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2026-04-04 10:49:57 UTC

Lyme Regis https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/2aa43c6ece59f233466647f7da25eab9f95cd05dd33d20608fa7a2ccd8f9491e.webp

2026-03-09 14:01:14 UTC

Fürstenfeld
1 hour engine builder where you're trying to build production in a confined area and then build over your production with game-winning buildings. It's all about timing.
An interesting market manipulation battle for gamers. FF does this better than anyone.
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2026-03-07 08:06:13 UTC

Khôra
Exactly what it looks like. You push markers up beige recessed tracks. There is a theme but there might as well not be. Zero player interaction. Basically a solo game. I'm bewildered by the popularity of these games. I probably feel the same way my dad did looking at punk music. 😂
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2026-03-05 13:00:00 UTC

My son was diagnosed at 5 years old as autistic but now I say he is mentally disabled as he has little to nothing in common with people who I see being diagnosed as autistic.
https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/general/uta-frith-interview-autism-not-spectrum
#autism

2026-02-25 12:00:20 UTC

Quartermaster General Cold War
Designed for 3 factions and it handles kingmaking brilliantly as the 2nd place faction has to give the fraction in last place VPs if they fall over 20 behind. Therefore it becomes a 2:1 fight. Always cagey and competitive.
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2026-02-21 16:16:22 UTC

Tantony
In an interview with Chris Wray at BGG, David Parlett recommended Tantony as one of his best games for four in partnerships.
It's quite different from any other standard card game I've played. You have to decide whether to give tricks away or keep them.
Highly recommended.
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2026-02-21 16:15:46 UTC

Tantony
In an interview with Chris Wray at BGG, David Parlett recommended Tantony as one of his best games for four in partnerships.
It's quite different from any other standard card game I've played. You have to decide whether to give tricks away or keep them.
Highly recommended.
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2026-02-18 07:02:03 UTC

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Left is creepy

2026-02-17 10:10:51 UTC

Chicago & NorthWestern
Placement of track is unusually tight in this cube rails game because each company has to get its track to a home city and then to a western city in order to get bonus dividends. All track emanates from Chicago so there's a sprint, driven by players banding up with each other through buying shares, which gives more money to build track.
Lots of subtle decisions and interaction. Cube rails should be way more popular.
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2026-02-15 15:28:31 UTC

Dead of Winter
I last played this in 2021. At the time I was grumpy about coops and ameritrash, but I've since got over that now that I'm bombarded with 4 hour worker placement point salads.
It was a lot more fun than I remember. Quicker and simpler and super thematic.
We couldn't complete a crisis and were overrun, but we were really close and it was very satisfying overall.
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2026-02-12 17:41:41 UTC

Corvids
You're corvid birds picking through trash. Flip a card with tweezers. Then pick a VP trash card and any feather tokens on it. Steal cards using feathers if another player's bird symbol is uncovered. Each bird has different bonus cards.
Unusual. 🐦‍⬛
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2026-02-11 09:14:52 UTC

Moon Colony Bloodbath
Establish an engine of building cards to protect you from disasters that wipe out your space colony in slow motion. Last player standing wins.
You can see this was created by the designer of Dominion in that it's light but there's plenty of strategy.
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2026-02-08 14:59:07 UTC

Merv
Fabio Lopiano recently made Shackleton Base which has been popular.
I tried this earlier design because of the theme.
It's a sophisticated mesh of tracks and worker placement.
It's not a huge monstrosity at 2.5 hours and sticks to the theme tolerably well, but it leaves me cold
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2026-02-02 21:35:54 UTC

Burt Lancaster is great in The Swimmer (1968). So much better than the brain-dead westerns he was usually in.
https://boxd.it/1ffG
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2026-02-02 09:51:46 UTC

Hallertau
I love the number of resources and how you're trying to grow as much as you can on your fields. The separate sheep economy is also really clever.
Impressive how Rosenberg has made so many games about farming which are similar in feel but really quite different mechanically.
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2026-01-31 12:28:38 UTC

Feels good to see snowdrops. 🕊️ https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/4ea5e00a95c5a7107c4d2b313013c38aadac12f4a7e029fa0e8d3411acacee82.webp

