A weekend at Origins...

We just got back late last night from Columbus and another great game convention.  This time two gaming friends of ours joined us which gave my partner some relief.  He likes board games, but not enough to spend all day swooning over and playing them.


Goa with the guys

As usual, I bought a bunch including the new Z-Man Games re-print of Goa, which was utterly abstract but thoroughly engaging, and Morels, a lovely independently produced 2-player card game about harvesting mushrooms, which I'm dying to try.  There were tons of booths set up in the trade show and Mayfair Games had a major presence.

Collapsed Saturday night on the giant Settlers of America rug/game board

We also had some great meals and wandered the lovely city.  And for the second year in a row, I had chocolate-covered bacon with my breakfast (I think a visit to The Jury Room will now be an annual pilgrimage.)

Asmodee's gorgeous new version of Evo is streamlined and ridiculously fun.

Overall, a great day and much more enjoyable with friends who are willing and wanting to game the entire day away.  I think it'll be a longer visit next year....

Best Origins-themed drink menu ever at Barley's Brewpub

Kelly, Daryl, and Shane - this is for you!





Amazing miniature tables as always



The haul, including Friday for my brilliant mother