Well damn. 1 episode in and they’ve done my favorite Westeros story justice so far. So much heart coming through in #aknightofthesevenkingdoms.

Interesting. Got my first tariff invoice for a prototype shipped to me direct from China, $14.55 fee on a declared duty of $0.55. The publisher of course reimbursed me immediately as soon as I mentioned it to them. Still, I don't do as many KS reviews, so this is new to me. y'all getting these?

Old record player died so I was time for a sexy new upgrade!

Alright y’all, it’s been a fantastic year full of some incredible games. Here’s our top 10 #boardgames of 2025. Jack's top 10 Games of the year - TCbH GOTY 2025 (And bonus giveaway) youtu.be/qun0hi0iMVk

This was a fun design diary, probably the most interesting look at a game in development for something I had no prior context for. Goes to show the value of @boardgamegeek.com as a platform. boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...

And for the final review of this busy week, we take a look at @bitewinggames.bsky.social’s Up comic by collab with Knizia, Gold Country, which might be their best work yet. youtu.be/KiI2U8nQY_Y

New review day, taking a look at @bitewinggames.bsky.social’s SILOS, a reimagining of a Knizia classic. Definitely best cow meeples of 2025. #boardgames youtu.be/hS0iC_fAycI

Can we take a moment to appreciate the little giraffes in the TTR 10th anniversary red player trains? #boardgames

Attending a New Years “dip party” where my contribution is a black bean chorizo dip. It ain’t pretty yet (some cheese and cilantro will garnish it up) but the flavor is insane. It’s not a competition but I’m pretty sure I’ve won the party. 🎉

Everyone who went to Indie Games Night Market left changed and inspired. Make more stuff, folks. It's a neat thing to do.

It’s so awesome that the folks @cardboardherald.bsky.social are covering indie and self-published games now!! Go support them and show them you want more of this content by watching their thing, liking the thing, subscribing to the thing—do the thing!! ✨

We got a little bit of snow going. #juneau

The Indie Game Night Market was easily the most impactful part of PAXU for me this year. Both it and Nick's game Imps (which I was lucky enough to grab) deserve some attention!

Huge thank you to @marcelineleiman.bsky.social who also appears in this vid speaking about indie development and PAX’s indie games night market.

This review I posted today is probably my favorite vid I’ve done in ages, exploring the world of indie small print run games through Imps, a game by Nick Brachmann. #boardgames youtu.be/fd-JvOoB_ME

Hey folks, GOTY vid is still in the works. Following a couple family emergencies, snowmageddon here in Juneau, then a bought with the flu (not to mention the holidays) things got kinda crazy, but Eric, Christina and I are still working on it. Hopefully we'll have it up in January. 💪

Shoutout to Sampaga Studio who we met at PAX U and apparently Mrs. TCbH picked me up some beautiful handmade ceramic Middle Earth gifts for Christmas. Seems like they are just starting up their biz so check them out on insta. www.instagram.com/sampagastudi...

As far as I’m concerned, getting the leafy seadragon is the secret win condition of the game. #wingspan #boardgames @stonemaiergames.com

Coffee is made and cinnamon rolls are about to go into the oven. Merry Christmas y’all!

Hot damn, just played my first game of Kinfire Council with the solo/coop mode in the Winds of Change expansion; it’s great! One of the first times where I’ve felt like an economic euro translated into the desperate logistics and upkeep I love in coop games. @incredibledream.bsky.social

Cool project I’m stoked for just came in. I’ve yapped a lot about Small Samurai Empires and Archona is readapting the excellent system into a more 4x direction. I’ve yet to play but I’ll get a review up for the kickstarter. #boardgames

Ah yeah, rockin’ around the Christmas Tree with Jingle Bell Roll by Chris Couch Games. #boardgames

When you try a dumb opening and the mistake turns out better than the intended outcome. Here’s our review of some component upgrades for Fate of the Fellowship from #buythesametoken. Should you get these Fate of the Fellowship Component Upgrades? TCbH Review youtu.be/E-PAAQSfZcU

Sometimes things just turn out better than expected. #boardgames Flamecraft Duals is heads and dragon tails above it's predecessor - TCbH Review youtu.be/4d22hahRQQc

Spaghetti is an S tier comfort food. 🍝

I'm on a bit of a tear, also watched the Phoenician Scheme this morning. I think it's the best thing Wes has done since Grand Budapest. I've come to appreciate that expecting realism is a disservice to this later period, but the characters here feel a bit more realized than his more recent films.

Finally got around to Weapons, holy shit, absolute cinema! I’m so happy that horror films are finally starting to become big tentpole releases again, 2025 was a magnificent year for the genre.

New Friday, new review from @mootsmeister.bsky.social. This time covering the perplexing and goofiest hit of the year, Magical Athlete. youtu.be/yjBg4SoZlGk?... #boardgames

I’m telling y’all, you’re sleeping on this one. #boardgames #cooperativegames

When you go to record a quick mini review of a cute dragon game and end up ranting for 15 minutes about how much better it is than the original. #boardgames

"A fun rhythmic puzzle" with an "interesting decision space", and a magic system that is "chef's kiss"! Wow! Check out this thoughtful, positive review of my new game Aetherspire! He digs more than surface-deep into some of the magic of the game, and adds some fair criticisms along the way.

2025 is coming to a close but a surprise hit for me was @phaseshiftgames.bsky.social’s Aetherspire, a cooperative strategy game that isn’t perfect but has a core puzzle so good I can’t help but love it. Here’s our review: youtu.be/zZSPbQn3Jhk

I feel like it was a bit overlooked but Wondrous Creatures is pretty rad.

Don’t you hate it when you’re on a family vacation, touring the city and suddenly you get pulled into an inter-dimensional battle between Eldritch forces? Here’s our review of Arkham and Innsmouth Travel Guide! youtu.be/bJt7rDdKPy8

Dude. Aetherspire rules. Not a perfect game but just such a fun puzzle! Well done @phaseshiftgames.bsky.social. Great cooperative action, fun solo play, familiar flow but original execution.

In today's podcast episode we discuss BGG ratings, why we rate, what the rating categories mean, and give examples of several games that fall under each category for us. Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/24QU0dLiJYb #boardgames

There’s been a lot of notable games this year, but we finally got to this big ol chonker and there’s a lot to unpack, literally and figuratively. Here’s our review of Galactic Cruise! youtu.be/DWpFWy9-8O4

First play of @bitewinggames.bsky.social’s Silo’s, a new Knizia area control game of human and cow collection. It doesn’t have quite the primal elegance of other notable titles, but there’s a cool puzzle in here I really dig and the presentation is stellar.

New tattoo, who dis? Artist is Matt Bagodonuts at High Tide in Juneau, Alaska.

Saving the best for last, here's our final interview with dear friends of the channel, Winsmith Games, who have a killer game lined up for launch in 2026. Hope everyone enjoyed the PAX 2025 coverage, be sure to let us know if you want more of this in the future! youtu.be/Ns-FS9QS4YY

Siiick, my brother brought me over the German only expansion to Kitchen Rush for the holidays!

Happy thanksgiving from our house to yours! We’re getting some family gaming to the table today. So grateful for this amazing community and of course, grateful for the support of the fans of what we do.

A favorite publisher on a favorite channel! Best day ever.

Just posted our 2nd to last interview of PAX U 2025, this time with Dan Cassaro of Weast Coast Games. Got a chance to play Fruit Boss (Eric will be doing a review) and it’s a really great little card game. youtu.be/SbPJVuEWc0w

The crafting monster strikes again! Fitting the Allies expansion into the base Duel for Middle Earth box #boardgames #lotr #crafting youtube.com/shorts/jWL6j...

Just posted our 2nd to last interview of PAX U 2025, this time with Dan Cassaro of Weast Coast Games. Got a chance to play Fruit Boss (Eric will be doing a review) and it’s a really great little card game. youtu.be/SbPJVuEWc0w

Obligatory post-con (and precariously stacked) haul. Of note, arcs is just a box holding the games I brought to the con, but it was too deep to remove for the op. LOL Who knows how many will stick around but all I’ve played I’ve enjoyed so far, others will be good gifts & donations. #boardgames

Learning @phaseshiftgames.bsky.social’s Aetherspire right now. Aside from being a cooperative tower building and defending (not defense) game, I’m not sure what I’m in for. What I know is, though, I love a game with big chonkers.

As promised, here’s a chat I had with designer @marcelineleiman.bsky.social who wants YOU to make games for Indie Games Night Market. If you are looking to break into games, you’ll want to watch this interview. youtu.be/-np-0dZWFPs

Made it back to Alaska more or less safe and sound. Got a few more #paxunplugged interviews we’ll be putting up with @marcelineleiman.bsky.social, Weast Coast and Winsmith Games. Then, onward toward reviews!