Carnage’s traditional no-ship math trade is now live on BoardGameGeek, guest-helmed by Carnage’s own board game field marshal, Rod Sheldon, while Matt Golec takes the year off to be a gadabout.
A math trade is a way of swapping games you no longer want, aided by a computer program which constructs a web of trades based on what individuals are offering and willing to accept in return. Once the offer period ends, you can compose your want list, things you’d like to get and what you’d exchange for them. The computer crunches possibilities and works out an optimal series of trades. The “no-ship” part means the trades are done in person, specifically during the afternoon of November 5th at Carnage XX. Drop off any games you are swapping away and pick up what you’re receiving in return. It’s that easy!
The offer period closes October 23rd at 9:00pm, so you have until then to decide whether to participate. Head on over to the BoardGameGeek list check out what folks are offering. You can also read the instructions on how to participate. They’re meant to lead you through step by step, and you can also ask questions in the comments section if something’s unclear.