Jason Matthews
@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
History Nerd, political junky, Hill rat and historical board game designer.
A tip for all my fellow Star Trek fans visiting Andorra. They’re not blue. And they don’t have white hair. In fact, they’re basically indistinguishable from other Catalans. I felt silly wearing my antenna.
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A tip for all my fellow Star Trek fans visiting Andorra. They’re not blue. And they don’t have white hair. In fact, they’re basically indistinguishable from other Catalans. I felt silly wearing my antenna.
Not only was I expecting the Spanish Inquisition, I walked a mile and a half to see it. This official blazon of the Inquisition still exists on a wall opposite Barcelona’s Cathedral. It was once the kings prison. “Auto-da-fes” — Catholic
public humiliation ceremonies — were held in the square.
public humiliation ceremonies — were held in the square.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Not only was I expecting the Spanish Inquisition, I walked a mile and a half to see it. This official blazon of the Inquisition still exists on a wall opposite Barcelona’s Cathedral. It was once the kings prison. “Auto-da-fes” — Catholic
public humiliation ceremonies — were held in the square.
public humiliation ceremonies — were held in the square.
Did you know Ted Racier’s Path’s of Glory inspired Francesco Nepitello’s amazing War of the Ring? Me neither, until we all hung out at Devir Fest. Obviously this pic is entitled The Lady Killers. @tdraicer.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Did you know Ted Racier’s Path’s of Glory inspired Francesco Nepitello’s amazing War of the Ring? Me neither, until we all hung out at Devir Fest. Obviously this pic is entitled The Lady Killers. @tdraicer.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
Tory’s modern classic, Votes for Women, on display en Español courtesy of our friends and partners @deviriberia.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @downtowntbrown.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Tory’s modern classic, Votes for Women, on display en Español courtesy of our friends and partners @deviriberia.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @downtowntbrown.bsky.social
The was the speaker lineup (in game box form) for the panel discussion on “The future of wargames” at the Dau Festival. According to @tdraicer.bsky.social it was his FIRST panel appearance!!! Hey wargame convention organizers, Ted should be on your shortlist. @downtowntbrown.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The was the speaker lineup (in game box form) for the panel discussion on “The future of wargames” at the Dau Festival. According to @tdraicer.bsky.social it was his FIRST panel appearance!!! Hey wargame convention organizers, Ted should be on your shortlist. @downtowntbrown.bsky.social
With this lovely gilded frame, perhaps the President would like to add this to the Oval Office? @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
With this lovely gilded frame, perhaps the President would like to add this to the Oval Office? @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
One of the most special moments for me at Dau Barcelona 2025 was watching young Catalan girls listen absolutely wrapped to @tdraicer.bsky.social explain I, Napoleon. It was magical to see. @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
One of the most special moments for me at Dau Barcelona 2025 was watching young Catalan girls listen absolutely wrapped to @tdraicer.bsky.social explain I, Napoleon. It was magical to see. @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
I am so greateful to my friends at Devir for inviting me to celebrate their 25th year at the Dau Game Festival in Barcelona. Not only did I get to hang with old friends, I made some amazing new ones! Daniele Tascini of Marco Polo fame and Germán Millán of Bitoku! @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I am so greateful to my friends at Devir for inviting me to celebrate their 25th year at the Dau Game Festival in Barcelona. Not only did I get to hang with old friends, I made some amazing new ones! Daniele Tascini of Marco Polo fame and Germán Millán of Bitoku! @deviriberia.bsky.social
If you’re in Barcelona and are tired of decorating your offices in Picasso and Gaudi, Rodger MacGowan is the next best choice. @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If you’re in Barcelona and are tired of decorating your offices in Picasso and Gaudi, Rodger MacGowan is the next best choice. @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
That time DC took over the Devir offices in Barcelona. @elizhargrave.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social @torybrown.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
That time DC took over the Devir offices in Barcelona. @elizhargrave.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social @torybrown.bsky.social
The Barcelona honeymoon photo with me and @tdraicer.bsky.social that you didn’t know you needed. @devirgames.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The Barcelona honeymoon photo with me and @tdraicer.bsky.social that you didn’t know you needed. @devirgames.bsky.social
Remember, remember the 5th of November!
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Remember, remember the 5th of November!
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
Vote tomorrow and play Wednesday. Join us for the final Wargame Wednesday of 2025 with Jason Williams designer of the epic Swords & Sails. As always, we kick off at 6 with a question and answer session followed by a demo and open historical gaming. See you at Labyrinth on Capitol Hill.
November 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Vote tomorrow and play Wednesday. Join us for the final Wargame Wednesday of 2025 with Jason Williams designer of the epic Swords & Sails. As always, we kick off at 6 with a question and answer session followed by a demo and open historical gaming. See you at Labyrinth on Capitol Hill.
