Board Game Bloke
@boardgamebloke.bsky.social
I like #boardgames, #craftbeer, #bacon, #cheese, #singlemalt, and #history a little too much. Organiser of the #VCSBG and #SoCalWargamers board game groups. Member of #TheWargameBootcamp. Creator of #VassalEngine and #TabletopSimulator modules.
#DiceHateMe
#DiceHateMe
Another #boardgame off the #shelfofshame
Tempus by #MartinWallace is a 2-5 player civ-lite game published in 2006. Graphics wise it shows its age.
It does give the 4x feel in a few hours. I'd play it again. Perhaps I won't wait 14 years. That's how long I have owned my copy.
Tempus by #MartinWallace is a 2-5 player civ-lite game published in 2006. Graphics wise it shows its age.
It does give the 4x feel in a few hours. I'd play it again. Perhaps I won't wait 14 years. That's how long I have owned my copy.
September 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Another #boardgame off the #shelfofshame
Tempus by #MartinWallace is a 2-5 player civ-lite game published in 2006. Graphics wise it shows its age.
It does give the 4x feel in a few hours. I'd play it again. Perhaps I won't wait 14 years. That's how long I have owned my copy.
Tempus by #MartinWallace is a 2-5 player civ-lite game published in 2006. Graphics wise it shows its age.
It does give the 4x feel in a few hours. I'd play it again. Perhaps I won't wait 14 years. That's how long I have owned my copy.
Have a perfectly good Win10 computer that will not upgrade to Win11 due to not being super duper?
Check Windows Updates to see if ESU is an option. If so you can get another year of vital Win10 security fixes. How many folks have spent money on replacing perfectly puters when they did not need too?
Check Windows Updates to see if ESU is an option. If so you can get another year of vital Win10 security fixes. How many folks have spent money on replacing perfectly puters when they did not need too?
September 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Have a perfectly good Win10 computer that will not upgrade to Win11 due to not being super duper?
Check Windows Updates to see if ESU is an option. If so you can get another year of vital Win10 security fixes. How many folks have spent money on replacing perfectly puters when they did not need too?
Check Windows Updates to see if ESU is an option. If so you can get another year of vital Win10 security fixes. How many folks have spent money on replacing perfectly puters when they did not need too?
Donating at the food bank, standing on a freeway overpass, waving signs, and trying to be optimist about our futures.
We did fireworks last night.
How did you celebrate Independence Day?
#nokings
We did fireworks last night.
How did you celebrate Independence Day?
#nokings
July 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Donating at the food bank, standing on a freeway overpass, waving signs, and trying to be optimist about our futures.
We did fireworks last night.
How did you celebrate Independence Day?
#nokings
We did fireworks last night.
How did you celebrate Independence Day?
#nokings
Who knew Twitter was around back then.
June 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Who knew Twitter was around back then.
So glad that the local #NoKings day protests were staggered that allowed us to attend more than one of the many events. Great engagement with the general public. The cacophony of car horns was exhilarating. It was good to see such a wide mix taking part including families with kids.
#VenturaCounty
#VenturaCounty
June 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
So glad that the local #NoKings day protests were staggered that allowed us to attend more than one of the many events. Great engagement with the general public. The cacophony of car horns was exhilarating. It was good to see such a wide mix taking part including families with kids.
#VenturaCounty
#VenturaCounty
#ConquestVentura tabletop gaming con dates have been announced for the 26-27th July 2025 in beachy downtown Ventura, CA. I’ll be there for the #boardgames!
June 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#ConquestVentura tabletop gaming con dates have been announced for the 26-27th July 2025 in beachy downtown Ventura, CA. I’ll be there for the #boardgames!
#rugbysevens tournament yesterday in #Moorpark, CA. A great atmosphere and great on-pitch action in the local public park.
#VenturaCountryRugbyClub
#VenturaCountryRugbyClub
June 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#rugbysevens tournament yesterday in #Moorpark, CA. A great atmosphere and great on-pitch action in the local public park.
#VenturaCountryRugbyClub
#VenturaCountryRugbyClub
Some random pics from yesterday.
A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar chilling on a plant
and a glorious view of the western sky.
Things will get better folks.
A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar chilling on a plant
and a glorious view of the western sky.
Things will get better folks.
April 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Some random pics from yesterday.
A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar chilling on a plant
and a glorious view of the western sky.
Things will get better folks.
A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar chilling on a plant
and a glorious view of the western sky.
Things will get better folks.
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My games are manufactured in the United States. It is incredibly expensive to produce, there is almost no profit margin, we cannot distribute in stores, and I get frequent complaints about component quality for the pricepoint that allows us to eke out a living... in Detroit, a cheap place to live. 🧵
April 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
My games are manufactured in the United States. It is incredibly expensive to produce, there is almost no profit margin, we cannot distribute in stores, and I get frequent complaints about component quality for the pricepoint that allows us to eke out a living... in Detroit, a cheap place to live. 🧵
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there's a US-based online retailer who has a habit of selling used & incomplete copies of our games as "new in shrink" - we have never & will never sell to them - leading to customers writing to us for redress & by all accounts they're supposed to be nice people but they're a real pain in my ass
April 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
there's a US-based online retailer who has a habit of selling used & incomplete copies of our games as "new in shrink" - we have never & will never sell to them - leading to customers writing to us for redress & by all accounts they're supposed to be nice people but they're a real pain in my ass
Whatever reason it is… and there are too many to list here. Make a sign and attend a local event.
Bring US flags too. Show folks how real patriots act while holding a peaceful and civil event.
#HandsOff #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks
Bring US flags too. Show folks how real patriots act while holding a peaceful and civil event.
#HandsOff #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Whatever reason it is… and there are too many to list here. Make a sign and attend a local event.
Bring US flags too. Show folks how real patriots act while holding a peaceful and civil event.
#HandsOff #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks
Bring US flags too. Show folks how real patriots act while holding a peaceful and civil event.
#HandsOff #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks
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Does anyone have photos of Blood & Treasure from recent conventions that they would be comfortable with me posting on BGG? I would like to update the BGG page before posting design diary entries. Please feel free to comment or DM😉
April 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Does anyone have photos of Blood & Treasure from recent conventions that they would be comfortable with me posting on BGG? I would like to update the BGG page before posting design diary entries. Please feel free to comment or DM😉
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
I especially like #boardgames designs where I can do well despite my poor luck with dice. #DiceHateMe
One such game is Kingsburg. I lost by a single point. GG.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
I especially like #boardgames designs where I can do well despite my poor luck with dice. #DiceHateMe
One such game is Kingsburg. I lost by a single point. GG.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
April 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
I especially like #boardgames designs where I can do well despite my poor luck with dice. #DiceHateMe
One such game is Kingsburg. I lost by a single point. GG.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
I especially like #boardgames designs where I can do well despite my poor luck with dice. #DiceHateMe
One such game is Kingsburg. I lost by a single point. GG.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
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Hey! You can play Land and Freedom right now for free on Rally the Troops! And the game will even do the rules for you, so learning is a breeze. www.rally-the-troops.com/land-and-fre... #antifascism @ccxvii.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Hey! You can play Land and Freedom right now for free on Rally the Troops! And the game will even do the rules for you, so learning is a breeze. www.rally-the-troops.com/land-and-fre... #antifascism @ccxvii.bsky.social
Install the latest Tabletop Simulator hotfix today to get the latest functionality!
#tabletopsimulator #boardgames #AprilFools #onlinetablegames #SleeveEverything
#tabletopsimulator #boardgames #AprilFools #onlinetablegames #SleeveEverything
April 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Install the latest Tabletop Simulator hotfix today to get the latest functionality!
#tabletopsimulator #boardgames #AprilFools #onlinetablegames #SleeveEverything
#tabletopsimulator #boardgames #AprilFools #onlinetablegames #SleeveEverything
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Board game bluesky, help this person out!
This thread is amazing. I’ve made three board games in my own little corner of the world to play with my friends. Are there groups who play each other’s original board games? Is there a Bluesky community for these people? I am so curious and want to connect!
March 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Board game bluesky, help this person out!
We’ve had the vouchers for years, way back in lockdown. With mild weather and half-term it was time to go. The gardens are full of blooms with copious amounts of Wisteria. Glorious.
All in all a nice day trip to The Huntington library and gardens near Pasadena, CA
All in all a nice day trip to The Huntington library and gardens near Pasadena, CA
March 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We’ve had the vouchers for years, way back in lockdown. With mild weather and half-term it was time to go. The gardens are full of blooms with copious amounts of Wisteria. Glorious.
All in all a nice day trip to The Huntington library and gardens near Pasadena, CA
All in all a nice day trip to The Huntington library and gardens near Pasadena, CA
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23rd times lucky I guess. After so many plays I finally win at the hybrid #eurogame / #wargame #boardgame Wings For The Baron. Design &market aircraft in WW1 Germany. The winner has the highest amount of gold and paper money. Inflation will erode the worth of paper money as the game progresses.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
23rd times lucky I guess. After so many plays I finally win at the hybrid #eurogame / #wargame #boardgame Wings For The Baron. Design &market aircraft in WW1 Germany. The winner has the highest amount of gold and paper money. Inflation will erode the worth of paper money as the game progresses.
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#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
A very wide range of games were played last night. From simple card games, meaty euros, and we even snuck in a historical consim aka #wargame.
Good times!
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
A very wide range of games were played last night. From simple card games, meaty euros, and we even snuck in a historical consim aka #wargame.
Good times!
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
March 20, 2025 at 4:16 AM
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
A very wide range of games were played last night. From simple card games, meaty euros, and we even snuck in a historical consim aka #wargame.
Good times!
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
A very wide range of games were played last night. From simple card games, meaty euros, and we even snuck in a historical consim aka #wargame.
Good times!
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
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Any fans of this policy able to explain it?
- Navajo code talkers were DEI hires?
- Recounting them disadvantages white code talkers?
- Removing rebel statues "erases history" but this does not?
www.axios.com/local/salt-l...
- Navajo code talkers were DEI hires?
- Recounting them disadvantages white code talkers?
- Removing rebel statues "erases history" but this does not?
www.axios.com/local/salt-l...
Navajo Code Talkers get "DEI" label as military info disappears under Trump order
Also vanishing: The Civil War regiment from "Glory," women pilots from WWII and a Medal of Honor winner.
www.axios.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Any fans of this policy able to explain it?
- Navajo code talkers were DEI hires?
- Recounting them disadvantages white code talkers?
- Removing rebel statues "erases history" but this does not?
www.axios.com/local/salt-l...
- Navajo code talkers were DEI hires?
- Recounting them disadvantages white code talkers?
- Removing rebel statues "erases history" but this does not?
www.axios.com/local/salt-l...
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
Harmonies and Medici, two great games with striking table presence hit the table. Lancaster, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, and Clank! Catacombs were also played.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
Harmonies and Medici, two great games with striking table presence hit the table. Lancaster, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, and Clank! Catacombs were also played.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
March 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
Harmonies and Medici, two great games with striking table presence hit the table. Lancaster, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, and Clank! Catacombs were also played.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
Harmonies and Medici, two great games with striking table presence hit the table. Lancaster, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, and Clank! Catacombs were also played.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
Seems reasonable
Vive la France!
Vive la France!
March 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Seems reasonable
Vive la France!
Vive la France!
Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer with the #VCSB meetup in #thousandoaks
A bunch of new, to us, gamers and one new/old game in Black Gold. Find, extract, and sell oil in 1920s Texas. It’s a wild ride with fluctuating prices. Too random for some perhaps.
#venturacounty #gamenight
A bunch of new, to us, gamers and one new/old game in Black Gold. Find, extract, and sell oil in 1920s Texas. It’s a wild ride with fluctuating prices. Too random for some perhaps.
#venturacounty #gamenight
March 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer with the #VCSB meetup in #thousandoaks
A bunch of new, to us, gamers and one new/old game in Black Gold. Find, extract, and sell oil in 1920s Texas. It’s a wild ride with fluctuating prices. Too random for some perhaps.
#venturacounty #gamenight
A bunch of new, to us, gamers and one new/old game in Black Gold. Find, extract, and sell oil in 1920s Texas. It’s a wild ride with fluctuating prices. Too random for some perhaps.
#venturacounty #gamenight
Clank! Legacy 2 #boardgame continued with game 6 aka Clank Candyland. 1 set such a high bar and it’s tough to do more without throwing the kitchen sink at the system. Clank! still goes with pun loaded references and I wonder how many more (good ones) they can come up with?
#boardgames #ClankLegacy
#boardgames #ClankLegacy
March 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Clank! Legacy 2 #boardgame continued with game 6 aka Clank Candyland. 1 set such a high bar and it’s tough to do more without throwing the kitchen sink at the system. Clank! still goes with pun loaded references and I wonder how many more (good ones) they can come up with?
#boardgames #ClankLegacy
#boardgames #ClankLegacy