Nick Smith

Nick Smith

Having spent many hours playing games such as Risk, Hero Quest and Space Crusade as a young person, Nick came back to boardgames later in life. Like many others, games such as Ticket to Ride, Catan and Dominion were the gateways back into the hobby.

With a real heart to bring people together (and play more games) Nick started Skipton Board Gamers with a good friend back in 2016, hosting an inclusive group with monthly events up to 50 people. Nick has a real passion for community and has seen how board games provide a framework to interact and connect people from very diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Nick also regularly leads events at the Airecon convention.

When not rolling dice Nick is a keen reader of graphic novels, fantasy / Sci Fi novels, enjoys gaming, writing, cycling and running. Married with 2 children, who have become Nicks aspirational, if not reluctant, gaming partners!

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Favourite Games

Clank, Dune Imperium Uprising, Marvel Champions, Dice Hospital, Bloodrage, The Undaunted series, Great Western Trail New Zealand and anything where there is a lot of dice to chuck!

Daybreak Board Game Review

Daybreak Board Game Review

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Nick Smith September 26th, 2024 17 minute read

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Diamant (2024): Board Game Review

Diamant (2024): Board Game Review

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Nick Smith August 15th, 2024 9 minute read

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Best Travel Sized Board Games

Best Travel Sized Board Games

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Nick Smith June 25th, 2024 20 minute read

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Faraway Board Game Review

Faraway Board Game Review

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Nick Smith April 26th, 2024 12 minute read

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Wyrmspan Review

Wyrmspan Review

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Nick Smith April 8th, 2024 16 minute read

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The Search For Lost Species Review

The Search For Lost Species Review

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Nick Smith March 21st, 2024 12 minute read

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Best 2 Player Board Games For Valentine's Day

Best 2 Player Board Games For Valentine's Day

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Nick Smith February 14th, 2024 15 minute read

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10 Great Board Games We Played In 2023

10 Great Board Games We Played In 2023

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Nick Smith February 13th, 2024 22 minute read

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Dune Imperium: Uprising Review

Dune Imperium: Uprising Review

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Nick Smith December 22nd, 2023 18 minute read

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10 Best Board Game Christmas Gift Ideas for 2023

10 Best Board Game Christmas Gift Ideas for 2023

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Nick Smith December 8th, 2023 26 minute read

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