by Angela • Media Slinger | Apr 8, 2019
We’re happy to say we will not have to deal with construction around the convention hall this year! Huzzah! Which means more parking options. Please refer to the list and map for where parking is (mostly) free and open to the public. There’s a parking lot behind...
by Jose • Gamer-in-Chief | Apr 7, 2019
Everyone likes new shiny! Check out the GREAT new games that we will be bringing to our convention this weekend at PPG CON: 93 New Games! 1775: Rebellion 5-Minute Dungeon 8Bit Box Arboretum Arkham Horror (Third Edition) Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra BANG! Blackout:...
by Smiley • Gaming Sommelier | Apr 4, 2019
I hope that you all are as excited as I am that we have some vendors at the convention this year. One of our vendors, Four Levels, will be bringing a demonstration of their eponymous game to PPG CON here in a week, and I had the privilege to playtest it. It’s an...
by Smiley • Gaming Sommelier | Feb 26, 2019
I’m always on the lookout for new games, and especially for games that bring something new and different to the table. In this post, I’m going to go over five games that I enjoyed recently, starting from the most lightweight to the heaviest. Source: BoardGameGeek 1....
by Smiley • Gaming Sommelier | Dec 3, 2018
Smiley’s reviews are in for other games he played played during BGG.CON 2018. Want to re-live BGG.CON day-by-day? Read our full game recap and watch our live videos. Die Macher Before the convention, I signed up for this classic gaming monster. It’s a game...
by Angela • Media Slinger | Nov 17, 2018
Jose is representing PPG at BGG.CON in Dallas, Texas! Join him and Jenny as they walk through all the convention happenings and find out what games will be coming back to Manitou Springs for PPG 2019! And we’re back with part 2 of 2 as Jose shows us around...
by Jose • Gamer-in-Chief | Nov 15, 2018
Many games were played, little sleep was had at BGG.CON 2018. Here’s a daily recap of what we unboxed this year at BGG.CON. Saturday – BGG.CON Day 4 Fuji Another fun co-op where all players roll a set of D6 dice with three colors on them. The goal is for...
by Smiley • Gaming Sommelier | Nov 13, 2018
The biggest trade show in the board game industry takes place in Essen, Germany, at the end of October every year. Every year, just before Thanksgiving, the good people that are loosely affiliated with the board gaming website boardgamegeek.com put on a convention,...
by Angela • Media Slinger | Apr 15, 2018
And with that, we conclude Pikes Peak Gamers Convention 2018. Thank you all for attending and making our first annual event amazing. See you in 2019! #PPGCON
by Angela • Media Slinger | Apr 15, 2018
Good morning Pikes Peak Gamers! Beautiful day here in Manitou Springs, Colorado. This is the third and final day of #PPGCON 2018. We have Crokinole & PitchCar Tournaments on deck for you today. Doors are open, and tables are ready for you!
