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File Treasures on the Geek

What up?  The best site for board gamers, that’s what’s up.  Mad props and much praise for www.boardgamegeek.com.  This amazing community of people come together to create the best resource for gamers.  Do not pass go, do not collect $200, go directly to BoardGameGeek.  Thousands of games rated, praised and heckled.  A consistent template for each including videos, images, forums and files.  Files?  oh yes, FILES!

I’m particularly thankful for those that lend a hand in creating and sharing files to make the gaming experience better.  For example I’ve read comics since I was a kid and love Marvel Legendary.  If you dig into the ‘files’ section of the geek for any game you may find treasures untold.  To me, Sean Finn (finnsee15) takes the time to make amazing custom dividers like these for Secret Wars Vol 1 - Marvel Legendary expansion and it makes the whole game pop and easy to choose/store characters.

Another great game is Perudo (Liar’s Dice).  Josh Pickering (JP NZ) made a simple track to help simplify bidding.  In this image, the bid was “five 4′s” - I made it!  ...and it fits perfectly into the Perudo tin - love it!  

I’m curious gamers, what treasures have you found in the files portion of the Geek?

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Samurai

Game Journal: Fantasy Flight Games has another winner! Last year FFG started producing a line of Euro Classics and this is the line’s newest addition. Dr Reiner Knizia designed this simple yet intriguing family weight game. Ed (8 yrs) picked it up quick! Ava (10) takes the win. For more check this out: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2015/9/24/conquering-japan/. Or get the full scoop at the Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3/samurai

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Tumblr... it’s game time

I admit it.  I started a tumblr blog years ago with no real focus.  Loved the flexibility and convenience  ... and just fell away from it.  Tonight, I’ve decided to get back to it.  This time around I’m just looking to journal, share and compare thoughts about modern board games.  

I’m in the Twin Cities and play games with The Boardroom at Fantasy Flight Games Center in Roseville, MN.  Now and then, we will line a up few games at home too.  Married with two kids in elementary school.  I want to bring them in on conversations now and then, so let’s keep it family friendly.  Game on!

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I've read comics for a looooong time and there's still a few nuts I can't identify in this family tree.

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Do Tech and Crafts mix well?

I hope so!  Check this out: http://minnov8.com/2010/12/20/winner-of-ipad-means-business/

Big ups and Thank you to Steve Borsch!  He's one of the hosts on Minnov8.com's podcast and blog to highlight technology in the Twin Cities.  I happened to win iPad Means Business by Julio Ojeda Zapata [Pioneer Press Tech Blog - http://blogs.twincities.com/yourtechweblog/] through a contest on Minnov8.com

I'm stoked about the book!  No surprise to friends and family - I'm an Apple fanboy, especially the connected lifestyle of the iPad.  Not everybody knows that my wife and I started a small business making gifts and accessories for girls called AvaBava Designs [http://www.AvaBavaDesigns.com].  Turns out after exchanging a few pleasantries and thank yous -- Steve took the time to look up a little more info about me and our efforts and shared it on the Minnov8 blog!  Pretty cool that our little maker mom & pop shop is on the best Twin Cities Tech site.

Thanks again to Steve, Julio and the crew for a great show and taking the time to share some air time with us.

- Jim & Steph

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