Its amazing that just 5 years after Twilight Struggle was created, an international league spawned the globe with intense competition from all over the world. Join the ITSL for its 15th!!! Season.
Thanks to Tasos and the ITSL League for all their work! @gmtgames.bsky.social
Thanks to Tasos and the ITSL League for all their work! @gmtgames.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Its amazing that just 5 years after Twilight Struggle was created, an international league spawned the globe with intense competition from all over the world. Join the ITSL for its 15th!!! Season.
Thanks to Tasos and the ITSL League for all their work! @gmtgames.bsky.social
Thanks to Tasos and the ITSL League for all their work! @gmtgames.bsky.social
Happy 250th Birthday to the greatest guarantor of Freedom of the Seas that there has ever been, the United States Navy.
October 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Happy 250th Birthday to the greatest guarantor of Freedom of the Seas that there has ever been, the United States Navy.
Had a superb time this last weekend in Rochester NY representing the GAMA @gamaofficial.bsky.social Education Committee at the Board Game Academics conference. The conference was held at the Strong Museum of Play which was an absolutely magnificent venue.
October 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Had a superb time this last weekend in Rochester NY representing the GAMA @gamaofficial.bsky.social Education Committee at the Board Game Academics conference. The conference was held at the Strong Museum of Play which was an absolutely magnificent venue.
The Federal Government may close but there is no stopping Wargame Wednesday! Joins us Labyrinth Games at 6:00 pm to preview the exciting IADs the Game (Integrated Air Defense System) by the husband and wife team Madonna & Ric Rebulanan! See you there!
September 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Federal Government may close but there is no stopping Wargame Wednesday! Joins us Labyrinth Games at 6:00 pm to preview the exciting IADs the Game (Integrated Air Defense System) by the husband and wife team Madonna & Ric Rebulanan! See you there!
Hunh. I thought this was only for Protestants. Well, so long suckers.
September 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Hunh. I thought this was only for Protestants. Well, so long suckers.
Tonight would be a superb night to crack out Tory Brown's modern classic @downtowntbrown.bsky.social and commemorate a little bit of American progress. @fortcircle.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Tonight would be a superb night to crack out Tory Brown's modern classic @downtowntbrown.bsky.social and commemorate a little bit of American progress. @fortcircle.bsky.social
Join us tonight at 6:00pm for Wargame Wednesday
@labyrinthdc.bsky.social with Kevin McPartland discussing his fantastic games Banish the Snakes and Conquest of Paradise
@gmtgames.bsky.social
@labyrinthdc.bsky.social with Kevin McPartland discussing his fantastic games Banish the Snakes and Conquest of Paradise
@gmtgames.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Join us tonight at 6:00pm for Wargame Wednesday
@labyrinthdc.bsky.social with Kevin McPartland discussing his fantastic games Banish the Snakes and Conquest of Paradise
@gmtgames.bsky.social
@labyrinthdc.bsky.social with Kevin McPartland discussing his fantastic games Banish the Snakes and Conquest of Paradise
@gmtgames.bsky.social
Like Napoleon from Elba, Wargame Wednesday returns this coming week, September 3rd at 6:00 PM Labyrinth Games and Puzzles on Capitol Hill. Our featured speaker will be the Kevin McPartland, designer of the recent GMT hit, Banish the Snakes.
See you there!
See you there!
August 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Like Napoleon from Elba, Wargame Wednesday returns this coming week, September 3rd at 6:00 PM Labyrinth Games and Puzzles on Capitol Hill. Our featured speaker will be the Kevin McPartland, designer of the recent GMT hit, Banish the Snakes.
See you there!
See you there!
Inaugural play of Days of Wonders, Battle for Hoth. Days of Wonder is of course a @asmodee-es.bsky.social brand. The game utilizes Richard Borgs fantastic Command & Colors system. My 10 year old self was thrilled. Go grab it. Oh, the Sith Lord across from me won.
August 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Inaugural play of Days of Wonders, Battle for Hoth. Days of Wonder is of course a @asmodee-es.bsky.social brand. The game utilizes Richard Borgs fantastic Command & Colors system. My 10 year old self was thrilled. Go grab it. Oh, the Sith Lord across from me won.
Nothing like old friends getting back together. Lucky us, we got the fat, dumb junior-partner.
August 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Nothing like old friends getting back together. Lucky us, we got the fat, dumb junior-partner.
The whole family really enjoyed Queen Games charming flip and write, Star Explorer. @queengamesus.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The whole family really enjoyed Queen Games charming flip and write, Star Explorer. @queengamesus.bsky.social