LUBBOCK, Texas — National Board Game Day is on Saturday, April 11, and a Lubbock group called Board Game Bonanza is inviting people of all ages to come celebrate at 10 a.m. at Market Street, located on 19th and Quaker, until 10 p.m.
The founder of Board Game Bonanza Lubbock Group, Ben Gariepy, wants to encourage people to take a break from technology and indulge in the nostalgia of board games. “I wanted to create a group of people who can share their passion, memories and love for board games.”
“I believe board games create social skills and empathy within others in a way other things can not; I think that is what makes board games special to and have a unique place in people’s hearts,” Ben explained. “I just want to encourage people to take a seat, take a break and have fun.”
Lubbock averages lowest gas prices in Texas
Ben has collected over 250 different types of board games and loves sharing unique and aesthetically pleasing games. He also explains how the group has brought people together and has met new, amazing people.
He encourages people of all ages, those who play board games on the regular and those who don’t, “There is no shame in learning a new game you never played before, just an opportunity to make memories and have fun.”…