Hello:

I am an active gamer in Regina Saskatchewan. I am pleased to be a member of BGG; this is a great community and a tremendous resource for all things game related. I have always played games, but this last few years has seen my passion for boardgames really take off. It is such a rewarding hobby. I am lucky to have a great group to game with. I tend to be an active group organizer, so there are a number of events and activities that we run on a regular basis.

It is important to note that my wife and I play games for fun. We love to socialize and we really enjoy our friends. We do not take gaming that serious. There was a thread on BGG that resonated with me quite a bit. I took the Code of Conduct defined in the thread and added to it. We have this printed in our games room to make sure any new gamers read this and understand the environment we like to maintain. The code is in this thread, (part way down), if you would like to read it:
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/356571/page/3

Bixby's Game Room(s)
A geeklist showcasing various game rooms prompted me to take pictures of our gaming areas and post them in my gallery. Here is the geeklist entry that shows our gaming area.
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/44997/item/1010553#ite...

Current Activity Roster
...We play HeroScape every second Monday. We have had a regular HeroScape game night for years. We own lots of terrain and figures and typically play on large maps. This is certainly a gaming staple at our house. Check out some of our maps on heroscapers:
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=2532

If you are interested in HeroScape, I have uploaded a spreadsheet with a number of features, including unit details, list builder, stats, graphs, links to specific unit discussions, army builder, and more. Check it out at:
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/filepage/44353

...on the alternating Monday nights we play a variety of boardgames. Euro, Ameritrash, Abstract... it does not matter. Beats the hell out of watching TV.

...On Tuesday Nights we actually get a bit of exercise, I organize a group that meets to play Road Hockey. Good clean fun; all are welcome. We don't even keep score. Great two hours each week.

...Thursday Night is set aside for League Night. One Thursday a month is devoted to BFD, Bixby's Formula De league. We are in our second year and we are having a blast. We have a full 10 racers. The competition is fierce and fun. The league structure adds a lot to this game.

One Thursday a month is devoted to a Dart League that I am hosting. During the summer months, we play outside. (I have two dart boards, one in the games room, and one in the backyard). We play a variety of games and the level of play has increased dramatically since we first started.

One Thurdsay a month is set aside for BoWoW. Bixby's official Wings of War league. We have eight pilots that play in two teams using WWI Wow Miniatures.

...The first Saturday of the month we attend the Family Game Nights held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. It is a very friendly family atmosphere which is ideal for introducing people to a variety of games. If you have not been to one, come on out.
http://molcfgn.ca/main/

...Once a month we host a Poker game for the Bixby Series of Poker (BSOP). It is a Texas Hold'em Freeze Out Tournament. We pretty much run Robert's Rules of Poker so it is a Standard Casino format game. The level of play over the last few years has gotten much better and I am struggling to hold my own. We even have custom chips for Bixby's Poker Room. Check them out;
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/521953?size=large
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/521955?size=large
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/521957?size=large
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/522052?size=large
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/522118?size=large
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/522119?size=large

Gaming Conventions I Attend
...BGG.CON 2008 was my first gaming convention and what an introduction. This is a solid event that is well run. My hats off to BGG.CON crew. I plan to attend every year if possible. Registered for BGG.CON 2009
Link: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/bggcon

...FallCON 2009 was the first time I have attended the FallCON convention. It is well run and I hope to attend in future years.
Link: http://www.fallcon.com/

...This past February we held our first mini gaming convention: BixCON. This grew to be a large event, (by our standards), in a hurry and was a ton of fun. It is now scheduled to be an annual event. I look forward to BixCON II in 2010.
Link: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/39863

Future Gaming Interests
...I would like to host a Monthly Abstract League Night.
...I would like to host a Monthly Axis & Allies Miniatures 3D Battle Night.
...I would like to host a Monthly Battleball League Night.

Game Design
I have had game designs rattling in my head for years. Just recently I decided to focus these ideas into a couple of games. One is ready to post. After a few plays I think it has potential, I will refine over time. I should clariyf right now that in no way do I consider myself a game designer, just a hobbyist with a few ideas. In the meantime, I present Metal Warriors:
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/51921

Gaming Projects on My Docket
BGG User "bolter" set up a Geeklist for users to outline various gaming projects they are working on. I created my list and decided it will be my living list. I will keep it updated as various ideas form and plans take shape.
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/46664/item/1051268#ite...

Saskatchewan Gaming Websites
I want to be an ambassador to the hobby in my small part of the world. As various websites become know to me, I will keep track of them in an effort to harvest and communicate the various options for gaming in our Province.
Discussion Forums for Saskatchewan Gamers
... http://saskgames.com/forums/index.php
Family Game Nights at Mount Olive Lutheran Church
... http://molcfgn.ca/main/
Flatland Regional Association of Gamers
... http://reginagamers.com
Saskatoon Wargame and Miniature Painters
... http://swamp.quicksand.ca/index.php
A message board for warhammer fantasy battle in Saskatoon
... http://raveninghordes.forumakers.com/forum.htm
Saskatoon 40K Players Forum
... http://huntersofthewarp.forumakers.com/
Saskatoon Flames of War Yahoo Group
... http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaskFoW/
The Miniature Wargaming Blog
... http://saskminigamer.blogspot.com/
Bixby's Forums (Member Only Site for Planning Our Game Events)
... http://forums.bixby.ca/

Other Interests
If I am lucky, I get in a few games of Paintball each year. My wife and I like to go camping, hiking, mountain biking, and exploring. Other hobby pursuits include Premium Craft Beer, Red Wine, Music, Geocaching, and Guinness Breakfast at O'Hanlons Pub...
...these are a few of my favourite things.

My BGG Widgets
My Hot Ten Games are games that I am eager to get to the table:


My Top Ten Games are games that are all time favourites:


My most recent games played:


Invitation
Kathy & I like to enjoy life. Sharing laughs with friends is paramount to us. If you are in the area and would like to join us for a game and a laugh, drop me a line. Probably worth noting that neither of us take life or games too seriously; we are laid back and value that quality in our friends.

Namaste,
Matt