2026-01-29 11:11:03 UTC

Southern Rails
A connections game with no money. It's all about shared incentives. Fast and easy. I have seen it compared to Through the Desert or Blue Lagoon, but I might prefer it to both.
Very similar to Iberian Rails but without the distraction of money.
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2026-01-28 23:00:16 UTC

*Easy* win in Fate of the Fellowship
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2026-01-26 23:04:21 UTC

Iberian Railways
I love cube rail games but this one fell a little flat.
You start off with €0 and have to take loans to do anything. 👍
Instead of the richest player winning, there are victory point conditions.👎 👎
Overall it's fine, but there are so many excellent cube rails games.
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2026-01-26 22:58:24 UTC

Wyrmspan
Exactly what it says on the tin. Slightly more complex version of Wingspan with pink dragons. (The dragon with the head of a pufferfish is laughably bad.)
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2026-01-26 18:33:43 UTC

Power Grid Spain & Portugal
I'm pretty sure this map was not tested properly. At step 2, weak windfarms are added and gum up the auction. No one wants them and only one is deleted each round. Ruins the game. 🤦‍♂️ What was FF thinking?
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2026-01-25 20:16:04 UTC

A Few Acres of Snow
We had a lovely time learning this deck building war game about The French and Indian War. It's subtle. Deep complexity emerges in the gameplay, not in the rules.
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2026-01-25 08:08:41 UTC

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You need to work on your grammar.

2026-01-21 10:11:48 UTC

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My main problem is a mechanism for paying for super powers using a currency called "stamina". It's a good idea but the stamina felt too plentiful.
Just my first impression. I'll try again.

2026-01-21 10:11:45 UTC

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The hook is that you gain superpowers over the game. The main skill is in amassing the right combination of superpowers. The trick taking itself is simplistic as there's no card counting or bidding.
You might say that it's a trick taker for people that don't like trick takers.

2026-01-21 10:11:40 UTC

Origin Story
I first thought this is a game that just uses tricktaking as a mechanism but I was wrong. At its core it is a fairy simple trick taker.
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2026-01-01 17:12:28 UTC

Cave Troll
Always a good time.
I prefer my old version without minis as cardboard counters are easier to recognise.
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2026-01-01 16:53:32 UTC

Karnak
Assemble structures to match contract cards scored at the end. Claim contracts early to get bonus cards, but then opponents can wreck your structures.
In the end game I was blocked. I could not complete any contracts and I could not get any more pieces. Boring and frustrating.
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2025-12-31 14:25:19 UTC

Before the Wind
This little card game is *much* better with 3.
Each player can pick an action card but if you want another player's action you can bid for it. They have to pay you to keep it or they can sell. Tense decisions.
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2025-12-29 13:32:04 UTC

Android Mainframe
An update to the old paper and pencil game Dots and Boxes. Plays quickly and there's plenty of skill but it's fundamentally just Dots and Boxes.
Dan Thurots review is spot on. https://spacebiff.com/tag/android-mainframe/
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2025-12-29 09:23:09 UTC

https://hazn.com/deathbed-regret

2025-12-28 11:05:19 UTC

Clank Catacombs
Love this. The push your luck element of getting out of the dungeon before the dragon kills you is superb. You're circling around the exit in the end game trying to scrape up a last artifact before you bail while watching everyone else.
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2025-12-26 21:02:41 UTC

Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space
Professional production of a hidden movement print and play game. Using pen and paper would be just as good.
Captain Sonar is much more tense and interesting because of the time limit and having to work with your teammates.
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2025-12-26 14:16:14 UTC

Karuba
This came out a couple of years before Railroad Ink and I'm sure it was inspired by Karuba, as you are connecting two opposite sides of the board in a very similar way. If you like one you'll like the other but you do not need both.
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2025-12-25 18:52:38 UTC

Imhotep
Boats are ferrying stone to the pyramids. You have to make sure that your stones are generating the most victory points. Once all stones are placed score a round and repeat.
Lots of turn order shenanigans, which makes it very interactive. Quick and intuitive.
Recommended.
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2025-12-24 20:24:33 UTC

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2025-12-22 11:31:54 UTC

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these are worse than Facebook

2025-12-19 18:03:58 UTC

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But if there's no traffic on the L1 then fees will fall and people will only use Arkade for low, value or time-sensitive transactions.
Fees are something like 50c right now, so there is nothing stopping people using L1 for medium value, non-time sensitive transactions.

2025-12-16 20:32:05 UTC

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blocked and reported

2025-12-13 11:00:27 UTC

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That's a travesty.

2025-12-08 23:21:11 UTC

I just used Universal Android Debloater GUI to clean up my wife's Xiaomi phone. Nice hardware, but *horrible* software.
https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater
😌🕊
#android
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2025-11-28 17:50:28 UTC

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Excellent guest. Wish he was on Nostr.

2025-11-28 10:16:54 UTC

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It voids any contributions you have on the topic. It shows you have not done *any* homework and have no idea.

2025-11-28 09:40:16 UTC

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Thinking that Jameson Lopp is a core developer shows you are clueless.

2025-11-27 22:28:29 UTC

Caesar's Empire
I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/3a3ed81bd7c810ef44b7fc2ac0bd26d9e6f7a170105854f7f1836a1897fd799b.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/61d2724c221ed854c78107b1c3563d839db535944703788457bd80b11a39eb48.webp

2025-11-27 08:47:12 UTC

Fjords
This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/0760e1f9091c7dd35fa33db0ccadf0cd4abb64e78e64e101d0084f50f799c16c.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/cf4630b1002077029a2a1cb19b6226f57e6caae5c47df052d010d6f46370bcd0.webp

2025-11-24 23:57:38 UTC

Cardiologist seeing young, fit men on TRT having massive heart attacks. Not proof, but... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPsKTfFQFqc

2025-11-24 18:02:52 UTC

Big Shot
I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
If you win auctions you can force areas to be scored in your favour, giving you money for more auctions. You can't sit back and play it safe but you can't over-commit either.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/c0496da0a5acb8c1580f4d95497adbd9172333155828465a431449d02c093db9.jpg

2025-11-17 19:43:55 UTC

My set of 100 of Ruben's Mini Chips showed up.
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/d1b43c8c6abf8beb9f9daa68282fcd00da0f028f7eb57df5c275e125ee41867c.webp

2025-11-16 10:40:47 UTC

Long and great day yesterday at Age of Steam UK (http://ageofsteamuk.com)
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system. https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/e4dda28ef1f237d530a916e04f5de7865f442ae8e69795170190643ffa6e604e.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/cb81e794575edb164912a29c0d800198e793be5ddd79900e01856c586fbed851.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/6fcfb9c66eada5182548fe665e78521c906c7b8dd058366b3cdff194f269088e.webp

2025-11-13 22:51:41 UTC

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Thanks. I didn't realise Ark needs CTV to be trustless on mobile.

2025-11-13 17:46:23 UTC

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(not my photos)

2025-11-13 17:46:06 UTC

An otter swimming next to my rowing club on the Thames. https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/3cc157e3a72927ce9b20521d4e403c7f0392be10847130395097e7ad6ad4b9b4.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/58de9a0c9229967c60bf9d76ee79cf4cd3cfc411aae4741b6a1e060a7c8f8e9f.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/6787e61a92182652d23e687be783fa30dc1a1d114e8385b5d1d66e460c08109b.webp

2025-11-12 13:28:17 UTC

Werewolf
We had a dinner party and as the UK has been gripped with Traitors frenzy I decided to run a Werewolf game. I printed this version off BGG and it worked brilliantly. Voting is too structured and the cards aren't much good, so I bought Ultimate Werewolf for next time.
#boardgamegeek https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/780699f07dcb9b052413c411475ef25eb174bb44502e2def64bfbba92d825c6d.webp

2025-11-06 09:15:24 UTC

The highlight of Handycon was playing Blood on the Clocktower on Halloween. It's basically Werewolf for gamers.
I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his furtive body language.
I wouldn't want to play this every week, but playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is pretty steep too.
#boardgames https://blossom.primal.net/71ea56aa66676c7280ba8454b625955f7e6ecb002d14c92d4953b38c86058a66.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/5b4aec46d37a01e6a4a68a5ab3d89510c3590bd1c75b1105170adf2b2f614577.jpg

2025-11-04 19:44:11 UTC

Struggle of Empires
Old-school Martin Wallace.
Everyone bids for alliances at the start of each phase - which varies the game flow cleverly. Also, the top VP position in each area is shared so there's little incentive for spite.
I like few 5 hour games, but it's so well done that it doesn't bother me.
The rules are a bit fiddly in places but I think it was cleaned up in later editions.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/677a00b4d378ca349c632deb96af91cd3fb22f961c112bda053c5f137a8ee2da.jpg

2025-11-02 19:54:35 UTC

Pax Porfiriana
Had an awesome play of Pax Porf at Handycon. Both of knew the rules, so we were straight into it.
One of the cards is of Caryl Ap Rhys Pryce. A a 24-carat chancer. A real life equivalent of Flashman in Pax Pamir.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_Ap_Rhys_Pryce
Love everything about this game except the messy rules.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/6c2ca241ffd3f15fea7a33d1626ccf36976bdd1e899cf3fffd9f8e8157bb2a92.jpg

2025-10-31 10:12:16 UTC

Silos
Beautiful production, plays quickly and plenty of skill. Unfortunately it's abstract and unintuitive. Maybe better if the theme was completely stripped away in favour of the most usable production?
@[email protected] romped home with the most societal power emblems.
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/17d2e268724841b7ec48bfe1c78d970729a29b60184a9d7d6206a254b9aa99b6.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/c304890bc75ac87437a7a293f30588b23eb448795107fe819e95837dfb916e8a.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/b3e20bf58d9ecf73fdba7cc9b52133d9e21c8315e5aebd59881ec4d0df144f39.webp

2025-10-30 10:40:24 UTC

Original post: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:qcf7p77xytc3nx4zqaufnont/post/3m4e5pwahm22v https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/d41cec9d761eaf58ea974546a627e8c3d91749a361382ae22d009e2415c752da.webp

2025-10-26 10:19:07 UTC

nostr.band is a pretty good search engine, but it's not brilliant for profile search. I can't exclude mostr.pub profiles for example.
I think there is a better one but I can't find it. 🤔

2025-10-23 10:01:01 UTC

We beat Fate of the Fellowship last night on the 7th attempt. Such an amazing game. I think it's streets better than War of the Ring, which feels turgid in comparison.
I have done a total 180⁰ on co-op games. They can be superb experiences.
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/030fa12e4116cdbf08acad4d34f094293dc3901ef8403b799b750f3cfefac127.webp

2025-10-22 16:41:15 UTC

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You should listen to what he has to say.

2025-10-21 10:46:41 UTC

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I just tried zapping this in Jumble on my PC and with Minibits running in the foreground on my phone. It failed.
I zapped with Primal's own wallet and it worked.
I zapped with Amethyst using Minibits and it worked.
Coracle.social would not connect with Minibits via NWC.
It's a minefield. 😅

2025-10-21 08:31:48 UTC

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It used to work fine. :-\

2025-10-20 18:06:08 UTC

@npub1syj…f6wl I'm getting this error when I try to zap?
> Zap failed: no info event (kind 13194) returned from relay
The settings UI tells me that Minibits connected with NWC successfully. I disconnected and reconnected but I still get the error.

2025-10-20 08:57:13 UTC

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[email protected]

2025-10-18 10:49:05 UTC

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Thank you! I didn't know it was built. I tried to make an important payment on Phoenix asynchronously a few years ago which failed and I pretty much gave up on Lightning after that.

2025-10-17 22:08:37 UTC

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I'm using Misty Breez until there is a non-custodial L2 wallet that can accept async payments. It's 2025, how is this not possible? 🤷‍♂

2025-10-14 07:14:34 UTC

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Which plugin?

2025-10-14 07:08:09 UTC

Trains
This game with an ungoogleable name is very solid.
Play cards to make a simple rail network. Build your deck as in Dominion or Clank.
I got the 2014 AEG Black Friday Box edition, which is usually cheaper than the original.
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/c3d65839f9035fb7cb215e030a7848620d70037012edc80e7b9a6a1f3fb2e5f8.webp

2025-10-12 20:12:02 UTC

Pax Porfiriana
I played a solo game to refresh my rules as there is no way I could remember how to play such a messy game otherwise. I still love it. Steeped in theme but interactive and fast-playing.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/e74bc5dfb29c54adf560fb2e45f290a2bc07ed79b254edae236b768337779c9e.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/6f38bf50db6ed69dcadaa93b120ec24142a1edc3d69abcb5c715fc6149a6bc69.jpg

