channel, they gave us a video with a "Gen Con 2016 Day Four Recap." Enjoy!
Also, on The Opinionated Gamers, they reported on "Gen Con Day Three: What’s Hot, and What I Played" here.
Finally, on the coolminiornot YouTube channel, they gave us a video with a "Gen Con 2016 Day Four Recap." Enjoy!
News of Conventions and Gamedays as well as pictures
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Saturday, July 30, 2016
Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Wargaming, Tablescapes, & Barnyards
Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "Miniature Wargaming: The Movie" by Joseph Piddington here.
Also, have a look at "Tablescapes Dungeons - Modular RPG Dungeons by Secret Weapon" by Secret Weapon here.
Finally, checks out "Barnyard Roundup, Bluffing set collection card game! Ages 6+" by Druid City Games here.
Also, have a look at "Tablescapes Dungeons - Modular RPG Dungeons by Secret Weapon" by Secret Weapon here.
Finally, checks out "Barnyard Roundup, Bluffing set collection card game! Ages 6+" by Druid City Games here.
Keeping an eye on those Kickstarter & IndieGoGo
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
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Saturday, July 23, 2016
Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Bon Appétit, Catapults, & Martians
Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "Bon Appétit - A Fine Dining Frenzy" by Avant-Garde Games here.
Also, have a look at "Legendary Dice Throwers- the evolution of dice towers" by Drawlab here.
Finally, checks out "Martians: A Story of Civilization" by Krzysztof Wolicki here.
Also, have a look at "Legendary Dice Throwers- the evolution of dice towers" by Drawlab here.
Finally, checks out "Martians: A Story of Civilization" by Krzysztof Wolicki here.
Keeping an eye on those Kickstarter & IndieGoGo
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Eldritch Moon MtG Events
Lake Geneva Games has a lot of release weekend Magic the Gathering events this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting with . . .
The first weekend we can use Eldritch Moon booster packs for our FNM Booster Draft. This start at 6 pm so try to get there a bit early to be sure you don't miss out! We'll follow that up Saturday and Sunday with 1 pm $15 Booster Drafts (3 booster packs, 3 rounds, +1 pack per round won plus Promos!). Come in both days and play in these inexpensive drafts to build up your selection of Eldritch Moon cards and get used to the new set. But the BIG event is Saturday evening starting at 6 pm. It's a $20 Booster Draft for a Box! It's an Eldritch Moon $20 Booster Draft (3 booster packs, 3 rounds, Minimum 8 players) and the winner gets a Sealed box of Eldritch Moon and all players get a promo!
Finally, on Sunday at 5:30 pm, we have the first week of our six-week Magic the Gathering League. Each Sunday we play a Shadows Over Innistrad block constructed tournament, with the added deck building restriction of only 1 mythic. The tournament each Sunday is free to league members, and only league members may play in it. The cost to join the league is $10. Each player finishing each tournament gets +1 pack, and there is a +1 pack per 4 players prize pool awarded to the first place player, or shared by those tied for first. Each tournament is 3 rounds Swiss pairings. Block Constructed is similar to Standard, except more restrictive. Only cards from Shadows Over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon sets are legal in your 60 card deck and 15 card sideboard. Further, there is a restriction of ONE mythic rare card in your library at the start of each game. You may have more mythics in your sideboard, but only one mythic can be in your library at the start of each game.
The first weekend we can use Eldritch Moon booster packs for our FNM Booster Draft. This start at 6 pm so try to get there a bit early to be sure you don't miss out! We'll follow that up Saturday and Sunday with 1 pm $15 Booster Drafts (3 booster packs, 3 rounds, +1 pack per round won plus Promos!). Come in both days and play in these inexpensive drafts to build up your selection of Eldritch Moon cards and get used to the new set. But the BIG event is Saturday evening starting at 6 pm. It's a $20 Booster Draft for a Box! It's an Eldritch Moon $20 Booster Draft (3 booster packs, 3 rounds, Minimum 8 players) and the winner gets a Sealed box of Eldritch Moon and all players get a promo!
Finally, on Sunday at 5:30 pm, we have the first week of our six-week Magic the Gathering League. Each Sunday we play a Shadows Over Innistrad block constructed tournament, with the added deck building restriction of only 1 mythic. The tournament each Sunday is free to league members, and only league members may play in it. The cost to join the league is $10. Each player finishing each tournament gets +1 pack, and there is a +1 pack per 4 players prize pool awarded to the first place player, or shared by those tied for first. Each tournament is 3 rounds Swiss pairings. Block Constructed is similar to Standard, except more restrictive. Only cards from Shadows Over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon sets are legal in your 60 card deck and 15 card sideboard. Further, there is a restriction of ONE mythic rare card in your library at the start of each game. You may have more mythics in your sideboard, but only one mythic can be in your library at the start of each game.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - LGG This Weekend
Lots of cool stuff is always on the Lake Geneva Games event calendar but allow me to mention . . .
