Essen Spiel 2026 broke records for attendance. But what if you weren't one of the 230,000 attendees this year? Andrew breaks down his time at the...
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Andrew Lynch was introduced to modern board gaming while living in China in 2012, when his German girlfriend’s roommate brought home a bootleg copy of Settlers of Catan. All he asks of games is that they have some amount of interaction. His favorite games include Tigris & Euphrates, Just One!, Root, The Crew: Search for Planet 9, and Bohnanza.
When not playing board games, Andrew is a composer-lyricist working in musical theatre in New York City.
What happens at Essen Spiel after all the attendees leave? Join Andrew for a poignant and oft-overlooked job...convention cleanup.
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Board Game Gift Guide 2026 – great board game gifts
If you're hunting for the best board game gifts of 2026, then look no further! Our list has wallet-sized and wallet-friendly games; games for the first timer and for friends who have been playing for years. From lightweight games you can play in minutes to multi-hour games your gamer will love. Read more… -
The 2026-2027 Worldwide List of Board Game Conventions
Looking for board game conventions near you? Meeple Mountain's worldwide list of board game conventions is the most complete list of events found online; updated multiple times a month. Last updated: October 24, 2026. Read more… -
The Ultimate Worldwide Guide to Board Game Cafes
Our ultimate guide to board game cafes has everything you need to know about what a board game cafe is, or how to find one in your area! Last updated October 25, 2026. Read more…