2025-10-11 12:15:01 UTC

Orbit
This has been a big hit in the club. We think it might be the most consistently replayed game we've ever had - definitely among middle-weight games.
It's not obviously by Reiner Knizia, no auctions or weakest-link scoring. It's a race game to visit all planets but they are moving around on orbits, propelled by player cards.
You can mess the leader up but only temporarily and only at your own expense.
Everyone has enjoyed its simplicity and playability.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/9bb499392083eaf089b525c8c7fff1a5fe6ad871f56f3ea62c1cf9f5a6abc355.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/97ea57107e16f79ec04694474f636ce0e260d5686555fb7ce8273602f0d5d854.jpg

2025-10-10 09:52:18 UTC

Panda Spin
We enjoyed this Carl Chudyk climbing game very much.
Every time your combo is beaten, you get it back and spin the cards 180⁰ to a more powerful rank.
It's complicated and might be too difficult if you've never played a climbing game before.
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/e9e3dc682c2d16a9afbdf115d5b303fe89f08e5b697a2bcfd413317b653bf6a9.webp

2025-10-08 07:50:41 UTC

Battle of Hoth
Simplest, cleanest version of Memoir '44 possible. You cannot go wrong with this system. I need one of the series in my collection.
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/61cd1fb3e900e5113028f3fb59bb6611f515802050cbf90c5ebdbea4f8142e0e.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/224d8fc2f23e53b31c7395240aba9da7a08c1e624c0c3fabeff3c6617d754409.webp

2025-09-29 07:29:50 UTC

Sub Terra
Simple co-op where you escape from a cave pursued by horrors. The twist is that it's designed to be played in the dark under UV light. Was a lot of fun but hard not to get sleepy.
#boardgames https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/fd4169cc72134e14cb4da85a58cb7c1fbc2964c943833fc04bbd2de8f747990c/221bc56dc852bf342f879871b488031fb8197457ce1acfe820c8461e4ecdf876.webp

2025-09-28 08:24:41 UTC

Ticket to Ride: Asia
Partnership Ticket to Ride is good. You share some but not all of your tickets and contracts with your partner - so you can't be sure what they are aiming for.
It hugely rewards getting extra tickets. My partner and I stuck with the base tickets and we were lapped on the score track.
It would be fun to try with two teams of three players.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/4a2c821e44491d87acd461b03f3673e49ee2b374fcb0eb61172c2bff87100a34.jpg

2025-09-27 06:58:35 UTC

Fishing
Trick-taker by Friedemann Friese, the green-haired designer of Power Grid and many others. This one reminds me of Power Grid in that it's really all about the catch-up mechanism.
You get 1 point for every card you win in tricks. You keep the cards you capture and recycle them for your next hand. If you don't have enough, you draw cards from the deck, which gets progressively more powerful with higher cards and trumps. This means that doing badly in a hand means your next hand will be much stronger.
Powerful hands ebb and flow between the players, which is delightful, especially when playing with mixed abilities. Unfortunately I'm not convinced there's much skill as you can't card count or have much control which cards you receive. I'll keep playing, but I am not convinced it's a long-term keeper.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/0513902af29cb581097375c51ed06d51c49dfe10d65de79650df11c231f27f48.jpg

2025-09-25 10:12:39 UTC

They don't get it
https://image.nostr.build/51814bd1a0e1e744b51eb79320f98b024f558b6d56cad0aaf4f37c6bd485821a.png

2025-09-24 11:33:45 UTC

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He's the best. Incredibly consistent.

2025-09-24 10:11:11 UTC

Taj Mahal
More confrontational than I remember. It is often called an auction game but they are are really small battles like in Ivanhoe/Condottiere.
The area control reminds me a lot of Iwari/Web of Power/Tyrants of the Underdark.
This is less intuitive than a regular Knizia. Not one of his best but memorable.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/868c683cc590096e793a1be5315283c0a5f4f0ecdea396077775c4308b50aa8b.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/463a706e2d82ce6cf088d6574b6c9fd7cd34fe98a48d4d8366bff512aa05c3ec.jpg

