Marco Doria
@thegentlemeeple.bsky.social
Father, Avid Board Gamer, Blogger, Metalhead, Human Being. Read my personal blog via Substack if you like: https://marcodoria.substack.com/
Took my daughter to the board game cafe this afternoon. We played Sagrada, which we really enjoyed, Disney Villainous (one of our favorite games), and Point Salad. My kid liked Sagrada so much she wanted to take it home. Unfortunately they had no more copies left to sell. #boardgames
November 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Took my daughter to the board game cafe this afternoon. We played Sagrada, which we really enjoyed, Disney Villainous (one of our favorite games), and Point Salad. My kid liked Sagrada so much she wanted to take it home. Unfortunately they had no more copies left to sell. #boardgames
I loooooove these thingies!!! Metal cubes and resin tokens for Anachrony #boardgames
November 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I loooooove these thingies!!! Metal cubes and resin tokens for Anachrony #boardgames
Another 3p game of Concordia. Played the Aegyptus map, very interesting! Got a well-deserved 2nd place and first game where we didn’t mess up any rule yay! #boardgames
November 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Another 3p game of Concordia. Played the Aegyptus map, very interesting! Got a well-deserved 2nd place and first game where we didn’t mess up any rule yay! #boardgames
The more I deal with computers, faulty network connections, and things that should work but for some unfathomable reason won't, the more I want to flip my desk, run to my kitchen table and play some board games. 💢
#boardgames
#boardgames
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The more I deal with computers, faulty network connections, and things that should work but for some unfathomable reason won't, the more I want to flip my desk, run to my kitchen table and play some board games. 💢
#boardgames
#boardgames
Things are getting out of hand 🤣 #boardgames #concordia
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Things are getting out of hand 🤣 #boardgames #concordia
Got the Sicilia/Roma map pack for Concordia. As I live in Sicily, it’s so fun to see all the latin names of the places around here! Roma looks quite interesting as no naval routes are in the map (for quite obvious reasons), and I love how the designer found a brilliant way to use ships! #boardgames
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Got the Sicilia/Roma map pack for Concordia. As I live in Sicily, it’s so fun to see all the latin names of the places around here! Roma looks quite interesting as no naval routes are in the map (for quite obvious reasons), and I love how the designer found a brilliant way to use ships! #boardgames
Played a 3p game of Concordia with Salsa expansion (Hispania map and forum tiles).
Won again even if we fumbled on some rules… will definitely play more with Salsa!
#boardgames
Won again even if we fumbled on some rules… will definitely play more with Salsa!
#boardgames
November 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Played a 3p game of Concordia with Salsa expansion (Hispania map and forum tiles).
Won again even if we fumbled on some rules… will definitely play more with Salsa!
#boardgames
Won again even if we fumbled on some rules… will definitely play more with Salsa!
#boardgames
October 25 was a great #boardgames month
November 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
October 25 was a great #boardgames month
Out with some friends for the weekend and we got to a board game store. They asked for a recommendation and got their first box: Carcassonne. I am so pleased with that!
I was going for Lords of the Rings Duel but I have no room in my luggage 🥲
I was going for Lords of the Rings Duel but I have no room in my luggage 🥲
November 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Out with some friends for the weekend and we got to a board game store. They asked for a recommendation and got their first box: Carcassonne. I am so pleased with that!
I was going for Lords of the Rings Duel but I have no room in my luggage 🥲
I was going for Lords of the Rings Duel but I have no room in my luggage 🥲
Won my first multiplayer game at Concordia! Yesssss! #boardgames
October 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Won my first multiplayer game at Concordia! Yesssss! #boardgames
Today I made a long-time dream of mine come true. Got a Fender Stratocaster Vintera II. I feel guilty but happy, like when I take home a new boardgame 😂😂😂
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today I made a long-time dream of mine come true. Got a Fender Stratocaster Vintera II. I feel guilty but happy, like when I take home a new boardgame 😂😂😂
Played and lost Concordia. Again. This time third and last place. While playing I decided to get rid of those stupid sleeves (bought it second hand and it came sleeved).
I am unsleeving a lot of games lately.
Can’t stand then sticky sleeves. What a liberating feeling!
#boardgames
I am unsleeving a lot of games lately.
Can’t stand then sticky sleeves. What a liberating feeling!
#boardgames
October 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Played and lost Concordia. Again. This time third and last place. While playing I decided to get rid of those stupid sleeves (bought it second hand and it came sleeved).
I am unsleeving a lot of games lately.
Can’t stand then sticky sleeves. What a liberating feeling!
#boardgames
I am unsleeving a lot of games lately.
Can’t stand then sticky sleeves. What a liberating feeling!
#boardgames
Hey #boardgame community, I need an unbiased opinion about the Darkest Dungeon board game. Is it worth it? I have found a sealed copy at a decent price but I have read quite mixed reviews about it. The video game drawn me into board gaming due to its mechanics, but I am not sure about the boardgame
October 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Hey #boardgame community, I need an unbiased opinion about the Darkest Dungeon board game. Is it worth it? I have found a sealed copy at a decent price but I have read quite mixed reviews about it. The video game drawn me into board gaming due to its mechanics, but I am not sure about the boardgame
Finished my first run at Slay The Spire The #BoardGame.
My built was all about Demonic Form + Heavy Strike.
I dealt 28 damage points in one single swing!
Love this game so much.
Also unlocked my favorite power for my curse/status damage build with Fire Breathing ❤️
My built was all about Demonic Form + Heavy Strike.
I dealt 28 damage points in one single swing!
Love this game so much.
Also unlocked my favorite power for my curse/status damage build with Fire Breathing ❤️
October 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Finished my first run at Slay The Spire The #BoardGame.
My built was all about Demonic Form + Heavy Strike.
I dealt 28 damage points in one single swing!
Love this game so much.
Also unlocked my favorite power for my curse/status damage build with Fire Breathing ❤️
My built was all about Demonic Form + Heavy Strike.
I dealt 28 damage points in one single swing!
Love this game so much.
Also unlocked my favorite power for my curse/status damage build with Fire Breathing ❤️
Played a 4p game of Concordia. We had a blast.
Got a decent and close 2nd place. I am very satisfied.
Quick teach, longer game due to some AP. #boardgames
Got a decent and close 2nd place. I am very satisfied.
Quick teach, longer game due to some AP. #boardgames
October 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Played a 4p game of Concordia. We had a blast.
Got a decent and close 2nd place. I am very satisfied.
Quick teach, longer game due to some AP. #boardgames
Got a decent and close 2nd place. I am very satisfied.
Quick teach, longer game due to some AP. #boardgames
The more I play Slay The Spire, both the #boardgame and videogame, the more I tend to make some comparisons with Set A Watch, especially the Doomed Run expansion.
They are different mechanics-wise, but they share some aspects.
If you like one of them do yourself a favor and check the other one.
They are different mechanics-wise, but they share some aspects.
If you like one of them do yourself a favor and check the other one.
October 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The more I play Slay The Spire, both the #boardgame and videogame, the more I tend to make some comparisons with Set A Watch, especially the Doomed Run expansion.
They are different mechanics-wise, but they share some aspects.
If you like one of them do yourself a favor and check the other one.
They are different mechanics-wise, but they share some aspects.
If you like one of them do yourself a favor and check the other one.
Completed Act II in about one hour. A close call, as I defeated the Collector at 2 hp.
I had a blast, and the strength build with demonic form is huge!
#boardgames
I had a blast, and the strength build with demonic form is huge!
#boardgames
October 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Completed Act II in about one hour. A close call, as I defeated the Collector at 2 hp.
I had a blast, and the strength build with demonic form is huge!
#boardgames
I had a blast, and the strength build with demonic form is huge!
#boardgames
Played Slay the Spire: a learning session first where I got acquainted with the transposition from video to board game.
I immediately started the real run then and completed Act I, saved the game and forgot to take pictures because I was too immersed in the game.
I loved it so much!
#boardgames
I immediately started the real run then and completed Act I, saved the game and forgot to take pictures because I was too immersed in the game.
I loved it so much!
#boardgames
October 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Played Slay the Spire: a learning session first where I got acquainted with the transposition from video to board game.
I immediately started the real run then and completed Act I, saved the game and forgot to take pictures because I was too immersed in the game.
I loved it so much!
#boardgames
I immediately started the real run then and completed Act I, saved the game and forgot to take pictures because I was too immersed in the game.
I loved it so much!
#boardgames
A really unexpected birthday present. I am stoked to try this! #boardgames
October 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A really unexpected birthday present. I am stoked to try this! #boardgames
Came back from groceries and my daughter surprised me with a table set with Stone Age. Unexpected #boardgame night! ❤️
October 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Came back from groceries and my daughter surprised me with a table set with Stone Age. Unexpected #boardgame night! ❤️
Unlimited time, unlimited friends, unlimited board games.
This is all I need right now. 🥺
This is all I need right now. 🥺
October 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Unlimited time, unlimited friends, unlimited board games.
This is all I need right now. 🥺
This is all I need right now. 🥺
Sept 15, an excellent month for #boardgames
October 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sept 15, an excellent month for #boardgames
October 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
One of the reasons I love board games so much is that they are more than a past time. There are moments when #boardgames can be a much needed comfort, a safe place. This is what happened to us a couple of days ago.
Of grief, friendship, and silent support
Dealing with a loss is tough. Especially for the little ones...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
One of the reasons I love board games so much is that they are more than a past time. There are moments when #boardgames can be a much needed comfort, a safe place. This is what happened to us a couple of days ago.
Played my first game of Salton Sea against the bot. Won by 10 points. I love this crunchy optimization puzzle!
A lovely and relaxing game of Beacon Patrol too :)
#boardgames
A lovely and relaxing game of Beacon Patrol too :)
#boardgames
September 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Played my first game of Salton Sea against the bot. Won by 10 points. I love this crunchy optimization puzzle!
A lovely and relaxing game of Beacon Patrol too :)
#boardgames
A lovely and relaxing game of Beacon Patrol too :)
#boardgames