Iain Cheyne
@cheyne.net
Kutná Hora
At first I thought this was going to be a dessicated point salad experience, and I was right, but it wasn't as unintuitive or slow as it looked. I like the points market which fluctuates depending on players actions.
I would play again.
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At first I thought this was going to be a dessicated point salad experience, and I was right, but it wasn't as unintuitive or slow as it looked. I like the points market which fluctuates depending on players actions.
I would play again.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Kutná Hora
At first I thought this was going to be a dessicated point salad experience, and I was right, but it wasn't as unintuitive or slow as it looked. I like the points market which fluctuates depending on players actions.
I would play again.
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At first I thought this was going to be a dessicated point salad experience, and I was right, but it wasn't as unintuitive or slow as it looked. I like the points market which fluctuates depending on players actions.
I would play again.
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Bomb Busters
I was keen to play this limited communication deduction co-op game as it won the SdJ. It's as good as you'd expect. Simple, fast but with enough depth. It's not as basic as The Mind and it doesn't require trick taking knowledge like The Crew.
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I was keen to play this limited communication deduction co-op game as it won the SdJ. It's as good as you'd expect. Simple, fast but with enough depth. It's not as basic as The Mind and it doesn't require trick taking knowledge like The Crew.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Bomb Busters
I was keen to play this limited communication deduction co-op game as it won the SdJ. It's as good as you'd expect. Simple, fast but with enough depth. It's not as basic as The Mind and it doesn't require trick taking knowledge like The Crew.
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I was keen to play this limited communication deduction co-op game as it won the SdJ. It's as good as you'd expect. Simple, fast but with enough depth. It's not as basic as The Mind and it doesn't require trick taking knowledge like The Crew.
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Container goes up in my estimation every time I play. Two of us bid hard early on and it looked like we were running away with it but we ran out of money and the two low bidders cleaned up...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Container goes up in my estimation every time I play. Two of us bid hard early on and it looked like we were running away with it but we ran out of money and the two low bidders cleaned up...
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20 years of Reddit. How did that happen?
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
20 years of Reddit. How did that happen?
I bought 2x16GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM for £68 in July. It's now £266.
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I bought 2x16GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM for £68 in July. It's now £266.
I just used Universal Android Debloater GUI to clean up my wife's Xiaomi phone. Nice hardware, but *horrible* software.
github.com/0x192/univer...
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github.com/0x192/univer...
😌🕊️
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December 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I just used Universal Android Debloater GUI to clean up my wife's Xiaomi phone. Nice hardware, but *horrible* software.
github.com/0x192/univer...
😌🕊️
#android
github.com/0x192/univer...
😌🕊️
#android
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? 🤷
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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? 🤷
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November 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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? 🤷
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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? 🤷
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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
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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
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November 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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.
#boardgames
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.
#boardgames
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Long and great day yesterday at Age of Steam UK (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.
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.
November 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Long and great day yesterday at Age of Steam UK (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.
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.
An otter swimming next to my rowing club on the Thames.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
An otter swimming next to my rowing club on the Thames.
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.
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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
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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
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.
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The highlight of Handycon was playing Blood on the Clocktower on Halloween. Werewolf for gamers.
I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his body language.
Playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is steep.
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I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his body language.
Playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is steep.
#boardgames
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The highlight of Handycon was playing Blood on the Clocktower on Halloween. Werewolf for gamers.
I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his body language.
Playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is steep.
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I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his body language.
Playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is steep.
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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.
A rare 5 hour game I like.
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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.
A rare 5 hour game I like.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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.
A rare 5 hour game I like.
#boardgames
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.
A rare 5 hour game I like.
#boardgames
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.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_A...
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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.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_A...
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November 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_A...
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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.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_A...
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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.
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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.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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.
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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.
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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.
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I have done a total 180⁰ on co-op games. They can be superb experiences.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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.
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I have done a total 180⁰ on co-op games. They can be superb experiences.
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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.
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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
October 14, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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.
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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
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.
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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
October 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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.
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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
Orbit
A race to visit all planets but they are moving around on orbits, propelled by player cards.
This has been a big hit in the club. We think it might be the most consistently replayed game we've ever hard - definitely among middle-weight games.
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A race to visit all planets but they are moving around on orbits, propelled by player cards.
This has been a big hit in the club. We think it might be the most consistently replayed game we've ever hard - definitely among middle-weight games.
#boardgames
October 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Orbit
A race to visit all planets but they are moving around on orbits, propelled by player cards.
This has been a big hit in the club. We think it might be the most consistently replayed game we've ever hard - definitely among middle-weight games.
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A race to visit all planets but they are moving around on orbits, propelled by player cards.
This has been a big hit in the club. We think it might be the most consistently replayed game we've ever hard - definitely among middle-weight games.
#boardgames
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.
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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.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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.
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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
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.
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Simplest, cleanest version of Memoir '44 possible. You cannot go wrong with this system. I need one of the series in my collection.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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.
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Simplest, cleanest version of Memoir '44 possible. You cannot go wrong with this system. I need one of the series in my collection.
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