Comments on: Did I Just Get Myself a New Job?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:50:03 +0000

In reply to Amy.

Okay wow – that looks legit!! you could even bring non-board game friends since it’s still a *cruise* w/ all those fun amenities :)

Here’s the link to it if anyone wants to check it out: https://jococruise.com/

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 19:25:37 +0000

You should check out the JoCo Cruise in the spirit of Board Game Cons. It is that and so much more.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:35:01 +0000

Awesome!! Do y’all still play it? Can you buy it anywhere?! Great way to pour in your creativity :)

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:58:25 +0000

Very cool about the board game publishing job! I built an RPG with some friends from undergrad over the last year as a creative outlet besides studying and it has really been surprisingly fun. You’re right about how wild it is to learn a new community – the gamers are definitely an enthusiastic and welcoming gang.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:56:32 +0000

In reply to Rita. HAH!! Definitely board games in real life :)

By: Rita

Rita — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:22:03 +0000

Sounds like fun. I sure wish you and your friend and the other board people you’re working with can get kids off their phones. Or, are these board games on their phones now?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:45:13 +0000

In reply to Matt @ Menagerie Games. YES!! Disconnecting is fantastic!! Such a great way to bring community *together* too in a fun, healthy, way... Congrats on the 6 years!

By: Matt @ Menagerie Games

Matt @ Menagerie Games — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:17:54 +0000

You’re lucky your friend hired you. If Monopoly comes up as the GOAT of board gaming during an interview, I’m not hiring them.

While the day job pays the mortgage and major bills, my wife and I have enjoyed owning and operating Menagerie Games for the last 6 years after August. Having a place for people to disconnect from their phones and technology is more relevant than ever. We like to think of ourselves as a board game shop, but Magic the Gathering is the majority of sales these days.

If you’re looking for some good board game conventions check out GenCon in Indianapolis, IN (in August) and Origins in Columbus, OH (sorry just missed this one, it is typically in June).

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:52:45 +0000

In reply to Liz.

@Liz – sounds about right w/ monopoly 😂 Either ends with someone getting pissed or (more typically) taking too long and the other one just simply gives up, haha… But for those who finish it gracefully it is joyous!!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:50:26 +0000

In reply to Silke. @Silke Haha love it!! Y’all have one of the biggest conventions too over there – The Spieltage SPIEL! Would love to come out one year for it – would be such an experience I feel like :)