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Board Game Olympics: Round 1
8 reviews for Board Game Olympics: Round 1
8 reviews in English
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Review from Rob M.
Halifax, NS
2/3/2012
Regular Saturday afternoon: purchasing my own coffee and having Jill "Seven Letter Savant" M. crush me at Scrabble, using words like zarf and qua.
Board Game Olympics: Coffee on Ben, and with a big assist from Vanessa J., we manage to take down the champ. Well... in one game. Need I say more? :) -
Review from Vanessa J.
Halifax, NS
2/3/2012
I love board games but I don't often get the chance to play them so this was a perfect outing for me.
The space at uncommon grounds was great and they were very accommodating to us.
I got to play three rounds of scrabble and even though I was a little rusty since I haven't played a game since August it was still fun times.
A visit from Nelson was awesome of course. I really enjoyed the first round and plan to make it out to as many board game events as I can.Listed in: Yelp Stuff
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Review from Sarah C.
Halifax, NS
2/2/2012
I had a great time at this first event and can't wait for the next one. The Board Game Olympics was a fantastic idea and makes for a great Saturday afternoon.
There were several bars I really enjoyed in other cities that offered board game nights and I am happy to see an event like this here in Hali. Thanks Ben! -
Review from Jill M.
1/29/2012
So, I'm a pretty big - OK, I'm a huge board games nerd. And Scrabble? Well, it's one of my favorites. I play all the time with my boyfriend or my mom, but it was really fun to get together with a few Yelpers at my favorite local coffeeshop to play a few games.
Admittedly, I'm pretty competitive and enjoy reading rules allowed, but it was nice to discover that I'm not alone in that! I can't wait for round two, and hope to make it out to as many of these events as possible this year!Listed in: This Is Why I Yelp
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Review from Kimberley M.
Halifax, NS
1/29/2012
Growing up, board games were a regular family activity, and since becoming an adult, it's harder to find willing friends to indulge in the good ol' board games. Naturally, the idea of a year-long Board Game Olympics sounds fantastic!
This yelp event was a perfect intro to what I'm sure will become a hotly contested series of events throughout the year. The vibe was awesome, the game choice was fantastic, and the spirt was friendly with just a dash of competitiveness. (We know who the Type-A's are....).
Bring on round 2! (Because, seriously, I need to up my score.)Listed in: Yelp Events!
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Review from Jessica G.
Dartmouth, NS
1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
I love board games. At home we have a collection that rivals a small toy store. I also love spelling, so Scrabble was a great first choice. Uncommon Grounds had more than enough room and caffeine for us. The competition was friendly but very tough! I really enjoyed talking to and getting to know many of my fellow Yelpers I've seen at events and online.
I can't wait til the next event! :D -
Review from Jennifer B.
Dartmouth, NS
1/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
My typical Saturday night out usually involves tea and lots of board games. So this? This is my dream Yelp event.
Scrabble isn't my strongest game. I always got my butt kicked when I played with my mom, and I don't have many friends that like the game. So it was fun to get out and play with others who do like the game and play often, even if I didn't get anywhere near the top score. Bonus? Nelson the Hal-Con mascot made an appearance to kick us off.
I have a feeling it's going to be an awesome year of board games. Bring it. I've got my game face on.Listed in: This is how we Yelp it
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Review from Martha G.
Halifax, NS
1/31/2012
After dedicating my Friday night to goading my friends into playing board games with me, I couldn't have been happier for an afternoon of scrabble with a roomful of willing participants. Much the same as the other reviewers, I've always been a bit of a board game junkie - and aggressively competitive. In other words, this yelp event was perfect for me.
Great choice on the location, and I couldn't have asked for better company. I'm already excited to trek to the North End for the event next month!
