Episode 75: Our 'con'quest chronicles
It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showIt's Becky's turn again and in this episode the team discuss their experiences of board gaming conventions, the different types available and generally what to expect from them if you've never been to them beforeFIRST PLAYER: BeckyOTHER PLAYERS: JP & Adrian In this episode you'll learn:- how one of the latest entries in the Maracaibo game series (Pirates of Maracaibo) was a surprise hit by dlp games- that Adrian managed to get a game of classic Blood Bowl Team Manager to the table and tells us all about his experience- how Becky has been getting on with her board gaming apps with BG Stats and Aftergame- about convention types and categories- what our top tips are for preparing for these conventionsLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWRemember at UK Games Expo to get a picture with the Whose Turn Granny Trolley #whoseturngrannytrolley and tag us on our socialsAlso checkout Beckys Cheesy Bangers Playlist on Spotify right here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GB4D1yA8G2qehCSAOZ27o?si=5Itu0f0rRiyUg2XyX_GmcwEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count2:08 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex2:23 - Adrian - Blood Bowl Team Manager12:31 - JP - Pirates of Maracaibo21:42 - Becky - Board Game Apps (BG Stats / Aftergame)28:57 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Our 'con'quest chronicles30:43 - What type of board game conventions are out there?49:07 - Attending conventions on your own56:03 - Tips for convention goers...1:04:07 - Get a picture with the Whose Turn Granny Trolley1:05:40 - Back to some more tips...1:07:23 - Spend time before on your plan of attack1:10:53 - Try and be open to the experience and try new things1:13:04 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave1:21:16 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:21:35 - Get the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Cheesy Bangers Playlist1:27:39 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok
