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Tabletop Games Blog (they) @tabletopgamesblog.com · Jun 19
Quick PSA to publishers and retailers: feel free to use my reviews to promote your games - just add a link to the article on my blog. That's one of the reasons why I write reviews and record them in audio format. Who's with me? 😊👍 #boardgames #reviews (Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash)
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Hello and welcome new followers!!

If you aren’t aware, Bluesky has a feature called “starter packs” that help jumpstart your account by following some of the best posters on a particular topic, curated by the creator of the pack!

Here is one I created in the past, with a lot of great people in it!
December 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Hello to all the new peeps following my feed! I'm based in Scotland, where we have a thriving indie games scene. Take a look at this Starter Pack, and if you think you should be on it but ain't, hit me up!
December 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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As another year draws to a close, and this article shares with you my 2025 gameplay experience, some stats about the blog, my event attendance, a summary of the blog's finances and a brief look ahead to 2026.
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#boardgames #YearInReview
2025 - A Year in Review (Saturday Review) | Tabletop Games Blog
As another year draws to a close, it's time to pause, look back, and take stock. As has become something of a tradition, this article shares with you my 2025 gameplay experience, some stats about the ...
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December 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Hey board game designers! Just SIX DAYS left until submissions for next year's Cardboard Edison Award open! Get your pitches and prototypes ready! cardboardedison.com/award
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December 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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In my last review of the year I look at the resurgent pandemic system in Fate of the Fellowship

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2 Fate 2 Fellowship - The Giant Brain
Pandemic is an iconic game tha has come roaring back with a brand new take. Strap in as we drive all the way to Mordor.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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emmalarkins.bsky.social
💼 I’m looking for work as a board game designer.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
Four photos - several of early Abandon All Artichokes board game prototype, vegetables with cartoon eyes. One of person with pink hair holding the published copy of Abandon All Artichokes in front of shelves of board games.
December 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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In 2025, I reviewed these 45 games: 1860, Ayar, The Bears and the Bees, Biathlon Blast, Boitas, boop, Booted, Cat in the Box, Club of Cthulhu, Creature Caravan, Crimson Keep, Death Valley: Highs & Lows, Disney Villainous, Doomlings: Imaginary Ends, Doomlings: Legends of Enderas, D.O.T, …
1860: Railways on the Isle of Wight, Ayar: Children of the Sun, The Bears and the Bees, Biathlon Blast, Boitas, boop., Booted!, Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition, Club of Cthulhu, Creature Caravan: Deluxe Edition, Crimson Keep, Death Valley: Highs & Lows, Disney Villainous: The Worst Takes it All, Doomlings: Imaginary Ends, Doomlings: Legends of Enderas, D.O.T, The Druids of Edora, Duck & Cover, Escape the Dark Castle, Fetching Feathers, Fled, General Orders: Sengoku Jidai, A Gentle Rain, Godzilla: Tokyo Clash, Heroes of Timeline, Hickory Dickory, Horrified, Isle of Night, Katmai: The Bears of Brooks River, Loose In The Library, Malum Hortus, Mars Expedition: SOL43, Molly House, NEON HOPE, The Night Cage, Ofrenda, Pueblo, Radlands, Senjutsu: Battle For Japan, Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side, Tranquility: The Descent, Trick of the Rails, Umami, Wyrmspan, Yokai Septet
December 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Make a Bond film casual:

You Only Live
tiffanyleigh.bsky.social Mx. Tiffany Leigh @tiffanyleigh.bsky.social · 1d
Make a Bond film casual:

From Russia With Like
December 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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My first video looking back at 2025 - this one focussed on the state of the board game industry and what it means for designers.

A very happy holiday season to everyone!

youtu.be/XH4o2alaNoA

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The state of the board game industry for designers in 2025
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
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December 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Happy holidays to our amazing backers 🎄✨ If you believe in this project, now’s the perfect moment to support and share the campaign: gamefound.com/es/projects/...
December 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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I would like to wish everyone a Merry #Christmas. I hope you have a wonderfully relaxing time. Thank you for following, reading my articles, listening to the podcast, sharing my posts, supporting the blog and generally being a great person. 🎅👍
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December 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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As my board game collection grows, the chances of the same game being played regularly decrease. So in this article, I look at the benefits of playing a small handful of games regularly.
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#boardgames #thoughts #RegularGames #hobby #friends #family
Regular Games - benefits of playing the same game with the same people (Topic Discussion) | Tabletop Games Blog
As my board game collection grows, the chances of the same game being played regularly decrease. As a reviewer, that's fine, because I'm here to play new games and critically evaluate them. However, i...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Don't forget: you can also listen to the reviews and other articles on Tabletop Games Blog on your favourite #podcast platform.

