RJ
@arjay82.bsky.social
Artist, musician, sports fanatic, board gamer, habitual chess loser, classic sitcom connoisseur, and Jeopardy! enjoyer. "If you can't dazzle em' with brilliance, baffle em' with bullshit".
Another month, another very mixed bag. #boardgames #bgstats
November 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Another month, another very mixed bag. #boardgames #bgstats
Heavy hitters on deck for tonight 💪🏿 "Heavy hitters" as in I barely feel like thinking but want to get some games in before bed. Also Trapper Keeper Game is criminally underated. I'll die on that hill.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Heavy hitters on deck for tonight 💪🏿 "Heavy hitters" as in I barely feel like thinking but want to get some games in before bed. Also Trapper Keeper Game is criminally underated. I'll die on that hill.
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The ultimate small box table hog. Castles of Burgundy the Card Game. One of my favorites and really scratches the itch of it's big brother.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The ultimate small box table hog. Castles of Burgundy the Card Game. One of my favorites and really scratches the itch of it's big brother.
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#boardgames
Latest thrift find. I've always wanted to try some of the other TTR maps, but don't get it to the table enough to justify the purchase. But once we saw this we couldn't pass it up. #boardgames
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Latest thrift find. I've always wanted to try some of the other TTR maps, but don't get it to the table enough to justify the purchase. But once we saw this we couldn't pass it up. #boardgames
One of the more unique games I own. Kickstarted a few years ago primarily for my true crime fan wife. The game itself is a solid 5/10 but they knocked the theming and packaging out of the park. From the box itself to the evidence bag to the "trophy" drivers licenses. #boardgames
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
One of the more unique games I own. Kickstarted a few years ago primarily for my true crime fan wife. The game itself is a solid 5/10 but they knocked the theming and packaging out of the park. From the box itself to the evidence bag to the "trophy" drivers licenses. #boardgames
Age of Civilization is an unbelievably tight worker placement game. 6 rounds and 30 minutes. Perfect for when I want something a little more substantial than Mint Works, but not a full on big box game experience. I'm horrible at it but love every minute.
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October 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Age of Civilization is an unbelievably tight worker placement game. 6 rounds and 30 minutes. Perfect for when I want something a little more substantial than Mint Works, but not a full on big box game experience. I'm horrible at it but love every minute.
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I doubt I'll get any more play time this month, so I can safely put this one in the books. Thug Life was found thrifting and looked too absurd to pass up. It's surprisingly close to being decent. And, oh baby, the hype is real with Brass. I'm in love.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I doubt I'll get any more play time this month, so I can safely put this one in the books. Thug Life was found thrifting and looked too absurd to pass up. It's surprisingly close to being decent. And, oh baby, the hype is real with Brass. I'm in love.
#boardgames #bgstats
#boardgames #bgstats
An obscure thrift store find: The Current Number of the Beast from 2012. A pretty simple dice manipulation game, but I'm a big fan of the art work. It gives me such a nostalgic mid 2000s feeling for something that I can't quite pinpoint...
#boardgames #sixsixsix
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September 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
An obscure thrift store find: The Current Number of the Beast from 2012. A pretty simple dice manipulation game, but I'm a big fan of the art work. It gives me such a nostalgic mid 2000s feeling for something that I can't quite pinpoint...
#boardgames #sixsixsix
#boardgames #sixsixsix
A few years ago I created this Love Letter Serial Killer variant for my wife on Valentine's Day. After a playthrough with it tonight, I'd really like to revisit it and create a "second edition". #boardgames #loveletter #truecrime
September 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A few years ago I created this Love Letter Serial Killer variant for my wife on Valentine's Day. After a playthrough with it tonight, I'd really like to revisit it and create a "second edition". #boardgames #loveletter #truecrime
Monthly #boardgames roundup. Super casual and breezy this month because time is an ever elusive thing. Agricola is my next 3d print insert project because that will 100% improve the setup/upkeep and get it to the table more often. #bgstats
September 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Monthly #boardgames roundup. Super casual and breezy this month because time is an ever elusive thing. Agricola is my next 3d print insert project because that will 100% improve the setup/upkeep and get it to the table more often. #bgstats
If I may run with the boardgame subdivide:
"I play heavy euros, not random dice chucking Ameritrash."
"I play thematic American style games, not casual gateway games."
"I play light-medium welcoming games, no not like Monopoly."
"I play heavy euros, not random dice chucking Ameritrash."
"I play thematic American style games, not casual gateway games."
"I play light-medium welcoming games, no not like Monopoly."
Even when geekiness goes mainstream, there's always the geek-nerd divide.
"I'm a boardgame geek, but not a nerd like those roleplayers."
"I'm a #ttrpg geek, but not a nerd like those LARPers."
"I'm a LARP geek, but not a nerd like those furries."
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"I'm a boardgame geek, but not a nerd like those roleplayers."
"I'm a #ttrpg geek, but not a nerd like those LARPers."
"I'm a LARP geek, but not a nerd like those furries."
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August 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
If I may run with the boardgame subdivide:
"I play heavy euros, not random dice chucking Ameritrash."
"I play thematic American style games, not casual gateway games."
"I play light-medium welcoming games, no not like Monopoly."
"I play heavy euros, not random dice chucking Ameritrash."
"I play thematic American style games, not casual gateway games."
"I play light-medium welcoming games, no not like Monopoly."
Slightly diminish a #boardgame: A Sensible Snack for Odin
Slightly diminish a #boardgame: Warmth : pedal to the mat
Slightly diminish a #boardgame:
Arkham Spooky
Arkham Spooky
August 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Slightly diminish a #boardgame: A Sensible Snack for Odin
I've inadvertently accumulated a SJGames collection. Ghosts Love Candy is the favorite. Car Wars definitely shows it's age. Munchkin is Munchkin.... And Scarf-N-Barf is a simple quick great game for playing with kids. Virtually no setup and a ridiculous yet hilarious "theme".
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August 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I've inadvertently accumulated a SJGames collection. Ghosts Love Candy is the favorite. Car Wars definitely shows it's age. Munchkin is Munchkin.... And Scarf-N-Barf is a simple quick great game for playing with kids. Virtually no setup and a ridiculous yet hilarious "theme".
#boardgames
#boardgames
Last month's roudup. Sagrada and Kingdomino are two "new to us" big hits. Mixed Media is a great one I came across that scratches that same super fast, casual, push your luck itch Flip 7 does. I really wish I could've squeezed in another play or two of Rajas.
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August 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Last month's roudup. Sagrada and Kingdomino are two "new to us" big hits. Mixed Media is a great one I came across that scratches that same super fast, casual, push your luck itch Flip 7 does. I really wish I could've squeezed in another play or two of Rajas.
#boardgames #bgstats
#boardgames #bgstats
I recently finished my personal holy grail of board game inserts. A Feast for Odin. This has been at the top of my list, right behind Istanbul Big Box. Setup and teardown is a breeze now and it's genuinely shocking how well everything fits. Well worth the week of printing.
#boardgames #3dprinting
#boardgames #3dprinting
August 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I recently finished my personal holy grail of board game inserts. A Feast for Odin. This has been at the top of my list, right behind Istanbul Big Box. Setup and teardown is a breeze now and it's genuinely shocking how well everything fits. Well worth the week of printing.
#boardgames #3dprinting
#boardgames #3dprinting
Came across this thrifting. "Inoka". Unfortunately, the best thing I can say about it is it's absolutely the most gorgeous rock, paper, scissors game I've ever come across. 🫤
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July 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Came across this thrifting. "Inoka". Unfortunately, the best thing I can say about it is it's absolutely the most gorgeous rock, paper, scissors game I've ever come across. 🫤
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I'll probably squeeze in a game of Dixit tonight, but close enough to call it for this month!
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June 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I'll probably squeeze in a game of Dixit tonight, but close enough to call it for this month!
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Better late than never. Another very mixed bag last month. Found the infamous Munchkin thrifting and after hearing how divisive it seems to be for years finally played it for the first time. The rule book is.... Interesting.. It was good ridiculous random fun though.
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June 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Better late than never. Another very mixed bag last month. Found the infamous Munchkin thrifting and after hearing how divisive it seems to be for years finally played it for the first time. The rule book is.... Interesting.. It was good ridiculous random fun though.
#boardgames #bgstats
#boardgames #bgstats
I'm a huge sports fan, that doesn't collect cards. I'm a huge board game fan, but not big on Monopoly. Somehow the whole trading card-ification of Monopoly with the Prizm edition fascinates me to no end.
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May 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I'm a huge sports fan, that doesn't collect cards. I'm a huge board game fan, but not big on Monopoly. Somehow the whole trading card-ification of Monopoly with the Prizm edition fascinates me to no end.
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Organizing my collection and came across this gem that never fails to get a chuckle. Definitely a unique one.
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May 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Organizing my collection and came across this gem that never fails to get a chuckle. Definitely a unique one.
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Not much this month. Orléans dominated. Life in Reterra was a great surprise. Super quick to set up, breezy filler with some meat. Uno All Wild is so absurdly ridiculous, it almost comes around to being entertaining. Especially with some drinks.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Not much this month. Orléans dominated. Life in Reterra was a great surprise. Super quick to set up, breezy filler with some meat. Uno All Wild is so absurdly ridiculous, it almost comes around to being entertaining. Especially with some drinks.
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A 3D printer has probably been the single best board game "quality of life" upgrade. A nice insert makes an absolute world of difference.
#boardgames #3dprinting
#boardgames #3dprinting
April 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A 3D printer has probably been the single best board game "quality of life" upgrade. A nice insert makes an absolute world of difference.
#boardgames #3dprinting
#boardgames #3dprinting
Last months roundup. Finally got Istanbul and it did not disappoint. Definitely a new favorite. Flip7 has probably 3x the plays that weren't tracked. It continues to be the reigning filler champion. Money! is a unique one I came across that I love but fell flat with everyone else.
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April 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Last months roundup. Finally got Istanbul and it did not disappoint. Definitely a new favorite. Flip7 has probably 3x the plays that weren't tracked. It continues to be the reigning filler champion. Money! is a unique one I came across that I love but fell flat with everyone else.
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#boardgames
Age yourself with a toy from your childhood.
March 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Age yourself with a toy from your childhood.
Scored this at Goodwill for $4 bucks(my wife did, as always, she is the thrifting board game whisperer), and I think it takes the cake for most unnecessarily large box. I get why they do it, but sheesh.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Scored this at Goodwill for $4 bucks(my wife did, as always, she is the thrifting board game whisperer), and I think it takes the cake for most unnecessarily large box. I get why they do it, but sheesh.
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