Welcome, welcome friends to the show that never ends... well, it'll end after 10 posts on my blog, but I couldn't resist the ELP reference. :-) This is the first of 10 posts listing my top 100 songs as well as my musings & memories - enjoy! akapastorguy.blogspot.com/2026/02/top-...

In 2024, Trump stated that only himself and Dan Scavino have access to his Truth Social account. This contradicts Karoline Leavitt’s implication that some random, unnamed low-level staffer was to blame for posting the now-deleted racist Obama ape video.

January gaming… lots of solo & BGA plays.

My newest blog post with a bunch of books/graphic novels I heartily recommend. akapastorguy.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-re...

I've been writing for the Opinionated Gamers for since the first week or so... really neat to celebrate 15 years of writing & playing games! opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/24/h...

Updated my preaching archive... since I had the privilege of preaching at Restoration Church Nashville yesterday. akapastorguy.blogspot.com/2026/01/aka-...

A wider look at my solo gaming patterns on the Opinionated Gamers site... which pairs nicely with my end of 2025 solo gaming report AND my best new (to me!) of 2025 post. Links to other articles below. opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/10/s...

It's time for my solo gaming end of year recap over on the Opinionated Gamers site. Note: AI is stupid. The actual title of this post is Solo Gaming 2025: The End of the Year Edition. opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/09/s...

My recap of the best new (to me!) #boardgames of 2025 is now live on the Opinionated Gamers site. opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/07/b...

Still one of the greatest albums ever put to vinyl.

I've been doing these Five & Dime lists for a long time... it's fun to see what #boardgames hit the table each year. The linked post is my yearly recap. akapastorguy.blogspot.com/2026/01/its-...

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains.

My latest post on the Opinionated Gamers site... about our Thanksgaming weekend. Yes, I know it's late. You'll have to enjoy it anyway. :-) #boardgames opinionatedgamers.com/2025/12/23/t...

Amen. Stop Shaming Kids for Enjoying the Fun Parts of Christmas open.substack.com/pub/laurarbn...

My latest review on the Opinionated Gamers site - this time, it's the three new Unmatched boxes from @restorationgames.bsky.social. Cowabunga, dude! opinionatedgamers.com/2025/12/18/u...

My newest review on the Opinionated Gamers site - this time, the excellent PlaySystem for Dune: Imperium - Uprising from a new company, PlayMode. opinionatedgamers.com/2025/12/05/p...

My newest post on the Opinionated Gamers site - a preview of 52 Duels from @postmarkgames.bsky.social. Hint: it's another great design from @matthewdunstan.bsky.social and @rorymuldoon.bsky.social. opinionatedgamers.com/2025/12/03/p...

My thoughts on some of the new Essen games now live on the Opinionated Gamers site! opinionatedgamers.com/2025/11/18/m...

My latest review on the Opinionated Gamers site about the Embers of War wave of Heroscape releases from Renegade Game Studios. Mini-spoiler: I am over the moon about the Greatbow Hunters. opinionatedgamers.com/2025/11/11/h...

Customer service is one of my key roles at my job... so it's nice when I get to call out someone doing it right. A plaintive email through a web-based customer service contact got a response in less than 30 minutes with the information I asked for from @thegamesteward.com. Well done!

youtu.be/ciIa0usT7wM?... FIGHT WITH PLAYING CARDS. Introducing 52 Duels, a 1 or 2 player duelling game coming to kickstarter next month. Sign up to get notified when we launch! www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...

October #boardgames recap… thanks to @bgstatsapp.bsky.social!

My newest blog post. akapastorguy.blogspot.com/2025/10/no-k...

My latest #boardgame review on the Opinionated Gamers site - the wonderful Tales of the Arthurian Knights designed by Andrew Parks. opinionatedgamers.com/2025/10/10/t...

This a a wonderful video about one of my favorite Superman stories (written by @kurtbusiek.bsky.social)... but you should go find the trade paperback of Superman: Secret Identity and read it before watching this.

My latest post on the Opinionated Gamers site is a VERY extensive preview of the Heroscape releases coming February - May of 2026. I not only cover @renegadegamestudios.com RenegadeCon but also salt in a good bit of my own commentary. Enjoy! #boardgames opinionatedgamers.com/2025/10/07/h...

The 1 Player Guild on BoardGameGeek votes each October for their favorite solo #boardgames... and I turned my entry into a Geeklist for all to enjoy. boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...

September gaming… a good bit of solo play plus multiple BGA async tournaments. And the chance to try some oddball new stuff thanks to my son and some good friends.

My latest review on the Opinionated Gamers site - the splendid Galactic Cruise. #boardgames opinionatedgamers.com/2025/09/30/r...

My latest review on the Opinionated Gamers site - this time, I'm examining the three expansions for the cycling game Flamme Rouge. My main focus is on the newest expansion: Grand Tour. #boardgames opinionatedgamers.com/2025/09/27/f...

Nashville - April ‘24 #MyPLMornings

It's early September... so that means that it is time for my solo gaming recap from the first 8 months of 2025 over on the Opinionated Gamers site. #boardgames opinionatedgamers.com/2025/09/08/s...

I enjoyed Tenpenny Parks a lot... so I'm very interested in the upcoming KS from @thunderworksgames.bsky.social to add both variety and some additional depth to the game. (Plus, a way to store all of it together.) thunderworksgames.com/products/ten...

Battle of Hoth is really good… I lost and I still enjoyed it immensely. #boardgames

August was a big month for BGA gaming... and the discovery of Unstoppable & Sniper Elite. I'm working on reviews of Flamme Rouge: Grand Tour (excellent expansion) and Tales of the Arthurian Knights... and my every four month solo gaming report is just a week or so away.

My newest board game review on the Opinionated Gamers site - Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game (and the New Shores expansion) from Treecer Games. It's got cute wooden animals and some think-y strategic choices all rolled into one. opinionatedgamers.com/2025/08/15/i...

How RFK Jr. Mastered Fake Science—and Screwed Us in the Process www.thebulwark.com/p/rfk-jr-ken...

July #boardgaming

Unbelievably excited about all of this!!! #boardgames

I know it's the middle of GenCon... but last week my sons & I enjoyed Gulf Games - and I just posted my convention report to the Opinionated Gamers site for your reading pleasure. opinionatedgamers.com/2025/08/01/c...

My newest Heroscape review on the eve of GenCon... you can read it at the Opinionated Gamers site. Kudos to Renegade Game Studios as we come up on a full year of "new skool" Heroscape! opinionatedgamers.com/2025/07/29/h...

My latest review on the Opinionated Gamers site - the newest box of Unmatched: Battle of Legends from Restoration Games! opinionatedgamers.com/2025/07/25/u...

My latest review for the Opinionated Gamers site - a comprehensive look at the Everdell: The Complete Collection box. opinionatedgamers.com/2025/07/18/e...

They’re here… review of the new Heroscape stuff coming very soon!

My newest blog post... this time, it's the Department of Homeland Security that decided that twisting scripture works for them. akapastorguy.blogspot.com/2025/07/accu...

June was a good month for #boardgames…

Wow... that's pretty darn cool.

They’re here…. … review coming soon! @restorationgames.bsky.social