Happy International Tabletop Day! /  by Norma Gallien

Happy International Tabletop Day!

ITTD is hosted by the fine folks at Geek & Sundry, be sure to support them as they and Extra Life play to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, which includes our very own beneficiary of late: the Seattle Children’s Hospital.

This year’s theme is “How Did Board Games Change Your Life.” Did you know that International Tabletop day inspired the creation of FTW Events? The very first event put on by FTW Events (then known as Dawgsled Events) was on International Tabletop day in 2013. We’ve grown so much since then: with larger and multiple events throughout the year, we remain ever committed to using the power of board gaming for good!

We’ll be joining everyone today in rolling dice, placing tiles, moving minis, choosing cards, and everything else in between, as we reflect on this crazy and wonderful hobby.

How did board games change your life?

Giving to the Imagine Guild and Seattle Children's Hospital /  by Norma Gallien

Jennifer Kramer receiving a check donation on behalf of the Imagine Guild and Seattle Children's Hospital, from FTW Events president, Matt Winberry.

Jennifer Kramer receiving a check donation on behalf of the Imagine Guild and Seattle Children's Hospital, from FTW Events president, Matt Winberry.

Last month, we had our first event of the year: a Night of Board Gaming for Good on Top of the World, ComiCon Edition. Last week, we were honored to present a check donation to the Imagine Guild and to the Seattle Children's Hospital. Receiving the check was Jennifer Kramer, a representative from the Imagine Guild and Seattle Children's Hospital, during our monthly Monday game night at the Columbia Tower.

The amount was nothing to sneeze at and it will all go to the hospital's Uncompensated Care program, towards helping kids and their families at Seattle Children's.

You did this! We know we've said it before, but we can't say it enough: thank you for making it possible.

Ready to do it again in September? We are. 

Thank you, thank you, and thank you. /  by Norma Gallien

As we wrap up another incredible event we are blown away by how much fun we had and how humbling it was to see gamers giving so wholeheartedly.

Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors who made up that phenomenal table of prizes, our guests of honor, our volunteers, the staff at the Columbia Tower, The Imagine Guild, Seattle Children's Hospital, and everyone who made the evening possible. Most especially, a very big thank you to all of you who came and made a difference in a child's life.

You are awesome.

We can't wait to do it again in Sept for PAX Prime!

The Prize List! /  by Matt Winberry

The following is an up-to-date list of the prizes we are giving away! We'll be adding to this up until the event, so check back often to see what's new! Of course, if you don't have time to click through all these links, you can always watch this video. 

Don't have tickets yet? Don't miss out on your chance to win this stuff...

Just Days Away - Are you Ready to Win Some Prizes? /  by Norma Gallien

In only five days, we'll be up on the 76th floor of the Columbia Tower playing and partying for a good cause! It's been a whirlwind of activity here at FTW, as we prepare to give you a most epic Night of Board Gaming for Good on Top of the World. We've been a bit silent on this page as we've been updating and streamlining a lot of our looks, all while still finalizing the details of the event, but we can't keep silent about how crazy excited we are for Friday! We hope you are, too.

We'd like to fuel your excitement even more by showing off just some of the games our awesome sponsors have given to us to give to you! The Youtube video on the right shows some of the prizes you can win in the raffle. 

You can only win if you're there, so if you haven't already, buy your ticket!