Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️🌈🎲
@kovray.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 Ilya(he/him) and Tylor(he/him) 🏳️🌈 Did somebody say board games? 🎲 Photography, videos, and more! ❤️❤️❤️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/kovray
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Libertalia: youtu.be/SfsfSzXghH4
Curious to see a full game of Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest? Well, you've come to the right place, join us as we sail the seas, assemble the best crews and earn all the doubloons!
Curious to see a full game of Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest? Well, you've come to the right place, join us as we sail the seas, assemble the best crews and earn all the doubloons!
Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest | Facing Stormy Seas with the Ideal Crew | Board Game Playthrough
YouTube video by kovray
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December 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Libertalia: youtu.be/SfsfSzXghH4
Curious to see a full game of Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest? Well, you've come to the right place, join us as we sail the seas, assemble the best crews and earn all the doubloons!
Curious to see a full game of Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest? Well, you've come to the right place, join us as we sail the seas, assemble the best crews and earn all the doubloons!
Reposted by Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️🌈🎲
Beautiful how to play video from @kovray.bsky.social for my game Sanibel, coming mid January.
I am so excited for you all to play this game! I may be a little relentless about it in the next few weeks.
I am so excited for you all to play this game! I may be a little relentless about it in the next few weeks.
Sanibel | How to Play | Learn to Play in 9 Minutes!
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Beautiful how to play video from @kovray.bsky.social for my game Sanibel, coming mid January.
I am so excited for you all to play this game! I may be a little relentless about it in the next few weeks.
I am so excited for you all to play this game! I may be a little relentless about it in the next few weeks.
It is TIME! It is our Top 10 Board Games of 2025!!!
youtu.be/5u87WYKLF6M
We'd love to hear about your favorite games this year!
Additionally, we're doing a fun and unique giveaway so please check that out AND we are less than 100 subscribers away from 10,000, so great time to come and join us!
youtu.be/5u87WYKLF6M
We'd love to hear about your favorite games this year!
Additionally, we're doing a fun and unique giveaway so please check that out AND we are less than 100 subscribers away from 10,000, so great time to come and join us!
Top 10 Board Games of 2025 | The BEST Games of The Year
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It is TIME! It is our Top 10 Board Games of 2025!!!
youtu.be/5u87WYKLF6M
We'd love to hear about your favorite games this year!
Additionally, we're doing a fun and unique giveaway so please check that out AND we are less than 100 subscribers away from 10,000, so great time to come and join us!
youtu.be/5u87WYKLF6M
We'd love to hear about your favorite games this year!
Additionally, we're doing a fun and unique giveaway so please check that out AND we are less than 100 subscribers away from 10,000, so great time to come and join us!
Tylor and I are hosting a murder mystery this holiday season and I am going all out. I want to send all of our guests with a box of cookies, so if you have a holiday cookie recipe you want to share! I am open to any and all.
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Tylor and I are hosting a murder mystery this holiday season and I am going all out. I want to send all of our guests with a box of cookies, so if you have a holiday cookie recipe you want to share! I am open to any and all.
TOP 5 Board Games of November!
youtu.be/ktZMPQyxV-E
So many good games and SO CLOSE to our annual goal of playing 365 different games!
youtu.be/ktZMPQyxV-E
So many good games and SO CLOSE to our annual goal of playing 365 different games!
Top 5 Board Games Played | Small Box Card Games and Big Box Strategy HITS | November Edition
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
TOP 5 Board Games of November!
youtu.be/ktZMPQyxV-E
So many good games and SO CLOSE to our annual goal of playing 365 different games!
youtu.be/ktZMPQyxV-E
So many good games and SO CLOSE to our annual goal of playing 365 different games!
Queen of Spies
youtu.be/RQ8BP4-IKxo
A Solo Game from @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social ! Will you as Alice, be able to maneuver through the missions, deploying spies and avoiding authorities so you could swing the outcome of the Wa?
youtu.be/RQ8BP4-IKxo
A Solo Game from @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social ! Will you as Alice, be able to maneuver through the missions, deploying spies and avoiding authorities so you could swing the outcome of the Wa?
