Jason Moore
@deckof51.bsky.social
Teacher and writer; an English native emigrated to Germany. I also curate “With a Deck of Fifty-One” - a collection of occasionally-popular board-game reviews.
A two-player, long-overdue return to Underwater Cities, last night. This game has cemented itself as an all-timer for me, up there with the very best that euro designs have to offer. #boardgames
November 7, 2025 at 7:25 AM
A two-player, long-overdue return to Underwater Cities, last night. This game has cemented itself as an all-timer for me, up there with the very best that euro designs have to offer. #boardgames
Really enjoying my first foray into Vantage. The stop-start mechanical nature of constantly swapping in and out cards takes a little while to relax into, but I’m enjoying my otherwise languid exploration of this otherworldly place. Having fun building out my character. #boardgames
September 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Really enjoying my first foray into Vantage. The stop-start mechanical nature of constantly swapping in and out cards takes a little while to relax into, but I’m enjoying my otherwise languid exploration of this otherworldly place. Having fun building out my character. #boardgames
I should have realised something was up when my wife expressed an interest in heavier board games… New rug looks nice anyway. Or it will when it flattens out. #boardgames
September 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I should have realised something was up when my wife expressed an interest in heavier board games… New rug looks nice anyway. Or it will when it flattens out. #boardgames
“A little rain never hurt no-one…” Time, if not Tom, waits whilst I lay out A Gentle Rain once again. Designer Kevin Wilson offers up a moment of calm in this meditative tile-laying experience. #boardgames
April 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
“A little rain never hurt no-one…” Time, if not Tom, waits whilst I lay out A Gentle Rain once again. Designer Kevin Wilson offers up a moment of calm in this meditative tile-laying experience. #boardgames
All the King’s horses and all the King’s men… Travelling to see family this Easter weekend and daughter asked for a refresher in Chess. Noblesse oblige… #boardgames
April 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
All the King’s horses and all the King’s men… Travelling to see family this Easter weekend and daughter asked for a refresher in Chess. Noblesse oblige… #boardgames
Nothing like rekindling your love for a game that’s been away from the table a little too long. Scythe was introduced to two newer gamers in our group last night. Every time it comes out I’m blown away by just how good it is - and how gorgeous. #boardgames
April 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Nothing like rekindling your love for a game that’s been away from the table a little too long. Scythe was introduced to two newer gamers in our group last night. Every time it comes out I’m blown away by just how good it is - and how gorgeous. #boardgames
Zombie Kidz Evolution. Daughter and I made it to the end of the campaign, opening the final envelope, after countless entertaining plays. Very much a game you’d play with the family, with a cleanly-presented theme that does nothing to dissuade the youngest gamers. Enjoyed our time a lot #boardgames
April 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Zombie Kidz Evolution. Daughter and I made it to the end of the campaign, opening the final envelope, after countless entertaining plays. Very much a game you’d play with the family, with a cleanly-presented theme that does nothing to dissuade the youngest gamers. Enjoyed our time a lot #boardgames
Long game of Terraforming Mars with four players (two new and two long-time fans) last night. One of our new members cinched the win by a single point whilst my hapless card draws saw me locked in a thrilling contest for last place. Fun. #boardgames
March 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Long game of Terraforming Mars with four players (two new and two long-time fans) last night. One of our new members cinched the win by a single point whilst my hapless card draws saw me locked in a thrilling contest for last place. Fun. #boardgames
I’ve been hearing previewers and those fortunate enough to try a demo play suggest that Galactic Cruise is going to be one of the biggest and best games of 2025, for over a year now. If the gameplay is even half as satisfying as this unboxing, they might well be on to something. #boardgames
March 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I’ve been hearing previewers and those fortunate enough to try a demo play suggest that Galactic Cruise is going to be one of the biggest and best games of 2025, for over a year now. If the gameplay is even half as satisfying as this unboxing, they might well be on to something. #boardgames
First play of the highly-venerated Hansa Teutonica. Pretty straightforward in principle; put down a cube or move them around to create trade links. Zero luck and constant interaction; I’d love to properly dig into it some more very soon. #boardgames
February 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
First play of the highly-venerated Hansa Teutonica. Pretty straightforward in principle; put down a cube or move them around to create trade links. Zero luck and constant interaction; I’d love to properly dig into it some more very soon. #boardgames
After an atrocity of a week, in which I was once again acquainted with the very worst that hospital cuisine has to offer, I’m home and looking forward to chewing on a first play of something sweet. Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze. Looks tasty. #boardgames
February 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
After an atrocity of a week, in which I was once again acquainted with the very worst that hospital cuisine has to offer, I’m home and looking forward to chewing on a first play of something sweet. Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze. Looks tasty. #boardgames
I’ll be honest, it’s not the ‘spice’ that would be flowing if this popped out at me. The 7th Continent is accepting travel bookings once again. #boardgames
January 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I’ll be honest, it’s not the ‘spice’ that would be flowing if this popped out at me. The 7th Continent is accepting travel bookings once again. #boardgames
It’s got a couple of days left to run on Kickstarter, so if you haven’t yet do take a look at this really enjoyable gambling/racing game, powered by trick-taking. Golem Run is a light-but-tight riot. You can find a link to my preview in my bio. #boardgame
January 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It’s got a couple of days left to run on Kickstarter, so if you haven’t yet do take a look at this really enjoyable gambling/racing game, powered by trick-taking. Golem Run is a light-but-tight riot. You can find a link to my preview in my bio. #boardgame
"Wir Sind das Volk" (We are the People), a fascinating cultural and political battle set against the backdrop of German reunification.
