Posted by Dan on 22nd Jun 2026
At least, that's the conclusion I've reached after years of trying to predict which games people will love before they arrive on my shelves.
Ordering new releases is a big of a FOMO nightmare. If I order too many, I watch my cash flow disappear into stacks of boxes that sit patiently waiting for a home. If I order too few and I spend months telling customers that the game they want is out of stock everywhere. I've done both more times than I'd li… Read more
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