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Dr. Gamer

Dr. Gamer

@drkelberphd.bsky.social

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Educator, researcher, board gamer.

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 2d

What a shame

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 4d

I recently on vacation to the Kansai region of Japan: Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Kobe and had an amazing time. However, I still stopped by a few board games stores and found a few of my Holy Grails: Ostia mini expansions, the Downfall of Pompeii, and Savage Bowl TT. #boardgames

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 5d

Last game I played this weekend: Tea Garden. Fourth time playing it, and I can see it being repetitive. It does definitely depend on the cards that you draw and that are available in the market in the first round. Compared to others, the river strategy does not seem to be a winning one. #boardgames

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 5d

Games I played this weekend #2: Godspeed. Worker placement that has a secret bidding for first player and special cards and a secret offering for potential rewards - things that I don’t enjoy in games. It reminds me of a shorter Lockup. Still, plenty of worker placements I’d rather play #boardgames

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 5d

Games I played this weekend #1: Thunder Alley. It’s an interesting racing game but theres something about it that just doesn’t do it for me. The events can help those who are behind, especially if it’s a yellow flag. Having said that, there isn’t touch you can do depending on the cards. #boardgames

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 20

How many games do you have in that folder? That’s such a smart idea!

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 14

Prelude is def a must. I didn’t know what was happening most of the time with Turmoil. I’d just ask whose votes I needed to buy and what they did for me lol

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 14

I honestly don’t think that Turmoil is a must. I guess neither is Colonies although it provides some use to produced energy.

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 14

Yesterday was my first time playing #terraformingmars with #venus and #turmoil expansions in addition to Preludes 1 and 2, and colonies that I had already played. I managed to win by two points. All it took was buying a couple of votes haha
#boardgames

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 14

Rococo was also on the table this week. Second time playing it, but this time at 2p. Although I like what the game offers, it needs a higher player count. Otherwise the tiles and dress cards don’t cycle as quickly. The battle for area control is also limited at 2p. #boardgames

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 14

Earlier this week we played Life of the Amazonia. My first time playing it was in DC and 4p. It went over 3.5 hours. However, my friend has several AP. Here in Korea I played 2p and it lasted an hour. A much easier experience when you play with someone who wants to have fun. #boardgames

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 14

How challenging is it? On the lighter side like Flamecraft?

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 8

This past Saturday I got to play Saltjord, Faraway and SETI. Saltfjord was a surprise. Great at 3p but I can see it being long with 4p. Also, I’m not sure about its replayability, even with the advanced variant.
#boardgames

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 8

This season finale of #australiansurvivor was all about healing. As a fan, I’m beyond happy with the outcome as history has been written. #survivoraustraliavstheworld

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 7

This Fall (November)

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 7

Jay, do you know anyone coming to TGM?

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Sep 5

How long was your game?

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Aug 29

Fill in the sentence: “if you like Architects of the WK, you should play_______”

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Aug 29

Wish this expansion was on BGA!

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Aug 26

Overparked was a cute surprise! A simultaneous drafting system similar to Planet Unknown. Its puzzle system is quite challenging, and a great theme worth exploring. #boardgamesky

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Aug 25

Exactly. I’m more of a Blue Lagoon or Rebirth kinda gamer.

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Aug 25

Yesterday I played Stonespine Architects, Yellow and Yangtze, Master of Respect and Cafe. Stonespine continues to be one of favorite games of 2024 whereas I could care less for YY (despite winning the game). MOR has an interesting programming mechanism, much better than Cafe. #boardgamesky

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Aug 25

The before and after me (blue) getting Mercator Rex first in #twilightimperium. Despite getting destroyed, I was the only player who managed to score the imperium card. This was my second time playing and my first win. I used the #Viticulture strategy. #boardgamesky

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Aug 23

This past Thursday I got to play Biohack during my lunch break, then an evening with TM Ares Expedition, Tzolkin’ and Re-co+ a very good set collection game. Definitely fun times #boardgamesky

Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · Aug 14

How does it compare to Village Rails?