NWARPG-ers at the back table of Gamer Utopia in the Frisco Mall in Rogers

It was a pretty good crowd Friday night at Gamer Utopia in Rogers. We had several long-standing regular members and even a few new folks from the Meetup Group.

Much of the early discussion revolved around whether or not to implement this tester site into main website. There were lots of questions, some concern and confusion, but no one who adamantly opposed the transition.

My thoughts are that we have nothing to lose by implementing it and seeing if it catches on or not.

Also, big thanks to Gamer Utopia for hosting.

Mansions of Madness

The main event was Emily’s unveiling of the Mansions of Madness board game. It’s a game in the same vein as Arkham Horror.

Here’s a description from Board Game Geek:

Horrific monsters and spectral presences lurk in manors, crypts, schools, monasteries, and derelict buildings near Arkham, Massachusetts. Some spin dark conspiracies while others wait for hapless victims to devour or drive insane. It’s up to a handful of brave investigators to explore these cursed places and uncover the truth about the living nightmares within.

Designed by Corey Konieczka, Mansions of Madness is a macabre game of horror, insanity, and mystery for two to five players. Each game takes place within a pre-designed story that provides players with a unique map and several combinations of plot threads. These threads affect the monsters that investigators may encounter, the clues they need to find, and which climactic story ending they will ultimately experience. One player takes on the role of the keeper, controlling the monsters and other malicious powers within the story. The other players take on the role of investigators, searching for answers while struggling to survive with their minds intact.

Do you dare enter the Mansions of Madness?

How can you say no after a description like that?

I headed out before the game got started but it looked like a full slate of players. Good times indeed.