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Sesame Sam
@sesamesam.bsky.social
Be kind! 🌼

I favor common sense & common folk.

I’m a gamer (all kinds), reader, free thinker, LGBTQ+ ally, BLM ally, anti-fascist, pet parent

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We played Ransom Notes with my BIL & SIL today. Haven’t laughed so hard in ages! That might be one I have to pick up.

#boardgames
November 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Played Wyrmspan this evening with friends. I expected a GIANT stomping in score difference and was not disappointed: Five players with a difference of 80 points between first and last place! (At least I was squarely in the middle!)

#boardgames
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
@nuke-con.com is going to be at Nerdmas today as an exhibitor. We were there last year and had a great time. Stop by if you’re in the area!

#nerdmas #holidayshopping
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November 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We pulled out Castles of Burgundy to teach two of our sons earlier this week. They both liked it and did well for their first time, but one was less than excited by the prospect of being lapped by their dad! (Due to time constraints, we had to quit after the 3rd phase.)

#boardgames
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Pulled out Dice Thrones for the second time in less than a week. Tonight I barely managed to eke out a win by 1 round.
November 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Played Nimble #ttrpg yesterday (sounded like the introductory scenario). Interesting mechanics & a nice light system. Looking forward to seeing what trouble my stoatling zephyr can get in to.
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
UK gamers: I have a friend who is heading out soon to London for a week or so. What are some “don’t miss” spots for her to enjoy some gaming company and/or stores?

#boardgames
#cardgames
November 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
My husband has been sick for a while, so we just finished up our last session of Elder Scrolls. I was pretty sure we were going to die a horrible death, but on our 6th round, he took down Deslandra & I took down her henchman. With a coupla thief classes…

#boardgames
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The other night was game night with two of our sons. My husband had a meeting so I chose a couple of light games - Castle Combo and Guillotine. Both were well received!

#boardgames
#cardgames
October 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Yesterday we played three new (to us) games: Nature, Roll for the Galaxy, and Dragonwood.

Nature I’d be interested in playing with expansions; RftG took me a bit to grok, but I managed to not come in last place & would play again; Dragonwood is a light & easy filler card game.

#boardgames
October 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Been playing ES:BotSE with my husband in the evenings. Last night we were going to try to finish the third session but one of our sons came over & we played Photograph and Century Spice Road instead.

#boardgames
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Went to @nuke-con.com this past weekend & ran several games. For the first time, all of them ran. Only had time to play in one game, but it was by @jackboxgames.com, so I was happy! Definitely expect to get Party Pack 11 when it releases!

#boardgames
#videogames
October 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Come on out & join us!
Nuke-Con is this Weekend!

Countdown to first day of Nuke-Con on Oct 3rd! This is a reminder to... Check the Game Schedule See what Vendors we have to sell you fine goodies galore Examine the list of our Panels for the weekend Say hello to our local Ghostbusters on Saturday Oct 4th Come see…
Nuke-Con is this Weekend!
Countdown to first day of Nuke-Con on Oct 3rd! This is a reminder to... Check the Game Schedule See what Vendors we have to sell you fine goodies galore Examine the list of our Panels for the weekend Say hello to our local Ghostbusters on Saturday Oct 4th Come see Artemis, Retro Gaming and More! Play in an Extra Life Charity Event during the weekend…
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October 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Yesterday we played Dungeon Dice and taught our friends Rock Hard 1977. Almost won Dungeon Dice but my dice lost their juju. Rock Hard 1977 I started off strong but the candy did me in at the end!

#boardgames
September 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Five player Kavango tonight - makes for a bit more of a challenge than 3 or 4 players. I did ok - 3rd place. The research cards on the third round were just brutal & almost impossible for my preserve!

#boardgames
September 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Unlikely any #boardgames get played over the next few days. After my husband gets home from work, it’s Borderlands 4 time! New, non-drifting controllers have been purchased! (Assuming the virus I have starts the downward spiral today. Fever, aches, congestion & headache - ugh.)

#videogames #ps5
September 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last night’s games, which I’m running at a local con next month.

Two rounds of each: Our son trashed us on his first playthrough of Coral & my husband won the second. Vicious Gardens was a tie the first round (not me) and I won the second, even though I had fewer victory cards.

#boardgames
September 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
September 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Played Shuffle Dungeons and Vantage today. Shuffle Dungeons we won, only because all 4 of us were in the attack area - I wasn’t connected to any other dungeon areas. Vantage we had an epic win - mission was done by middle of turn 3, so we pressed on for the destiny completion.

#boardgames
September 1, 2025 at 3:17 AM
We played VOID: The Cooperative Card Game this evening. Trying to get it down well enough to run, at least partially, at a con in about a month. We managed to win this time, but only by one turn. I love it when we just eke a win out!

#boardgames
#cardgames
August 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Tales from the Red Dragon Inn last night. We expected to be slaughtered with not gear allowed and bad guys going more frequently than us.

In 2.5 turns we were done with them all and had no damage. (Thank you, Deirdre!) 🎉

#boardgames
August 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Finished up our first game of Vantage tonight. We’d decided on one more round as most have to work tomorrow. I managed to finish a destiny card requirement and we won. Enjoyed it - would play again!

#boardgames
August 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Enjoyed our few rounds of Vantage last night - we’re going to get some more in this afternoon.

It has a feel of an old computer game called Star Saga we played with 2 other couples ages ago. Great fun!

#boardgames
#computergames
August 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Reposted by Sesame Sam
Welcome Special Guest Chris Gonnerman

"I was born in Edina, Missouri at the old Gibson Hospital (which they closed not long afterward... coincidence?) and raised north of Hurdland, Missouri on a farm. I graduated from Knox County High School in 1983, and went to Northeast Missouri State University…
Welcome Special Guest Chris Gonnerman
"I was born in Edina, Missouri at the old Gibson Hospital (which they closed not long afterward... coincidence?) and raised north of Hurdland, Missouri on a farm. I graduated from Knox County High School in 1983, and went to Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) but after almost three years I entered the Air Force. My plan was to finish my degree after I got out, but I never went back, and I have no regrets."
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August 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We played Blue Prince for the first time in a long while last night & fell right back into it. Had several rooms and items come up we hadn’t seen before and unlocked another permanent area.

Tonight a friend’s bringing Vantage over - looking forward to playing!

#videogames
#boardgames
August 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM