Tag Archives: Board and Brew

Courtesy of Stonemaier Games

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Alison Beckwith

A Board Game Inspired by Birding Around Route 1 Sold 1.3 Million Copies

The board game Wingspan, inspired by birdwatching around the Route 1 corridor, has now sold 1.3 million copies, upending the gaming industry in the process. Continue reading →

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Ryan Teague Beckwith

An Interview With Designer Elizabeth Hargrave

Wingspan was born and tested in College Park. Elizabeth Hargrave came up with the idea of developing a board game based on her time birding in places like Lake Artemesia. But when it came time to test it, she headed … Continue reading →

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Alison Beckwith

How to Shop Small Business Saturday on Route 1

  Here’s a two-fer: Get your loved ones a present while helping support small businesses along the Route 1 corridor. Now in its eighth year, Small Business Saturday, which takes place this Saturday, Nov. 24,  is designed to promote local … Continue reading →

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