The first thing we noticed on the Boards and Bits Traveler was the weight. The bag empty weighs over 5 lbs. A closer look reveals why, as the thought and design of this bag is truly amazing. The entire bag is reinforced with foam and rigid PVC board on all six sides. A rigid interior padded divider guarantees separation of boards and bits and prevents warping of boards. We found the inner compartment able to hold an amazing amount of games.

Airplanes - The bag is within guidelines for carry on luggage and easily fits extra travel items.

Conventions - Great storage protection to and from the gaming area.

Road Trips - Take your favorite games to family events and Holidays.

Game Nights - An easy solution to take multiple games in one bag to all your club events

The Board & Bits Traveler far exceeded my expectations. The size, construction and design make this the perfect bag for all your gaming travel. I have two events left this year with BGG-Con and PAX Unplugged in the next 30 days and this is my "go to" carry on for both. If you see me at either convention, you can see the bag first hand.

I encourage you to visit Spielgeek (https://spielgeek.com/boards-and-bits-traveler) and check out this bag further. Steve has done a great job and we look forward to his next project in gaming storage and travel!

(Disclosure: the manufacturer provided a sample to Gamechefs, but had no editorial input into this review)

So, you want to print some mini's for tabletop or some tabletop terrain for the club? How about a fidget spinner for your co-worker or a toy for the kids? Here is you answer for an entry level 3D Printer with a budget price point, compact footprint, and some features of the more expensive competition.

Meet the new kid on the block. the user-friendly, home-friendly, and wallet-friendly 3D printer from FlashForge is ready to play. Loaded with easy-to-use features, and designed to be at home in kids rooms and classrooms, the new FlashForge Finder is the first choice for 3D printing novices and educators. Beginners benefit from the slide-in build plate, assisted bed-leveling, and intuitive color touchscreen. And parents and teachers appreciate its quiet and safe operation. The Finder uses only non-toxic PLA, and the heated components are safely encased. The creative world of 3D printing awaits, and the FlashForge Finder is here to show you the way.

 Here is a example of the Features:

Slide-in build plate. Easier 3D prints removalSlide-in build plate allows you to draw it out of the printer and then remove the finished 3D prints more easily. At same time, it can minimize damages or offsets to the build plate.


Intelligent assisted leveling system. More precise and easier calibrationFinder features an intuitive calibration detection system to assist leveling. You are directed to tighten or loosen leveling screws until a beeper barely sounds, then it detects the distance between nozzle and build plate to verify whether your leveling is at the right position. Once the first location is leveled, you’re directed to next two screw locations accordingly with same operation. In this whole process, you’re well instructed with clear messages on the touchscreen display. And all of these make calibration much easier and more precise than before.


Quiet during operationFinder is equipped with super quiet printing design, the sound of operation is low to 50 decibels, provides a quiet printing experience for colleague and family!


2nd Generation Wireless connection. More stable.Finder features the 2nd generation Wi-Fi connection with more stable wireless file transmission. And now you can send 3D files from your computer to Finder 8GB memory with your own Wi-Fi network under AP or STA modes.


Colorful Cloud experiencesFinder supports 3D Cloud function. 3D Cloud not only allow you to store, edit, share and printing status checking online, but also provides you a massive model database.

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Here is a list of the items that come in the box:

Quick start guide
After-sales service card
Power cable
Filament guide tube
Tool bag(Contains 2×Allen wrench, Wrench, Screwdriver, Unclogging pin tool, PTFE tube, Grease)
Finder 3D Printer
1 roll of 300g PLA filament, color randomly selected
Power adapter
USB cable
Solid glue

The price point as of this article is about $299 and is on my Christmas list this year!  Maybe I can 3D print the printer itself and return the original...lol