In a week where a hungry elephant wandered into a Thai grocery store looking for food, where a Maryland man won a $30,000 lottery prize off a ticket given to him by his nephew, where an escaped zebra caused traffic chaos here in Middle Tennessee, where over 14 million bees were accidentally released near the Canadian border after a tractor trailer overturned, where an Australian woman completed 7,079 pull-ups in 24 hours (nearly doubling the previous Guinness World Record), and where famed London wax museum Madame Tussauds unveiled a sculpture of a beloved British icon: a sausage roll, we’re still talking games here on Meeple Mountain.
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About the author
Andy Matthews
Founder and editor in chief of Meeple Mountain, software engineer, Father of 4, husband to 1, lover of games, books, and movies, and all around nice guy. I also run Nashville Tabletop Day.
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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: June 30, 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 June 20, 2026. Read more…
