Ruel Gaviola
@ruelgaviola.com
Board gamer, host, producer for Good Time Society, Rahdo Runs Through, and more. Taelor ambassador. Dodgers fan. Pug papa. He/Him. 🎲🇺🇸🇵🇭 https://linktr.ee/ruelgaviola
MLK: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Since their offices are closed today to honor Dr. King, I left messages with my representatives and senators about this absolute failure of an administration. Use @5calls.org and make your voice heard! 5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
MLK: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Since their offices are closed today to honor Dr. King, I left messages with my representatives and senators about this absolute failure of an administration. Use @5calls.org and make your voice heard! 5calls.org
Must-read thread. Yes, boycott the IP, but read all of the thread to understand why games with problematic IPs might still be released. It's all about letting publishers know where we, the community, stand, both now and in the future. It's the long game, friends.
Regardless of what happens with this game, supporting a boycott based on a game's IP is supporting a long term vision for the hobby/industry.
We are calling for an immediate stop to all purchases from Upper Deck.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
January 17, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Must-read thread. Yes, boycott the IP, but read all of the thread to understand why games with problematic IPs might still be released. It's all about letting publishers know where we, the community, stand, both now and in the future. It's the long game, friends.
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I did some sticker maker research a few months ago. Feels like a good time to repost (some other printers in the replies too)
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January 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I did some sticker maker research a few months ago. Feels like a good time to repost (some other printers in the replies too)
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Today is the official release day for Sanibel! This one has a special place in my heart because I made it for my dad, who was an insatiable shark tooth collector and who loved shells as well. He got to play a pre-production copy on Sanibel about 6 weeks before he died last year.
Love you dad ♥️
Love you dad ♥️
January 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Today is the official release day for Sanibel! This one has a special place in my heart because I made it for my dad, who was an insatiable shark tooth collector and who loved shells as well. He got to play a pre-production copy on Sanibel about 6 weeks before he died last year.
Love you dad ♥️
Love you dad ♥️
Did you miss our Jacked Up Matchup during yesterday's Good Morning Society? It was our first Reiner Knizia game of 2026 and it was a good one: Iliad from @bitewinggames.bsky.social! #boardgames Catch GMS every Wed 10am on @goodtimesociety.com
Watch (game at 44:40): www.youtube.com/live/P2cpl03...
Watch (game at 44:40): www.youtube.com/live/P2cpl03...
You should make an RPG Zine! (We can't, we're thinking too hard about Iliad) | Good Morning Society
YouTube video by Good Time Society
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January 16, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Did you miss our Jacked Up Matchup during yesterday's Good Morning Society? It was our first Reiner Knizia game of 2026 and it was a good one: Iliad from @bitewinggames.bsky.social! #boardgames Catch GMS every Wed 10am on @goodtimesociety.com
Watch (game at 44:40): www.youtube.com/live/P2cpl03...
Watch (game at 44:40): www.youtube.com/live/P2cpl03...
GO DODGERS!!!
January 16, 2026 at 3:06 AM
GO DODGERS!!!
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Got to introduce a game show host to a game show host.
Hadn't seen @ruelgaviola.com in years probably because he has been super busy! Got to introduce him to @jacobmundell.bsky.social Was cool to just hang with folks & see all sorts of games being played.
Hadn't seen @ruelgaviola.com in years probably because he has been super busy! Got to introduce him to @jacobmundell.bsky.social Was cool to just hang with folks & see all sorts of games being played.
January 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Got to introduce a game show host to a game show host.
Hadn't seen @ruelgaviola.com in years probably because he has been super busy! Got to introduce him to @jacobmundell.bsky.social Was cool to just hang with folks & see all sorts of games being played.
Hadn't seen @ruelgaviola.com in years probably because he has been super busy! Got to introduce him to @jacobmundell.bsky.social Was cool to just hang with folks & see all sorts of games being played.
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I had a wonderful time chatting with @ruelgaviola.com this weekend at @orcacon.bsky.social!
