Iain Cheyne
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HOT TIP! Loads of people just use their google calendars to find out what they’re doing on any given day, so instead of running the gauntlet of ADHD texting to set up a hangout, just shove a calendar invite their way with instructions for them to suggest another time if it doesn’t suit.
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
HOT TIP! Loads of people just use their google calendars to find out what they’re doing on any given day, so instead of running the gauntlet of ADHD texting to set up a hangout, just shove a calendar invite their way with instructions for them to suggest another time if it doesn’t suit.
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The Kickstarter for the new @25thcentury.games edition of The Six of VIII is live! Only $10.
10 games on this KS, including two Knizia reprints. Lots to choose from.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha...
10 games on this KS, including two Knizia reprints. Lots to choose from.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha...
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Kickstarter for the new @25thcentury.games edition of The Six of VIII is live! Only $10.
10 games on this KS, including two Knizia reprints. Lots to choose from.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha...
10 games on this KS, including two Knizia reprints. Lots to choose from.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha...
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52 Duels is now LIVE on Kickstarter!
⚔️ Unique Heroes
🧙♀️1-2 players head to head
❤️ Play with a standard deck of cards
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...
⚔️ Unique Heroes
🧙♀️1-2 players head to head
❤️ Play with a standard deck of cards
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
52 Duels is now LIVE on Kickstarter!
⚔️ Unique Heroes
🧙♀️1-2 players head to head
❤️ Play with a standard deck of cards
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...
⚔️ Unique Heroes
🧙♀️1-2 players head to head
❤️ Play with a standard deck of cards
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...
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Some production shortcuts notwithstanding, Fate of the Fellowship is perhaps the finest Lord of the Rings game I've played, a tremendous adaptation that captures Tolkien's masterwork in under two hours. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/12/01/f...
Legend Became Tabletop
Countless players and critics have already pointed out that Matt Leacock’s Fate of the Fellowship is magnificent, and there will be no hot takes here. I’d call it the finest Lord of the…
spacebiff.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Some production shortcuts notwithstanding, Fate of the Fellowship is perhaps the finest Lord of the Rings game I've played, a tremendous adaptation that captures Tolkien's masterwork in under two hours. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/12/01/f...
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What have I been consuming in 2025?
Let's all head down to the KIOSK and find out >> kiosk.substack.com/p/hot-wrecks
Let's all head down to the KIOSK and find out >> kiosk.substack.com/p/hot-wrecks
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
What have I been consuming in 2025?
Let's all head down to the KIOSK and find out >> kiosk.substack.com/p/hot-wrecks
Let's all head down to the KIOSK and find out >> kiosk.substack.com/p/hot-wrecks
Caesar's Empire
I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
#boardgames
I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
#boardgames
November 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Caesar's Empire
I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
#boardgames
I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
#boardgames
Fjords
This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
#boardgames
This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
#boardgames
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Fjords
This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
#boardgames
This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
#boardgames
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I am encountering yet more men on testosterone having huge heart attacks. Bear in mind I’m only on call 1/12th of the time (ie my rota has 12 consultants) and yet I’ve now seen 5 men in the last couple of months who’ve had STEMIs in their 40s and 50s. All very fit and *externally* in great shape
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I am encountering yet more men on testosterone having huge heart attacks. Bear in mind I’m only on call 1/12th of the time (ie my rota has 12 consultants) and yet I’ve now seen 5 men in the last couple of months who’ve had STEMIs in their 40s and 50s. All very fit and *externally* in great shape
Cardiologist seeing young, fit men on TRT having massive heart attacks. Not proof, but... www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPsK... @medcrisis.bsky.social
Testosterone Therapy and Heart Attacks
YouTube video by Medlife Crisis
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Cardiologist seeing young, fit men on TRT having massive heart attacks. Not proof, but... www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPsK... @medcrisis.bsky.social
Big Shot
I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
#boardgames
I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
#boardgames
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Big Shot
I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
#boardgames
I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
#boardgames
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Here's a quick deals round-up, including some direct links to deals I haven't had a chance to write up yet (but will do soon): www.eurogamer.net/tech-good-af...
Good afternoon, here are the best Black Friday PC and console deals we've spotted so far from Day 1
Here are Eurogamer's best tech deals of Black Friday Monday, the 24th of November. Take a look at our highlights, including PS5 consoles and PC peripherals.
www.eurogamer.net
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Here's a quick deals round-up, including some direct links to deals I haven't had a chance to write up yet (but will do soon): www.eurogamer.net/tech-good-af...
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A couple more frosty friends. #cataphracts #vanitera450
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A couple more frosty friends. #cataphracts #vanitera450
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Long and great day yesterday at Age of Steam UK (ageofsteamuk.com)
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system.
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system.
November 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Long and great day yesterday at Age of Steam UK (ageofsteamuk.com)
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system.
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system.
An otter swimming next to my rowing club on the Thames.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
An otter swimming next to my rowing club on the Thames.
Werewolf
We had a dinner party and as the UK has been gripped with Traitors frenzy I decided to run a Werewolf game. I printed this version off BGG and it worked brilliantly. Voting is too structured and the cards aren't much good, so I bought Ultimate Werewolf for next time.
#boardgamegeek
We had a dinner party and as the UK has been gripped with Traitors frenzy I decided to run a Werewolf game. I printed this version off BGG and it worked brilliantly. Voting is too structured and the cards aren't much good, so I bought Ultimate Werewolf for next time.
#boardgamegeek
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Werewolf
We had a dinner party and as the UK has been gripped with Traitors frenzy I decided to run a Werewolf game. I printed this version off BGG and it worked brilliantly. Voting is too structured and the cards aren't much good, so I bought Ultimate Werewolf for next time.
