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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 9h

Playing Imperial Steam tomorrow. Last played in 2021, liked it, bought my own copy, and it sat! Forgot how heavy this is (4.2/5). Thx to @bgstatsapp.bsky.social, I also see I scored only 1/2 the points 1st place got last time. But I do love those crunchy games! #boardgames

Imperial Steam box art. In front of it are a 3x4 grid of contract cards. Below that, some of the items that become active in rounds 3 - 6.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 12h

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 20h

If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then we’ll do the work right here the Bronx.

The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. People’s lives are at stake.

And that’s why we’re fighting back.

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Jenny M. (She/Her) @atomiktikikatz.bsky.social · 19h

#NoKings protest 10/18

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 1d

Wow! Terrific work.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 1d

For this month's #boardgames night, my current thinking is this mix of light to medium weight games, 4-6 players. But gaming Halloween month at a funeral home? That's too good to be true, for me.

Clockwise from upper left:
Flamme Rouge
Sagrada
Blue Lagoon
Dead of Winter
Vegas Strip
Tiny Epic Galaxies
No Thanks!
Concordia

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 1d

We'll be at Philly's. 🔔

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 1d

You got to play it???

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

I was born in the 60s so I've seen 50+ years of American history. This administration's abuse of power and trampling of rights is unprecedented. It's fascist. It's criminal. I'm disgusted that 1/3 of the country is OK with it. UNTIL it happens to them. Be better, America. Live up to your potential.

Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 3d

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

How'd it go?

Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, Godzilla. How far you have fallen.
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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

I'm assuming the catch is that when you say a phrase, someone has to challenge you on it being on one of your cards immediately. Otherwise, you score it?

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

What's on the table in the picture?

Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

A few more ...

Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

More pics ...

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

Went to 2025 NYCC. Appreciate it being Mecca for us geeks but wouldn't go again. Liked 'The Running Man' panel, the cosplay, all the great art. Didn't like the crowds and too much focus on merch. I'm not one to buy tchotchkes and my comic collecting days are long over. Some pics for y'all.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 2d

Squeaked out a 99-97 win in 2p Terraforming Mars vs my son. One of his favs; it proves again it's always a fun play. Such incredible card play, racing to points, and card drafting full of tough decisions (groans). Think this year it'll move up in my personal rankings (@#52). #boardgames

Hellas map of Terraforming Mars. Depicts Mars in a hexagon grid. Grey city, green forest, and blue ocean tiles cover much of its surface. Blue and yellow cubes mark ownership.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 3d

Those are two phenomenal games. #27 and #20 in my ranked games.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 3d

Ooo ... I have W&W. Will need to check out Lone Wolf and Half-Truth.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 3d

It's good for what it is. Horror-themed, tile laying. Draw a tile, place where your splunker is going to go, deal with consequences. All the splunkers have their own power. All tests are d6 50/50 pass / fail. It's good for playing a quick solo game. Wouldn't play with more than 3 due to down time.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 3d

Maybe some Sub Terra.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 3d

In my top 10. Love all the choices, buildings, And the randomness of the bag.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 4d

NYCC. #Godzilla is well represented.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 4d

Great piece. Like you, On Mars is my favorite box art in my collection. Amazing how many games he's done. Others he's done and I find striking are
Kanban EV and Rococo. I'd forgotten he did Fit to Print. That's a game I like but unfortunately the scoring is so tedious.

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Zombzilla @zombzilla.bsky.social · 4d

Great choices!

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