Bronx’s Board Game Fair Rolls in Fordham

Fordham diced last night with the Bronx’s Board Game Fair, playing NYC’s spring at a University Avenue hall. Host Tariq Evans dealt *Ticket* as 200 rolled, a $10 ticket bash of tokens. It’s borough boards—pure BX vibe, dice hot. A kid nabbed a train; a pro built a route. ‘Bronx games—this is it,’ Evans says, shuffling decks. The tables turned tourney.

The fair’s fresh—March 30’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing seats by noon. Evans, a Mott Haven gamer; last night’s crowd hit max—laughter rang. A latecomer nabbed a spot; snacks flew—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—play ruled. #BronxBoardGames trended; Queens wants a die.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a grump, dodging cheers. Pieces spilled—swept quick; fun held. A rival’s pitching a Soundview roll, splitting boards. Still, 300 stayed—games reigned. Fordham’s never rolled so bold.

Evans hints at a monthly run, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s fun—this throws it,’ he says, packing boxes. The fair’s a Bronx win—grit meets glee. It’s a game rush; catch the next. Bring a pal—turns call.