Gary Kacmarcik
@garykac.bsky.social
Board game designer (Shinjuku). Seattle(-ish). he/him
The best part about driving through the Champagne region of France is seeing companies that have Champagne in their name because of their location...
...and then imagining what a bottle of their wine would look like.
I think this one would have an exploding volcano with a flaming (lava) truck.
...and then imagining what a bottle of their wine would look like.
I think this one would have an exploding volcano with a flaming (lava) truck.
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The best part about driving through the Champagne region of France is seeing companies that have Champagne in their name because of their location...
...and then imagining what a bottle of their wine would look like.
I think this one would have an exploding volcano with a flaming (lava) truck.
...and then imagining what a bottle of their wine would look like.
I think this one would have an exploding volcano with a flaming (lava) truck.
Picked up some recipes while in France. These ones are for "Nems de Tourteau" = Crab Spring Rolls.
The circle inset says: "Also consider: Spider" so I'm thinking maybe Spider Spring Rolls for Thanksgiving.
The circle inset says: "Also consider: Spider" so I'm thinking maybe Spider Spring Rolls for Thanksgiving.
November 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Picked up some recipes while in France. These ones are for "Nems de Tourteau" = Crab Spring Rolls.
The circle inset says: "Also consider: Spider" so I'm thinking maybe Spider Spring Rolls for Thanksgiving.
The circle inset says: "Also consider: Spider" so I'm thinking maybe Spider Spring Rolls for Thanksgiving.
I got these keys at a flea market and now (IIUC) I need to try them out in various doors to see what I've won.
November 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I got these keys at a flea market and now (IIUC) I need to try them out in various doors to see what I've won.
Not just a collection of pretty pictures, it chronicles the history and the changes over the centuries.
November 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Not just a collection of pretty pictures, it chronicles the history and the changes over the centuries.
I didn't get to Mont Saint Michel this trip (sadly, I can't visit *every* time), but this book was just published *this month* and it's the best MSM book I have seen.
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I didn't get to Mont Saint Michel this trip (sadly, I can't visit *every* time), but this book was just published *this month* and it's the best MSM book I have seen.
And here's a photo of Notre Dame right now, so I don't get accused of being an Instagram poser.
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
And here's a photo of Notre Dame right now, so I don't get accused of being an Instagram poser.
The table next to me is piled with croissants and pains au chocolat, and it's taking all my self control not to grab one of the pains au chocolat.
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The table next to me is piled with croissants and pains au chocolat, and it's taking all my self control not to grab one of the pains au chocolat.
I was trying to avoid being all touristy while in Paris, and yet, here I am. In a crêperie. On the Seine. In the shadow of Notre Dame.
In my defense, there's not a lot open before 10am.
In my defense, there's not a lot open before 10am.
November 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I was trying to avoid being all touristy while in Paris, and yet, here I am. In a crêperie. On the Seine. In the shadow of Notre Dame.
In my defense, there's not a lot open before 10am.
In my defense, there's not a lot open before 10am.
I'm not used to Euro plugs, so I see this as the Oink logo with something uncomfortable about to happen.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm not used to Euro plugs, so I see this as the Oink logo with something uncomfortable about to happen.
@oinkgames.bsky.social
@oinkgames.bsky.social
I'll be at the Heidelbär booth (6B200) again today from 14:00 to 16:00.
October 25, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I'll be at the Heidelbär booth (6B200) again today from 14:00 to 16:00.
The crowd wraps around the building, with buses constantly dropping off more people.
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The crowd wraps around the building, with buses constantly dropping off more people.
Everyone waiting to get into Essen Spiel just before 10am.
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Everyone waiting to get into Essen Spiel just before 10am.
I was told that Cologne cathedral was just outside the main train station, but I didn't expect it to be this close.
October 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I was told that Cologne cathedral was just outside the main train station, but I didn't expect it to be this close.
Harry Potter et Ici Reposent Les Abbés et Primiciers de Saint-Denis
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Harry Potter et Ici Reposent Les Abbés et Primiciers de Saint-Denis
I don't think people fully appreciate the indignities being suffered by the gargoyles while Notre Dame is being repaired.
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I don't think people fully appreciate the indignities being suffered by the gargoyles while Notre Dame is being repaired.
Currently in Paris before heading out to Essen.
October 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Currently in Paris before heading out to Essen.
Magical Athlete was a blast at 4p.
Box says 2-6 players, but I'm not sure it would be as much fun with only 2.
Box says 2-6 players, but I'm not sure it would be as much fun with only 2.
September 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Magical Athlete was a blast at 4p.
Box says 2-6 players, but I'm not sure it would be as much fun with only 2.
Box says 2-6 players, but I'm not sure it would be as much fun with only 2.
I'm a little concerned about going to Essen this year.
September 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I'm a little concerned about going to Essen this year.
The Giant Race people came and attacked me, so I needed to send my Bringers of Pain fleet to take the battle to them.
It didn't go well.
It didn't go well.
September 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Giant Race people came and attacked me, so I needed to send my Bringers of Pain fleet to take the battle to them.
It didn't go well.
It didn't go well.
Finally explored my quadrant, and starting to push out into deep space.
September 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Finally explored my quadrant, and starting to push out into deep space.
Starting a game of Space Empires
September 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Starting a game of Space Empires
I'll be selling copies of Juven Isle at the PNW Tabletop Game Market tonight at Pax West.
A bunch of other local/indie board game designers will be there as well.
www.alwaysawake.games/pnw-tabletop...
A bunch of other local/indie board game designers will be there as well.
www.alwaysawake.games/pnw-tabletop...
August 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I'll be selling copies of Juven Isle at the PNW Tabletop Game Market tonight at Pax West.
A bunch of other local/indie board game designers will be there as well.
www.alwaysawake.games/pnw-tabletop...
A bunch of other local/indie board game designers will be there as well.
www.alwaysawake.games/pnw-tabletop...