Board Gaymes James
@boardgaymesjames.com
Queer Autistic Board Game Content Creator and magical unicorn behind the scenes in the industry.
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@rottentomatoes.com why can't I review movies that are at film festivals?
September 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
@rottentomatoes.com why can't I review movies that are at film festivals?
I just backed Marsh Hallow on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
Marsh Hallow
A cooperative polyomino dungeon crawler flip and write where you play a marshmallow trying to save your family from a marshmallow cult.
www.kickstarter.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I just backed Marsh Hallow on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
Anyone know what reserve means in big stats list? @bgstatsapp.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Anyone know what reserve means in big stats list? @bgstatsapp.bsky.social
As Frankenstein one of the top movies I want to see says "ITS ALIVE" You can now plan out your @tiffnet.bsky.social #tiff50 #tiff25 experience! tiff25.onrender.com This is all saved local so only on one device, the timeline works best on iPad and larger screens.
TIFF 2025 Film Explorer
Browse and discover films from the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Search by title, filter by programme, and save your favorites.
tiff25.onrender.com
August 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As Frankenstein one of the top movies I want to see says "ITS ALIVE" You can now plan out your @tiffnet.bsky.social #tiff50 #tiff25 experience! tiff25.onrender.com This is all saved local so only on one device, the timeline works best on iPad and larger screens.
TIFFR is MIA, so I am working on making a @tiffnet.bsky.social planner, it's almost done! #TIFF25 #TIFF50
August 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
TIFFR is MIA, so I am working on making a @tiffnet.bsky.social planner, it's almost done! #TIFF25 #TIFF50
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Anyway - if you're not comfortable with loud and messy protests and activism around inclusive gaming... I suggest you try to remember where it's coming from. Your discomfort at the protest is far less than the discomfort of those suffering at the hands of systemic bigotry, harassment, and exclusion.
August 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Anyway - if you're not comfortable with loud and messy protests and activism around inclusive gaming... I suggest you try to remember where it's coming from. Your discomfort at the protest is far less than the discomfort of those suffering at the hands of systemic bigotry, harassment, and exclusion.
Does this board game bag contain treats? Paw means no
August 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Does this board game bag contain treats? Paw means no
Wrote a piece over on Board Game Geek about my experience over the last week with all the CGE stuff and some of the hurtful comments I got, then just imagine what trans people have faced this last week :( boardgamegeek.com/thread/35527...
Choosing Love, Choosing Community | BGG
I've read the occasional piece by you with which I have taken mild exception, but no one will be a perfect fit for my views. I respect your work for gaming and for queer groups. You keep on!
boardgamegeek.com
August 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Wrote a piece over on Board Game Geek about my experience over the last week with all the CGE stuff and some of the hurtful comments I got, then just imagine what trans people have faced this last week :( boardgamegeek.com/thread/35527...
Ringyo
A simultaneous worker placement game about sustainable forestry in feudal Japan.
boardgamegeek.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This was shared on BGG in the CGE HP Forum and I really like this longer form explanation of the paradox of tolerance, and why it is important to indeed use the tactics they've always used on us, on them. werd.io/leaving-the-...
Leaving the Nazi bar
Newsletter subscribers might be surprised to see a slightly new design. I’ve moved away from Substack and back to Buttondown, an indie mailing list service. Every email will be free from now on; paid ...
werd.io
August 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This was shared on BGG in the CGE HP Forum and I really like this longer form explanation of the paradox of tolerance, and why it is important to indeed use the tactics they've always used on us, on them. werd.io/leaving-the-...
May the responses on CGEs post make you realize what we queers have said all along. This hobby has a lot of work to do to truly be inclusive and welcoming to non cis white males. #boardgames
July 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
May the responses on CGEs post make you realize what we queers have said all along. This hobby has a lot of work to do to truly be inclusive and welcoming to non cis white males. #boardgames
Progress, and truth I am one of those persons they are working with.
July 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Progress, and truth I am one of those persons they are working with.
If you were blocked by the @codenamesgame.bsky.social account I did a data analysis and indeed this looks to have been an automated process, likely they were subscribed to a moderation list that users were added to and auto blocked. Or they have their moderation settings set too high in bluesky.
July 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
If you were blocked by the @codenamesgame.bsky.social account I did a data analysis and indeed this looks to have been an automated process, likely they were subscribed to a moderation list that users were added to and auto blocked. Or they have their moderation settings set too high in bluesky.
I have been contacted by someone at CGE on how they can tackle the issue.
They are indeed under a gag order from IP holders, and allegedly many in the Czech republic are/were unaware of how awful JK Rowling is and what she does with HP royalties.