2025-09-23 20:39:22 UTC

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Sad but true

2025-09-23 05:46:44 UTC

Splendor Pokemon
Regular Splendor is smooth and intuitive so I was a bit concerned that this might be gilding the lily. I shouldn't have hesitated. This version just replaces the nobles with upgrading (evolving) cards (pokemon). It's a nice thematic twist on the original.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/bbc1f6e4a7795bc14e7f2aac790c521d8e8adaed505138eb3ffb7d551f9d82e7.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/3ca1c33db900e735cf40eae8bf0264dd46bd2353776d47fa6e736433eebf57f1.jpg

2025-09-22 14:15:16 UTC

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You might like the Ireland board on the reverse. 🍀

2025-09-22 12:46:34 UTC

Rebirth
I finally won this. Classic Reiner Knizia. Fast and smooth playing but tons to think about.
#boardgames
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2025-09-21 08:04:45 UTC

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This reminds me of Brexit. Knuckle-draggers are being manipulated by fundamentalist rabble-rousers.

2025-09-20 17:27:50 UTC

I didn't realise that the OP_RETURN limit expansion in Core v30 is to prevent UTXO bloat - where spammy data is kept in the UTXO set. It's a pragmatic solution to spam damage - not an encouragement of spam
This needs to be explained better. @npub12qz…pdx8 🙏

2025-09-18 20:31:06 UTC

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what a hideous shower of cunts you are

2025-09-18 07:38:23 UTC

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@npub1m4n…c2jl GDP per capita at PPP is not a measure of salary, but considers everything in an economy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita

2025-09-16 14:42:18 UTC

Star Wars: Rebellion
This is longer than I usually like and I don't often play 2 player games but I love Star Wars - at least the original 3 films.
Fury of Dracula for two is a good summary as you're hunting for the rebel base around the galaxy. I was the Empire and got beaten pretty easily, but I did get to interrogate Han Solo and get him to tell me where the base was.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/3e4bb2dedf6a689b7cab3a1e1fac12e0b6f5d9f6c5d930b56107fefa4f9d71a9.jpg

2025-09-15 13:31:08 UTC

"Maybe don't say “maybe”: How and why invitees fail to realize that they should not respond to invitations with a “maybe”"
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022103125000952

2025-09-15 12:28:19 UTC

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It turns out that Power Grid: The Stock Companies was redeveloped from the stock component of 504 and the components are compatible. I looked up 504 and I am impressed. SUSD panned it, but it's an amazing concept.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfe-lD1gK84

2025-09-15 05:06:14 UTC

Not even pretending to be a free country at this stage. How are they going to enforce this?
"BoE officials said the central bank planned to press ahead with proposals for imposing ownership limits of £10,000 to £20,000 for individuals and £10mn for businesses on all systemic stablecoins — defined as any widely used for UK payments or likely to be in the future."
https://www.ft.com/content/e228d356-f3a3-4ca9-b1ce-043e6577c8bd

2025-09-15 04:19:57 UTC

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[email protected] is his email in github

2025-09-15 03:53:06 UTC

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https://github.com/adiabat

2025-09-15 03:51:01 UTC

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Maybe:
https://twitter.com/tdryja
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaddeus-dryja-29620b53/
https://medium.com/@tdryja

2025-09-14 17:50:17 UTC

Power Grid: The Stock Companies
An expansion for Power Grid that turns it into an 18xx-style stock management game.
It's a bit early to tell, but on the face of it this seems like a significant improvement. There's none of the turn-order rubber-banding - which spoiled the original for me.
The only problem is that the English translation is poor and some finer points were a bit vague. Should be smoother next time.
#boardgames
https://image.nostr.build/734af9e918015cc2baf3bdf8aed0de606948b1ecb1b1928044dd42c2ae492463.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/b5dc06c34f37396e5fd8e42efd989ec48b9c50b07c10ed62aa8ffe930e5dfb24.jpg

2025-09-14 17:33:13 UTC

@npub12qz…pdx8 maybe interview Tadge Dryja?

2025-09-13 10:35:17 UTC

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lol that's made my morning

2025-09-12 19:39:55 UTC

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It's posts like this where libertarianism degenerates into anarchism.

2025-09-10 22:27:14 UTC

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In fact:
https://image.nostr.build/46b5f3aa6af9de884ac26c3be2ab74100ed508b8e284234b7b527ecec46ec0c7.png