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Queen of Spies
youtu.be/RQ8BP4-IKxo
A Solo Game from @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social ! Will you as Alice, be able to maneuver through the missions, deploying spies and avoiding authorities so you could swing the outcome of the Wa?
youtu.be/RQ8BP4-IKxo
A Solo Game from @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social ! Will you as Alice, be able to maneuver through the missions, deploying spies and avoiding authorities so you could swing the outcome of the Wa?
This year feels like the longest yet shortest year of my life, if that makes sense.
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This year feels like the longest yet shortest year of my life, if that makes sense.
Wingspan Asia: Duet Mode
youtu.be/s5plSUv96hs
Come watch us go head to head as we play WIngspan, a house favorite! Who will have the best bird sanctuary?
youtu.be/s5plSUv96hs
Come watch us go head to head as we play WIngspan, a house favorite! Who will have the best bird sanctuary?
Wingspan Asia | Duet Mode Board Game Playthrough
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Wingspan Asia: Duet Mode
youtu.be/s5plSUv96hs
Come watch us go head to head as we play WIngspan, a house favorite! Who will have the best bird sanctuary?
youtu.be/s5plSUv96hs
Come watch us go head to head as we play WIngspan, a house favorite! Who will have the best bird sanctuary?
Our holiday gift guide is READY! youtu.be/uz4IaX-lkYY
Are you buying games for your loved ones this year?
Are you buying games for your loved ones this year?
Ultimate Board Game Gift Guide | Family, Party, Cooperative, 2-Player, Small Box and Strategy Games!
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Our holiday gift guide is READY! youtu.be/uz4IaX-lkYY
Are you buying games for your loved ones this year?
Are you buying games for your loved ones this year?
Learn to Play Flamecraft Duals with us: youtu.be/uGp37qy8orA
This delightful game is designed by @vegagamestudio.bsky.social , illustrated by Sandara Tang, and published by Cardboard Alchemy!
This delightful game is designed by @vegagamestudio.bsky.social , illustrated by Sandara Tang, and published by Cardboard Alchemy!
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Learn to Play Flamecraft Duals with us: youtu.be/uGp37qy8orA
This delightful game is designed by @vegagamestudio.bsky.social , illustrated by Sandara Tang, and published by Cardboard Alchemy!
This delightful game is designed by @vegagamestudio.bsky.social , illustrated by Sandara Tang, and published by Cardboard Alchemy!
Reposted by Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️🌈🎲
Kovray ( @kovray.bsky.social ) is rolling out a new logo AND they're close to 10K subscribers! There's some kind of surprise coming when they hit 10K. I am not a patient person, so subscribe quick so I can find out soon😆 #boardgames
youtube.com/@kovray
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Welcome to Kovray! A channel all about board games and finding you you're next great one!
Our names are Ilya (he/him) and Tylor (he/him) and we are a couple who loves board games. We hope to inspire ...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Kovray ( @kovray.bsky.social ) is rolling out a new logo AND they're close to 10K subscribers! There's some kind of surprise coming when they hit 10K. I am not a patient person, so subscribe quick so I can find out soon😆 #boardgames
youtube.com/@kovray
youtube.com/@kovray
Here is your ULTIMATE guide to Cascadia? Where do you start? What is our favorite? Have you played them all?
youtu.be/UVPK1RB-R10
Not only is this a fantastic game, the people behind the game, @flatoutgames.bsky.social , @rf-seattle.bsky.social, and @bethsobel.bsky.social are THE BEST.
youtu.be/UVPK1RB-R10
Not only is this a fantastic game, the people behind the game, @flatoutgames.bsky.social , @rf-seattle.bsky.social, and @bethsobel.bsky.social are THE BEST.
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Here is your ULTIMATE guide to Cascadia? Where do you start? What is our favorite? Have you played them all?
youtu.be/UVPK1RB-R10
Not only is this a fantastic game, the people behind the game, @flatoutgames.bsky.social , @rf-seattle.bsky.social, and @bethsobel.bsky.social are THE BEST.
youtu.be/UVPK1RB-R10
Not only is this a fantastic game, the people behind the game, @flatoutgames.bsky.social , @rf-seattle.bsky.social, and @bethsobel.bsky.social are THE BEST.
