TGD Events
Some things happen in the spring, some in the fall, and some every time!
Some things happen in the spring, some in the fall, and some every time!
All weekend, players can select a game from the Play to Win table provided by our generous sponsors. After playing it, you and your fellow players will be eligible for a drawing held Sunday at 11am. Full details here.
That's the TGD TGD for anyone not watching closely. You sign up and get taught one to three games that share a theme of some sort. It's a great way to meet new gamers, learn some new (or new to you) games, or both! Sign up for tours by following this link.
Buyers: games for sale will be on the thin tables along the edges of the main ballroom all weekend. Anything under the tables is personal storage. Games will be clearly marked with price tags, and the seller will have their contact information clearly visible near their pile of games. They may even be playing at a nearby table. If the seller is out of pocket for a while, simply arrange another time to make your transaction. Be kind, be honest, be yourself.
Sellers: You will want to reserve a table ahead of time. Details here.
Arrange to buy and sell games ahead of time so you know just what to bring to TGD. To buy/sell, you must have a BGG account. To browse, we have a handy filter tool here.
Russ has an unwanted copy of Heat and wants Malachi's Steam. Malachi is willing to part with Steam, but has Heat in his collection already. What Malachi wants is Rick's Aquasphere, and Rick's willing to part with that--but not for Steam. Rick has his eye on Heat. In the real world, the trio would probably never realize they could all three give up the title they no longer want and walk away with something they do want. Enter the Math Trade. Then multiply the example by as many participants and games as possible. Full details.
Why not pick up a brand new game and get it to the table immediately? Rick brings what's hot, but if there is a title you want to make sure he stocks or to special order, just let him know. The pop-up will be in the lobby twice on Saturday, and once on Sunday where he may have some discounts on games used only once or twice in TGD tours.
Grab two other people or come as a free agent to fill out a team of three. Score the most points by answering trivia questions typically related to TGD, its anniversary (starting in 2006), or board games AND by making savy wagers on those answers. No actual trivia knowledge required. This Friday night event will last about an hour and the winning triumvirate will take home $150 in Game Point gift cards!
This has been a TGD kid's tradition for well over a decade. Guaranteed fun and prizes for all! It typically runs Saturday after lunch.
Warm up that flicking finger for the annual TGD Crokinole Tournament, both singles and doubles will be rewarded with $50 Game Point gift cards each. No sign-ups or experience necessary. Go solo or grab a partner or both! This Canadian parlor pastime has been a Saturday night staple at TGD Spring since 2011.
Sponsored by The Game Board and Restoration Games - Unmatched is "the ultimate battle between unlikely fighters" - the game pits heroes from multiple timelines and genres against each other to see who will be the last one standing! The Game Board will be on hand to teach any players new to the game for the first half hour. Dozens of heroes will be on hand to choose from and Restoration Games are donating prizes. Sign up now.
The original TGD event! It's a chill Sunday morning bingo-puzzle-strategy-tile-laying event. No experience necessary. We'll play one round, heckle the caller, tally our scores, and award a $50 prize for the winner--and maybe a little something for the loser too.
Sponsored by Van Ryder Games - We are partnering with the local Puzzled Pint chapter to bring back the TGD Puzzle Hunt! Challenge yourself--or better yet, your team--to a series of puzzles that share a theme and overarching meta puzzle. Puzzle hunts usually take two hours or less.
Sponsored by Rio Grande Games - Inviting all families to play in our first ever adult / child Chicken Cha Cha Cha Tournament. The game is easy to learn and we'll teach it before we begin. Each child needs to be paired up with a parent or guardian. Those two person teams will compete in multiple rounds of this classic memory game. Sign ups and laughter will happen on site.
Sponsored by Let's Roll Games - Form a team of three for this classic clue-giving game. The winning team will get $150 in Game Point gift cards. Haven't played Codenames? That's not a problem, we will teach you to play before we begin, no sign ups required, just show up and have fun!
Sponsored by Moon Saga Workshop - Ready to make a game? This dedicated playtesting space and interactive seminar lets you dive into the fundamentals of game design, test out real projects from local designers, and create your very own playable game in the process. If you already have one, great! No experience needed. Just bring that creativity!
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