Podcast Episode Details

Episode 377 – Gen Con 2024 with Nick

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We waited an extra week for this podcast so we could bring you all the Gen Con goodies with Nick.

377 Fact

The most people wearing aviator sunglasses is 377, achieved by ProofPilot (USA) in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 7 February 2023.

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/727771-most-people-wearing-aviator-sunglasses

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What We’ve Been Playing

Sausage Sizzle
Renature
Gnome Hollow
Xylotar
Sagrada
Floating Floors
Secret Identity

Welcome Community Members

Whoa! A whole bunch of people have come to spend time in The Family Gamers Community over the last few weeks! Let’s gather ’round and say hi! Welcome!

Backtalk

Not many kid-friendly board game clubs among our listeners. Maybe you could help start one?

Gen Con Adventures

Nick tells us about his adventures at Gen Con. Picking up cheap older games at the used game consignment market and the auction, demoing others, escape rooms, meeting designers, and of course, being our roving reporter!

Nick highly recommends Snatch It! from HeidelBAR Games.

SNAP Review – Paper App Dungeon

Looking for a portable game your kid can play all by themselves? Our boys highly recommend Paper App Dungeon.

Watch the video or read the transcript of our review. But seriously, watch the video!

Gen Con 2024 Interviews

Calliope Games with Chris Leder

Brand new: Patrician: Towers of Influence

Coming: Day of the Brambles – “a card-flicking throwdown”

Coming: Legends of the Monster Academy

Doing well: Four Corners and Hive Mind

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago