Board? This guy wants a word

Comedian Grant Lyon brings his Board Game Comedy Tour to Lincoln City this Saturday, June 20, with a show designed for anyone who has ever taken game night a little too seriously.

Lyon is a stand-up comedian whose credits include Comedy Central and the hit comedy album "Scheduled Fun Time," which reached No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts. He has also become a popular voice in the tabletop gaming world, attracting nearly a quarter-million followers on TikTok through videos celebrating — and poking fun at — modern board game culture.

The performance blends stand-up comedy with stories from the rapidly growing world of hobby gaming, where strategy games, fantasy adventures and elaborate game-night rituals have created a passionate community of players.

In addition to performing comedy, Lyon is also a board game designer, with titles including "I'm Kind of a Big Dill" and "Curmudgeon."

Saturday’s show runs from 8 to 10 pm at Lock & Key Adventurer's Guild, located at 790 SE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. Tickets are $15 and available through Eventbrite.