Joe Schmidt
@josephnschmidt.bsky.social
Dad, Husband, Lover of History and Board Game Designer in the Bay Area. (He/Him)
Great landing spot for Smith. Kid has a ton of potential and I think Anthem is a great team for him.
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Great landing spot for Smith. Kid has a ton of potential and I think Anthem is a great team for him.
Good news in my book!
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Good news in my book!
Love the drawing of the nights on horseback. Well done!
October 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Love the drawing of the nights on horseback. Well done!
How many Canadians played in MLR last season?
October 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
How many Canadians played in MLR last season?
This is the answer and one of the many things I've learned from Volko.
October 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This is the answer and one of the many things I've learned from Volko.
I read The Dispossessed this year and really liked the way it described an anarchist collective. Would suggest that to anyone who doesn't grasp the concept.
October 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I read The Dispossessed this year and really liked the way it described an anarchist collective. Would suggest that to anyone who doesn't grasp the concept.
US vs. Samoa? I always knew you were a man of taste.
September 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
US vs. Samoa? I always knew you were a man of taste.
Awesome! Someone made a flow chart and shared it on BGG. You can check it out here: boardgamegeek.com/filepage/301...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Awesome! Someone made a flow chart and shared it on BGG. You can check it out here: boardgamegeek.com/filepage/301...
Eagles gotta get Maher the ball!
August 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Eagles gotta get Maher the ball!
The most frustrating bit is how few publishers there are who take a chance on weird games. I think a lot of gamers don't realize there are things they would enjoy because companies don't want to risk working outside of the box.
August 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The most frustrating bit is how few publishers there are who take a chance on weird games. I think a lot of gamers don't realize there are things they would enjoy because companies don't want to risk working outside of the box.
I love this idea!
August 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I love this idea!
I think the game vs Japan is huge for the US as a tune-up. Need to get their act together (especially the line-out) to prep for Samoa.
August 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I think the game vs Japan is huge for the US as a tune-up. Need to get their act together (especially the line-out) to prep for Samoa.
You think US will lose the 5th place game vs Samoa?
August 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
You think US will lose the 5th place game vs Samoa?
Living in California I find it very hard to like Newsom. He is really transparent in his goal to become President and I feel like he has not given enough attention to the serious issues the state is facing. Also, his turn on trans athletes is pathetic and gross.
August 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Living in California I find it very hard to like Newsom. He is really transparent in his goal to become President and I feel like he has not given enough attention to the serious issues the state is facing. Also, his turn on trans athletes is pathetic and gross.
Get 4 cards (each with a shape). Give those to all four players. Then, grab another deck and draw a card with randomly assigned alliances. That would be random and also not involve redos.
August 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Get 4 cards (each with a shape). Give those to all four players. Then, grab another deck and draw a card with randomly assigned alliances. That would be random and also not involve redos.
Awesome! That should be super fun.
July 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Awesome! That should be super fun.
League Leader in YATTPB (Yards After Taking Taiwanese Parliament Bill)
June 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
League Leader in YATTPB (Yards After Taking Taiwanese Parliament Bill)
I taught a PTA board game design class for 4th and 5th graders at my kids' school. I'd start by giving them like 3 cubes and a die and saying, "You have 30 minutes. Make a game we can play!". They'd always come up with super creative stuff. Just making something and sharing it builds confidence.
June 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I taught a PTA board game design class for 4th and 5th graders at my kids' school. I'd start by giving them like 3 cubes and a die and saying, "You have 30 minutes. Make a game we can play!". They'd always come up with super creative stuff. Just making something and sharing it builds confidence.
This looks so cool!
June 19, 2025 at 2:59 AM
This looks so cool!
Thanks for posting this, Geoff! Just signed up.
April 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Thanks for posting this, Geoff! Just signed up.
Was just there! Second a trip to Manly (ferry only takes 20 minutes to get there). Rollers Bakehouse in Manly had good coffee and great pastries. If you are free tomorrow you should grab a ticket and go to the Sydney Swans game. It's Aussie Rules and super fun. Have a blast!
April 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Was just there! Second a trip to Manly (ferry only takes 20 minutes to get there). Rollers Bakehouse in Manly had good coffee and great pastries. If you are free tomorrow you should grab a ticket and go to the Sydney Swans game. It's Aussie Rules and super fun. Have a blast!