Mid game board state of Scythe. All three new players loved it. So many choices to be made for a relatively easy teach and quick turns. A modern classic that stands the test of time due to its smart design and incredible production.

Our video review for War of the 3 Sanchos 1065-67 from Surprised Stare Games. theplayersaid.com/2025/09/21/v...

Good luck, Zilla! hahaha!

A little Battle of Hoth from Days of Wonder. Think Memoir ‘44 Star Wars. Fast playing. Simple. And lots of fun! Plus a huge toy factor with the minis. Look at those AT-AT’s!

Our video review for HISPANIA from Draco Ideas. theplayersaid.com/2025/09/19/r...

On today's Good Morning Society we covered some awesome projects including this one from @shing.bsky.social! (Go to 45:45 in the VOD) #kickstarter www.youtube.com/live/KVw7ZMd...

Now THAT is a great meal!

Some new to me war games arrived today. Looking forward to playing these before long. #wargames #boardgames.

In a continuing series of Event Card spoilers covering the recently released Chicago ‘68 from The Dietz Foundation in this 8th post we look at Mob Chaos Cards. theplayersaid.com/2025/09/10/c...

Out now: Cat Fluxx! Did you know you can play the classic game of evolving rules all by yourself? Find those felines in the newest version of Fluxx! #boardgames #cats @looneylabs.bsky.social Watch my solo play through: youtu.be/CoP2UOG8OVk

A look at my solo gaming table this beautiful Sunday morning with 3 concurrent games going at once including Lone Wolf from Solo Wargame, Europe at War 1940 Solitaire Travel Game from Worthington Publishing and Empire of Grass from White Dog Games.

ICYMI I was @ourfamplaysgames.bsky.social's roving reporter at Gen Con! #boardgames @timchuon.bsky.social @legendarytactics.bsky.social @kidstablebg.bsky.social @brotherwisegames.bsky.social @arcanewonders.bsky.social @druidcitygames.bsky.social Watch: youtu.be/Q3o7eqx9v_I?...

Here are my Best 3 Games with…Sengoku Jidai! theplayersaid.com/2025/09/04/b...

New video from Legendary Tactics. I teach Diplomacy and Era of Empire at the same time during GenCon: youtu.be/h4he0P5hR_E?... @legendarytactics.bsky.social

Join us for a special conversation with Rich Kurtin of Games Plus, one of those classic "Favorite Local Games Stores". Having taken part in GENCON about 40 times, he’s seen the convention grow and transform like few others. youtu.be/tpxB5IP9KXQ

Storm of Steel is a game that puts you in charge of a squadron of Stuka dive bombers on the Eastern Front in World War II. Can you effectively hit your targets, manage your men, and win the day? Here, I share my thoughts on the game! @compassgamesllc youtu.be/eKKzioODst0

In this video, I take a first look at Meltwater: A Game of Tactical Starvation — a two-player area control game set in a bleak alternate history where the Cold War never ended, and the only land left to fight over is Antarctica. @capstonegames youtu.be/AmnDpR3UANI

In a continuing series of Event Card spoilers for the upcoming The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland from Compass Games in today’s entry we take a look at #9 1966 UVF Formed and Declare War. theplayersaid.com/2025/08/28/t...

Grant shares the Monthly Update from GMT Games where we learned SpaceCorp is going digital and Jerry White’s next classic is announced. theplayersaid.com/2025/08/26/a...

Gene Billingsley shares his thoughts on why Mr. President is the way it is, and what other game designers can take from his experience. @gmtgames youtube.com/shorts/eu3Ui...

SpaceCorp: 2025-2300 now has a digital edition, and in this video, I take you through the digital tutorial to give you an idea on how to play, and how the game's digital user interface works. @gmtgames @logixgames

We ran into Stella from Meeple University, who was coming to GENCON all the way from Australia. She thankfully joined us for a Flash Quiz so we could learn more about her, her favorite games, and her channel. @meepleuniversity youtu.be/LLHbBRaY2Jw

The idea of a prequel to Fire in the Lake was so intriguing to me that I decided to pick up Sovereign of Discord. In this video, we unbox the game and preview the game overall. @gmtgames youtu.be/nfe-J0bwPXE

Introducing Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn with Brotherwise Games’ new Mistborn Deck-Building Game! In this peview, we dive deep into the gameplay, characters, mechanics, and how the game captures the feel of the Cosmere. @brotherwisegames youtu.be/bdj_pMy5cjA

Step into the Eastern Front with our in-depth unboxing and preview of Axis and Allies: Stalingrad. In this video, we explore components inside the box, from the dual battle boards to the new units, etc. @renegadegamestudios youtu.be/yjxkvn85jkM

In For the Emperor, two ancient clans work to overpower, outwit, and outmaneuver each other to claim victory! @allplayhq youtube.com/shorts/We_n7...

Our unboxing video for JU 87 Stuka Ace from Lock ‘n Load Publishing. theplayersaid.com/2025/08/23/u...

Here are some games that we came across from Brotherwise Games at GENCON 2025! @brotherwisegames youtube.com/shorts/n-RLZ...

Here are some games I saw from Upper Deck games at GENCON 2025. @UDVids youtube.com/shorts/_1J7E...

In a continuing series of Event Card spoilers for the upcoming The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland from Compass Games in today’s entry we take a look at #8 1966 Upper Charleville Street Pub Bombed. theplayersaid.com/2025/08/21/t...

We ran into Justin Gary, the designer of Ascension: Deckbuilding Game on the 15th anniversary of the release of his classic card game! We shot this short video to commemorate that! @stonebladeent youtu.be/j8vOldT_jSU

Sanctuary is a new, simpler version of Ark Nova, and we had a chance to try it out at GENCON 2025. In this on-the-spot video, we filmed the teach that we received at the event! @capstonegames #sanctuary youtu.be/el8p6yP9jgs

Here are some games by Restoration Games that I came across at GENCON 2025! youtube.com/shorts/mOMvq...

Here are a few games that I saw from Dire Wolf at GENCON 2025! youtube.com/shorts/4tcSb...

Here are some of the games I came across from Van Ryder Games at GENCON 2025! @vannrydergames youtube.com/shorts/7Pay1...

Here is Star Wars Super Teams, a racing game I came across at GENCON 2025! @asmodee youtube.com/shorts/UXSqe...

Looks interesting!

Get ready to face the Day of the Black Sun in Avatar: Fire Nation Rising! In this cooperative board game review, we dive into the mechanics, strategy, and theme of this intense Avatar: The Last Airbender experience. @theopgames youtu.be/-wPUC21nOl4

Hutan is an interesting game of creating a jungle landscape, complete with flowers, tree and animals! Check out our playthrough and learn what a Pangolin is. @theopgames youtu.be/VgtJcHFfDu4

Checkers is a game with more depth than you'd expect. In this video, we will rank the best 7 openings, and show you how each of these openings might play out. Let's learn some checkers strategy! #checkers youtu.be/b7hXldNbvog

We had a chance to hear about Squirrel Away at GENCON 2025 Seppy Yoon at Floodgate Games. Check out this high energy, high speed explanation. @floodgategames youtube.com/shorts/ugFJV...

Ascension celebrates its 15th Anniversary on July 31, 2025 at GENCON 2025. Designer Justin Gary had some things to say about it! @stonebladeent youtube.com/shorts/dLgP-...

Frosthaven has some new stuff, and so while we are at GENCON 2025, we thought we would ask the designer himself, Isaac Childres, about it! Also, we chatted about the new Frosthaven Digital that has just come out in Early Access! @arcgames @cephalofair youtu.be/RTd4ITwg8HM

The Japanese have broken through on the west, Marines hold the center and east! First time to play a beach scenario, it's a slug fest! #boardwargames #boardgames Memoir' 44 on Board Game Arena

Legendary Tactics plays the new Frosthaven digital board game with its designer, Isaac Childres. We learn strategy, chat about new releases coming from Cephalofair, improve our gameplay! @arcgames @cephalofair youtu.be/d--QCUYqgdc

In the house... Rock of Chickamauga! Game #2 in the Black Swan series from Flying Pig Games. #boardwargames #boardgames

Such a great event! Perfect for first-time historical game conference attendees as well. Friendly people, cozy atmosphere, great food nearby, and tons of historical gaming! :) #boardwargames #boardgames

Tacta is a game of placing cards in a way that keeps the outline of the card intact, so it almost looks like an x-ray or technical drawing. Join us in our playthrough and we will teach you how to play at the same time! @theopgames youtu.be/fNx9r2GXiSw

I had the privilege to interview Al Nofi about his time with SPI Games in the 1970s, how everything started, the games he designed and played and the people he worked with to help create some of the most classic games in our hobby. youtu.be/XpbglF2QjYY

I had the opportunity to interview the legendary board game designer, Mark Herman, about his time at SPI in the 1970s, the people he knew there, and the games he played and the people he met. Join us for this deep dive into wargaming history! youtu.be/D_Fp5gaihfc