Recap of BGF. First off, thanks for all the people who came out to try the game for the first time, as well as those who stopped by to share how they had JUST gotten their kickstarter packages in the mail!
Thursday
Thursday began at high noon with meeting some of the organizers and getting squared away with Richard Launius demoing. I must say Richard is a down to earth guy, and it shows that he enjoys playing games. A few people stopped by to ask where he was running his demos and I was glad to direct them to the tables.
The first game demo was with some of the CABs regulars, they were excited to learn about the game and encouraged me to take time to play other games. Very welcoming and friendly, and I saw many of them over the next couple days, always a smile. We destroyed Baron Blade and they only had good thigns to say about the game.
The following three games where a blur, taking on Baron Blade as well as Spite in some fun card combos. As a side note, all but one demo turned into a full game, people did not want to stop playing, they wanted to see the Multiverse Saved! and as there were no long lines to demo, I was happy to obligde.
Friday
The tone was very different on Friday, many more tables filled with gamers, a lot more kids as well as some longer games being brought along. Only got a chance to demo two full games, one of which had a little decision making challenge and so lasted a bit longer than the rest. More Enraged Trexes and other fauna and flora falling to the valient heros, and Argent Adept's soothing melodies.
Saturday
The convention was in full form, most tables were full all day, the demos around me were is full form and the din did not let up. I played three games in the morning and when breaking for lunch car trouble struck, cutting the Con to a premature end. In all 15 players got a chance to try the game out for the first time and an additional 8 got a chance to see what is new in the Multiverse, most of which cannot wait for distribution to catch up for the Enhanced Edition.
Thanks to Greater Than Games for helping this happen, as well as my loving wife who allowed this to be part of our wedding Anniversary Vacation :)
And thats all! I hope to be able to attend next year, and would love to have more people to help step demoing to the next level!