Mike Perna
@innroadsmike.bsky.social
President of InnRoads Ministries
Semi-proficient game master.
Believer in the power of board games.
Dwarf bard
Semi-proficient game master.
Believer in the power of board games.
Dwarf bard
In case anybody needed proof that my son is wired for logic and strategic thinking ... I taught him this game last night. This is the score of the game we just played.
April 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In case anybody needed proof that my son is wired for logic and strategic thinking ... I taught him this game last night. This is the score of the game we just played.
I'm exhausted and grouchy, so don't expect my usual pontificating on life, faith, and humility. Today is just for random nonsense.
PUT LADY CLUCK IN LORCANA, YOU COWARDS!
PUT LADY CLUCK IN LORCANA, YOU COWARDS!
March 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I'm exhausted and grouchy, so don't expect my usual pontificating on life, faith, and humility. Today is just for random nonsense.
PUT LADY CLUCK IN LORCANA, YOU COWARDS!
PUT LADY CLUCK IN LORCANA, YOU COWARDS!
Don't mind me. Just over here doing bard stuff.
Time to get back on the horse
Time to get back on the horse
March 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Don't mind me. Just over here doing bard stuff.
Time to get back on the horse
Time to get back on the horse
In 2013 I held one of my first EVER large-scale game days. Innroads Ministries wasn't even a thing yet -- and this was the ENTIRETY of my gaming collection.
Oh how both have grown from this ...
Oh how both have grown from this ...
March 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
In 2013 I held one of my first EVER large-scale game days. Innroads Ministries wasn't even a thing yet -- and this was the ENTIRETY of my gaming collection.
Oh how both have grown from this ...
Oh how both have grown from this ...
Introducing our young gamer to the classic that is Clue. So naturally when choosing my character I went MUSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD.
March 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Introducing our young gamer to the classic that is Clue. So naturally when choosing my character I went MUSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD.
The other day, my son and I were talking about my favorite board game, it's setting and characters. As a bit of trivia I mentioned that one of the pieces was based on a historical figure. Before I knew it, little man was asking me for information and pictures about it.
All hail WOJTEK!
All hail WOJTEK!
February 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The other day, my son and I were talking about my favorite board game, it's setting and characters. As a bit of trivia I mentioned that one of the pieces was based on a historical figure. Before I knew it, little man was asking me for information and pictures about it.
All hail WOJTEK!
All hail WOJTEK!
When most of your gaming is in the context of ministry or with nongamers, there are whole genres that only come out when the moon is full on the dwarven new year.
Sometimes, though, you remembered one of your friends mentioned he'd love to try of your more complicated games after last game day.
Sometimes, though, you remembered one of your friends mentioned he'd love to try of your more complicated games after last game day.
February 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
When most of your gaming is in the context of ministry or with nongamers, there are whole genres that only come out when the moon is full on the dwarven new year.
Sometimes, though, you remembered one of your friends mentioned he'd love to try of your more complicated games after last game day.
Sometimes, though, you remembered one of your friends mentioned he'd love to try of your more complicated games after last game day.
Did somebody say GAME NIGHT?!?!?!?!?!
February 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Did somebody say GAME NIGHT?!?!?!?!?!
A quick thing I made for reasons.
February 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A quick thing I made for reasons.
Introduced my son to a game of Unmatched from @restorationgames.bsky.social Because he's still little, I limited his character choices. He settled on Sinbad, while I tried my hand at Little Red.
I think the boy is ready -- as he "voyaged" my behind into oblivion!
I think the boy is ready -- as he "voyaged" my behind into oblivion!
February 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Introduced my son to a game of Unmatched from @restorationgames.bsky.social Because he's still little, I limited his character choices. He settled on Sinbad, while I tried my hand at Little Red.
I think the boy is ready -- as he "voyaged" my behind into oblivion!
I think the boy is ready -- as he "voyaged" my behind into oblivion!
For the record -- if you like Kabuto Sumo and have ANY love for professional wrestling, Total Mayhem is an absolute MUST GET! @beardedrogue.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
For the record -- if you like Kabuto Sumo and have ANY love for professional wrestling, Total Mayhem is an absolute MUST GET! @beardedrogue.bsky.social
I love playing simple games that make you think with my son. Seeing him grow that strategic mind of his is a blessing.
January 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I love playing simple games that make you think with my son. Seeing him grow that strategic mind of his is a blessing.
I wasn't phased by TikTok -- but THIS is unacceptable!
January 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I wasn't phased by TikTok -- but THIS is unacceptable!
I would ask if this is jumping the shark ... But that might be a game mechanic.
January 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I would ask if this is jumping the shark ... But that might be a game mechanic.
Another birthday in the books. Thankful for friends who came over to play some good games and have fun.
Playing games with people I love is literally all I ever want for my birthday. Thanks to my amazing wife for organizing it.
Playing games with people I love is literally all I ever want for my birthday. Thanks to my amazing wife for organizing it.
January 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Another birthday in the books. Thankful for friends who came over to play some good games and have fun.