Sneak peak at tomorrow's video!
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Sneak peak at tomorrow's video!
🪓 Red North 🪓
youtu.be/EgR1lXQpbtc
Three rounds of deployment, actions, and competition to claim outposts so that you can score the most points! This small box is a delight and teh JARLS are crucial!
@mightyboards.bsky.social
youtu.be/EgR1lXQpbtc
Three rounds of deployment, actions, and competition to claim outposts so that you can score the most points! This small box is a delight and teh JARLS are crucial!
@mightyboards.bsky.social
Red North | Three Round Strategy Delight! | Board Game Preview
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🪓 Red North 🪓
youtu.be/EgR1lXQpbtc
Three rounds of deployment, actions, and competition to claim outposts so that you can score the most points! This small box is a delight and teh JARLS are crucial!
@mightyboards.bsky.social
youtu.be/EgR1lXQpbtc
Three rounds of deployment, actions, and competition to claim outposts so that you can score the most points! This small box is a delight and teh JARLS are crucial!
@mightyboards.bsky.social
Reposted by Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️🌈🎲
The marmot! This is my favorite of the animals included in Cascadia: Alpine Lakes. Their whistles are amazing, and I once had a lovely whistling conversation with one in the mountains out here.
Photo: @kovray.bsky.social
Publisher: @flatoutgames.bsky.social
Art: @bethsobel.bsky.social
Photo: @kovray.bsky.social
Publisher: @flatoutgames.bsky.social
Art: @bethsobel.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The marmot! This is my favorite of the animals included in Cascadia: Alpine Lakes. Their whistles are amazing, and I once had a lovely whistling conversation with one in the mountains out here.
Photo: @kovray.bsky.social
Publisher: @flatoutgames.bsky.social
Art: @bethsobel.bsky.social
Photo: @kovray.bsky.social
Publisher: @flatoutgames.bsky.social
Art: @bethsobel.bsky.social
Top 5 Games of OCTOBER!
youtu.be/Acom5QdCbJY
We ended up playing 43 unique games with 76 total plays! We played games with 23 different people and 24 of the games we played were new to us! The games took us approximately 44 hours to play, which means almost TWO full days of gaming!
youtu.be/Acom5QdCbJY
We ended up playing 43 unique games with 76 total plays! We played games with 23 different people and 24 of the games we played were new to us! The games took us approximately 44 hours to play, which means almost TWO full days of gaming!
Top 5 Board Games Played | Surviving, Logic Puzzles, Magical Flowers and Music | October Edition
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Top 5 Games of OCTOBER!
youtu.be/Acom5QdCbJY
We ended up playing 43 unique games with 76 total plays! We played games with 23 different people and 24 of the games we played were new to us! The games took us approximately 44 hours to play, which means almost TWO full days of gaming!
youtu.be/Acom5QdCbJY
We ended up playing 43 unique games with 76 total plays! We played games with 23 different people and 24 of the games we played were new to us! The games took us approximately 44 hours to play, which means almost TWO full days of gaming!
Please check out this project, the games are great and the idea is simply brilliant!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
Christmas Ornament Games - Garland Games
Custom Christmas ornaments that open up to reveal 6 different games!
www.kickstarter.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Please check out this project, the games are great and the idea is simply brilliant!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
Off With Their Heads!
youtu.be/Y9jSwqw2jyk
A flip and write, trick taking, card playing, poker sprinkle game that flows ever so wonderfully! Check out our tutorial of this gem from @druidcitygames.bsky.social !
youtu.be/Y9jSwqw2jyk
A flip and write, trick taking, card playing, poker sprinkle game that flows ever so wonderfully! Check out our tutorial of this gem from @druidcitygames.bsky.social !
Off With Their Heads! | How to Play | Learn to Play in 8 Minutes!
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Off With Their Heads!
youtu.be/Y9jSwqw2jyk
A flip and write, trick taking, card playing, poker sprinkle game that flows ever so wonderfully! Check out our tutorial of this gem from @druidcitygames.bsky.social !
youtu.be/Y9jSwqw2jyk
A flip and write, trick taking, card playing, poker sprinkle game that flows ever so wonderfully! Check out our tutorial of this gem from @druidcitygames.bsky.social !
