This episode breaks down the joy of board game conventions, why playing with designers changes everything, and how to choose games that work for kids. Mitchell and Jamey compare road trips, share new Trader Joe’s finds, and talk through the magic of discovering games that are new to you, even if they have been out for years.

Chapters

00:00 – Banter and opening

00:56 – Why Jamey drove instead of flying

01:48 – Deer on highways and rural driving risks

03:56 – Tension and fatigue from long drives

05:09 – Family visit and birthday celebration

06:01 – Gelati Salt and Trader Joe’s stop

06:16 – PB&C crispy sticks

07:19 – Peanut butter crispy rice bites

07:35 – Pumpkin sandwich cookies

08:40 – How Trader Joe’s trains staff

11:02 – Dragon Dice and dice bag envy

12:58 – Why PAX Unplugged matters

13:40 – Joy of board game conventions

16:26 – Jamey’s three convention tiers

17:29 – Instant validation from strangers at conventions

17:57 – Discovering older games for the first time

19:44 – Playing with designers

22:54 – Jamey’s favorite part of Geekway

24:30 – Hotel stories

25:09 – Patchwork with Jamie’s nephew

27:09 – How That’s Not a Hat works

28:50 – Bonanza for large groups

29:09 – Sushi Roll as a hit for mixed ages

30:03 – What works for kids

31:23 – Things in Rings as an option

33:55 – Peanut butter M&M reward

35:29 – Listener questions and sign-off

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