My meagre hall from Knavecon 6. Most from the buy and sell 
The Grand Raffle Part 7,8, 9 and 10
So THESE are being added to the prize fund, because well… We don’t mess around at Knavecon! Prize fund is now at around €350.
Get your tickets now, now, NOW for the Grand Raffle
Huzzah!
Vic
The Grand Raffle Part 6
Now adding Kiddies version of 30 seconds to the Prize pile. Bringing the prize fund up to approximately €230
Roll up, Roll up! Still time to avail of double tickets until Friday night
Huzzah!
Vic
The Grand Raffle Part 5
Now adding growed up version of 30 seconds to the Prize pile. Bringing the prize fund up to approximately €205
Roll up, Roll up! Still time to avail of double tickets until Friday night
Huzzah!
Vic
So What makes Knavecon Special ? #7
The shops again.
It’s not a Knavecon without The Gathering. The guys from the gathering will be joining us once again for another epic day of gaming. Hosts of the revered Conclave convention, Master of Magic and Purveyors of all things gaming, the lads will be there front and centre on the day. (Do Not Going drinking with them)
Huzzah!
Vic
The Grand Raffle Part 4
Adding Elysium to the Grand Raffle. Prize chest is now worth around €160 or so. Roll up Roll up!
Oh and a super suggestion from a keen gamer. Each person drawn out of the hat will get a choice of which prize they take from the fund.
Get your order in now, PM me on Facebook and take advantage of the double ticket offer open until Friday.
Huzzah!
Vic
a Good Case of Hives
Remember those cheesy films where two guys would be tied together by the arm and knife fight ? That’s Hive. Just swap moody heroes for insects
Hive is a two player game that’s cheap, portable, quick and easy to learn. Have I mentioned it’s portable?
It’s a neat little gateway game and lends itself to playing in a restricted area like a train, pub, iso cube. Actually the last one won’t work its strictly two player.
Each player starts with a dozen or so hexagonal tiles with a variety of bug types on the face of each. The key one is the Queen whom you have to stop your opponent surrounding on six sides whilst simultaneously trying to do the same to your opponent’s.
It can be surprisingly strategic. You need to think several steps ahead. It’s a bit like chess. Well it’s more like a mid game of chess where you’re down to the last dozen pieces or so. It’s also a lot of fun
Just like chess or the Pope the various bugs move in mysterious ways. Queens can move one “space” around the edge of the tangle of pieces. Grass hoppers jump over pieces in straight lines, ants can zip to any spot around the edge. For me the beetles are kings. Like slow moving suma characters from any fight games these dudes lumber in on top of other pieces and choke hold the queen so lesser bugs can pile in.
The game itself is a work of art. It comes in a variety of materials. Wood and well hard plastic or carbon which is made of hard plastic. So two materials really. There’s a lovely solid feel to the pieces like good poker chips. The game play is fairly fast, depending on your opponent and yourself I suppose. It’s got a little bit of variety and it does have a second and maybe third game feel to it.
There are a couple of expansions for it. None of which I’ve played so I can’t comment on them and there’s a decent app version which despite being pretty slick just doesn’t have the same feel as playing with the physical chips.
It’s a fine bridge between checkers and chess in terms of complexity and it’s certainly kid friendly.
A classic two player everyone should have. Huzzah!
Vic
The Grand Raffle Part 3
Adding Naruto Shippuden Deck Building game to the Raffle. Value of the prize fund is now around €120 with not a whole lot of early buy ins.
PM me on Facebook or accost me on the street and take advantage of the double tickets being offered until next Friday night…
Huzzah!
Vic
The Grand Knavecon Raffle is back!
For all of you planning to attend or just happy to support Knavecon I once again give you the Grand Raffle. for the princely sum of €1 your name will be entered into our draw for a selection of Board Games which will be raffled on the day. (early supporters will get two entries for their euro up until midnight Friday 28th)
The prize fund will be added to as time progresses and more games will be added to the list and this post updated. On the Day, a big ticket Item as the grand prize will be purchased from one our shops
So to kick things off Knavecon are Putting up a new, unopened copy of Samurai card game for the Raffle.
Who’s game?
FAQ
How do we take part? : For every € your name will be entered into our raffle. (you get two tickets until midnight 28th August). local pay me in person or PM me for paypal details. (Whiskey, Rifles or Glass beads will not suffice)
Can I buy Multiple tickets? : Absolutely, Tickets go on sale now at €1 each or 8 for €5. Until the 28th Aug to start this off we will give you double tickets.
When will the Raffle take place? : At Knavecon, the Raffle will be drawn
Is this at all like a father Ted Raffle? : No, this is honest and fair, no staff members or their relatives will be allowed participate. Tickets will be drawn on the day
What can I win? : The prize fund will be added to as tickets are sold, since I expect a number of companies to contribute to it, this will be a very good value raffle.
If I can’t make it to Knavecon but want to take part? : Prizes can be posted out to the winners via Parcel Motel or an Post. P+P costs must be covered by the winner if they cannot collect or have collected on the day.
How will Prizes be allocated ? : Depending on how many games are in the draw, each winner will receive ONE boardgame as a prize for each draw, e.g. if there are five games in the draw, five winners will be drawn.
Can I win more than once ? : Absolutely, if you’re name is drawn more than once you will receive a prize each time.
What if no-one takes part? : That’s OK, Knavecon will honour it’s undertaking and supply at a minimum set of games and items
SO, get cracking, get your tickets NOW for the event and take advantage of the early double ticket sale before the the con
Watch this space
Huzzah!
Vic
Victor Gannon Games 