It’s almost time to close the book on 2020 (yay!) and time to open a new one for 2021! We’re filled with hope that next year we can start over and achieve some of our goals. We are gamers. We know how to pick up a hobby like it’s nobody’s business, but sometimes it can be difficult to find the time to fully devote to each hobby. As gaming experts, we at Mox wanted to offer some tips, tricks, and overall advice to help you crush your tabletop gaming new year’s resolutions. Be Kind to Yourself We all want to achieve our goals but put yourself and your mental health first. These goals and resolutions should support your happiness and growth, not induce anxiety or a sense of failure. Make sure that both your goals and how you are working toward them are a source of happiness.Build SM

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’re one of the many of us who have decided to wait until the week before the Holiday season ends to get your shopping done. It isn’t the first time, and it sure won’t be the last. Well, don’t worry. We’ve gathered a quick list of items that are sure to hit anyone that’s still left on your list. Board games make the perfect gift for anyone!Fort Fort is perfect for any family member or tween still on your list. It is a newly released game from the same publishers who brought us favorites like Root and Vast. In Fort, you’re a kid! So you’ll score victory points by doing quintessential kids things like building forts, growing your friend circle, and collecting pizza and toys.  Mariposas Mariposas is a strategic set collecting game featu

This year there has seen no shortage of changes, but one thing has stayed consistent… our love for roleplaying games! Not sure where to start buying gifts for the gamers in your life? Look no further. Whether you’re shopping for the friend that has never figuratively “stepped foot into a dungeon”, or the person who might just own every Dungeon and Dragons campaign released to date, we’ve prepared a list of our top RPG gifts this holiday season. Let our gift guide take all the guessing out of the equation so you can find the perfect gift for your loved ones.What gift should I get my friend that is just getting started in RPGs? Have your friends or family been musing about finally delving into the wonderful world of roleplaying games? Maybe they’ve sat in on a single session (also known

If you’re not an avid Miniature hobbyist, buying a gift for one can feel overwhelming. There’s Warhammer, Guild Ball, Marvel Crisis Protocol, X-Wing, but also paints, and brushes, and glues, and books. I’m here to help you sort through all the options and make sure you get the right gift for that gamer in your life. Are they new to the hobby? Or do they have the callused thumbs of a veteran? Do they play space elves or steampunk rat people? Well, cast your worries aside, and let Moose be your minis shopping guide. In addition to my talents for rhymes and puns, I’ve spent the better part of 20 years painting and playing minis.What gift do I get my friend who is just getting started in minis gaming? If you’re looking for a gift for someone who’s just getting started in the minis hobby

Picture this. Your workplace is running a holiday secret gift exchange and you randomly draw your coworker Alex’s name. You don’t know them very well, but do know that they like to play board games. What do you get them? Where do you even start? Have no fear, we are here to help! Board gamers can be difficult to shop for. Just like other hobbyists, a gift that helps support their hobby is always appreciated. So what should you buy for that friend, family member, significant other, or coworker with a very specific hobby? The last thing you want to do is get them a gift they won’t use (think about those gifts that you still have in shrink-wrap for your hobby), or something they already have. How do you get them something they will love? First, you should find out if they are just gett

All month long we are highlighting DBL Feature as our Publisher Spotlight for November. Created by tabletop and video game enthusiast Laura Hammonds in 2017, DBL Feature “aims to bring cuteness to the world of gaming” with products ranging from tote bags to enamel pins. Laura kindly agreed to let us pick her brain and get the inside scoop on DBL Feature.(Mox) Please give us a little bio about yourself, your hobbies, any pets you have (ok, that one’s just for me). (Laura Hammonds) My name is Laura Hammonds, and I am married to my Dungeon Master, Matthew Averitt. We have a hedgehog named Mr. Scooty (named after the Mario Kart Bike.) My most recent hobbies include playing tennis, watching ‘What We Do in the Shadows’, playing ‘BotW’ and ‘New Horizons’, reading ‘Dune’ and ‘Saga’, and pla

What year was the game Battleship first released? If you said 1967, you are right (and you should probably be on Jeopardy)! Nearly a century later, classic games like Monopoly and Yahtzee are still gracing our tables and create moments of joy with friends and family. But why are these games still so popular? Many classic board games appeal to the masses by providing simple mechanics and themes paired with easy to follow rules and quickly became cultural phenomena that have withstood the test of time.So if it ain’t broke, why fix it? Like any other industry, tabletop gaming is constantly evolving with the conception of new themes and mechanics. Well over 20 games release every week, so there’s a good chance there’s always going to be something fresh to peak your interest each time you

Here at Mox we see hundreds of thousands of board games pass through our stores every year. While Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Monopoly are all games that we love and cherish, there are a ton of board games out there that may not get the credit they deserve. We took a look at the data, and here are our all-time favorite board games (according to our sales numbers).Best Kids Games A great way to bring the family together is with board games. Secretly, these games are just as popular with grown-ups as they are with kids. If you’re looking to incorporate some learning into playtime make sure to read our blog post about educational board games for the whole family. Set Set is a wonderful quick card game, where the object is to find patterns in the cards. This game is under $20 but has a