Blue Highway Games Interview
Russell G.
An interview with Jordan, an employee at Blue Highway Games.
Q: Why did you choose to work at Blue Highway Games?
A: Two very simple answers to that question. I am the brother of one of the owners, so it was very easy to make the decision to be employed by a family member. But also, I really love board games. I grew up playing them; I had my first cup of coffee as a kid here.
Q: What is your favorite game?
A: The Grizzled, a World War One anti-war game.
Q: What are some game recommendations for kids in grades K-2?
A: Trash Pandas. You are a raccoon trying to get the best trash.
Q: What are some game recommendations for kids in grades 3-5?
A: 5 Minute Dungeon. 1: It is cooperative and 2: it takes 5 minutes to play.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working at Blue Highway?
A: Getting paid to play games.
Q: What is your least favorite thing at Blue Highway?
A: There's not a huge number of downsides but during the holidays there are huge lines, and it is kind of physically draining.
Q: If you had to work somewhere else not for Blue Highway, where would it be?
A: I would do woodworking. I was pursuing that before I started my job at Blue Highway, and I might go back to doing that; my dad also does woodworking for his job.
Q: Do you have a favorite story from your time working at Blue Highway? If so, what?
A: Customers are always nice. Every October there are little dice you can roll and if you get snake eyes you get 10% off. A dad and his kids [rolled snake eyes] and that was fun!
Q: Is there a favorite time of day you enjoy at the store?
A: The last hour to hour and a half.
Q: Is there a general favorite game among the workers?
A: Root and The Taverns of Tiefenthal.
Q: Is there a general least favorite game among the workers?
A: Monopoly. [The game idea] was stolen from a woman who was trying to show the downsides of capitalism and the upside of socialism.
Q: What game do people purchase the most?
A: Cascadia. It’s a locally-made game.
Q: What items do people purchase the most?
A: Magic the Gathering.
Q: What are some upcoming events for kids at Blue Highway?
A: Monthly game nights. If you play a game, you get 20% off a children's game or puzzle (see the schedule at the store). And trick or treating!