Legacy Game Tables

08/01/2026

Gen Con Day 3 is about to begin, but first, a little recap of yesterday.

We had so many amazing customers stop by the booth and tell us how much they love their tables. And I have to say, after being on the office side of things for so long, I absolutely *adore* hearing everyone’s stories and getting to hear how much their tables have become a part of their gaming lives.

This might just be the absolute best part of the job.

Getting to joke, laugh, catch up with customers, and meet so many incredible people throughout the con has been absolutely fantastic. These are the moments that remind me why we do what we do.

Last night, we also had the opportunity to come together for the live event honoring Jodi. 💚

Once we’re able to clip the recording down to a more manageable size, we’ll share it here for everyone who wasn’t able to join us.

Thank you all so much for your patience last night. We had to wait for an event happening on the other side of the wall to begin before they were able to start our stream, and we know that made things a little chaotic.

But what came out of it was something really special.

We have the most amazing people in our corner, and getting to share stories about Jodi, laugh, remember her, and simply be together in a moment filled with so much love and joy meant more than I can put into words.

Thank you for being part of this community and for continuing to show up for us. ❤️

Now…Day 3, here we come!

Come see us at Booth 2471!

07/31/2026

GEN CON DAY 2!

We had SO many wonderful people stop by the booth yesterday, and I have to say… I absolutely love being at Gen Con. The vibes are immaculate.

Having customers stop by and tell us how much they love their Legacy Game Tables is genuinely one of the best feelings in the world. Getting to hear the stories, see the pictures, and watch people get excited about their tables makes all the long hours and hard work worth it.

But I have to admit that being here, setting up the booth, walking the halls, and experiencing all these moments, is weighing heavily on my heart this year because we are missing our Crit Fail Queen, Jodi Black.

I don't think I can even put into words how much I owe to Jodi and Clint Black , or how much I admired her. It hurts knowing that she should be here with us, wrapped up in these moments, laughing, meeting everyone, and doing what she loved.

So, in her spirit, I managed to grab a couple of pictures with some absolutely amazing customers yesterday before running off to take care of our little 3-year-old and leaving James and Zoey to the horde! 😂❤️

And today, we have the incredible honor of hosting the Crit Fail Queen Hour a one-hour livestream dedicated to celebrating Jodi's life and the impact she had on all of ours.

Rem Alternis will be hosting and will be joined by a handful of guests as we share some of our favorite Jodi Stories right here from Gen Con.

🕗 Today, 8–9 PM Eastern
📺 Live on Gen Con Studio: https://twitch.tv/GenConStudio
📍 In person: ICC Room 115 (Viewing)

It would absolutely fill our hearts to see you there. Whether you're watching online or sitting with us in the room, we would love to have you.

If you're at Gen Con, stop by Legacy Game Tables, Booth #2471, where all of the submitted Jodi Stories will be printed and collected in the Green Book. Even if we don't have time to read every story on the air, we want to make sure every one of them has a place.

And if you'd like to get a "Critical Fail" pin like Jodi used to wear, stop by Doctor Gus Designs at Booth #2250.

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by, shared a story, hugged us, or simply said hello. This Gen Con is different, but having all of you here makes it a little easier.

Now… back to the hoard.
~ Sarah Shearman ~

07/30/2026

Gen Con is here, and we're ready!

The booth is set up, the tables are looking fantastic, and we can't wait to see everyone this weekend!

Stop by Booth #2471 to check out our handcrafted gaming tables, say hello, and chat with the team. Whether you're looking for your dream table or just want to see what makes Legacy Game Tables special, we'd love to meet you.

05/08/2026

Post for Jodi Black memorial, shared by Clint Black.

Jodi Black’s memorial service is tomorrow, May 9th. It will commence at 3pm Eastern time at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 547 6th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601.

Afterwards, there will be a reception with games and stories about Jodi.

I understand the reality of the times. Gas is expensive, one airline just shut down, and planning a trip in less than a week just isn’t going to be feasible for some folks. So, the memorial service will be livestreamed on the church’s website and their page on UStream TV. Links are below:

https://htlchickory.org/streaming-worship

https://video.ibm.com/channel/XEbUjgpL6Ar

And if you can’t be there to watch it live, you should be able to find the videos at those links soon after the service is over.

Please share this with anyone you know who might not see it otherwise.

Thank you all for your support in this worst time of our lives.

Join us for streaming worship at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, featuring online services and church bulletins for all. Connect with us today!

05/07/2026

I keep coming back to the same thought, how one person could touch so many lives in such a lasting way. The stories, the messages, the memories people have shared… it’s overwhelming in the best way. Jodi Black didn’t just pass through people’s lives, she showed up, she connected, she made people feel seen and part of something. She brought so much light, depth, and genuine care into every space she was in.

We are sharing her obituary, though it only captures a small piece of who she was. The love surrounding her and her family right now says so much more.

Her memorial will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hickory, North Carolina at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome and games will follow in the fellowship hall. Join us in celebrating an amazing life. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly.

If you have photos or stories of Jodi, I would be so grateful if you could message them to me (if you haven’t already sent them to Pinnacle for printing). I’m happy to print anything so we can include it as part of the memorial. And if you have a story you’d like read aloud during the service, we would truly love to share that as well.

