Not so, says Greg Jones, manager and “Prime Minister of Games” at Game Night Games in Sugar House. “There were lots more new games this year. The number of titles is really picking up. It’s exciting and, at the same time, a bit overwhelming.”

Maybe it’s because we live in such an electronic world. Board, card and party games offer old-fashioned fun—the kind that doesn’t need a lot of bells and whistles.

That’s not to say there aren’t some splashy games out there. Graphics, component parts, design are all top-notch, says Jones.

I had the good luck to visit the store last March.  Not only is it very inviting and extremely well stocked - even carrying games such as “Roads & Boats”, but it also has created a great community.  They have a monthly meeting of aspiring game designers, including one person who has taken 2nd and 3rd honors in Hippodice competitions.

Here is an article with more detail.
http://jbdgames.blogspot.com/2007/04/gamers-journal-board-game-designers-are.html

Thanks.  We also had an NPR spot and will do some TV soon.  People want to hear about board games and we are all spokespeople for spreading the good word.