They are indeed under a gag order from IP holders, and allegedly many in the Czech republic are/were unaware of how awful JK Rowling is and what she does with HP royalties.
July 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I have been contacted by someone at CGE on how they can tackle the issue.
They are indeed under a gag order from IP holders, and allegedly many in the Czech republic are/were unaware of how awful JK Rowling is and what she does with HP royalties.
They are indeed under a gag order from IP holders, and allegedly many in the Czech republic are/were unaware of how awful JK Rowling is and what she does with HP royalties.
Defending CGE/HP IP, is not neutral. You are choosing to protect a brand and a license that directly funnels money to someone who uses it to harm trans people.
The USA and EU are 70% of the global #boardgame market. This is where the money comes from. This is where the pressure has to come from too
The USA and EU are 70% of the global #boardgame market. This is where the money comes from. This is where the pressure has to come from too
July 30, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Defending CGE/HP IP, is not neutral. You are choosing to protect a brand and a license that directly funnels money to someone who uses it to harm trans people.
The USA and EU are 70% of the global #boardgame market. This is where the money comes from. This is where the pressure has to come from too
The USA and EU are 70% of the global #boardgame market. This is where the money comes from. This is where the pressure has to come from too
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For the past 6 months CGE has been a sponsor of The Cabal and it's been great. I love their games and the people I've worked with have been awesome but in light of their recent bullshit, I can't in good conscience continue our relationship and chose not to renew our contract.
July 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
For the past 6 months CGE has been a sponsor of The Cabal and it's been great. I love their games and the people I've worked with have been awesome but in light of their recent bullshit, I can't in good conscience continue our relationship and chose not to renew our contract.
Here are 10 magical #boardgames that aren’t Harry Potter boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/361...
Magical Games Better than Harry Potter
There is no need to buy the newest HP board games check these out instead.
boardgamegeek.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Here are 10 magical #boardgames that aren’t Harry Potter boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/361...
The thing about #accessibility that bothers me the most is that when I reach out to Con's and other #boardgame related folks it's always a "let me help YOU" instead of change the design so everyone can access accommodations without having to do the self-advocacy. Accessible design is good for all.
July 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The thing about #accessibility that bothers me the most is that when I reach out to Con's and other #boardgame related folks it's always a "let me help YOU" instead of change the design so everyone can access accommodations without having to do the self-advocacy. Accessible design is good for all.
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I wanted to share a few thoughts recent discussions around CGE’s decision to partner with JKR for their upcoming @codenamesgame.bsky.social game have prompted. Thankful to those who spoke early to this issue (Marceline, Tiffany, @nopunincluded.com et al) for helping this get the needed attention.
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I wanted to share a few thoughts recent discussions around CGE’s decision to partner with JKR for their upcoming @codenamesgame.bsky.social game have prompted. Thankful to those who spoke early to this issue (Marceline, Tiffany, @nopunincluded.com et al) for helping this get the needed attention.
Y'all I didn't know some of you stream! What's your Twitch'es witches!?
July 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Y'all I didn't know some of you stream! What's your Twitch'es witches!?
Gosh it must be nice to just enjoy your hobby without it being interrupted by “politics”. It’s not politics for us, it’s our lived experiences we don’t get the escape you do because you refuse to “be political” #boardgames
July 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Gosh it must be nice to just enjoy your hobby without it being interrupted by “politics”. It’s not politics for us, it’s our lived experiences we don’t get the escape you do because you refuse to “be political” #boardgames
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If you grew up with HP, if you love HP, if it's a special interest, etc, I have empathy for that. I would deeply encourage no new purchases, though.
July 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If you grew up with HP, if you love HP, if it's a special interest, etc, I have empathy for that. I would deeply encourage no new purchases, though.
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JKR is funding life-destroying legislation. When you license HP and put it on your product, the money you pay to do that is literally ruining lives. This isn't ambiguous, it is direct, measurable harm. I will never give a penny to a company who chooses money over the lives of my friends.
July 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
JKR is funding life-destroying legislation. When you license HP and put it on your product, the money you pay to do that is literally ruining lives. This isn't ambiguous, it is direct, measurable harm. I will never give a penny to a company who chooses money over the lives of my friends.
I've now added trailers to my little #tiff50 planner app tiff25.onrender.com @tiffnet.bsky.social #tiff #tiff25 #filmfestival
TIFF 2025 Film Explorer
Browse and discover films from the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Search by title, filter by programme, and save your favorites.
tiff25.onrender.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I've now added trailers to my little #tiff50 planner app tiff25.onrender.com @tiffnet.bsky.social #tiff #tiff25 #filmfestival