The Midnight Market ends today, and it's your last chance to head over to get some of these cool indie games. While you're heading over, check out this cool little unboxing video of Tootin' & Hollerin', by Joe Kell. The night is for indie games. 🌖 lunarpunk.games/midnightmarket

It's time for Episode 264 We review Galileo Galilei by @capstone-games.com and DUOS and Fruit Fight by @cmyk.games I also review Sword of the Sea by @giantsquidstudios.com We also look back on the best and blurst board games of 2015 boardsalivepodcast.com/2025/11/09/e...

In today's podcast episode we feature Galactic Cruise by @kinsonkeygames.bsky.social. We also discuss recent plays of Abomination by @plaidhatgames.bsky.social, Thurn and Taxis, Rebirth, and Demoniac. Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/tjv9uTzyaYb #boardgames

Had a major milestone today recording episode 122. My Shelf of Aspiration is at 121, making this the first time that my episode count is higher than my unplayed games. It was pretty wild to realize that.

I can't wait to play Magical Athlete, just based on the instruction manual. @cmyk.games has been hitting all the right notes with me lately.

i hope this election cycle empowers everyone the next time a centrist liberal says to drop pro-trans and pro-immigrant rhetoric to enthusiastically tell them to shut the fuck up

New episodes of the podcast resume next week. If you're in the US, please go vote. Charlie photo for tax.

Look folks gen AI videos are out in the wild so if you weren't already being careful about sharing rage bait videos then now is a great time to start If you can't trace a video back to a trusted source then I recommend leaving it where it is, like a slice of bologna you found on the street

okay turns out there will be a video essay, probably for the one after what I'm working on presently, because I FOUND THE DESIGNER HE'S STILL ALIVE I AM INTERVIEWING HIM HE GAVE ME A LIST of 50+ BOARD GAMES IN ADDITION TO THE 3 HE'S CURRENTLY CREDITED WITH

Plays were relatively light for October (I was busy getting married!). AMA!

I'm so excited about this y'all!

@peppermintfox.bsky.social and I are out of town for a wedding, but we're still celebrating #gamestoreday at Gather and Game in Buffalo NY!

I FOUND THE BOOK WITH THE ORB

Time for a swig! Check out our preview video of Punch Bowl by @runawayparade.bsky.social! They just funded over on Kickstarter, so check this #boardgames video out if you're interested in seeing how it plays. WATCH: youtu.be/KnHxEtd0oI4

I loved the rules mistakes portion of this episode...we've all been there as rules teachers and parse a lot of content every time we teach. The honesty here was great. Also as a bonus, my top 5 designers represented in my collection: Stefan Feld Reiner Knizia Scott Almes Bruno Cathala Justin Gary

I'm stressed & scared & angry but my book came out this year & I have published six games & I found the uncredited designers for like 20 games & produced ~5 hours of video essays & made dinner most nights and just imagine what I could get done if everything wasn't on fire all the time

I don’t think I’ll ever understand the thought process behind folks reviewing/rating games they haven’t actually played.

Celebrated cheese day, I mean @cardboardtime.bsky.social’s birthday, last night! Consider it prep for the cheesy goodness awaiting us at PaxU!

It's my birthday, of course we celebrate with Cheese.

Hey all, if you are able donate to your local food bank, now is the time! SNAP is shut down, lots of people furloughed.

I finally got Kutna Hora off the Shelf of Aspiration. The teach was almost as long as the game, but the game actions flowed together very well. Both the market and dual action selection cards were the stars of the show on this. Need to play this at 3-4 for more interaction in the building market.

I’d rather play a game I don’t like with people I do like than vice versa. Gaming is more than mechanisms and moves. It’s memories and moments. Curate your group as meticulously as you do your collection.

Human artists!? Use one piece to convince people to follow you!

Many games available at the event are made by creators self-publishing for the first time. Indie Games Night Market is incredible for indie makers to lower the barriers to game publication. There will be true, one-of-a-kind items that never get printed again. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Video Game Champion's ( @arcanewonders.bsky.social ) box cover artwork takes you right back to the early 90's, evoking memories of weekends at the rental store and pulling off button combos with pizza grease covered fingers. While an absolute table hog, we had a solid time with this.

If you dusted off your pussy hat this week, you could put your money where your mouth is and help this trans family escape this violent regime. www.gofundme.com/f/save-our-t...

It's Cardboard Time! Today's very special episode (spotify.link/bGgiTxShzXb) features an interview with Anjali Bhimani ( @sweeetanj.bsky.social ) and a review of How to Save a World ( @burntislandgames.bsky.social ) !

"Get in, we're going to go get pup cups"

Got to our first game night as a married couple with our friends Matt and Laurie. They introduced us to Jungo, which they gifted me for my bachelorette. It's closest to mixing Nana Toridori and Scout in gameplay. Definitely enjoyable if you like card shedders. Photo by @peppermintfox.bsky.social

Yes, there was no podcast episode released today. If everything goes according to plan, you'll have a shiny new episode with a VERY special guest this weekend. Stay tuned...

the amount of American people that are incensed with the video because I said you don't have Kinder Eggs is hilarious let me repeat that - you don't have Kinder Eggs. you have a legal compromise that is bad.

Do you teach boardgames? We have just launched a survey asking about your experience! It takes about ten minutes to complete - please share! Survey link: go.unimelb.edu.au/45qp

What I love about Phantasmic is how it’s a knockout AND a king of the hill game. The king is in both a seat of power and of vulnerability. Tension is abundant, as you can find yourself as close to winning as you are to losing!

If anyone tells you that you can't become your authentic self and be truly happy, they're full of it.

BGHT CampCon recap dropped today! Listen in for all of the recent game plays we had together (and a rant!). Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rjAFrETIeXb #boardgames

Charlie had a big weekend, must’ve been some party! @cardboardtime.bsky.social

My wife (@peppermintfox.bsky.social ) and I discussing the trash luck I have with Flip7. Also pictured is Chris Barrows of Tabletop Express, clearly not understanding that you HAVE to Flip7 to win, it's in the name of the game.

Forgot to do this yesterday. Light month for me considering wedding prep, but very likely ramping up this month with my bachelorette party tomorrow and hanging out with all sorts of guests this weekend. Also went back to some old favorites this month and glad I did. AMA!

Smoked chicken wings that were ridiculously crispy but tender inside...and the best part was that there was no fat added at all. I need a better picture, but instead of saucing these we kept them naked with a sweet dry rub. I was told that more would be requested in the future.

Hi everyone, episode 120 of Cardboard Time is now live! (tinyurl.com/4hkuurda). This episode features Aisha and Rowan of @opalgrove.games , who have done a wonderful job building up a store that centers community. I really enjoyed recording this one, and I hope you'll enjoy listening.

Gross.

Objectively correct soup rankings.

E X T R U D E D.

Bring Your Own Meeples...and other visual accessibility tips in today's essay! What components would you borrow from other games to customize your player pieces (for accessibility and/or just for fun)? colorblindgames.com/2025/09/25/a...

the US if Tylenol actually caused autism

I will likely never be able to go to a BGGCon unless something major changes. Thanks Texas! 🙄 www.texastribune.org/2025/08/28/t...

I had a lovely time interviewing @nopunincluded.com for this week's podcast! youtu.be/wMI5YpJQu9U