Playing games with people I love is literally all I ever want for my birthday. Thanks to my amazing wife for organizing it.
Playing games with people I love is literally all I ever want for my birthday. Thanks to my amazing wife for organizing it.
My son bought himself Tacocat Spelled Backwards and wanted to teach it to me as soon as I walked in the door. There is no pick me up like a kid wanting to teach you his new favorite game when you are having a hard day.
January 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
My son bought himself Tacocat Spelled Backwards and wanted to teach it to me as soon as I walked in the door. There is no pick me up like a kid wanting to teach you his new favorite game when you are having a hard day.
I never once get it at the right time, but who cares. I lift this glass like nerds all over the world have today and say,
"For the Professor."
IYKYK I guess.
Right, now I'm gonna play a game about being a librarian in a magical, semi-sentient library before bed to calm my mind.
Seems fitting.
"For the Professor."
IYKYK I guess.
Right, now I'm gonna play a game about being a librarian in a magical, semi-sentient library before bed to calm my mind.
Seems fitting.
January 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I never once get it at the right time, but who cares. I lift this glass like nerds all over the world have today and say,
"For the Professor."
IYKYK I guess.
Right, now I'm gonna play a game about being a librarian in a magical, semi-sentient library before bed to calm my mind.
Seems fitting.
"For the Professor."
IYKYK I guess.
Right, now I'm gonna play a game about being a librarian in a magical, semi-sentient library before bed to calm my mind.
Seems fitting.
I asked other places, so why not ask her too?
If you have played both Wingspan and Wyrmspan, which do you prefer and why?
Fore, I prefer the depth of strategy for Wyrmspan, but will never turn down a game of Wingspan either.
If you have played both Wingspan and Wyrmspan, which do you prefer and why?
Fore, I prefer the depth of strategy for Wyrmspan, but will never turn down a game of Wingspan either.
January 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I asked other places, so why not ask her too?
If you have played both Wingspan and Wyrmspan, which do you prefer and why?
Fore, I prefer the depth of strategy for Wyrmspan, but will never turn down a game of Wingspan either.
If you have played both Wingspan and Wyrmspan, which do you prefer and why?
Fore, I prefer the depth of strategy for Wyrmspan, but will never turn down a game of Wingspan either.
It's a family game night tonight, and we're getting Wingspan to table for.the first time since obtaining it's dragon-based counterpart.
This game is definitely a modern classic. While I personally prefer Wyrmspan, I am never gonna turn a game of this down.
This game is definitely a modern classic. While I personally prefer Wyrmspan, I am never gonna turn a game of this down.
January 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
It's a family game night tonight, and we're getting Wingspan to table for.the first time since obtaining it's dragon-based counterpart.
This game is definitely a modern classic. While I personally prefer Wyrmspan, I am never gonna turn a game of this down.
This game is definitely a modern classic. While I personally prefer Wyrmspan, I am never gonna turn a game of this down.
Early morning on New Year's Day, and my boy wants to play Lorcana. I'm piloting a new emerald and steel Robin Hood pinger and he's got a new amber and sapphire Musketeers deck.
Let's do this
Let's do this
January 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Early morning on New Year's Day, and my boy wants to play Lorcana. I'm piloting a new emerald and steel Robin Hood pinger and he's got a new amber and sapphire Musketeers deck.
Let's do this
Let's do this
Christmas morning when you have a fresh set of dominoes under the tree can only go one way.
December 25, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Christmas morning when you have a fresh set of dominoes under the tree can only go one way.
Not a bad year overall -- though you can definitely tell how driven my selections were because I was playing with my son. 😉
December 24, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Not a bad year overall -- though you can definitely tell how driven my selections were because I was playing with my son. 😉
It's fun when somebody asks you to design them something for a cafe catch phrase and then it starts showing up in merch.
How do you like my new shirt?
How do you like my new shirt?
December 17, 2024 at 3:48 PM
It's fun when somebody asks you to design them something for a cafe catch phrase and then it starts showing up in merch.
How do you like my new shirt?
How do you like my new shirt?
I'm sure by now that legend that is @quincystavern.bsky.social has at least a one person on the team on socials who saw me tagging them pre-pax unplugged. I'm still up here imagining my Keeper shifting planes to shake hands with Quincy, one keeper to another. Poetry and care, must be a bard too. :)
December 10, 2024 at 2:04 PM
I'm sure by now that legend that is @quincystavern.bsky.social has at least a one person on the team on socials who saw me tagging them pre-pax unplugged. I'm still up here imagining my Keeper shifting planes to shake hands with Quincy, one keeper to another. Poetry and care, must be a bard too. :)
Introduced my son to Star Fluxx tonight. His very first game of ANY Fluxx.
He was a fan -- especially cuz he won. 😁
@looneylabs.bsky.social
He was a fan -- especially cuz he won. 😁
@looneylabs.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Introduced my son to Star Fluxx tonight. His very first game of ANY Fluxx.
He was a fan -- especially cuz he won. 😁
@looneylabs.bsky.social
He was a fan -- especially cuz he won. 😁
@looneylabs.bsky.social