I'm so grateful to @deviriberia.bsky.social for a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Barcelona. The Spanish-language publisher of Votes for Women invited the designers of 25 games to celebrate their 25th anniversary, and somehow, I got to be a part of the party.

That time DC took over the Devir offices in Barcelona. @elizhargrave.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social @torybrown.bsky.social

Tory’s modern classic, Votes for Women, on display en Español courtesy of our friends and partners @deviriberia.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @downtowntbrown.bsky.social

Congratulations to Sebastian Bar and his teammate for liberating Texas in The Halls of Montezuma.

The wildest game ever of The Halls of Montezuma at SDHistCon.

Teaching First Monday in October at SDHistCon

Playing Fruit by Dan Bullock in San Diego.

For those interested… www.youtube.com/live/eLtdV1C...

Queen of Spies is coming to Gamefound Dec. 4, and there is a banner for it at Essen! The number of people who have sent me photos warms my heart. @djackthompson.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social

I’m in my happy place.

IAD —> LHR —> HEL

Chicago ‘68 has finally arrived, and the complete package is stunning. Congratulations to @yoyoni.bsky.social and @ronengoldstein.bsky.social! Nothing quite like the feeling of your first published game🎉

If you want to register for Circle DC, now is the time to do it. We are going to send an email to our entire customer list (14000+ folks) that will include, among other discussions, a link to the registration at circledc.com. The dates are April 10-12, 2026. We only have 102 badges left.

2025 has had some absolutely stellar games so far, but I just realized there’s 4 of our “most anticipated games” we haven’t had the chance to play yet Have you had an opportunity to try any of these? What did you think? @fortcircle.bsky.social @smirkanddagger.bsky.social @playtozgames.bsky.social

We need to publish a deluxe version of this 2017 classic that had a smallish print run of one copy.

The Federal Government may close but there is no stopping Wargame Wednesday! Joins us Labyrinth Games at 6:00 pm to preview the exciting IADs the Game (Integrated Air Defense System) by the husband and wife team Madonna & Ric Rebulanan! See you there!

As COAST WATCHERS Playbook art nears finished, here via artist Wouter Schoutteten are a couple peeks inside ...

Are there any professors, teachers or home schoolers here who would be willing to write a letter about their usage of our games in an educational setting to be submitted to Customs? If so, shoot me an email to [email protected]

Board gamers, get lit(erary) today in the DMV -- try @fortcircle.bsky.social's Shakespeare First Folio game at this month's Break My Game event: 📍Game Kastle, College Park 🗓️ Today (Sunday) 🕒 3pm @gamekastlecp.bsky.social / @breakmygame.com

I have a confession and I don't care who knows it. I like Coldplay.

If you have significant crossover between games and Bowie fans in your life, the "remastered" version of BOWIE is now available for download on the BGG game page. Changes are mostly cosmetic, but the batshit premise is still the same. Enjoy! boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25...

We live in a golden age of televised sports. Today I watched EPL from England, cricket from Dubai, baseball from DC, rugby from Denver and am going to finish up with more cricket from Guyana.

Tonight would be a superb night to crack out Tory Brown's modern classic @downtowntbrown.bsky.social and commemorate a little bit of American progress. @fortcircle.bsky.social

My Favorite Wargame Cards – A Look at Individual Cards from My Favorite Games – Card #45: Progress, Not Politics from Votes for Women from @fortcircle.bsky.social theplayersaid.com/2025/09/03/m...

Celebrating twenty years of wedded bliss with my lovely bride.

I'm thrilled to be set to attend Circle DC in April, 2026! Cozy, friendly, and intentionally small (250 people), nothing tops this board gaming conference. Tickets are on sale now: tabletop.events/conventions/... Hope to see you there! #boardgames @fortcircle.bsky.social

Circle DC 2026 will be held on April 10-12, 2026 here in lovely Washington, DC. The convention will be capped at 250 attendees and we have opened up badge registration this morning. tabletop.events/conventions/...

Circle DC 2026 will be held on April 10-12, 2026 here in lovely Washington, DC. The convention will be capped at 250 attendees and we have opened up badge registration this morning. tabletop.events/conventions/...

Inaugural play of Days of Wonders, Battle for Hoth. Days of Wonder is of course a @asmodee-es.bsky.social brand. The game utilizes Richard Borgs fantastic Command & Colors system. My 10 year old self was thrilled. Go grab it. Oh, the Sith Lord across from me won.

Issue 20 is out now! Including Stefan Feld (Castles of Burgundy, Trajan), Jun Sasaki of Oink Games, HP Lovecraft, escape room games, and revisiting Carcassonne. Cover art by Ian Wright. Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful

The draft of the game board for Shakespeare's First Folio.

“The best game of all of these I’ve used in the class is Votes for Women by Tory Brown,” says Fishman. “You get to learn about both the people who were supporting women’s suffrage, and some of those unsavory characters why they didn’t support it...” www.endlessmode.com/article/how-...

What's this? Oh, nothing, just some artwork for our Shakespeare's First Folio game.

2026 is looking very exciting right now! @mightyboards.bsky.social @floodgategames.bsky.social @bitewinggames.bsky.social @rebellionunplugged.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social

Eleven years ago, I hosted an eight player game of A&A WW1 and was sure to have on hand beer from each belligerent.

Gaming can be an escape for players. Does that mean certain themes are off limits? 🤔 Tory Brown (@downtowntbrown.bsky.social) of Votes for Women (@fortcircle.bsky.social) doesn't think so. She balances harsh realities with inspiring messages 💪 Listen here! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tfxsv-...

I cannot wait until this is everyone's mailboxes! A fantastic game by @volko.bsky.social

Today’s arrival: update cards for Peace 1905 (for @fortcircle.bsky.social ), development progresses apace.

Just another day “play testing” Hunt for Blackbeard online while watching West Indies cricket and hanging out with my pirate kitty.

The heir to the Fort Circle empire celebrates her first day of 11th grade at the International School of Helsinki!

my first feature story at @endlessmode.bsky.social looks at how Trump's arbitrary tariff regime and economic uncertainty are upending the board game industry: bit.ly/40xzyD0

Behold Fort Circle booth decorations. @fortcircle.bsky.social Charcon 2025 (20th Anniversary Edition)

FML….

One of my highlights of Origins 2025 was playing The First Monday of October. A great worker placement immersed in theme. At the same time you don’t need to love the theme to appreciate the game play. #boardgames @fortcircle.bsky.social

Hunt for Blackbeard by @volko.bsky.social was the first game I playtested ever, both on a homemade physical copy and Vassal. Before the physical release, kindly thanks to @fortcircle.bsky.social and @ccxvii.bsky.social, this gem of a game is now available on Rally the Troops!

FOIA delays aren’t always about funding — agencies often spend resources reviewing exemptions they’re not even required to. Watch @washingtonpost.com’s @foianate.bsky.social explain how to get around these hurdles and effectively access public records

Gaming with @idontknowrules.bsky.social and we are ready to learn First Monday in October from @fortcircle.bsky.social!

I will be there with Kevin @fortcircle.bsky.social. We will be demoing and hanging out in the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social demo area per usual. Come by and say hi.

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! I spent the day at the ballpark with my daughter and father-in-law for Father’s Day.

The sushi in the Rayburn (House Office Building) Cafe is to be given a wide berth.