Board Game Bloke
@boardgamebloke.bsky.social
I like #boardgames, #craftbeer, #bacon, #cheese, #singlemalt, and #history a little too much. Organiser of the #VCSBG and #SoCalWargamers board game groups. Member of #TheWargameBootcamp. Creator of #VassalEngine and #TabletopSimulator modules.
#DiceHateMe
#DiceHateMe
Another #boardgame off the #shelfofshame
Tempus by #MartinWallace is a 2-5 player civ-lite game published in 2006. Graphics wise it shows its age.
It does give the 4x feel in a few hours. I'd play it again. Perhaps I won't wait 14 years. That's how long I have owned my copy.
Tempus by #MartinWallace is a 2-5 player civ-lite game published in 2006. Graphics wise it shows its age.
It does give the 4x feel in a few hours. I'd play it again. Perhaps I won't wait 14 years. That's how long I have owned my copy.
September 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Another #boardgame off the #shelfofshame
Tempus by #MartinWallace is a 2-5 player civ-lite game published in 2006. Graphics wise it shows its age.
It does give the 4x feel in a few hours. I'd play it again. Perhaps I won't wait 14 years. That's how long I have owned my copy.
Tempus by #MartinWallace is a 2-5 player civ-lite game published in 2006. Graphics wise it shows its age.
It does give the 4x feel in a few hours. I'd play it again. Perhaps I won't wait 14 years. That's how long I have owned my copy.
Donating at the food bank, standing on a freeway overpass, waving signs, and trying to be optimist about our futures.
We did fireworks last night.
How did you celebrate Independence Day?
#nokings
We did fireworks last night.
How did you celebrate Independence Day?
#nokings
July 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Donating at the food bank, standing on a freeway overpass, waving signs, and trying to be optimist about our futures.
We did fireworks last night.
How did you celebrate Independence Day?
#nokings
We did fireworks last night.
How did you celebrate Independence Day?
#nokings
Who knew Twitter was around back then.
June 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Who knew Twitter was around back then.
So glad that the local #NoKings day protests were staggered that allowed us to attend more than one of the many events. Great engagement with the general public. The cacophony of car horns was exhilarating. It was good to see such a wide mix taking part including families with kids.
#VenturaCounty
#VenturaCounty
June 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
So glad that the local #NoKings day protests were staggered that allowed us to attend more than one of the many events. Great engagement with the general public. The cacophony of car horns was exhilarating. It was good to see such a wide mix taking part including families with kids.
#VenturaCounty
#VenturaCounty
#ConquestVentura tabletop gaming con dates have been announced for the 26-27th July 2025 in beachy downtown Ventura, CA. I’ll be there for the #boardgames!
June 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#ConquestVentura tabletop gaming con dates have been announced for the 26-27th July 2025 in beachy downtown Ventura, CA. I’ll be there for the #boardgames!
#rugbysevens tournament yesterday in #Moorpark, CA. A great atmosphere and great on-pitch action in the local public park.
#VenturaCountryRugbyClub
#VenturaCountryRugbyClub
June 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#rugbysevens tournament yesterday in #Moorpark, CA. A great atmosphere and great on-pitch action in the local public park.
#VenturaCountryRugbyClub
#VenturaCountryRugbyClub
Some random pics from yesterday.
A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar chilling on a plant
and a glorious view of the western sky.
Things will get better folks.
A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar chilling on a plant
and a glorious view of the western sky.
Things will get better folks.
April 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Some random pics from yesterday.
A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar chilling on a plant
and a glorious view of the western sky.
Things will get better folks.
A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar chilling on a plant
and a glorious view of the western sky.
Things will get better folks.
Whatever reason it is… and there are too many to list here. Make a sign and attend a local event.
Bring US flags too. Show folks how real patriots act while holding a peaceful and civil event.
#HandsOff #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks
Bring US flags too. Show folks how real patriots act while holding a peaceful and civil event.
#HandsOff #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Whatever reason it is… and there are too many to list here. Make a sign and attend a local event.
Bring US flags too. Show folks how real patriots act while holding a peaceful and civil event.
#HandsOff #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks
Bring US flags too. Show folks how real patriots act while holding a peaceful and civil event.
#HandsOff #ConejoValley #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
I especially like #boardgames designs where I can do well despite my poor luck with dice. #DiceHateMe
One such game is Kingsburg. I lost by a single point. GG.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
I especially like #boardgames designs where I can do well despite my poor luck with dice. #DiceHateMe
One such game is Kingsburg. I lost by a single point. GG.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
April 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
I especially like #boardgames designs where I can do well despite my poor luck with dice. #DiceHateMe
One such game is Kingsburg. I lost by a single point. GG.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
I especially like #boardgames designs where I can do well despite my poor luck with dice. #DiceHateMe
One such game is Kingsburg. I lost by a single point. GG.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
Install the latest Tabletop Simulator hotfix today to get the latest functionality!
#tabletopsimulator #boardgames #AprilFools #onlinetablegames #SleeveEverything
#tabletopsimulator #boardgames #AprilFools #onlinetablegames #SleeveEverything
April 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Install the latest Tabletop Simulator hotfix today to get the latest functionality!
#tabletopsimulator #boardgames #AprilFools #onlinetablegames #SleeveEverything
#tabletopsimulator #boardgames #AprilFools #onlinetablegames #SleeveEverything
We’ve had the vouchers for years, way back in lockdown. With mild weather and half-term it was time to go. The gardens are full of blooms with copious amounts of Wisteria. Glorious.
All in all a nice day trip to The Huntington library and gardens near Pasadena, CA
All in all a nice day trip to The Huntington library and gardens near Pasadena, CA
March 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We’ve had the vouchers for years, way back in lockdown. With mild weather and half-term it was time to go. The gardens are full of blooms with copious amounts of Wisteria. Glorious.
All in all a nice day trip to The Huntington library and gardens near Pasadena, CA
All in all a nice day trip to The Huntington library and gardens near Pasadena, CA
Many thanks to Alex & Kathleen for hosting #boardgames on Sunday. I got to learn some new games, relearn some old ones, & teach folks some games new to them.
Secret H_____ was fun. The liberals lost. El Grande was the longest crunchy game. I managed a respectable 2nd place behind the other Alex.
Secret H_____ was fun. The liberals lost. El Grande was the longest crunchy game. I managed a respectable 2nd place behind the other Alex.
March 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Many thanks to Alex & Kathleen for hosting #boardgames on Sunday. I got to learn some new games, relearn some old ones, & teach folks some games new to them.
Secret H_____ was fun. The liberals lost. El Grande was the longest crunchy game. I managed a respectable 2nd place behind the other Alex.
Secret H_____ was fun. The liberals lost. El Grande was the longest crunchy game. I managed a respectable 2nd place behind the other Alex.
The main game for the #socalwargamers gathering at Geeky Teas in Burbank was the classic CDG Napoleonic Wars. Nappy landed and conquered Britain in turn 1. I then sunk the Franco-Spanish fleet. Along with the turncoat Russia-Prussia, Nappy then conquered Austria. Not my best ever game of Nappy.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The main game for the #socalwargamers gathering at Geeky Teas in Burbank was the classic CDG Napoleonic Wars. Nappy landed and conquered Britain in turn 1. I then sunk the Franco-Spanish fleet. Along with the turncoat Russia-Prussia, Nappy then conquered Austria. Not my best ever game of Nappy.
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23rd times lucky I guess. After so many plays I finally win at the hybrid #eurogame / #wargame #boardgame Wings For The Baron. Design &market aircraft in WW1 Germany. The winner has the highest amount of gold and paper money. Inflation will erode the worth of paper money as the game progresses.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
23rd times lucky I guess. After so many plays I finally win at the hybrid #eurogame / #wargame #boardgame Wings For The Baron. Design &market aircraft in WW1 Germany. The winner has the highest amount of gold and paper money. Inflation will erode the worth of paper money as the game progresses.
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#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
A very wide range of games were played last night. From simple card games, meaty euros, and we even snuck in a historical consim aka #wargame.
Good times!
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
A very wide range of games were played last night. From simple card games, meaty euros, and we even snuck in a historical consim aka #wargame.
Good times!
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
March 20, 2025 at 4:16 AM
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
A very wide range of games were played last night. From simple card games, meaty euros, and we even snuck in a historical consim aka #wargame.
Good times!
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
A very wide range of games were played last night. From simple card games, meaty euros, and we even snuck in a historical consim aka #wargame.
Good times!
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
Harmonies and Medici, two great games with striking table presence hit the table. Lancaster, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, and Clank! Catacombs were also played.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
Harmonies and Medici, two great games with striking table presence hit the table. Lancaster, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, and Clank! Catacombs were also played.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
March 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#VCSBG Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer at Pedals & Pints in #thousandoaks
Harmonies and Medici, two great games with striking table presence hit the table. Lancaster, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, and Clank! Catacombs were also played.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
Harmonies and Medici, two great games with striking table presence hit the table. Lancaster, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, and Clank! Catacombs were also played.
#conejovalley #gamenight #venturacounty #thingstodo
Not my cat btw. Meow.
March 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Not my cat btw. Meow.
Seems reasonable
Vive la France!
Vive la France!
March 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Seems reasonable
Vive la France!
Vive la France!
Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer with the #VCSB meetup in #thousandoaks
A bunch of new, to us, gamers and one new/old game in Black Gold. Find, extract, and sell oil in 1920s Texas. It’s a wild ride with fluctuating prices. Too random for some perhaps.
#venturacounty #gamenight
A bunch of new, to us, gamers and one new/old game in Black Gold. Find, extract, and sell oil in 1920s Texas. It’s a wild ride with fluctuating prices. Too random for some perhaps.
#venturacounty #gamenight
March 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Tuesday night #boardgames and #craftbeer with the #VCSB meetup in #thousandoaks
A bunch of new, to us, gamers and one new/old game in Black Gold. Find, extract, and sell oil in 1920s Texas. It’s a wild ride with fluctuating prices. Too random for some perhaps.
