Non-Breaking Space
@nbsp1618.bsky.social
Defender of orphans and widows, defenestrator of conventions and harbinger of the post-grog.
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over the weekend @heavycardboard.bsky.social did an amazing stream of #crossbronxexpressway
if you've been wondering how the game plays it's worth checking out.
www.youtube.com/live/YOs4qzb...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
if you've been wondering how the game plays it's worth checking out.
www.youtube.com/live/YOs4qzb...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
Cross Bronx Expressway - 3p Teaching, Play-through, & Roundtable Discussion by Heavy Cardboard
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January 15, 2026 at 4:38 PM
over the weekend @heavycardboard.bsky.social did an amazing stream of #crossbronxexpressway
if you've been wondering how the game plays it's worth checking out.
www.youtube.com/live/YOs4qzb...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
if you've been wondering how the game plays it's worth checking out.
www.youtube.com/live/YOs4qzb...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
in @heavycardboard.bsky.social studio watching the 4k sausage get made. tune in at noon et.
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
in @heavycardboard.bsky.social studio watching the 4k sausage get made. tune in at noon et.
where i challenge everyone to talk to a librarian and challenge boardgaming to break the shackles of victory.
had a wonderful time chatting with @brendanmcleod.com and @nictringali.bsky.social about my work with @wehrlegig.games and for @gmtgames.bsky.social
had a wonderful time chatting with @brendanmcleod.com and @nictringali.bsky.social about my work with @wehrlegig.games and for @gmtgames.bsky.social
Happy new year! Today on PAPER LABYRINTHS, we talk with board game designer Non-Breaking Space @nbsp1618.bsky.social about expressive design, play artifacts, and challenging players to think about what "victory conditions" mean. Out now where-ever you get podcasts!
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January 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
where i challenge everyone to talk to a librarian and challenge boardgaming to break the shackles of victory.
had a wonderful time chatting with @brendanmcleod.com and @nictringali.bsky.social about my work with @wehrlegig.games and for @gmtgames.bsky.social
had a wonderful time chatting with @brendanmcleod.com and @nictringali.bsky.social about my work with @wehrlegig.games and for @gmtgames.bsky.social
by the morning of December 29th the germans had fully evacuated and the battle of ortona was over. while unbroken, heavy casualties would impact future performance, while the candians sustained their effectiveness. a marginal victory for the first canadian infantry division.
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
by the morning of December 29th the germans had fully evacuated and the battle of ortona was over. while unbroken, heavy casualties would impact future performance, while the candians sustained their effectiveness. a marginal victory for the first canadian infantry division.
December 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
by the morning of December 29th the germans had fully evacuated and the battle of ortona was over. while unbroken, heavy casualties would impact future performance, while the candians sustained their effectiveness. a marginal victory for the first canadian infantry division.
german artillery has the front line well spotted on December 28th and is able to slow the morning offensive, but the canadians are able to use their sheer numbers to push the line forward. the germans do find a weak spot on the right they exploit to create a gap in the line.
December 29, 2025 at 5:26 AM
that evening the three rivers tanks redirect their efforts to the rear with a heavy attack on the germans that penetrated the line. they severely damage the tanks in the streets but are unable to eliminate all of the german defenders behind their line.
December 29, 2025 at 5:25 AM
that evening the three rivers tanks redirect their efforts to the rear with a heavy attack on the germans that penetrated the line. they severely damage the tanks in the streets but are unable to eliminate all of the german defenders behind their line.
german artillery has the front line well spotted on December 28th and is able to slow the morning offensive, but the canadians are able to use their sheer numbers to push the line forward. the germans do find a weak spot on the right they exploit to create a gap in the line.
December 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
german artillery has the front line well spotted on December 28th and is able to slow the morning offensive, but the canadians are able to use their sheer numbers to push the line forward. the germans do find a weak spot on the right they exploit to create a gap in the line.
2026 is gonna be heavy.
Mark your calendars:
Saturday, January 10th - We will be featuring Cross Bronx Expressway (from @gmtgames.bsky.social) on the channel.
And designer @nbsp1618.bsky.social will be IN STUDIO with us as we host a full teaching and play-through!
Very much looking forward to this!
Saturday, January 10th - We will be featuring Cross Bronx Expressway (from @gmtgames.bsky.social) on the channel.
And designer @nbsp1618.bsky.social will be IN STUDIO with us as we host a full teaching and play-through!
Very much looking forward to this!
December 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
2026 is gonna be heavy.
the canadians open December 27th with attacks on their flanks. an artillery strike weakens the german defense on the left while the ontario tanks converge on a strong point on the right with the royal 22nd. both attacks successfully force a german retreat.
December 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
the offensive continues to move the german line back but canadian momentum slows. the royal canadians and the three rivers tanks are able to eliminate german armor on the left. but after engineers repair canadian tanks more take damage from a german night attack.
December 28, 2025 at 2:42 AM
the offensive continues to move the german line back but canadian momentum slows. the royal canadians and the three rivers tanks are able to eliminate german armor on the left. but after engineers repair canadian tanks more take damage from a german night attack.
the canadians open December 27th with attacks on their flanks. an artillery strike weakens the german defense on the left while the ontario tanks converge on a strong point on the right with the royal 22nd. both attacks successfully force a german retreat.
December 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
the canadians open December 27th with attacks on their flanks. an artillery strike weakens the german defense on the left while the ontario tanks converge on a strong point on the right with the royal 22nd. both attacks successfully force a german retreat.
the sound of german armor preempts canadian plans for an assault on the morning of December 26th. they manage to hold against it ahead of the artillery bombardments that rock their positions. more infantry is mobilized to strengthen their lines weakened by the counter.
December 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
germans harass their positions into the evening. while the royal engineers try to repair ontario tanks damaged in the bombardment, the three rivers tanks are damaged in the night attacks. but infantry from the rear are able to make their way to the front ready for action.
December 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
germans harass their positions into the evening. while the royal engineers try to repair ontario tanks damaged in the bombardment, the three rivers tanks are damaged in the night attacks. but infantry from the rear are able to make their way to the front ready for action.
the sound of german armor preempts canadian plans for an assault on the morning of December 26th. they manage to hold against it ahead of the artillery bombardments that rock their positions. more infantry is mobilized to strengthen their lines weakened by the counter.
December 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
the sound of german armor preempts canadian plans for an assault on the morning of December 26th. they manage to hold against it ahead of the artillery bombardments that rock their positions. more infantry is mobilized to strengthen their lines weakened by the counter.
thanks for the invite. let's figure out how to make this happen in 2026. have a wonderful holiday season.
December 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
thanks for the invite. let's figure out how to make this happen in 2026. have a wonderful holiday season.
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The Expressway must keep Cross-Bronxing! First 2-decade game. Took around 3h30. Community won with 7 points, Public and Private both with 6. Next time we'll be playing with the objective cards. Great game @nbsp1618.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Expressway must keep Cross-Bronxing! First 2-decade game. Took around 3h30. Community won with 7 points, Public and Private both with 6. Next time we'll be playing with the objective cards. Great game @nbsp1618.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
canadian armor continues to try to get into ortona near the coast on December 25th with german artillery continuing to slow their progress. nevertheless in the town a combined arms assault is able to dislodge a german strong point, giving them a positional advantage.
December 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
the flanking support of the three rivers tanks and west nova scotia regiment turn their attention to their left that evening for an attack that forces the germans back. the canadians, now we'll seated in ortona see the germans pull back slightly to regroup a holding defense.
December 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
the flanking support of the three rivers tanks and west nova scotia regiment turn their attention to their left that evening for an attack that forces the germans back. the canadians, now we'll seated in ortona see the germans pull back slightly to regroup a holding defense.
canadian armor continues to try to get into ortona near the coast on December 25th with german artillery continuing to slow their progress. nevertheless in the town a combined arms assault is able to dislodge a german strong point, giving them a positional advantage.
December 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
canadian armor continues to try to get into ortona near the coast on December 25th with german artillery continuing to slow their progress. nevertheless in the town a combined arms assault is able to dislodge a german strong point, giving them a positional advantage.
more armor makes it's way into ortona on December 24th as the royal engineers finally make their way up the coastal road where tanks have already been damaged by german artillery. in the town a barrage lands on the 22nd near the front ahead of an infantry attack.
December 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
in the evening the three rivers tanks move their way to the front to support the infantry. canadian artillery pin the germans inland to give space to prepare. night attacks near the coast keep the pressure on the 22nd to hold their positions while the ontario tanks are repaired.
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
in the evening the three rivers tanks move their way to the front to support the infantry. canadian artillery pin the germans inland to give space to prepare. night attacks near the coast keep the pressure on the 22nd to hold their positions while the ontario tanks are repaired.
more armor makes it's way into ortona on December 24th as the royal engineers finally make their way up the coastal road where tanks have already been damaged by german artillery. in the town a barrage lands on the 22nd near the front ahead of an infantry attack.
December 25, 2025 at 3:54 AM
more armor makes it's way into ortona on December 24th as the royal engineers finally make their way up the coastal road where tanks have already been damaged by german artillery. in the town a barrage lands on the 22nd near the front ahead of an infantry attack.
elements of the royal canadian regiment spot another gun guarding the streets into ortona on December 23rd. they call in a bombardment to weaken the position while germans are able to spot and damage the ontario tanks near the coast.
December 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
the hasty p's and royal 22nd try to make their way into the town to support. the germans have all of the approaches well covered causing the infantry to suffer losses on their way in. the forces in town push the germans back strengthening their position in ortona.
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
the hasty p's and royal 22nd try to make their way into the town to support. the germans have all of the approaches well covered causing the infantry to suffer losses on their way in. the forces in town push the germans back strengthening their position in ortona.