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  • PubSpot July – The OP
    • Jul 1st 2020
    • Posted by KATIE MORANHA

    PubSpot July – The OP

    Our publisher’s spotlight is back with a classic, The Op (formerly known as Usaopoly). The Op brings our beloved licensed characters to life, with games like Clue: Dungeons & Dragons edition, Operation: Nightmare Before Christmas edition, and Super Mario Chess. They also have created their own unique games, such as Blank Slate, Hues and Clues, and Dungeon Academy. With a blend of the familiar, and our nostalgic love of our favorite movies and TV shows, The Op has a great line up of games and puzzles for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of our favorite board games that will be sold at a 10% discount this month. Hues and Cues great for ages 8 and up Hues and Cues Check out this new party game from The Op. What color comes to mind when you t
  • Mox Boarding House Reopening
    • Jul 1st 2020
    • Posted by NELLY STEINER

    Mox Boarding House Reopening

    We are excited to announce that Mox Boarding House will reopen its doors to welcome the community back in this Friday (June 12). We will be open 7 days a week from 11am to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pm on weekends. Keep reading to see what we are able to offer with the current conditions in place. Also, keep a close eye on our Facebook and Twitter for any updates, as things are constantly changing.Can I enjoy a meal at Mox Boarding House? Yes, the restaurant will be open on the same schedule as the store, though with some restrictions, we will only be able to seat at 25% capacity. Check out the delicious food we are offering (Mox Bellevue/Mox Seattle). Tables will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we can add you to our waitlist if all tables are already
  • Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Designers – AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps
    • Jun 23rd 2020
    • Posted by MOXBOARDHOUSE

    Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Designers – AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps

    We are nearing the end of June, Pride Month! Year around we sell Mox rainbow tank tops and enamel pins, 20% of profits from all LGBTQ+ Mox Merch is donated to The Trevor Project. Pick yours up today! This is the fourth installment in our LQBTQ+ designer highlight. We’ve featured interviews from incredible game designers Nikki Valens and Matt Fantastic, as well as layout and graphic designer Simeon Cogswell. This week, we delve into a different facet of the tabletop industry with an interview from…AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps Twitter: @GirlsPlay_Games “Like other art forms, games can be purely entertaining, or one can find many layers of meaning and understanding under the surface.” Games: HEAP, Synchronized
  • Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Designers – Matt Fantastic
    • Jun 18th 2020
    • Posted by MOXBOARDHOUSE

    Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Designers – Matt Fantastic

    Welcome back to week three of our four-part series celebrating LGBTQ+ designers! If this is the first article you’ve stumbled upon, make sure to check out our previous blog posts highlighting Nikki Valens and Simeon Cogswell.Identity in Tabletop Games Can you think of the first time you truly related to a character in a tabletop game? Was it your first RPG character, or maybe the art on a Magic: The Gathering card that struck a chord with you? Fun fact: mine was the Wych Cults from Warhammer 40k. When LGBTQ+ designers create games from their narrative it opens up the hobby to be able to a much broader audience and more viewpoints. That means more gamers at the table, or as we at Mox like to say, more friends around the campfire. This week we focus on a designer actively workin
  • Mox Portland – We’re Hiring
    • Jun 15th 2020
    • Posted by NELLY STEINER

    Mox Portland – We’re Hiring

    Join the Mox Team! If you want to be part of a passionate, kind, and hardworking team, make sure to join us! We’re looking to build a diverse crew that has a love for games, community, and excellent customer service. Bring your resume, cover letter, and references to your interview. We’ll be getting in touch to schedule interviews for the week of June 22nd. Ideally training would start at the beginning of July. Open Positions Maybe one of these roles sounds perfect for you? Or, if you have a friend or family member that would be a great fit, tell them about us! If more than one role speaks to you, you can apply to each one. Click on the links below to get full details on each role. To apply for any role please use this link (or the links below) to submit your resume and cover le
  • Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Designers – Simeon Cogswell
    • Jun 11th 2020
    • Posted by NELLY STEINER

    Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Designers – Simeon Cogswell

    It is the second week of June, and summer is just around the corner. Though there won’t be any physical parades this year, the Pride Celebrations continue in our homes, hearts, and online. Last week in our four-part series highlighting LGBTQ+ designers we got to know Nikki Valens, the designer of Quirky Circuits and Mansions of Madness 2Ed. This week we introduce you to…Simeon Cogswell Twitter:@S_Cogswell Instagram: simeoncogswell Website: www.simeoncogswell.com “The secret to the tabletop gaming industry is that there is no industry… The worst thing that happens is you fail, learn from it, and try again. No one is going to hold you back but you.” Games: Delta Green, Godlike, Runequest.
  • Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Designers – Nikki Valens
    • Jun 5th 2020
    • Posted by MOXBOARDHOUSE

    Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Designers – Nikki Valens

    Since 1969, the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more) community has celebrated June as Pride Month. This is designated as a time to reflect on the hard work and activism of queer ancestors, celebrate one’s authentic self, and acts as a yearly reminder to continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights.The LGBTQ+ Community and Board Games You might be asking, “what does this have to do with tabletop games?” And We’re here to tell you, quite a lot! When you pick up a new RPG and find the character has multiple options for sex and gender expression or read a set of instructions using gender-less pronouns, you are witnessing the immersion of LGBTQ+ identities into board games. Just like the players at your table, designers come from vastly different backgrounds and experiences
  • Ikoria Prerelease Tournament at Home
    • May 16th 2020
    • Posted by KATIE MORANHA

    Ikoria Prerelease Tournament at Home

    You may be wondering what to do with your prerelease pack now that you have it. While we can’t always meet each other in person, we can still enjoy a prerelease with a little ingenuity. In case this is your first prerelease, these Magic: the Gathering packs contain 6 booster packs from the newest Magic set, just enough to build a small 40 card deck. The purpose of these packs is to give you a little introduction to the new set. Typically, these packs are also used to create a fun deck for a sealed tournament at your LGS. Since most of our local game stores are closed for events, you may be wondering what to do with your pack. This blog post is dedicated to teaching you how to set up and play a prerelease tournament at home for Ikoria: Lair of the Behemoths with your friends.