As far as kick offs go, GenCon is a pretty big one for a gaming blog. It is a wild ride, and I’m going to be walking you through it. Telling you about the games we get to sit down and play, and about what we think you all should get excited about! Lots of big name vendors are going to be here debuting their new games, and letting us taste the excitement each of them brings.
From the brief walk through the Exhibitor’s hall, I’ve got to say I’m really excited. And I can’t wait to share more with you! This looks like it is going to be a record setting attendance for GenCon, if the crowds on Wednesday night are any indication. The halls are already getting uncomfortably packed and I’m sure more people will be streaming into Indianapolis on into the weekend with their destination being this show.
A few of the highlights I can’t wait to sit down and play:
- Pandemic: On the Brink (Z-Man Games) – It looks like a great expansion for a really fun game. I can’t wait to get a chance to play it.
- Middle-Earth Quest (Fantasy Flight Games) – The intellectual property is so rich but has proven to be a mixed bag when it comes to board games and interpretations of it. I have high hopes for this one to be a home-run all the way to Mordor.
- Warhammer: Chaos in the Old World (Fantasy Flight Games) – A very exciting board game about playing a god seeking world domination against a select few other deities. It looks fairly standard in its underlying structure but from what I’ve seen the top layer looks quite tasty and fun to play!
- Warhammer: Invasion LCG (Fantasy Flight Games) – This just looks like a good time. A card game in a box, and some innovative rules to change it up from the countless other card games out there.
- Dominion: Seaside (Rio Grande Games) – An expansion to Dominion, need I say more?
I’m sure I’m going to find countless other treasures and gems hidden in the quagmire of the convention, and when I do I’ll be sure to tell you all about them!