Evan Hays
@inkling84.bsky.social
Christian, Husband and Father of 2, middle school teacher, soccer coach, board games, LFC, books, hiking and nature. Fresh Coaster.
Here's a #boardgame hot take for you. Those 50 or 100 point tokens that come in some games to indicate lapping the points tracker are just there to taunt you.
January 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Here's a #boardgame hot take for you. Those 50 or 100 point tokens that come in some games to indicate lapping the points tracker are just there to taunt you.
Tomorrow, my 8th graders begin the unit on US imperialism post CW up to WWI. I'm hoping they're really paying attention when we do the Roosevelt Corollary, the Panama Canal, and the Sp-Am War. I've just seen the Economist call what's happening now the "Donroe Doctrine." History always matters.
January 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Tomorrow, my 8th graders begin the unit on US imperialism post CW up to WWI. I'm hoping they're really paying attention when we do the Roosevelt Corollary, the Panama Canal, and the Sp-Am War. I've just seen the Economist call what's happening now the "Donroe Doctrine." History always matters.
I'm going to try to post after each of my monthly game nights. Last night was Blue Lagoon (3p, I won, rating 10) and Lords of Waterdeep (3p, I won, rating 8). Great game night.
January 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM
I'm going to try to post after each of my monthly game nights. Last night was Blue Lagoon (3p, I won, rating 10) and Lords of Waterdeep (3p, I won, rating 8). Great game night.
I will be participating in this tonight. Unsure of beverage as of yet.
Tolkien Birthday Toast – The Tolkien Society share.google/X2KzZ3oWq7uT...
Tolkien Birthday Toast – The Tolkien Society share.google/X2KzZ3oWq7uT...
Tolkien Birthday Toast
3 January
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January 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I will be participating in this tonight. Unsure of beverage as of yet.
Tolkien Birthday Toast – The Tolkien Society share.google/X2KzZ3oWq7uT...
Tolkien Birthday Toast – The Tolkien Society share.google/X2KzZ3oWq7uT...
2026 goals: be more intentional about how I use my time. Also pray more, worry less.
December 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
2026 goals: be more intentional about how I use my time. Also pray more, worry less.
A good read for Christmastide.
www.plough.com/en/topics/cu...
www.plough.com/en/topics/cu...
Seventy-Five Years of Narnia
When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death, And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.
www.plough.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A good read for Christmastide.
www.plough.com/en/topics/cu...
www.plough.com/en/topics/cu...
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social just finished an Everdell game. My daughter got the dungeon and used it to bury critters and play higher point constructions to not go over 15. She also got the ministering to miscreants special event which gave her 27 points. Crazy combo. Have you ever done that?
December 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social just finished an Everdell game. My daughter got the dungeon and used it to bury critters and play higher point constructions to not go over 15. She also got the ministering to miscreants special event which gave her 27 points. Crazy combo. Have you ever done that?
It's not like anyone would be surprised by this. States should be ashamed. www.axios.com/2025/12/14/s...
The high cost of the U.S. sports betting boom
Betting eats into savings, not just fun money.
www.axios.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It's not like anyone would be surprised by this. States should be ashamed. www.axios.com/2025/12/14/s...
Tomorrow begins one of the best weeks in a male teacher's school year: the week of wearing all the ugly Christmas ties you've somehow acquired over the years. Will add pictures as the week goes along.
December 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Tomorrow begins one of the best weeks in a male teacher's school year: the week of wearing all the ugly Christmas ties you've somehow acquired over the years. Will add pictures as the week goes along.
I don't do a lot of hot takes, but here's one. Rob Inglis' recordings of Tolkien >>> Andy Serkis' recordings of Tolkien.
December 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I don't do a lot of hot takes, but here's one. Rob Inglis' recordings of Tolkien >>> Andy Serkis' recordings of Tolkien.
TIL that sautering is not a thing. Solder is the real word. Weird that the American pronunciation is so deceiving on this one.
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
TIL that sautering is not a thing. Solder is the real word. Weird that the American pronunciation is so deceiving on this one.
Excellente, Jackson!
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Excellente, Jackson!
Muy bien, Liliana, mi hija!
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Muy bien, Liliana, mi hija!
@rollingreggie.bsky.social loved the draft. Both great lists. Here's mine: QB FoTR the trick taking game
RB Love Letter
TE Lost Ruins of Arnak
WR Time's Up Title Recall
Flex Dominion (all)
Coach Catan
RB Love Letter
TE Lost Ruins of Arnak
WR Time's Up Title Recall
Flex Dominion (all)
Coach Catan
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
@rollingreggie.bsky.social loved the draft. Both great lists. Here's mine: QB FoTR the trick taking game
RB Love Letter
TE Lost Ruins of Arnak
WR Time's Up Title Recall
Flex Dominion (all)
Coach Catan
RB Love Letter
TE Lost Ruins of Arnak
WR Time's Up Title Recall
Flex Dominion (all)
Coach Catan
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social no hard feelings whatsoever, but I had taken Creature Comforts off my wish list after what you said. Have duly put it back on now. Most of my gaming time is with family and I love dice placement, so I think this one can be a hit for us.
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social no hard feelings whatsoever, but I had taken Creature Comforts off my wish list after what you said. Have duly put it back on now. Most of my gaming time is with family and I love dice placement, so I think this one can be a hit for us.
@rollingreggie.bsky.social loving the new podcast, brother!
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
@rollingreggie.bsky.social loving the new podcast, brother!
Happy Hobbit Day everyone!
September 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Happy Hobbit Day everyone!
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social I've been playing Architects of the W. K. recently and been thinking about how if you trigger the end, you still get one more turn. Seems a big advantage to me, especially compared to many games in which triggering the end means just finishing out the round. Thoughts?
September 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social I've been playing Architects of the W. K. recently and been thinking about how if you trigger the end, you still get one more turn. Seems a big advantage to me, especially compared to many games in which triggering the end means just finishing out the round. Thoughts?
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social random q, but is Chris's epic playlist for Pan Am available out there like on Spotify or something? Would love to use it if possible next time we play it at my game group.
August 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social random q, but is Chris's epic playlist for Pan Am available out there like on Spotify or something? Would love to use it if possible next time we play it at my game group.
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social I always love your top games lists. I liked the box cover art ranking, and I think the way you ranked games this year is the best way to do it. Overall, your pod has me determined to eventually play and own at least one game by Simone Luciani.
August 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social I always love your top games lists. I liked the box cover art ranking, and I think the way you ranked games this year is the best way to do it. Overall, your pod has me determined to eventually play and own at least one game by Simone Luciani.
If there were a medal given for number of books and board games per square foot of your house, I'd be on that podium.
July 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If there were a medal given for number of books and board games per square foot of your house, I'd be on that podium.
@insightunseen.bsky.social yay, I will get notified about your posts now. Will make it much easier to interact
July 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
@insightunseen.bsky.social yay, I will get notified about your posts now. Will make it much easier to interact
Reckoner came on today while I was getting some work done, and I realized I can't imagine a world without this song. youtu.be/2FMP-9bn9N8?...
Radiohead - Reckoner (From the Basement)
YouTube video by Radiohead
youtu.be
July 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Reckoner came on today while I was getting some work done, and I realized I can't imagine a world without this song. youtu.be/2FMP-9bn9N8?...
Been back in MD this week visiting family. Lovely time but fighting tons of traffic and 80 degrees before 7am reminding me of why I don't live here anymore.
June 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Been back in MD this week visiting family. Lovely time but fighting tons of traffic and 80 degrees before 7am reminding me of why I don't live here anymore.