If I said anything smart, I owe Ruel for his thoughtful questions.🤔
If I said anything inane, I blame Ruel for being so easy to talk to that I let my guard down.🙃
If I said anything smart, I owe Ruel for his thoughtful questions.🤔
If I said anything inane, I blame Ruel for being so easy to talk to that I let my guard down.🙃
I'm going to be doing a book talk for Unsettling Catan with @ruelgaviola.com next Saturday at OrcaCon!
If you're attending, drop by for a fun chat!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
@orcacon.bsky.social
If you're attending, drop by for a fun chat!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
@orcacon.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 5:46 AM
I had a wonderful time chatting with @ruelgaviola.com this weekend at @orcacon.bsky.social!
If I said anything smart, I owe Ruel for his thoughtful questions.🤔
If I said anything inane, I blame Ruel for being so easy to talk to that I let my guard down.🙃
If I said anything smart, I owe Ruel for his thoughtful questions.🤔
If I said anything inane, I blame Ruel for being so easy to talk to that I let my guard down.🙃
LIVE NOW: Let's play Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games! #boardgames
Watch on YouTube and Twitch!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruelgaviola
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
Watch on YouTube and Twitch!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruelgaviola
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
LIVE NOW: Let's play Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games! #boardgames
Watch on YouTube and Twitch!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruelgaviola
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
Watch on YouTube and Twitch!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruelgaviola
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
Fantasy Realms: Greek Legends is the newest entry into the simple-yet-strategic game of Fantasy Realms. Draw a card and discard a card on your turn. That's it! But can you synergize your cards for the best score? #boardgames @wizkids.bsky.social
youtu.be/vqKEAyjhcj4
youtu.be/vqKEAyjhcj4
Heroes, Quests, Monsters, and More! Fantasy Realms: Greek Legends Teach & Play
YouTube video by Ruel Gaviola
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January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Fantasy Realms: Greek Legends is the newest entry into the simple-yet-strategic game of Fantasy Realms. Draw a card and discard a card on your turn. That's it! But can you synergize your cards for the best score? #boardgames @wizkids.bsky.social
youtu.be/vqKEAyjhcj4
youtu.be/vqKEAyjhcj4
Share a black and white photo of yourself. Halloween, 2015.
January 11, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Share a black and white photo of yourself. Halloween, 2015.
Layover keeps getting longer and longer. AMA time! Board games, food, baseball, or whatever. I have a few more hours in the airport. 😭
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Layover keeps getting longer and longer. AMA time! Board games, food, baseball, or whatever. I have a few more hours in the airport. 😭
This is Delores of @southwestair.bsky.social. She saw me helping someone with their bag and the overhead bin. I joked that my service was worth a free drink. She couldn't do that, obviously, but she gave me wings! 5-year-old me is absolutely thrilled and present day me is, too. Thank you, Delores!
January 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM
This is Delores of @southwestair.bsky.social. She saw me helping someone with their bag and the overhead bin. I joked that my service was worth a free drink. She couldn't do that, obviously, but she gave me wings! 5-year-old me is absolutely thrilled and present day me is, too. Thank you, Delores!
See ya soon Seattle! Thrilled to be going to my first OrcaCon. Let's play #boardgames!
January 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
See ya soon Seattle! Thrilled to be going to my first OrcaCon. Let's play #boardgames!
Pre-gaming before flying to OrcaCon: Yahtzee Scratch and Play to Go. Started with a full house! #boardgames
January 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Pre-gaming before flying to OrcaCon: Yahtzee Scratch and Play to Go. Started with a full house! #boardgames
Can't fall asleep. Really excited to attend my first OrcaCon! #boardgames
a man is laying in bed with his hand on his forehead .
ALT: a man is laying in bed with his hand on his forehead .
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January 8, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Can't fall asleep. Really excited to attend my first OrcaCon! #boardgames
We are LIVE! Join us for Good Morning Society, your weekly source of board games, beverages, and shenanigans! #boardgames
Watch on Twitch or YouTube: www.twitch.tv/goodtimesoci... or
www.youtube.com/@goodtimesoc...
Watch on Twitch or YouTube: www.twitch.tv/goodtimesoci... or
www.youtube.com/@goodtimesoc...
