We are half way through July and we have chosen Haba as our Publisher Spotlight this month, read all about it here. Haba produces toys and games for children that are not only incredibly fun but also made of the highest quality. We wanted to dig a little deeper and T. Caires kindly agreed to an interview. A little more about T, they are the Games Manager at Haba USA, have the strongest passion for games and the gaming community and have the most adorable corgi named Ichi.Nick Rauzi (NR) – What makes HABA unique in the Tabletop Gaming Industry?T. Caires (TC) – HABA is 81 years old this year! Founded to create high-quality wooden toys, HABA has continued to be a family business that supports ethical choices for communities and the environment. All the wood in our games is certified PEFC sus

School is finally out for summer and the weather is stunning! Not quite sure what to do with all your time off? We have a fun packed season for you, starting with this months Publisher Spotlight: Haba. Haba has been making quality children’s toys and games since 1938. The Germany based company is most famous for its high quality wooden toys and game components, their attention to detail is to be commended. The wood comes from trees that are part of sustainable forest management and games come with the PEFC seal, the paints used are non toxic, the size of components is appropriate for the age of the child playing the game and the list goes on. Haba’s game design mentality has always emphasized creativity, curiosity and engaged learning. This is why we are so excited to be highlighting this

This month Mox is turning the Spotlight on Indie Press Revolution (IPR) a distributor of some of the most wonderful indie roleplaying games out there. Seriously, if you haven’t yet checked out Fiasco, Ryuutama or Night Witches now is the time! We have some great events, sales and discounts and giveaways in store for you, click here for more details. Our Purchaser Nick Rauzi reached out to Jason Walters, General Manager at IPR to dig a little deeper into the mission and ethos of IPR in the gaming industry.NR: What makes Indie Press Revolution unique in the Tabletop Gaming Industry?JW: We’re the only distributor with a fan base? Seriously though, what makes us unique is that we are almost entirely dedicated to the alternative roleplaying small press, and to those creators who are constantly

Tonight’s the big night! Cassius Marsh and members of Wizards of the Coast are coming to Mox Bellevue for a Modern Horizons Charity Friday Night Magic supporting the amazing work at Boys and Girls Clubs King County! The FNM starts at 5:30, and due to popular demand, we’ve added extra spots to sign up. Seats are going fast, so sign up at the event page A.S.A.P!But don’t worry if you can’t attend the event in person, we’ve got more ways for you to get in on the fun! All you have to do is watch the livestream on Magic: The Gathering’s Twitch page and look out for special giveaway links in the chat between rounds. We’re giving away prizes like Foil Urza, Lord High Artificers signed by Cassius Marsh and an Uncut Foil Guilds of Ravnica sheet! No purchase is necessary to enter; Just watch the str

An amazing day of games and giving just flew by, and all the majesty of the circus was on display at this year’s annual day of games and giving, The Gauntlet: Cirque! The dust has settled and we’ve packed up the tent and we’re so proud of each team who participated and raised money for this year’s beneficiary, El Centro de la Raza. There will still be money coming in over the next few weeks, but as of today The Gauntlet: Cirque! raised $117,342, surpassing our goal by more than $47,000! Between our sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers The Gauntlet: Cirque! had more support than ever in the event’s six-year history.All the fun under the big top This year’s gauntlet was a highlight in Engage’s history. From the front of house activities with face-painting and balloon twisting t

We’re approaching the end of Modern Horizons preview season and the excitement level for this set is getting dangerously high. New cross-format staples, new Modern archetypes, Slivers and Ninjas and Bears, oh my! So you want to play it? How about playing it with Seattle Seahawks’ Defensive End Cassius Marsh and spellslingers from Magic: The Gathering R&D? What if we threw in special prizes and all proceeds went to the Boys and Girls Clubs of King County? Seemed like a pretty good idea to us, too. On June 14 at Mox Boarding House Bellevue, Card Kingdom and Wizards of the Coast are partnering to host a charity Modern Horizons sealed FNM! The event will start with an attendee meet and greet with Cassius at 5:30 p.m. with the tournament firing at 6:15 p.m. Entry fee is $50 and every dolla

What is Publisher Spotlight?We are launching a brand-new program at Mox Boarding House: Publisher Spotlight! Every month, we choose a different publisher or distributor to highlight and feature their family of amazing games. This is a great chance to check out a new game from a company that may have released one of your favorites. The month will be filled with game demos, tournaments, discounts and giveaways, we have so much great stuff in store for you!Who is the Distributor for June?Drumroll… Indie Press Revolution! IPR has some of the best indie RPGs on the market, such as Dread, Ryuutamma, and Dungeon World. It was launched over ten years ago in 2004 with a simple mission: to create a network of creator-publishers to bring the latest RPG innovations to the market. “[IPR has] grown to c

Why are mushrooms good for sustainability? Did you know that it takes 1,799 gallons of water to make 1 lb. of beef but it only takes 1.8 gallons of water to produce 1 lb. of mushrooms? Small changes, like substituting a portion of a beef burger with mushrooms, can really make a difference to our environment. Which is why the James Beard Foundation have partnered with the Mushroom Council to create the Blended Burger Project, and why Mox Boarding House has decided to participate in this project.Mox Boarding House enters the Blended Burger Project! Celebrating its 5-year anniversary, the Blended Burger Project is a nationwide competition to make the best tasting, sustainable burger possible. The burger must be made by blending at least 25% mushrooms into the burger patty, the rest