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Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch
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December 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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it's crazy to use AI in CONCEPT ART bcuz it will never be able to CREATE its own CONCEPTS. so not only are you saying you're too lazy to pay someone or to do the work yourself, you're also saying your okay with building all of your shit on unoriginal ideas and almagamation of existing work.
December 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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1) Bald ist Weihnachten...🎄

Ein Geschenk könnt ihr ganz einfach und kostenlos machen:🎁

Schreibt euren Medienschaffenden, die ihr lest, hört oder schaut, einen Kommentar. Egal ob öffentlich oder per PM, lasst eine gute Bewertung da oder bedankt euch persönlich.😘

#Brettspiel #BlueLZ #Gaming
Ein gezeichneter roter Fuchs sitzt einen gelben Bären gegenüber. Das Ganze auf einem gelb/grünen Hintergrund. Fux & Bär
December 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Are there any solo game events? I mean, board game events where people come to play together - but everyone plays a solo game? 🤔
December 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Game of the Year episode is now live. This is not a drill. REPEAT. Not a drill. 20 of the games you should think about getting to the table...
S10 E558 - We're Not Wizards Game Of The Year Episode | We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
It's here. Our essential Game of the Year edition.  The list of games that made us glad that we're part of the hobby.  Not all of these games were released in 2025, but you can guarantee that in some ...
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December 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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❤️ Ein Ort der Hoffnung: Die Nachsorgeklinik Tannheim ❤️

In den vergangenen 20 Jahren hat sich die Klinik Tannheim deutschlandweit als eine erste Adresse der Familienorientierten Nachsorge für Familien mit krebs-, herz- und mukoviszidosekranken Kindern etabliert.
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Lantern lifted, I stepped into the cave and the three dragons allowed me to go about my dracologist business and measure their Wyrmspan by Connie Vogelmann from @stonemaiergames.com with art by Clémentine Campardou.
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#boardgames #reviews #dragons
Wyrmspan (Saturday Review) | Tabletop Games Blog
Lantern lifted, I stepped into the Crimson Cavern where a Tawny Steppe Wyvern crouched over a cache of meat and a single gleaming amethyst. It watched me calmly, dust motes swirling around its tawny w...
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December 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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425suzanne.bsky.social
Game designers who "can't draw" but want art for prototypes... beyond the wealth of public domain stuff available (there's lots) there are artists who make stuff that's VERY affordable and Itch has a ton on sale right now. #NoGenAI

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December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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thegamecrafter.bsky.social
Shelves of Stories – how games and books reflect who we are - a great article by Oliver Kinne https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/11/04/shelves-of-stories-how-games-and-books-reflect-who-we-are-topic-discussion/
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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I've got a copy of this book and, while I am usually a slow reader, I swallowed this one down whole. It's such a great read - and would a great Christmas present for the board game fan in your life. 😊👍
timclare.bsky.social Tim Clare @timclare.bsky.social · 8d
Not to be like a pushy d-bag but time is running out & I have 2 kids to feed so if you want a great gift for the boardgamer in your life get them my book The Game Changers (UK) / Across The Board (US) all about how games shaped civilization & make us human. Many critics have vouched for them!
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December 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Joined by @fightinabox.bsky.social again to chat about their games, AI being bollocks, And Stranger things being Grease.
S10 EP557 - Seppy Yoon - Fight In a Box - Stranger Things Got Chills, They're Multiplying.. | We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Seppy is back from Fight In A Box to chat about his recent adventures so this leads us to Tangent, Chat, Laugh and talk about Games and AI and why Stranger Things is the new Grease.  01:00 Kaiser Cucu...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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We're coming into the last few days for The Six of VIII kickstarter! 👑 $10 for backers. Order with your friends to split the shipping.

Plus there are two Knizia reprints and 7 import games to make a custom bundle.

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#boardgames
@25thcentury.games
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December 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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What a special surprise. Thank you for the wonderful #Christmas card, @hachettebguk.bsky.social. It's in pride of place on our mantlepiece. 😊👍
December 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM