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Welcome to Leba Games Plays Games!

My name is Ben - I'm one of the co-founders of Leba Games, and it was my idea to enshrine our thoughts in a blog for all eternity (well, as long as Google will continue to host them).

Originally I was thinking it'd be cool to do a blog full of cutting-edge, exciting board-game related content, but have since realised that enduring a national lockdown with two energetic children and a full-time job does not in fact leave much time for creating said content (?), so have instead opted for a rambling getting-to-know-you piece.

To be honest, I feel like the paragraphs above capture most of the salient points! But for some added colour, here are some extra remarks:

Who am I?

I'm a full-time accountant, with two delightful boys and a wife who has very patiently supports my ambition to make board games.

What do you look like?

(The one on the left, in case you were wondering. Also this photo was taken pre-kids, so imagine this but much tireder.)

What sort of games do you like?

I love an epic strategy board-game - one that takes a couple of hours, with lots of intricacies to exploit (or try and fail to exploit). Personal favourites here are classics Seasons and T'zolkin. I also have a soft-spot for MTG (not a board game) (duh).

I'm a bit of a rogue: I'd rather go all-out on an intriguing but ultimately terrible strategic choice - which sees me lose a game in dismal fashion - than try to play "optimally".

My all-time favourite game would have to be something like The Resistance or Avalon - I love the social aspect, and the chance to play some good deception. They also happen to suit my rogue (read, "erratic") play style.

Say something about wanting to make board games?

I've wanted to make a game for years now - I'm always trying to tweak the rules to other games to make them more fun, often to the widespread disapproval of the other players.

Any other interesting remarks?

I'd describe my sense of humour as sarcastic, in a deadpan monotone. I also like funny internet memes.

Andrew is my Dad. We go back quite a way.

My favourite Excel formula is =SUMUP()

(I wrote it myself as an addin)

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for more relevant posts.

Now over to Andrew for some better-structured greetings...

-- Ben