#boardgamegeek
We had a dinner party and as the UK has been gripped with Traitors frenzy I decided to run a Werewolf game. I printed this version off BGG and it worked brilliantly. Voting is too structured and the cards aren't much good, so I bought Ultimate Werewolf for next time.
#boardgamegeek
The highlight of Handycon was playing Blood on the Clocktower on Halloween. Werewolf for gamers.
I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his body language.
Playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is steep.
#boardgames
I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his body language.
Playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is steep.
#boardgames
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The highlight of Handycon was playing Blood on the Clocktower on Halloween. Werewolf for gamers.
I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his body language.
Playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is steep.
#boardgames
I had a blast. I was the Slayer and killed the Demon - just based on his body language.
Playing with 15 excited people and an experienced moderator was superb.
£116 for a copy is steep.
#boardgames
Struggle of Empires
Old-school Martin Wallace.
Everyone bids for alliances at the start of each phase - which varies the game flow cleverly. Also, the top VP position in each area is shared so there's little incentive for spite.
A rare 5 hour game I like.
#boardgames
Old-school Martin Wallace.
Everyone bids for alliances at the start of each phase - which varies the game flow cleverly. Also, the top VP position in each area is shared so there's little incentive for spite.
A rare 5 hour game I like.
#boardgames
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Struggle of Empires
Old-school Martin Wallace.
Everyone bids for alliances at the start of each phase - which varies the game flow cleverly. Also, the top VP position in each area is shared so there's little incentive for spite.
A rare 5 hour game I like.
#boardgames
Old-school Martin Wallace.
Everyone bids for alliances at the start of each phase - which varies the game flow cleverly. Also, the top VP position in each area is shared so there's little incentive for spite.
A rare 5 hour game I like.
#boardgames
Pax Porfiriana
Had an awesome play of Pax Porf at Handycon. Both of knew the rules, so we were straight into it.
One of the cards is of Caryl Ap Rhys Pryce. A a 24-carat chancer. A real-life equivalent of Flashman in Pax Pamir.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_A...
#boardgames
Had an awesome play of Pax Porf at Handycon. Both of knew the rules, so we were straight into it.
One of the cards is of Caryl Ap Rhys Pryce. A a 24-carat chancer. A real-life equivalent of Flashman in Pax Pamir.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_A...
#boardgames
November 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Pax Porfiriana
Had an awesome play of Pax Porf at Handycon. Both of knew the rules, so we were straight into it.
One of the cards is of Caryl Ap Rhys Pryce. A a 24-carat chancer. A real-life equivalent of Flashman in Pax Pamir.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_A...
#boardgames
Had an awesome play of Pax Porf at Handycon. Both of knew the rules, so we were straight into it.
One of the cards is of Caryl Ap Rhys Pryce. A a 24-carat chancer. A real-life equivalent of Flashman in Pax Pamir.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_A...
#boardgames
Silos
Beautiful production, plays quickly and plenty of skill. Unfortunately it's abstract and unintuitive. Maybe better if the theme was completely stripped away in favour of the most usable production?
@Simpike@mastodon.social romped home with the most societal power emblems.
#boardgames
Beautiful production, plays quickly and plenty of skill. Unfortunately it's abstract and unintuitive. Maybe better if the theme was completely stripped away in favour of the most usable production?
@Simpike@mastodon.social romped home with the most societal power emblems.
#boardgames
October 31, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Silos
Beautiful production, plays quickly and plenty of skill. Unfortunately it's abstract and unintuitive. Maybe better if the theme was completely stripped away in favour of the most usable production?
@Simpike@mastodon.social romped home with the most societal power emblems.
#boardgames
Beautiful production, plays quickly and plenty of skill. Unfortunately it's abstract and unintuitive. Maybe better if the theme was completely stripped away in favour of the most usable production?
@Simpike@mastodon.social romped home with the most societal power emblems.
#boardgames
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“Jimi would play Risk on acid, and I never—and me personally—ever beat him at all. He was unbelievable at it. He was a military man, you know, he’s a paratrooper, and I don’t know whether you know that about Jimi, but no one ever beat him at Risk.” -Graham Nash
(h/t Knut Osmo via FB)
(h/t Knut Osmo via FB)
October 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“Jimi would play Risk on acid, and I never—and me personally—ever beat him at all. He was unbelievable at it. He was a military man, you know, he’s a paratrooper, and I don’t know whether you know that about Jimi, but no one ever beat him at Risk.” -Graham Nash
(h/t Knut Osmo via FB)
(h/t Knut Osmo via FB)
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A hastily typed post after I got jokerfied by the Boston city council meeting andymasley.substack.com/p/please-ple...
Please please please do not ban autonomous vehicles in your city
Some basic arguments
andymasley.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
A hastily typed post after I got jokerfied by the Boston city council meeting andymasley.substack.com/p/please-ple...
We beat Fate of the Fellowship last night on the 7th attempt. Such an amazing game. I think it's streets better than War of the Ring, which feels turgid in comparison.
I have done a total 180⁰ on co-op games. They can be superb experiences.
#boardgames
I have done a total 180⁰ on co-op games. They can be superb experiences.
#boardgames
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We beat Fate of the Fellowship last night on the 7th attempt. Such an amazing game. I think it's streets better than War of the Ring, which feels turgid in comparison.
I have done a total 180⁰ on co-op games. They can be superb experiences.
#boardgames
I have done a total 180⁰ on co-op games. They can be superb experiences.
#boardgames