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Husband, father to a corgi, board gamer, fantasy geek.
Yesterday, we played Nunatak, a set collection, area control game where you build up an ice pyramid. Loved, loved this game. #BoardGames
November 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Yesterday, we played Nunatak, a set collection, area control game where you build up an ice pyramid. Loved, loved this game. #BoardGames
I’ve always loved Mihajlo Dimitrievski’s art in the West Kingdom and North Sea series of games. So, recently came across the Valeria series, and had to pick up Card Kingdoms. Again, love the art, but the game itself is great too. Tableau building with a Machi Koro-type mechanic.
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I’ve always loved Mihajlo Dimitrievski’s art in the West Kingdom and North Sea series of games. So, recently came across the Valeria series, and had to pick up Card Kingdoms. Again, love the art, but the game itself is great too. Tableau building with a Machi Koro-type mechanic.
Played La Granja for the first time. Very enjoyable resource management game. Components are amazing. #BoardGames
November 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Played La Granja for the first time. Very enjoyable resource management game. Components are amazing. #BoardGames
Played Etherstone. Lost by 1 point. Love the art in the game. Fast setup too. #BoardGames
October 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Played Etherstone. Lost by 1 point. Love the art in the game. Fast setup too. #BoardGames
First game of the day was Abyss. First time playing. Enjoyed it a great deal. Lots of decision space, w/ a cool press your luck mechanic. #BoardGames
October 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
First game of the day was Abyss. First time playing. Enjoyed it a great deal. Lots of decision space, w/ a cool press your luck mechanic. #BoardGames
Was excited to play and win Tales from the Red Dragon Inn. Playing Fiona and Gog, we won on the last possible round and second-to-last possible turn. #BoardGames
October 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Was excited to play and win Tales from the Red Dragon Inn. Playing Fiona and Gog, we won on the last possible round and second-to-last possible turn. #BoardGames
First game of the day was Madcala. White rabbit vs Cheshire Cat. Cheshire Cat won. #BoardGames
October 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
First game of the day was Madcala. White rabbit vs Cheshire Cat. Cheshire Cat won. #BoardGames
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Played River of Gold yesterday. Lost by 2 pts. Love this game. So pretty. #BoardGames
September 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Played River of Gold yesterday. Lost by 2 pts. Love this game. So pretty. #BoardGames
I am so frustrated with Board & Dice Games. I bought Teotihuacan & all the wood tokens were missing. I asked for replacements & gave my address. All I get back is repeated replies of “we are sorry the inconvenience, tell us your address, and we will send you replacements.” This has happened 4x now.
August 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I am so frustrated with Board & Dice Games. I bought Teotihuacan & all the wood tokens were missing. I asked for replacements & gave my address. All I get back is repeated replies of “we are sorry the inconvenience, tell us your address, and we will send you replacements.” This has happened 4x now.
I have a theory: when a politician makes a slightly cogent argument, the media latches onto one piece of it and criticizes it to death like a dog chewing on a bone. But when the whole thing is bullshit, there’s nothing to latch onto, and they just shrug their shoulders and move on.
I'm not gonna lie, y'all: even nearly a decade into this, it still feels surreal that a sitting POTUS can do one long, bizarre stream-of-consciousness ramble about whatever silly shit happens to pop into his head on national television, and political media still shrug their shoulders + write it up.
July 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I have a theory: when a politician makes a slightly cogent argument, the media latches onto one piece of it and criticizes it to death like a dog chewing on a bone. But when the whole thing is bullshit, there’s nothing to latch onto, and they just shrug their shoulders and move on.
I so wish that Congressional Democrats would understand that sternly worded tweets are the liberal version of “thoughts and prayers.” They are worthless.
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I so wish that Congressional Democrats would understand that sternly worded tweets are the liberal version of “thoughts and prayers.” They are worthless.
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Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, CBS News reports reut.rs/43s8wii
Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, CBS News reports
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation banning travel from certain countries, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing administration officials.
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June 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, CBS News reports reut.rs/43s8wii
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Sauron wants to dominate Middle Earth. We sat down with him to discuss his love for rings.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Sauron wants to dominate Middle Earth. We sat down with him to discuss his love for rings.
