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Scott Kushner


PLAYER NICKNAME : Papa Kush
RANKING : 3
GLOBAL RANKING : 28


Location : Hackettstown, NJ

Bragging Rights : 3rd Place Finisher at WSBG 2023, 7 Wonders Ring Winner at WSBG 2023, Winner of Dune Imperium Semi-Final at WSBG 2023, Quarter finalist for Azul Ring Tournament WSBG 2023, Semi-finalist for Wingspan Outer Ring Tournament WSBG 2023, Semi-finalist for Azul Outer Ring Tournament

Number of Years Competing : 1 (2023)

Favorite Game : Castles of Burgundy Special Edition

Game that got me Hooked : In Childhood: Hotels / In adulthood: Machi Koro

Why I wanted to come to WSBG : I lost my father unexpectedly in December 2022. When I heard about WSBG, I was struggling through a period of melancholic self-reflection. My dad was a person who had no qualms about relentlessly squeezing joy out of life - so I made a decision to prioritize doing the same while I still could. Competing at WSBG was a way to both escape my sorrow by fully embracing an activity that has always brought me joy. It was exactly what I needed.

Biggest Board Game Nemesis : Angelo Tao and Andrew Law - WSBG 2023 Champion and Runner up, respectively.

Biggest Game tip : Mental endurance is a critical component when competing in tournament play. The ability to maintain focus on what you and your opponents are doing over an extended period of time is essential to advancing.

For those on the fence I would say : WSBG delivers on so many different fronts that it will undoubtedly exceed any board gamer's expectations. If you want to meet fellow gamers: the atmosphere in the open gaming area is incredibly welcoming. If you want to explore new games: the dizzying number of options in the Dice Tower gaming library is a sight to behold. If you want to meet notable board gaming personalities: designers, influencers, publishers, and more are literally everywhere you look and eager to chat or play a game with you. If you want a challenge: test your mettle against hundreds of the best board gamers in the world. If you are looking for glory: where else can you play board games for thousands of cash, prizes, and sweet suhweeeet gaming bling?
Buy Tickets

Stay and Play Ticket – BEST DEAL! – This package is limited to the first 300 people who purchase it! Once sold out there will be no more. In this package the ticket holder will receive entry into four (4) Ring Event Games of their choice (NOTE: only one ring event game can be played per day), plus get a **4-night 5-day stay at Horseshoe for only $549 (includes hotel taxes and resort fee). Also in this ticket is a five (5) day entry pass to all the WSBG side events taking place. Open Gaming, Access to the Board Game Library, Exhibitor Hall, ability to enter into Outer Ring Tournaments, Celebrity Raffle, Demo Area and more. This ticket also allows for the holder to buy up to one (3) *Guest Passes at 50% off so they can bring friends to enjoy the side events with them.

*Guests will be allowed to participate in all Side Events (Open Gaming, Game Library, Exhibitor Hall, Ceremonies, etc.) Guests are NOT permitted to participate in any of the 16 Ring Games, or ORG Games (Outer Ring Games).

**HOTEL NIGHTS – This highly discounted nightly rate is for a Standard room with 2 Queen Beds (King can be requested). Double occupancy included. There is addition charges of $30 per night per person for guests 3 and 4 if desired to have more than 2 in the room. Max number of guests in the room is 4. Ancillary charges to the room, if any, will be charge to the charge card you present when checking-in at the hotel. 

This Quadruple Ring Event Competitor ticket gives the ticket holder registration into four (4) of the 16 Ring Event games of their choice (note: only one Ring Event game can be played per day.) This ticket also includes a five (5) day entry pass to all the WSBG side events taking place.  Open Gaming, Access to the Board Game Library, Exhibitor Hall, ability to enter into Outer Ring Tournaments, Celebrity Raffle, Demo Area and more. This ticket also allows for the holder to buy up to one (3) *Guest Passes at 50% off so they can bring friends to enjoy the side events with them.

*Guests will be allowed to participate in all Side Events. Guests are NOT permitted to participate in any of the 16 Ring Games or ORG (Outer Ring Games).

This Double Ring Event Competitor ticket allows the ticket holder registration into two (2) of the 16 Ring Championship games of their choice (only one (1) Ring Event game can be player per day) and saves you $50 on the 2nd game registration. Also included in this ticket is a five (5) day entry pass to all the WSBG side events taking place.  Open Gaming, Access to the Board Game Library, Exhibitor Hall, ability to enter into Outer Ring Tournaments, Celebrity Raffle, Demo Area and more. This ticket also allows for the holder to buy up to one (2) *Guest Passes at 33% off so they can bring friends to enjoy the side events with them.

*Guests will be allowed to participate in all Side Events. Guests are NOT permitted to participate in any of the 16 Ring Games or ORG (Outer Ring Games).

This Single Ring Event Competitor ticket gives the ticket holder registration into one (1) of the 16 Ring Championship games of their choice plus; a five (5) day entry pass to all the WSBG side events taking place at the event in Las Vegas. Side events include: Open Gaming, Access to the Board Game Library, Exhibitor Hall, ability to enter into Outer Ring Tournaments, Celebrity Raffle, Demo Area and more. This ticket also allows for the holder to buy up to one (1) *Guest Pass so they can bring a friend to enjoy the side events with them.

*Guests will be allowed to participate in all Side Events. Guests are NOT permitted to participate in any of the 16 Ring Games or ORG (Outer Ring Games).