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Dear gamers, Monday again so reminder time WITH A TWIST!

You still have time to shout out up to 10 of your favorite new games of 2025... but we're adding an honorable mentions category so even if you already voted, you can share up to 10 NON 2025 games you played & loved this year

🔁's appreciated!
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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spot on.
October 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Played Dominations today, which is an interesting game I don’t hear much about. It’s only 15 turns but they are meaty. I love matching up the gems on the triangular domino’s to gain the resources (knowledge) that you use to build cities and build up your civilization.
September 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
There’s nothing quite so sweet as a sleeping doggy. It’s hard not to go over and smoosh their sweet faces. #dogs
September 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
At the beginning of 2023 I started a 10 X 10 with my husband. The idea is to do it within a year, but it took us 2 years and 8 months. We finished last night and ended in a tie.

The blanks are the same color as the meeple to the right of them.
September 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
August plays came in ahead of July. 2/3 of plays were on BGA. #boardgames
September 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Today’s game is Windmill Valley. The only reason I don’t own it is because my friend owns it. Love the gear mechanism on this one! #boardgames
August 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today’s choices for Girls Game Night Meetup. I like choices. #boardgames
August 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Choices for game night tonight. Which would you most want to play?
#boardgames
August 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
First time playing Lords of Vegas. I can’t think of any other game I’ve played that’s quite like this one. #boardgames
August 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Some good news on the Nyx tumor. It’s not Mast cell but a benign tumor that will go away on its own. #dogs #goodnews
August 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
My baby Nyx may have a mast cell tumor. Not even 5 years old and has already had both knees replaced. She’s lucky I don’t have kids and can spend that money taking care of her. 😞 #dogs #fuckcancer
July 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So much potential for greatness in this hand of Scout! I couldn’t quite manage to get all those 3’s together. #boardgames
July 21, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Shallow Sea is going to get a lot of play time with my group! I’ve played it 4 times in the last week including once with the turtle expansion. Great puzzly games with Cascadia vibes! #boardgames
July 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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July 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Argos is wearing his frumpy face today. I can relate. #dogs
July 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Played 2 new to me games today. Big Sur, a simple card game where you’re building stretches of road and trying to match up scenery types. Love a multi-use card. Depicted is Peaks, a recent Kickstarter I received. Interesting game about mountain climbing. It was a hit with my group! #boardgames
July 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Here’s how well I did d at distracting myself from the state of America last month. Several new to me games got some repeat plays. What have you been playing? #BGStats #boardgames
July 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I typically loath this “holiday” anyway, due to the unnecessary stress the fireworks of those who can’t bother to be considerate neighbors cause. I can’t imagine any decent person celebrating this country right now especially.
July 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Finally won a game of Wondrous Creatures after my 4th play. #boardgames
June 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.

But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
Sen. Padilla pushed to ground, handcuffed for demanding DHS not lie
Forcibly removing a sitting US senator, as they opposed the president's immigration policy, is a part of a broader slide.
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June 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Played Planet Unknown and Rock Hard 1977 tonight. I’ve been making stupid AI images based on the games I’m playing. Here’s fake me as a drummer. #boardgames
June 9, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Played 282 games this month including on BGA. These were my most played in person games. Love a month with lots of games! #BGStats #boardgames
June 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Elvis on top of his clothes mountain #caturday #cats
May 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM