Jonathan H. Liu
@jonathanhliu.bsky.social
Stay-at-home dad, reader, board gamer, GeekDad Senior Editor, Etch-a-Sketch artist.
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(he/him) Portland, Oregon
https://geekdad.com/author/jonathanhliu/
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanhliu/
(he/him) Portland, Oregon
I don't play mahjong very often and I already have a set that works just fine. But if I had $320 just sitting around...
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Everything Everywhere All at Once Mahjong Set
Laundry, taxes, and tile games. Special edition Everything Everywhere All at Once-themed mahjong set.160 Black tiles with hand-painted engraved icons. Art by Manshen Lo. Includes a wooden carrying cas...
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February 18, 2026 at 11:48 PM
I don't play mahjong very often and I already have a set that works just fine. But if I had $320 just sitting around...
shop.a24films.com/products/eve...
shop.a24films.com/products/eve...
I see people are talking about this Ticket to Ride Netflix movie but I'd personally wait for the Ticket to Ride: Europe movie because it'll fix a few of the issues from the original.
February 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM
I see people are talking about this Ticket to Ride Netflix movie but I'd personally wait for the Ticket to Ride: Europe movie because it'll fix a few of the issues from the original.
Ok, THIS is a statement that actually addresses the issue. Thank you, John.
I can appreciate that it's hard to part ways with somebody who has been a friend for so long, but I don't think his attitudes on AI are good for the board game industry.
I can appreciate that it's hard to part ways with somebody who has been a friend for so long, but I don't think his attitudes on AI are good for the board game industry.
Today I want to share that Ryan Dancey and AEG have parted ways.
This is not an easy post to write. Ryan has been a significant part of AEG’s story, and I am personally grateful for the years of work, passion, and intensity he brought to the company. We have built a lot together.
This is not an easy post to write. Ryan has been a significant part of AEG’s story, and I am personally grateful for the years of work, passion, and intensity he brought to the company. We have built a lot together.
February 18, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Ok, THIS is a statement that actually addresses the issue. Thank you, John.
I can appreciate that it's hard to part ways with somebody who has been a friend for so long, but I don't think his attitudes on AI are good for the board game industry.
I can appreciate that it's hard to part ways with somebody who has been a friend for so long, but I don't think his attitudes on AI are good for the board game industry.
If the first image is the Chinese character for horse, does that mean this second one is the Chinese character for homse?
February 18, 2026 at 7:41 PM
If the first image is the Chinese character for horse, does that mean this second one is the Chinese character for homse?
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AI is not taking our jobs. The AI bubble is. This mad dash to buy hardware and real estate is sucking up all the money that should go to employment.
What happens when the demand never reaches a point to justify all those capital expenses? A lot of companies holding things they can't get rid of.
What happens when the demand never reaches a point to justify all those capital expenses? A lot of companies holding things they can't get rid of.
February 18, 2026 at 6:06 PM
AI is not taking our jobs. The AI bubble is. This mad dash to buy hardware and real estate is sucking up all the money that should go to employment.
What happens when the demand never reaches a point to justify all those capital expenses? A lot of companies holding things they can't get rid of.
What happens when the demand never reaches a point to justify all those capital expenses? A lot of companies holding things they can't get rid of.
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I just did the dumbest thing of my entire career to prove a much more serious point.
I tricked ChatGPT and Google, and made them tell other users I’m a competitive hot-dog-eating world champion
People are using this trick on a massive scale to make AI tell you lies. I’ll explain how I did it
I tricked ChatGPT and Google, and made them tell other users I’m a competitive hot-dog-eating world champion
People are using this trick on a massive scale to make AI tell you lies. I’ll explain how I did it
February 18, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I just did the dumbest thing of my entire career to prove a much more serious point.