January 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We are LIVE! Join us for Good Morning Society, your weekly source of board games, beverages, and shenanigans! #boardgames
Watch on Twitch or YouTube: www.twitch.tv/goodtimesoci... or
www.youtube.com/@goodtimesoc...
Watch on Twitch or YouTube: www.twitch.tv/goodtimesoci... or
www.youtube.com/@goodtimesoc...
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As so many of us are… I’m furious and scared and exhausted. It may feel pointless… but call your reps. CALL. you can email too but the call is more important.
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
As so many of us are… I’m furious and scared and exhausted. It may feel pointless… but call your reps. CALL. you can email too but the call is more important.
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
Did I play a board game for every letter in the alphabet? Check out the results of my Alphabet Challenge as I talk about some of the best games I played in 2025! #boardgames
youtu.be/m5BGk263JJ4
youtu.be/m5BGk263JJ4
January 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Did I play a board game for every letter in the alphabet? Check out the results of my Alphabet Challenge as I talk about some of the best games I played in 2025! #boardgames
youtu.be/m5BGk263JJ4
youtu.be/m5BGk263JJ4
Just checked into the DMV. No appointment. They close in 80 minutes.
a man wearing glasses and a red jacket is saying i also like to live dangerously
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a red jacket is saying i also like to live dangerously
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January 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Just checked into the DMV. No appointment. They close in 80 minutes.
Did I play a board game for every letter in the alphabet? Tune in as I reveal the results of my Alphabet Challenge and talk about some of the best games I played in 2025! #boardgames
Watch on YouTube and Twitch!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruelgaviola
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
Watch on YouTube and Twitch!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruelgaviola
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Did I play a board game for every letter in the alphabet? Tune in as I reveal the results of my Alphabet Challenge and talk about some of the best games I played in 2025! #boardgames
Watch on YouTube and Twitch!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruelgaviola
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
Watch on YouTube and Twitch!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruelgaviola
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
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I'm going to be doing a book talk for Unsettling Catan with @ruelgaviola.com next Saturday at OrcaCon!
If you're attending, drop by for a fun chat!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
@orcacon.bsky.social
If you're attending, drop by for a fun chat!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
@orcacon.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I'm going to be doing a book talk for Unsettling Catan with @ruelgaviola.com next Saturday at OrcaCon!
If you're attending, drop by for a fun chat!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
@orcacon.bsky.social
If you're attending, drop by for a fun chat!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
@orcacon.bsky.social
How to Save a World is fantastic! Worker placement, deck and bag building, resource management, tech tracks. YES! Another insta-hit from @burntislandgames.bsky.social
#boardgames
#boardgames
January 2, 2026 at 8:36 PM
How to Save a World is fantastic! Worker placement, deck and bag building, resource management, tech tracks. YES! Another insta-hit from @burntislandgames.bsky.social
#boardgames
#boardgames
Time's running out to play a game in 2025, so here's a quick real-time game using sand timers: Quicksand! from @horribleguild.bsky.social. #boardgames
Check out my solo play through: youtu.be/ha9mGRZD8nQ
Check out my solo play through: youtu.be/ha9mGRZD8nQ
Quicksand: Don't get stuck in this real-time race against the clock! | Solo Teach & Play
YouTube video by Ruel Gaviola
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December 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Time's running out to play a game in 2025, so here's a quick real-time game using sand timers: Quicksand! from @horribleguild.bsky.social. #boardgames
Check out my solo play through: youtu.be/ha9mGRZD8nQ
Check out my solo play through: youtu.be/ha9mGRZD8nQ
Thankful @25thcentury.games brought back Botswana (aka Wildlife Safari). Play an animal card (numbered 0 to 5) to the common tableau & take any animal meeple. When 1 animal has 6 cards, round ends. Score your animal meeples based on the last card played for each animal. Love it! #boardgames
December 30, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Thankful @25thcentury.games brought back Botswana (aka Wildlife Safari). Play an animal card (numbered 0 to 5) to the common tableau & take any animal meeple. When 1 animal has 6 cards, round ends. Score your animal meeples based on the last card played for each animal. Love it! #boardgames