I feel the need to listen to The Scorpions songs for an hour... Or The Hoff's. #boardgames
I feel the need to listen to The Scorpions songs for an hour... Or The Hoff's. #boardgames
January 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
"Wir Sind das Volk" (We are the People), a fascinating cultural and political battle set against the backdrop of German reunification.
I feel the need to listen to The Scorpions songs for an hour... Or The Hoff's. #boardgames
I feel the need to listen to The Scorpions songs for an hour... Or The Hoff's. #boardgames
Gunned down at sundown. Galaxy Defenders making me pine for expansions I haven’t even read up on yet. As per usual #boardgames
January 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Gunned down at sundown. Galaxy Defenders making me pine for expansions I haven’t even read up on yet. As per usual #boardgames
It should not be possible for such a simple thing as cardboard to elicit this much joy in my heart. Civolution, set up for a solo learning play. #boardgames
January 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It should not be possible for such a simple thing as cardboard to elicit this much joy in my heart. Civolution, set up for a solo learning play. #boardgames
“But, Daddy, I want to be Jack the Ripper…” Top parenting in the Moore house today. #boardgames
January 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
“But, Daddy, I want to be Jack the Ripper…” Top parenting in the Moore house today. #boardgames
Slay the Spire has finally arrived. Coming in as someone who was less invested in the digital version - because of the medium rather than the mechanisms - I‘ve still been very pleasantly surprised. Looking forward to exploring it as a co-op experience with our nine-year-old next. #boardgames
January 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Slay the Spire has finally arrived. Coming in as someone who was less invested in the digital version - because of the medium rather than the mechanisms - I‘ve still been very pleasantly surprised. Looking forward to exploring it as a co-op experience with our nine-year-old next. #boardgames
Was it worth the ten-year wait to bring Navegador to the table? Yes it was. Completely hooked from the first moment; four players getting in each other’s way; several different strategies in play - and the closest final scoring I’ve ever seen. Tiebreaker condition decided it. Sublime. #boardgames
January 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Was it worth the ten-year wait to bring Navegador to the table? Yes it was. Completely hooked from the first moment; four players getting in each other’s way; several different strategies in play - and the closest final scoring I’ve ever seen. Tiebreaker condition decided it. Sublime. #boardgames
Navegador is coming out of the dust for the first time in ten years, debuting with my slowly-expanding game group. Two things: 1) I am far more excited about this than I can possibly put into words. 2) I hope no-one is allergic to beige. #boardgames
January 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Navegador is coming out of the dust for the first time in ten years, debuting with my slowly-expanding game group. Two things: 1) I am far more excited about this than I can possibly put into words. 2) I hope no-one is allergic to beige. #boardgames
Saw in the new year with a start-as-you-mean-to-on attitude, playing Trajan. Well, losing at Trajan. No change there. Happy New Year, all. #boardgames
January 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Saw in the new year with a start-as-you-mean-to-on attitude, playing Trajan. Well, losing at Trajan. No change there. Happy New Year, all. #boardgames
From our table to yours, Merry Christmas, ladies and gentlemen. May the day bring all that you’d hope for, and the coming year bring all that you need. Salute! #boardgames
December 25, 2024 at 5:37 PM
From our table to yours, Merry Christmas, ladies and gentlemen. May the day bring all that you’d hope for, and the coming year bring all that you need. Salute! #boardgames
Is it me or is this not the surliest damn menu you've ever seen?
December 18, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Is it me or is this not the surliest damn menu you've ever seen?
Endangered is in rotation again as we’re beginning to explore games of more depth and richness of theme with our eldest daughter. After these plays we’ll have to console ourselves with the knowledge that we left the tabletop - if not the planet - in a better state than we found it. #boardgames
December 10, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Endangered is in rotation again as we’re beginning to explore games of more depth and richness of theme with our eldest daughter. After these plays we’ll have to console ourselves with the knowledge that we left the tabletop - if not the planet - in a better state than we found it. #boardgames
As a huge fan of La Granja I was very excited when a pal taught me this beauty, last night. El Burro is incredibly thinky and beautifully produced… but my German certainly got a workout. Aching to find my own copy now to try it in English - and give the solo mode a workout. Top shelf. #boardgames
December 7, 2024 at 10:37 AM
As a huge fan of La Granja I was very excited when a pal taught me this beauty, last night. El Burro is incredibly thinky and beautifully produced… but my German certainly got a workout. Aching to find my own copy now to try it in English - and give the solo mode a workout. Top shelf. #boardgames