Thursday this week, and every week, is FREE open boardgaming from 3 pm to 9 pm and . . .
A full weekend of Eldritch Moon pre-release events kicks off with a Friday Midnight Sealed tourney!
Thursday this week, and every week, is FREE open boardgaming from 3 pm to 9 pm and . . .
A full weekend of Eldritch Moon pre-release events kicks off with a Friday Midnight Sealed tourney!
News of Conventions and Gamedays as well as pictures
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Saturday, July 2, 2016
Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Coins, Cards, & Minis
Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "Fantasy Coin: Dragons, Orcs, and Dwarves" by Fantasy Coin, LLC here.
Also, have a look at "Dungeon Dealer" by Justin Sirois here.
Finally, checks out "Female Fantasy Warriors in 28mm" by Westfalia Publishing here.
Also, have a look at "Dungeon Dealer" by Justin Sirois here.
Finally, checks out "Female Fantasy Warriors in 28mm" by Westfalia Publishing here.
Keeping an eye on those Kickstarter & IndieGoGo
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Upcoming Events for July 2016
Locally, make plans to go to First Sunday which falls on July 3rd at the Lake Geneva Games store. They are located at 918 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 and the phone number is (262) 885-1515. The event runs from Noon until Nine and is mostly about pickup boardgames though planning particular games is certainly encouraged. Sign up for this event and discuss it further on Facebook here.
There will also be a Burlington Gameday scheduled for the Third Saturday, July 16th, with details at the Burlington UCC Game Day group on Facebook here. It will be held in Burlington, WI at the Plymouth UCC space, taking place from approximately 11 am to 5 pm. All are welcome!
The Third Sunday , July 17th, features A Gathering of Gamers set up by the South Lakes Area Gamers here. The event takes place at the Pizza Ranch in Elkhorn, WI, and requires a $12 fee for the all you can eat pizza and fried chicken buffet (salad bar, soft-serve ice cream machine, etc.) plus unlimited soft drinks and coffee from 11 am to 8 pm. Great deals and great gaming for all!
For more information on events coming up and happening near you, please check out the following websites (and let me know if there are other links I can include in this section!)
There will also be a Burlington Gameday scheduled for the Third Saturday, July 16th, with details at the Burlington UCC Game Day group on Facebook here. It will be held in Burlington, WI at the Plymouth UCC space, taking place from approximately 11 am to 5 pm. All are welcome!
The Third Sunday , July 17th, features A Gathering of Gamers set up by the South Lakes Area Gamers here. The event takes place at the Pizza Ranch in Elkhorn, WI, and requires a $12 fee for the all you can eat pizza and fried chicken buffet (salad bar, soft-serve ice cream machine, etc.) plus unlimited soft drinks and coffee from 11 am to 8 pm. Great deals and great gaming for all!
For more information on events coming up and happening near you, please check out the following websites (and let me know if there are other links I can include in this section!)
News of Conventions and Gamedays as well as pictures
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Saturday, June 25, 2016
Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Hero Realms, King & Parliament, & Dungeonesque
Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "Hero Realms, a Deckbuilding Adventure Card Game" by Robert Dougherty here.
Also, have a look at "King & Parliament: The English Civil War 1642-1646" by Gendarme Games here.
Finally, checks out "Dungeonesque Red & White Box Sets (5e RPG)" by Rogue Comet here.
Also, have a look at "King & Parliament: The English Civil War 1642-1646" by Gendarme Games here.
Finally, checks out "Dungeonesque Red & White Box Sets (5e RPG)" by Rogue Comet here.
Keeping an eye on those Kickstarter & IndieGoGo
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
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Saturday, June 18, 2016
Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Saurian, Planetarium, & Wicked Kingdom
Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "Saurian - An open world dinosaur survival experience" by Urvogel Games here.
Also, have a look at "Planetarium" by Game Salute here.
Finally, checks out "Wicked Kingdom - Illustrated Playing Cards by Wylie Beckert" by Wylie Beckert here.
Also, have a look at "Planetarium" by Game Salute here.
Finally, checks out "Wicked Kingdom - Illustrated Playing Cards by Wylie Beckert" by Wylie Beckert here.
Keeping an eye on those Kickstarter & IndieGoGo
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
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