Posted by Dan Boardgamist on 30th Oct 2025
It’s hard not to feel proud of this hobby right now.
Last week, SPIEL Essen opened its doors to more than 220,000 people. That’s the biggest attendance the event has ever seen, and I think it says something powerful. The hobby is absolutely thriving! People are craving connection, creativity, and the shared thinking and laughter that only happens around a table.
I’ve been following it all from here, scrolling through photos betw… Read more
Posted by Craig - @TheMidland Meeple on 22nd Oct 2025
This week, I’m handing the mic to Craig, @TheMidlandMeeple, one of the sharpest board game minds I know. Craig has run dozens of legendary game nights and he's got a knack for blending structure and spontaneity!
Today, he’s breaking down exactly how he’d run a board game night from start to finish.
Over to you, Craig.
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Craig here - I've been in the hobby for a few years now. My collection has started to grow significantly in t… Read more