We're coming up on our 5 year anniversary. I wanted to share one of our very first videos that still cracks me up and features three stellar games: youtu.be/EDlPVBV0Nls?...
Game Night Menu | Embracing Your Inner Child
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 3:47 AM
We're coming up on our 5 year anniversary. I wanted to share one of our very first videos that still cracks me up and features three stellar games: youtu.be/EDlPVBV0Nls?...
Wonderland's War Duel Playthrough
youtu.be/7TlTqiPtrh8
Watch Tylor and I face off as the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat!
youtu.be/7TlTqiPtrh8
Watch Tylor and I face off as the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat!
Wonderland's War Duel | Cheshire Cat vs. Mad Hatter | Kickstarter Playthrough
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Wonderland's War Duel Playthrough
youtu.be/7TlTqiPtrh8
Watch Tylor and I face off as the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat!
youtu.be/7TlTqiPtrh8
Watch Tylor and I face off as the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat!
🎲 Dicey Devices 🎲
Learn to Play: youtu.be/ASTeN2kj0AI
This is your time to shine! Build a death ray and incapacitate your opponents before they do the same. Engine building, tactical planning, and a touch of luck all paired with this delightful art style is just a treat.
Learn to Play: youtu.be/ASTeN2kj0AI
This is your time to shine! Build a death ray and incapacitate your opponents before they do the same. Engine building, tactical planning, and a touch of luck all paired with this delightful art style is just a treat.
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🎲 Dicey Devices 🎲
Learn to Play: youtu.be/ASTeN2kj0AI
This is your time to shine! Build a death ray and incapacitate your opponents before they do the same. Engine building, tactical planning, and a touch of luck all paired with this delightful art style is just a treat.
Learn to Play: youtu.be/ASTeN2kj0AI
This is your time to shine! Build a death ray and incapacitate your opponents before they do the same. Engine building, tactical planning, and a touch of luck all paired with this delightful art style is just a treat.
Reposted by Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️🌈🎲
Just one week left to back Club Spooky and That’s the Spirit! If you back now, you can get both games for $35 (they’ll be $25 each after the campaign). And of course, these games will only exist with your support.
Thank you everyone’s who’s backed so far!
Thank you everyone’s who’s backed so far!
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Just one week left to back Club Spooky and That’s the Spirit! If you back now, you can get both games for $35 (they’ll be $25 each after the campaign). And of course, these games will only exist with your support.
Thank you everyone’s who’s backed so far!
Thank you everyone’s who’s backed so far!
I feel like if you don’t have art yet, it’s better to put in a blank “placeholder”
or royalty free clip art with placeholder language than use AI art and promise to replace it with real art later? It makes me skeptical and I avoid projects that do this.
or royalty free clip art with placeholder language than use AI art and promise to replace it with real art later? It makes me skeptical and I avoid projects that do this.
October 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I feel like if you don’t have art yet, it’s better to put in a blank “placeholder”
or royalty free clip art with placeholder language than use AI art and promise to replace it with real art later? It makes me skeptical and I avoid projects that do this.
or royalty free clip art with placeholder language than use AI art and promise to replace it with real art later? It makes me skeptical and I avoid projects that do this.
With Spooky Season in full swing, I highly recommend you check out both of these games from @connor.alwaysawake.games !
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
They are unique and an absolute blast to play, Tylor and I have really enjoyed them. Please share along if you have the capacity!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
They are unique and an absolute blast to play, Tylor and I have really enjoyed them. Please share along if you have the capacity!
Club Spooky & That's the Spirit
Assemble the coolest group of ghouls in Club Spooky and find the culprit of your accidental death in That's the Spirit
www.kickstarter.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
With Spooky Season in full swing, I highly recommend you check out both of these games from @connor.alwaysawake.games !
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
They are unique and an absolute blast to play, Tylor and I have really enjoyed them. Please share along if you have the capacity!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
They are unique and an absolute blast to play, Tylor and I have really enjoyed them. Please share along if you have the capacity!