#venturacounty #gamenight
A bunch of new, to us, gamers and one new/old game in Black Gold. Find, extract, and sell oil in 1920s Texas. It’s a wild ride with fluctuating prices. Too random for some perhaps.
#venturacounty #gamenight
#bgstatsapp #boardgame grid for February
A few #boardgames were brought out after 10+ years to see if they still work. Hamburgum and Redneck Life still hit the spot for vastly different reasons. Walk the Plank did not work. Some clever ideas but implementation was fiddly. So out it went.
A few #boardgames were brought out after 10+ years to see if they still work. Hamburgum and Redneck Life still hit the spot for vastly different reasons. Walk the Plank did not work. Some clever ideas but implementation was fiddly. So out it went.
March 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#bgstatsapp #boardgame grid for February
A few #boardgames were brought out after 10+ years to see if they still work. Hamburgum and Redneck Life still hit the spot for vastly different reasons. Walk the Plank did not work. Some clever ideas but implementation was fiddly. So out it went.
A few #boardgames were brought out after 10+ years to see if they still work. Hamburgum and Redneck Life still hit the spot for vastly different reasons. Walk the Plank did not work. Some clever ideas but implementation was fiddly. So out it went.
Tuesday night #boardgames & #craftbeer with the #VCSBG meetup
With 20 in attendance we snuck in a 2-player #boardgame with Twilight Struggle. Meanwhile a whole bunch of multiplayer games were played. We finished with a few rounds of Codenames.
#thingstodo #gamenight #conejovalley
With 20 in attendance we snuck in a 2-player #boardgame with Twilight Struggle. Meanwhile a whole bunch of multiplayer games were played. We finished with a few rounds of Codenames.
#thingstodo #gamenight #conejovalley
February 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday night #boardgames & #craftbeer with the #VCSBG meetup
With 20 in attendance we snuck in a 2-player #boardgame with Twilight Struggle. Meanwhile a whole bunch of multiplayer games were played. We finished with a few rounds of Codenames.
#thingstodo #gamenight #conejovalley
With 20 in attendance we snuck in a 2-player #boardgame with Twilight Struggle. Meanwhile a whole bunch of multiplayer games were played. We finished with a few rounds of Codenames.
#thingstodo #gamenight #conejovalley
February 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
uesday night #boardgames & #craftbeer with the #VCSBG meetup
As is normal we had some folks play one #boardgame in the whole evening, some play two, while others play a bunch. That's the benefit of having a good sized group & 6 tables at the same time.
#thingstodo #gamenight #conejovalley
As is normal we had some folks play one #boardgame in the whole evening, some play two, while others play a bunch. That's the benefit of having a good sized group & 6 tables at the same time.
#thingstodo #gamenight #conejovalley
February 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
uesday night #boardgames & #craftbeer with the #VCSBG meetup
As is normal we had some folks play one #boardgame in the whole evening, some play two, while others play a bunch. That's the benefit of having a good sized group & 6 tables at the same time.
#thingstodo #gamenight #conejovalley
As is normal we had some folks play one #boardgame in the whole evening, some play two, while others play a bunch. That's the benefit of having a good sized group & 6 tables at the same time.
#thingstodo #gamenight #conejovalley
Tuesday night #boardgames and
#craftbeer with the #VCSB meetup at #pedalsandpintsbrewing in #thousandoaks
A fun game of AuZtralia with 4 players. It’s a blast of a #martinwallace design.
Other tables played Rebirth Ireland ,Yokohama, and Merchants of the Dark Road.
#boardgame
#craftbeer with the #VCSB meetup at #pedalsandpintsbrewing in #thousandoaks
A fun game of AuZtralia with 4 players. It’s a blast of a #martinwallace design.
Other tables played Rebirth Ireland ,Yokohama, and Merchants of the Dark Road.
#boardgame
February 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Tuesday night #boardgames and
#craftbeer with the #VCSB meetup at #pedalsandpintsbrewing in #thousandoaks
A fun game of AuZtralia with 4 players. It’s a blast of a #martinwallace design.
Other tables played Rebirth Ireland ,Yokohama, and Merchants of the Dark Road.
#boardgame
#craftbeer with the #VCSB meetup at #pedalsandpintsbrewing in #thousandoaks
A fun game of AuZtralia with 4 players. It’s a blast of a #martinwallace design.
Other tables played Rebirth Ireland ,Yokohama, and Merchants of the Dark Road.
#boardgame
Next Saturday 8th Feb 2025 is the SDHISTCON Winter 25 online board gaming con. The Wargame Bootcamp is holding a special online training event on Friday, the day BEFORE the con.
Read on…
#hexesforever #wargamebootcamp #boardgames #historicalboardgames
Read on…
#hexesforever #wargamebootcamp #boardgames #historicalboardgames
February 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Next Saturday 8th Feb 2025 is the SDHISTCON Winter 25 online board gaming con. The Wargame Bootcamp is holding a special online training event on Friday, the day BEFORE the con.
Read on…
#hexesforever #wargamebootcamp #boardgames #historicalboardgames
Read on…
#hexesforever #wargamebootcamp #boardgames #historicalboardgames