RJ
arjay82.bsky.social
RJ
@arjay82.bsky.social
Artist, musician, sports fanatic, board gamer, habitual chess loser, classic sitcom connoisseur, and Jeopardy! enjoyer. "If you can't dazzle em' with brilliance, baffle em' with bullshit".
Another month, another very mixed bag. #boardgames #bgstats
November 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Heavy hitters on deck for tonight 💪🏿 "Heavy hitters" as in I barely feel like thinking but want to get some games in before bed. Also Trapper Keeper Game is criminally underated. I'll die on that hill.

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November 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The ultimate small box table hog. Castles of Burgundy the Card Game. One of my favorites and really scratches the itch of it's big brother.

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October 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Latest thrift find. I've always wanted to try some of the other TTR maps, but don't get it to the table enough to justify the purchase. But once we saw this we couldn't pass it up. #boardgames
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
One of the more unique games I own. Kickstarted a few years ago primarily for my true crime fan wife. The game itself is a solid 5/10 but they knocked the theming and packaging out of the park. From the box itself to the evidence bag to the "trophy" drivers licenses. #boardgames
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Age of Civilization is an unbelievably tight worker placement game. 6 rounds and 30 minutes. Perfect for when I want something a little more substantial than Mint Works, but not a full on big box game experience. I'm horrible at it but love every minute.

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October 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I doubt I'll get any more play time this month, so I can safely put this one in the books. Thug Life was found thrifting and looked too absurd to pass up. It's surprisingly close to being decent. And, oh baby, the hype is real with Brass. I'm in love.

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September 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
An obscure thrift store find: The Current Number of the Beast from 2012. A pretty simple dice manipulation game, but I'm a big fan of the art work. It gives me such a nostalgic mid 2000s feeling for something that I can't quite pinpoint...

#boardgames #sixsixsix
September 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A few years ago I created this Love Letter Serial Killer variant for my wife on Valentine's Day. After a playthrough with it tonight, I'd really like to revisit it and create a "second edition". #boardgames #loveletter #truecrime
September 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Monthly #boardgames roundup. Super casual and breezy this month because time is an ever elusive thing. Agricola is my next 3d print insert project because that will 100% improve the setup/upkeep and get it to the table more often. #bgstats
September 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I've inadvertently accumulated a SJGames collection. Ghosts Love Candy is the favorite. Car Wars definitely shows it's age. Munchkin is Munchkin.... And Scarf-N-Barf is a simple quick great game for playing with kids. Virtually no setup and a ridiculous yet hilarious "theme".
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August 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This is the version I have. From what I understand the Jarl tokens are so that this version can be compatible with the Fields of Fame expansion, as it uses the same type of wooden tokens that the original(non viking edition) version of the game uses.
August 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Last month's roudup. Sagrada and Kingdomino are two "new to us" big hits. Mixed Media is a great one I came across that scratches that same super fast, casual, push your luck itch Flip 7 does. I really wish I could've squeezed in another play or two of Rajas.
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August 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I recently finished my personal holy grail of board game inserts. A Feast for Odin. This has been at the top of my list, right behind Istanbul Big Box. Setup and teardown is a breeze now and it's genuinely shocking how well everything fits. Well worth the week of printing.

#boardgames #3dprinting
August 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Came across this thrifting. "Inoka". Unfortunately, the best thing I can say about it is it's absolutely the most gorgeous rock, paper, scissors game I've ever come across. 🫤

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July 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I'll probably squeeze in a game of Dixit tonight, but close enough to call it for this month!

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June 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Better late than never. Another very mixed bag last month. Found the infamous Munchkin thrifting and after hearing how divisive it seems to be for years finally played it for the first time. The rule book is.... Interesting.. It was good ridiculous random fun though.

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June 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Organizing my collection and came across this gem that never fails to get a chuckle. Definitely a unique one.

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May 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
And is creeping in the background on the cover...
May 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not much this month. Orléans dominated. Life in Reterra was a great surprise. Super quick to set up, breezy filler with some meat. Uno All Wild is so absurdly ridiculous, it almost comes around to being entertaining. Especially with some drinks.

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April 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Legendary facial expressions
April 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A 3D printer has probably been the single best board game "quality of life" upgrade. A nice insert makes an absolute world of difference.

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April 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Dweebs, Geeks, and Weirdos. A game that no one seems to remember that I was obsessed with. I had to be like 6 or 7 when it was released. I have a copy now purely as a childhood relic, but it is painful to actually play.
April 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Last months roundup. Finally got Istanbul and it did not disappoint. Definitely a new favorite. Flip7 has probably 3x the plays that weren't tracked. It continues to be the reigning filler champion. Money! is a unique one I came across that I love but fell flat with everyone else.

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April 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Age yourself with a toy from your childhood.
March 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM