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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 14h

Time to give Lightning Train a try.
@direwolfdigital.bsky.social
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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 6d

Setup for game 1 of the solo campaign of Clank! Catacombs. Really excited to try this out.
@direwolfdigital.bsky.social

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 8d

I just backed Obsession Rules Compendium, Victorian Big Box, and Playmat on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/138...

Excited this has final launched. I love Obsession and getting the rules compendium and better storage solution will be great.

Obsession Rules Compendium, Victorian Big Box, and Playmat

Exquisite finishing touches for Obsession: an all-in-one rules reference, a box that holds everything, a stunning playmat.

www.kickstarter.com

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 12d

Actually my lowest month since I started tracking ;) Obviously it’s a lot of quicker games on BGA.

Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 12d

Been playing a lot of Galactic Cruise on BGA but it doesn’t have the expansions. So I got it on the table to play with the Accomodations xpac for the first time. Won 172-152 vs Rachel 2+
Really like what it adds to the game.
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@kinsonkeygames.bsky.social

$I know I forgot the last set of NPC tokens. With max rep and all the workers we had out it might have made a +\- 5 point difference.$

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 14d

I can’t speak for anyone but myself. I play games to have fun. I appreciate when reviewers say if they had fun playing the game. Every game doesn’t need to be a 9 or 10 to be fun. Sometimes it’s just a card game like Flip 7 or Hot Streak. Nothing revolutionary just a fun game.

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 14d

Galactic Cruise was my favorite new game. When achievements comes it might have a shot at becoming my favorite game over Ark Nova. @direwolfdigital.bsky.social when is Marine Worlds coming to Steam??
Also played Clank! for the first time. Really enjoy it.
@kinsonkeygames.bsky.social
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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 22d

Galactic cruise. Easy. Enjoy it’s a wonderful game.

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 24d

I poo-poo’d Castles of Burgundy for long enough. Finally got to play it and immediately realized why it’s considered a classic. Decided I needed my own copy.
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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 25d

Expansion is launching soon. It should make the game much better.

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 26d

I just backed Galactic Cruise: Achievements Expansion & Reprint on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/kin...

Love this game and cannot wait to try my hand at some achievements!

Galactic Cruise: Achievements Expansion & Reprint

Unlock new content as you strive to accomplish the company’s achievements in this campaign-adjacent expansion for Galactic Cruise.

www.kickstarter.com

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 28d

It’s been too long since o got Marvel United to the table. Just finished getting it painted and it looks so good.
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Marvel United setup for Red Skull v Iron Man, Captain America and Captain Marvel

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 29d

First game of River Rats was a victory. 3s full of 6s over 2 pair (Ks & 7s) to finish of the K ♦️
Art is beautiful and gameplay is fun. If you like poker check it out.
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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · 29d

First play of Viticulture with the physical copy plus Tuscany. Automa crushes me on BGA time to see if the expansion helps me. Tips always appreciated :)
@stonemaiergames.com
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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 13

Ark Nova is my favorite game. I play a lot on BGA and Steam. Feels good to get the physical game to the table again.
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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 12

It’s great. If you have even the smallest interest in Star Trek give Captains Chair a look. It’s the same system but so much better in my opinion.

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 12

A gentle Rain, perhaps some Button Shy games like Sprawlopolis, Last Lighthouse, A Nice Cuppa

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 12

Happy birthday. This one looks interesting. As a primarily solo player not sure if it warrants the purchase. How was the play?

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 11

Took almost 5 months but I finished my 25x25 challenge. For those that don’t know what that means, I’ve played 25 games 25 times each. Lots of great games on the list, Ark Nova, Welcome to the Moon, Hadrian’s Wall, couple @buttonshy.bsky.social , finished off with a new fave, Pirates of Maricabo

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 7

I’ve completed the first objective for Fate of the Fellowship. Constructing the dice tower. Sauron doesn’t stand a chance.
@mattleacock.bsky.social
@zmangamesofficial.bsky.social
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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 6

Star Trek Captain’s Chair by @wizkids.bsky.social
Picard v Ensign Koloth
I am officially converted from Imperium (which I like) but I love STCC. Such a more refined version of the system, even aside from the theme (I’m not a Trekkie but I like TNG).

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 2

I just backed The Game Makers - An Epic Board Game About Making Games on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ted...
Been looking forward to this one since I first heard about it. Price is a bit steep but I figured it would be when I saw the components plus the licensing needed.

The Game Makers - An Epic Board Game About Making Games

Craft and Market 300 Real Board Games in this Strategy Game. 1–6 Players. Simultaneous Play.

www.kickstarter.com

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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 2

I just backed Embers by Steven Aramini and Button Shy Games on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/239...
Big fan of @buttonshy.bsky.social and their solo games. Excited about this one.
PS-still waiting for a new run of the Official Button Shy tote ;)

Embers by Steven Aramini and Button Shy Games

Defend your dwindling campfire against vicious monsters encroaching from the shadows. Solo only. $12 with free expansion.

www.kickstarter.com

Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Sep 1

August gaming is in the books. Discovered a couple great new games on BGA. Sea Salt and Paper and Pirates of Marciabo. New to the table recommendations are The Anarchy and Galileo Galilei.
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Babel’s Tables @babelstables.bsky.social · Aug 31

Tutorial game of #Galacticruise is in the books. Beat Rachel on Easy 205-105. By the end i was really into the flow of the game. This was really fun.

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