Right then, time to add more prizes to the Grand Raffle…..
I give you
Knavecon Star Realms Tournament
The Star Realms tournament will take place at 1pm on Saturday at Knavecon. Groups of four will compete for a place in the top 4 semi and Final.
We will have a number of physical decks available for use or if combatants prefer they can play via the electronic version on the day.
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Vic
Knavecon Countdown – 8
Some FANTASTIC entries for the custom Love Letter Deck. Get em in to me! Still not finalised so get busy!
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Vic
Knavecon Grand Raffle – Part 2
Thanks to all those who have already jumped on board with the Knavecon Grand Raffle. I’m a little late with this post, as promised I’m adding some more games to the prize fund and because I’m a little late I’m extended the double ticket window until Midnight 2nd April. So without further adieu I’m adding PAGODA to the draw
All those who have entered the draw will also be entered for the Pagoda draw.
There’s still time to jump onboard and throw your hat in the ring for what some are saying will be the biggest raffle since the National Lottery*
WATCH THIS SPACE (well you know what I mean), more items will be added in the run up to Knavecon
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Vic
*Dramatization actual size may vary
Knavecon Love Letter Auditions
I’m going to do up a custom Love Letter Deck for Knavecon. The various roles on the cards will be replaced with pictures of gamers. SO here’s what I want. The roles as you may know are
- Guard
- Priest
- Princess
- Countess
- King
- Prince
- Handmaiden
- Baron
I want you to submit a photo of yourself photoshopped or cosplayed to one or more of the roles above. The best ones will be used for this con’s Love Letter Deck a number of which will be printed and played with and given out as prizes on the day.
who’s game?
sent them IN PRIVATE to victor_gannon@hotmail.com or catch me on Facebook
Huzzah!
Vic
Star Realms Gambit – The Verdict
Gambit is the first electronic expansion for star realms. They really hit it out of the park with Star Realms. It’s a great great game and works so well electronically.
Gambit on the other hand is a minor enhancement. It adds a little but not a huge amount to a the base game. It’s certainly not essential to your enjoyment of the game
I’ve had it for a few weeks now and it’s fun but really compared to what you get for your money with the base game it’s small beer. I’ve waited a few weeks before I gave my opinion and it hasn’t changed.
Star realms itself is a stupendous game, it’s so much more than the sum of its parts. Gambit doesn’t add enough to recommend it. If you’ve had your fill of vanilla star realms then it could be worth a look. If you’re a die hard fan chances are you’ve already in game purchased it and are now wondering what you could have done with that 3.99 you burnt
There’s another few expansions coming down the tracks and those I’m looking forward to. Until then don’t bother, just like octodad it’s a damp squid…..
Sorry
Huzzah
Vic
Cards against Humanity Mega Game
a Big game of Cards against humanity has become a tradition at Knavecon. Once we’ve entered the terminal phase of the con where young ninjas are safely tucked away, grog has been piped and a more robust turn of phrase is abroad, out comes CAH. This year we’re going to freshen things up by adding the five expansions to the game which should be winging their way to Knavecon central as we speak.
If you’re easily offended make sure to join this game on the night.
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Vic
Dr Phil in the house
I regularly get slagged off for playing inappropriate music at games nights. Even though Knavecon can be a noisy affair I always thought it lacked music, so rather than subject the gamers to my Excellent taste in music I’m bringing in a professional. Say hello to Big Phil. Phil Wade is a veteran DJ who regularly plays in Limerick and as a gamer himself is perfectly placed to produce the ambient atmosphere and background music the con deserves.
This is going to be a hell of a day!
Huzzah!
Vic
Boardgame Café Dublin
I had the pleasure of talking to Carla recently from the Board Game House Café in Dublin. Carla and her husband Bruno are avid board game fans and are setting up a board game café in Dublin. They’re pretty close to completion and are finalising a location (possibly in Capel street) which should see 40-50 people seated in comfort, gaming and professionally coffeed.
The guys hail from Brazil where boardgame cafes (and I would assume coffee) are a common occurrence. The idea would be for people to drop in, have refreshments and if they want to game pay a small fee to gain access to their large game library (I’m envious of some of the games they have on offer). The fee will be used to maintain and add to the games they have. They’ll have on hand game gurus to take people through the rules which is a fantastic idea.
So, coffee, boardgames and a relaxed atmosphere, it doesn’t get much better than that (a bit like Knavecon!).
I’m going to visiting them in the next few weeks for their opening and I wish them the very best with their new, wonderful, venture
Huzzah!
Vic
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