“Volunteering in the community has been part of my upbringing and I want to instill it in my children as well…It’s an easy and deeply rewarding way to serve in our community.” -Brooke Favero Brooke Favero took the time to talk with me on September 30th, 2019 about Five12, an organization that helps feed the children of Salt Lake City,…
“They did this alone, just their family with 2 small children. They were rejected and ridiculed, but when you look at the thriving community there today, I think they would tell you that all those hard years were worth it.” -James Hudson I spoke with James via E-mail about The Brown House on October 2nd, 2019. TheCharityBoardGamer: Can you tell…
Game: One Night Ultimate Alien Publisher: Bezier Games Designers: Ted Alspach, Akihisa Okui Illustrated by: Gus Batts Ages 8+ 4-10 players 10 minutes “Are you kidding me? I’m the cow! Why on Earth are you all voting for me…Wait a minute. You all are aliens.” The laughter continued as time was up. “Three, Two, One, Vote!” We all flipped our…
“We raised $4592.76 that went directly to the Children’s Shelter. This year we will do more.” DeeJay Fox I had the pleasure of speaking with DeeJay on September 25th about NEAGamefest, an event where proceeds help out a local Children’s Shelter in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. TheCharityBoardGamer: DeeJay, thank you so much for meeting with me today. Tell us about yourself…
“Years later when my sister and then my brother passed, I remember my friends picking me up having a game night. It was those moments that remind me why games are so important in my life.” -Max Holliday I had the pleasure speaking with Max Holliday about the Youth Resource Center on September 23rd, 2019. TheCharityBoardGamer: Max, thank you so…
Game: Bank Heist Publisher: Lonely Hero Games Designed by: Chris Kincaid and Jared Kaplan Ages 13+ 5-8 players 30-60 minutes 13 years on the force. 13 years and this is my chance to stop the Crew. Yeah, that Crew. Even Sticky-Fingers McGreary was with them this time. My partner and I went undercover for our chance to stop this gang…
Game: Skulk Hollow Publisher: Pencil First Games Designed by: Eduardo Baraf, Seth Johnson, Keith Matejka Illustrated by: Dustin Foust, Sebastian Koziner, Keith Matejka and Helen Zhu Ages 8+ 2 players 40 minutes “Get off my back!” I yelled as Elijah started stabbing away at me. “Bwahahahahahaha!” “Alright, time for me to throw you. Wait. Did you stop me from throwing?”…
“…a charity that focuses on reducing the stigma of mental health issue and also provides support for those who need it… -Robert C Kalajian Jr Rob took the time to talk with me on September 12th, 2019 about the board game hobby and Take This, an organization that helps with mental health and anxiety that occur in conventions and other…