- Rohan Sun-Telegraph
- Rohan Sun-Telegraph
This might just be cynicism, but in today’s politics, I ask myself, “what would it take for enough republicans to vote to impeach and convict?” If the answer is *nothing*, it’s actually quite freeing. Now I can focus my energy in something that isn’t a waste of time.
April 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This might just be cynicism, but in today’s politics, I ask myself, “what would it take for enough republicans to vote to impeach and convict?” If the answer is *nothing*, it’s actually quite freeing. Now I can focus my energy in something that isn’t a waste of time.
Today, we played Outer Rim w/ the Unfinished Business expansion. It took us about 5 hrs to play! The ambitions took forever to complete. We had all our fame done about 2 hrs before we got through the ambitions. Might not play w/ those next time. #BoardGames
March 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Today, we played Outer Rim w/ the Unfinished Business expansion. It took us about 5 hrs to play! The ambitions took forever to complete. We had all our fame done about 2 hrs before we got through the ambitions. Might not play w/ those next time. #BoardGames
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Fresh off claiming Trump’s bullshit “war” allows them to ignore habeas corpus, snatch people off the street, and ship them to a foreign gulag without due process, they’re now claiming it also allows them to ignore the Fourth Amendment.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
Administration Officials Believe Order Lets Immigration Agents Enter Homes Without Warrants
It remains unclear whether the Trump administration will apply the law in this way. But such an interpretation, experts say, would infringe on basic civil liberties.
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March 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Fresh off claiming Trump’s bullshit “war” allows them to ignore habeas corpus, snatch people off the street, and ship them to a foreign gulag without due process, they’re now claiming it also allows them to ignore the Fourth Amendment.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
A modern day Isaac Neutron who invented the light bulb www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2qDYHPQ/
How much dumb can you squeeze into a few seconds? #isaacneutron #isaacnewtron #IsaacNewton #Tesla #Trump #reaction#lightbulb #nicolatesla
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March 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A modern day Isaac Neutron who invented the light bulb www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2qDYHPQ/
First game of the day was Snowcrest, a hand mgt, action selection game where you are leading a village to enlightenment. Light weight w/ beautiful art. 9/10 #BoardGames
March 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
First game of the day was Snowcrest, a hand mgt, action selection game where you are leading a village to enlightenment. Light weight w/ beautiful art. 9/10 #BoardGames
Today, we played La Fleur for the 1st time. This is a worker placement game where you purchase flowers, build gardens, invite visitors and gain prestige for putting on the best garden parties. Reminded me of a simpler version of Obsession. 8.5/10 #BoardGames
March 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today, we played La Fleur for the 1st time. This is a worker placement game where you purchase flowers, build gardens, invite visitors and gain prestige for putting on the best garden parties. Reminded me of a simpler version of Obsession. 8.5/10 #BoardGames
Last game of the day, was Star Wars:the Deck Building Game, the Clone Wars edition. I played the Separitists and won handily. The Separitist ability to exile and retrieve exiled cards seems to be stronger than the Republic’s ability to draw cards. #BoardGame
March 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Last game of the day, was Star Wars:the Deck Building Game, the Clone Wars edition. I played the Separitists and won handily. The Separitist ability to exile and retrieve exiled cards seems to be stronger than the Republic’s ability to draw cards. #BoardGame
We also fit in a game of Quacks with the alchemists expansion. One of the few games we have blinged out with acrylic tokens. #BoardGames
March 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We also fit in a game of Quacks with the alchemists expansion. One of the few games we have blinged out with acrylic tokens. #BoardGames
Later, we played Fluxx the Board Game. I did not think this was nearly as interesting as the regular card game in its various incarnations. I’d give it a 5/10. #BoardGames
March 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Later, we played Fluxx the Board Game. I did not think this was nearly as interesting as the regular card game in its various incarnations. I’d give it a 5/10. #BoardGames
First game of the day this past weekend was Abducktion. This is a fun game that really challenges my poor spatial sense. So naturally, I lost. #BoardGames
March 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
First game of the day this past weekend was Abducktion. This is a fun game that really challenges my poor spatial sense. So naturally, I lost. #BoardGames