After the service, we’ll continue gathering and sharing stories and playing games, because that’s really where her impact lives, in the connections she built and the moments she helped create.

The love and support shown to Clint and the girls has been incredible. It reflects exactly the kind of life Jodi lived and the community she helped build. We want to continue showing up for them in every way we can.

Thank you for being part of her story, and for letting her be part of yours. - Sarah Shearman

https://www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jodi-Margaret-Thies-Black?obId=48312084

05/03/2026

For those who were able to be there for Jodi Blacks Honor Walk, thank you. Truly. The love in those halls, the presence, the way people showed up… it meant more than I can put into words. And for everyone who couldn’t be there but has been supporting, praying, sharing, and reaching out, please know that it has been felt just as deeply.

For anyone who would like to watch or revisit that moment, the link is in the comments to Jodi’s Honor Walk:

We will be gathering to celebrate Jodi’s life at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hickory, North Carolina on Saturday the 9th at 3:00 PM.

If you have any photos of Jodi, I would be so grateful if you could print them and bring them with you. Even more than that, if you’re willing, write out a memory or a story, something that captures who she was to you. I want to create a book of memories for her family, something they can hold onto and return to again and again.

After, we’ll be spending time together in the fellowship hall, playing games, sharing stories, and being together in a way that feels like her as our Crit fail queen would have wanted. I really hope you can join us.

And for those who can’t be there, please know we will carry you with us. I hope we get the chance to meet you at conventions, and at Gen Con I’m hoping to plan a time at the streamer booth (time to be determined) where many of you can come share your stories in person so we can continue honoring her memory together.

The world feels different without her. It really does.

More than anything, all I can think about right now is how I want to put the kind of good into the world that Jodi did,the kind of love, the kind of presence, the kind of impact that shows up in all of the stories people have been sharing. It’s incredible, and it’s something I don’t ever want to lose sight of. I am so grateful to have gotten to be a part of her story, and to be loved by her.

Thank you all for loving her the way you do. Clint Black thank you for showing us what true love looks like.

05/02/2026

I know not everyone who wants to be there for Jodi's Honor Walk will be able to make it in person.

Clint has set up a livestream through Pinnacle’s YouTube so anyone who wants to be there, even from a distance, can still be part of this moment.

If Jodi meant something to you, and I know she did for so many, this is a way to stand with her, with Clint, and with the girls as we honor her together.

https://youtube.com/?si=kGWi9g-RF5f9VR0l

05/01/2026

I want to share this for anyone who is close enough.

Clint shared that Jodis Honor Walk is scheduled for tomorrow at 5:00 PM at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

If you’ve never experienced one, an Honor Walk is when people line the halls as someone is taken to the OR for organ donation, quietly honoring who they are, the lives they’ve touched, and the lives they’ll continue to impact. That feels so deeply fitting for Jodi.

She has touched so many of us in ways that are hard to fully explain, through her kindness, and her presence. Being there feels like one small way to stand with her, with Clint, and with the girls in a moment that is almost too heavy to carry.

Per Charles the plan is to meet in the Memorial Hospital lobby (the entrance on the left if you’re facing the main UNC Hospital) at 4:30 PM, and then go up together to be in place before 5:00 PM.

If you have questions or to connect ahead of time, you can reach out to Charles at: [email protected]

05/01/2026

Please check the link in the comments for the most recent update from Clint about Jodi Black.

There’s no easy way to say this, the hardest moment is approaching.This feels impossible. It’s hard to even process, let alone find the right words for how much it hurts to watch a family we care about walk through this.

Jodi has impacted so many lives, including ours, in ways that are hard to fully put into words. She showed up for people, created space for them, and made them feel seen and valued. That kind of person leaves a mark, and you can feel just how far that reaches right now.

I promise we'll do everything that we can to be there for the Black family. To meet you all at conventions and hear all the stories about Jodi and continue building something with the absolute blessing that she and Clint have created in our lives.

Right now, the most important thing we can do is continue to show up, for Clint, for Bethany and Trinity. Through support, through presence, through reminding them they are not alone in this.

Please take a moment to read the update, keep sharing, and keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

04/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who has shared, donated, and sent messages of support. It’s been overwhelming in the best possible way to see how many people are showing up for Clint and Jodi Black right now.

There is still a long road ahead for their family. Nothing about this is quick or simple, and the needs in front of them will continue to grow. Because of that, ongoing support matters, whether that’s sharing the GoFundMe, contributing if you’re able, or simply continuing to keep them in your thoughts. Updates are being provided in the GoFundMe directly by Clint as he's able. Unfortunately, the most recent update is quite hard and they need our support more then ever.

If you have stories about Jodi and Clint memories from conventions, game tables, Pinnacle, or just moments where they impacted you or the community, please feel free to share them. They’ve spent years building connections, lifting others up, and creating spaces where people felt seen and included. Those stories matter, and I know they would mean a great deal to them and their family right now.

What’s coming through most clearly in all of this is how deeply they are loved, and how many lives they’ve touched over the years. Let’s keep showing up for them the same way they’ve shown up for so many others.