I tricked ChatGPT and Google, and made them tell other users I’m a competitive hot-dog-eating world champion
People are using this trick on a massive scale to make AI tell you lies. I’ll explain how I did it
I tricked ChatGPT and Google, and made them tell other users I’m a competitive hot-dog-eating world champion
People are using this trick on a massive scale to make AI tell you lies. I’ll explain how I did it
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2026 basically
February 18, 2026 at 4:23 PM
2026 basically
So we did get a statement from AEG's CEO but this post feels like it should have been the start of a thread rather than something expected to stand on its own. As it is, this is pretty disappointing and ignores the elephant in the room.
There’s been conversation today about AI and game design.
I want to be clear where I stand. For 30+ years, AEG has worked with human designers to bring games to life. That creative partnership, the collaboration, the shared spark, is what makes tabletop special. That is not changing.
I want to be clear where I stand. For 30+ years, AEG has worked with human designers to bring games to life. That creative partnership, the collaboration, the shared spark, is what makes tabletop special. That is not changing.
February 18, 2026 at 6:56 PM
So we did get a statement from AEG's CEO but this post feels like it should have been the start of a thread rather than something expected to stand on its own. As it is, this is pretty disappointing and ignores the elephant in the room.
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I totally missed that besides being Lunar New Year Mardi Gras Ramadan Rosh Chodesh Adar, it was ALSO the 25th anniversary of All Your Base Are Belong To Us?
Gotta share this again, then:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzO...
Gotta share this again, then:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzO...
All Your Base Are Belong to Us - Etch-a-Sketch
YouTube video by Jonathan H. Liu
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February 18, 2026 at 8:33 AM
I totally missed that besides being Lunar New Year Mardi Gras Ramadan Rosh Chodesh Adar, it was ALSO the 25th anniversary of All Your Base Are Belong To Us?
Gotta share this again, then:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzO...
Gotta share this again, then:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzO...
I totally missed that besides being Lunar New Year Mardi Gras Ramadan Rosh Chodesh Adar, it was ALSO the 25th anniversary of All Your Base Are Belong To Us?
Gotta share this again, then:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzO...
Gotta share this again, then:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzO...
All Your Base Are Belong to Us - Etch-a-Sketch
YouTube video by Jonathan H. Liu
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February 18, 2026 at 8:33 AM
I totally missed that besides being Lunar New Year Mardi Gras Ramadan Rosh Chodesh Adar, it was ALSO the 25th anniversary of All Your Base Are Belong To Us?
Gotta share this again, then:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzO...
Gotta share this again, then:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYzO...
So, what game designers do I know that are coming to GameStorm next month?
February 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM
So, what game designers do I know that are coming to GameStorm next month?
Happy Lunar New Year Mardi Gras Ramadan to all who celebrate!
February 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Happy Lunar New Year Mardi Gras Ramadan to all who celebrate!
I've got two reviews today: @flatoutgames.bsky.social just launched their Kickstarter campaign for Forage and Honeypot!
February 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I've got two reviews today: @flatoutgames.bsky.social just launched their Kickstarter campaign for Forage and Honeypot!
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I’m going to say again, infecting your allies with a potentially debilitating and deadly illness is extremely foolish behavior in any kind of movement. You’re doing work for the other guys.
PMC COVlD Report, Week of Feb 16, 2026 (U.S.)
14 states are still experiencing High/Very High COVlD levels amid a lingering 12th wave.
Minnesota may be at an all-time high.
THREAD 1 of 4 🧵
14 states are still experiencing High/Very High COVlD levels amid a lingering 12th wave.
Minnesota may be at an all-time high.
THREAD 1 of 4 🧵
February 16, 2026 at 5:47 AM
I’m going to say again, infecting your allies with a potentially debilitating and deadly illness is extremely foolish behavior in any kind of movement. You’re doing work for the other guys.
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How many board gamers does it take to change a light bulb?
1 to 5 but I wouldn’t recommend it at 1 or 5 or even 2 really.
1 to 5 but I wouldn’t recommend it at 1 or 5 or even 2 really.
September 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
How many board gamers does it take to change a light bulb?
