What the Duck is Duckpin Bowling?

test out duckpin bowling for your next group event or party at Reboot Social

If you’ve been inside Reboot Social since its opening, you’re likely aware that they are one of the only places in the area that has duckpin bowling. You might have thought it was just regular bowling but smaller – however, that is truly not the case ...

Dungeons & Dragons: Seven Reasons to Roll

there’s a ton of value in the legendary role-playing game

That sound you hear might be the sound of a handful of plastic dice hitting the table in your basement. The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has enjoyed something of a renaissance during ...

What’s the Best Game Store? Here’s What Readers Say

voters picked these spots in our Best of the Chippewa Valley poll

Are you ready to roll? As tabletop gaming and RPGs push further and further into the mainstream, it’s a great idea to make friends with a friendly local game store whether you’re buying for yourself or a ...

UW-Stout Game Design Students Unveil 3D Video Game Prototypes

capstone projects displayed at the 2022 Stout Gaming Expo show the career-readiness of 2023 graduates

University of Wisconsin-Stout seniors in the Computer Science program unveiled prototype capstone projects for the Game Design and Development (GDD) concentration at the 2022 Stout Gaming Expo (SGX.22). The expo was held in the Great Hall of the Memorial Student Center on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and is an in-person...

SEAL THE DEAL: Local Kickstarter Showcases Innovative Card Protector Product

entrepreneurs launch business aimed at card collectors

The cards are in their hands for the passion project turned Kickstarter venture crew Tyler Henderson, Josh Bonnell, and Jordan Stoll.  Part of the inspiration of Slab Factory comes from card collectors wanting to show off their collection. Tyler Henderson explains that ...

KICKIN’ IT: Local’s Kickstarter for Board Game is a Success

Meet Me At The Creek will soon be a reality, thanks to the dream of Eli Bremer and months of support and campaigning

Eli Bremer, the Eau Claire resident behind the Meet Me At The Creek board game, announced the game's Kickstarter goal of $25,000 was met just days before its campaign end date. With 222 supporters contributing ...

BIG CITY VIBES: Reboot Social Will Offer Food, Drinks, and Arcade Adventures

grown-up arcade slated to open Sept. 2 in downtown Eau Claire

Ready Player One? Downtown Eau Claire’s Reboot Social, which has been all the buzz around town for months, is ready to provide culinary and arcade adventures.  Starting Sept. 2, you will be able to enjoy the big-city vibes of a multi-level arcade, bar ...

MEET ME AT THE CREEK: Local Launches Kickstarter for New Board Game

vibrant table top game inspired by Grammy-winning musician

Local Eli “Cheesecake” Bremer is a lover of all things music and art, and has combined the two in a vibrant, playful way: Meet Me At The Creek (MMATC). MMATC is a family-friendly board game that will be...

FULL OF NOSTALGIA: E.C. Native Creates New Trading Card Game

Hunter Angell created the Nostalgix Trading Card game that will soon be released worldwide

Trading card games – such as Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh – have been wildly popular for years, with both collectors and players finding joy in their characters and unique worlds. This ...