1 to 5 but I wouldn’t recommend it at 1 or 5 or even 2 really.
1 to 5 but I wouldn’t recommend it at 1 or 5 or even 2 really.
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Imagine thinking that *not* being able to understand another language is a flex.
February 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Imagine thinking that *not* being able to understand another language is a flex.
One of my favorite deck-building games—I like it so much I've actually bought it twice now.
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Reaping the Rewards: 'Shards of Infinity: Saga Collection'
Develop mastery and unlock the power of the Infinity Engine.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
One of my favorite deck-building games—I like it so much I've actually bought it twice now.
geekdad.com/2026/02/reap...
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If you haven't seen it already, @cabel.panic.com's XOXO talk about Wes Cook and a McDonald's mural is absolutely worth the 20 minutes, and now he's got a post with some more details (and my Etch-a-Sketch drawing!)
Definitely watch the video *before* reading the post.
cabel.com/wes-cook-and...
Definitely watch the video *before* reading the post.
cabel.com/wes-cook-and...
Wes Cook and the Centralia McDonald's Mural
A personal story about discovering a mural in a McDonald's, an unknown artist named Wes Cook, trying to save the mural, and a conference talk about it all.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:15 PM
If you haven't seen it already, @cabel.panic.com's XOXO talk about Wes Cook and a McDonald's mural is absolutely worth the 20 minutes, and now he's got a post with some more details (and my Etch-a-Sketch drawing!)
Definitely watch the video *before* reading the post.
cabel.com/wes-cook-and...
Definitely watch the video *before* reading the post.
cabel.com/wes-cook-and...
Got a Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup—several games from favorite designers and publishers!
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February 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Got a Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup—several games from favorite designers and publishers!
geekdad.com/2026/02/kick...
geekdad.com/2026/02/kick...
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NEW: The @wired.com Security desk put together a comprehensive guide to filming ICE—with tips for reducing risk at the forefront. No paywall, but please consider subscribing to help find these kinds of resources. And stay safe out there. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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How to Film ICE
Filming federal agents in public is legal, but avoiding a dangerous—even deadly—confrontation isn’t guaranteed. Here’s how to record ICE and CBP agents as safely as possible and have an impact.
www.wired.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:55 AM
NEW: The @wired.com Security desk put together a comprehensive guide to filming ICE—with tips for reducing risk at the forefront. No paywall, but please consider subscribing to help find these kinds of resources. And stay safe out there. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
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Some interesting musings from Robin Sloan about AI and the magic circle.
"Here’s a simple observation:
The world can run without an internet.
The internet can’t run without a world."
www.robinsloan.com/winter-garde...
"Here’s a simple observation:
The world can run without an internet.
The internet can’t run without a world."
www.robinsloan.com/winter-garde...
Flood fill vs. the magic circle
AI automation and the Four Horsemen of the paper jam.
www.robinsloan.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Some interesting musings from Robin Sloan about AI and the magic circle.
"Here’s a simple observation:
The world can run without an internet.
The internet can’t run without a world."
www.robinsloan.com/winter-garde...
"Here’s a simple observation:
The world can run without an internet.
The internet can’t run without a world."
www.robinsloan.com/winter-garde...
🧵 worth reading:
I watched Bad Bunny deliver the most American halftime show I have ever seen. Then I came home and watched it again. And I am not okay. In the best possible way.
He sang every single word in Spanish. Every. Single. Word.
He sang every single word in Spanish. Every. Single. Word.
February 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
🧵 worth reading:
If you need yet another reason to be disappointed in people, go look up "#Chinesemaxxing" on TikTok or Instagram.
(Apparently it's not a thing here on Bluesky, fortunately.)
(Apparently it's not a thing here on Bluesky, fortunately.)
February 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
If you need yet another reason to be disappointed in people, go look up "#Chinesemaxxing" on TikTok or Instagram.
(Apparently it's not a thing here on Bluesky, fortunately.)
(Apparently it's not a thing here on Bluesky, fortunately.)