merely rachel
@merelyrachel.bsky.social
Lover of board games. Dabbler in clarinet, video games, & running. 🇺🇸 she/her
Find me, plus a collection of great board game starter packs, at https://linktr.ee/merelyrachel
Find me, plus a collection of great board game starter packs, at https://linktr.ee/merelyrachel
18yo is home so you know what that means… Legendary Marvel #boardgame of course
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
18yo is home so you know what that means… Legendary Marvel #boardgame of course
New recipe 🤞
Smelling good is a promising start
Smelling good is a promising start
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 AM
New recipe 🤞
Smelling good is a promising start
Smelling good is a promising start
Tonight we punched, read rules, and ran the first scenario for Tidal Blades 2 #boardgame
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Tonight we punched, read rules, and ran the first scenario for Tidal Blades 2 #boardgame
We did manage to get it all to fit into our existing carry-ons!
We thought the decks of cards would trip us up at TSA but it was the bags of Many Worlds Tavern teas scanning as “powder”
We thought the decks of cards would trip us up at TSA but it was the bags of Many Worlds Tavern teas scanning as “powder”
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We did manage to get it all to fit into our existing carry-ons!
We thought the decks of cards would trip us up at TSA but it was the bags of Many Worlds Tavern teas scanning as “powder”
We thought the decks of cards would trip us up at TSA but it was the bags of Many Worlds Tavern teas scanning as “powder”
Oops, this isn’t PAXEast where we drive home. We’ve got to fit everything into our luggage!
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
November 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Oops, this isn’t PAXEast where we drive home. We’ve got to fit everything into our luggage!
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
Today’s hack was hitting Reading Terminal Market around 5 to grab dinner+ for our hotel room
Is pie the official dessert of board games?
#PAXUnpluggled
Is pie the official dessert of board games?
#PAXUnpluggled
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Today’s hack was hitting Reading Terminal Market around 5 to grab dinner+ for our hotel room
Is pie the official dessert of board games?
#PAXUnpluggled
Is pie the official dessert of board games?
#PAXUnpluggled
And the game we discovered on our way to the exit… Invincible The Hero Building Game. It’s co-op, bag building, push your luck with card upgrades
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
And the game we discovered on our way to the exit… Invincible The Hero Building Game. It’s co-op, bag building, push your luck with card upgrades
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
Wait, what?! Cult of the Lamb competitive game crowdfunding soon. Look at these prototype components!
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Wait, what?! Cult of the Lamb competitive game crowdfunding soon. Look at these prototype components!
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
Dungeon Crawler Carl game (1-2p) will be coming to crowdfunding, based on the Unstoppable system. Upgrade your cards by adding new cards to your sleeve but you’ll also be upgrading the villains that appear when the card is flipped!
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Dungeon Crawler Carl game (1-2p) will be coming to crowdfunding, based on the Unstoppable system. Upgrade your cards by adding new cards to your sleeve but you’ll also be upgrading the villains that appear when the card is flipped!
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
We finally discovered Earthborn Rangers on our Expo travels… open world, narrative, exploration, character development, card driven campaign
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
November 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
We finally discovered Earthborn Rangers on our Expo travels… open world, narrative, exploration, character development, card driven campaign
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
With this level of whimsy this booth was a must-stop-and-admire. We picked up a couple of mimic d20 ornaments for hubby to paint for the kids
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
With this level of whimsy this booth was a must-stop-and-admire. We picked up a couple of mimic d20 ornaments for hubby to paint for the kids
#PAXUnpluggled
#PAXUnpluggled
We had an absolutely lovely time at the Fowers booth talking with everyone and trying (and buying) Burgle Bros Blackjack, a co-op deck adjusting game, playing blackjack and avoiding the guards
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
We had an absolutely lovely time at the Fowers booth talking with everyone and trying (and buying) Burgle Bros Blackjack, a co-op deck adjusting game, playing blackjack and avoiding the guards
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
If it’s superheroes and co-op then we show up. The pleasant surprise was we kinda knew how to play Invincible The Card Game because it’s based on the Aeon’s End system which we enjoy
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 24, 2025 at 12:40 AM
If it’s superheroes and co-op then we show up. The pleasant surprise was we kinda knew how to play Invincible The Card Game because it’s based on the Aeon’s End system which we enjoy
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
Filed under “I had no idea this was a thing!” It’s a battle game you play anywhere. With at least two pins on your lanyard, each with a stack of four cards (with attack defend and ability) you fight someone else’s pins. Worn Wanderers
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Filed under “I had no idea this was a thing!” It’s a battle game you play anywhere. With at least two pins on your lanyard, each with a stack of four cards (with attack defend and ability) you fight someone else’s pins. Worn Wanderers
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
The production on Valheim was beautiful. A co-op exploration and survival board game (based on the video game)
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The production on Valheim was beautiful. A co-op exploration and survival board game (based on the video game)
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
This is the reason we wander Expo, is it not? You stumble upon a mini painting tool you didn’t know existed but can’t live without. Affordable holder from Game Envy
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is the reason we wander Expo, is it not? You stumble upon a mini painting tool you didn’t know existed but can’t live without. Affordable holder from Game Envy
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
Narrative co-op legacy game Tidal Blades 2 (different game than the original) sounded like a wonderful experience hubby and I could explore together. It seems like there’s a puzzle feel to the tableau and encounters (base has standees not minis)
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Narrative co-op legacy game Tidal Blades 2 (different game than the original) sounded like a wonderful experience hubby and I could explore together. It seems like there’s a puzzle feel to the tableau and encounters (base has standees not minis)
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
We didn’t have any intention of stopping by the Magic the Gathering booth but the booth staff were so friendly and helpful. Do we dip a toe back in with the jumpstart or precons? The first hit is free
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We didn’t have any intention of stopping by the Magic the Gathering booth but the booth staff were so friendly and helpful. Do we dip a toe back in with the jumpstart or precons? The first hit is free
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
We were so focused on guiding friends that I missed capturing some demos in the moment. I enjoyed trying Rebel Princess and learning Adventurous so had to pick them up. I also appreciate @ninjastargames.bsky.social importing games and heard lot of buzz for FORK so grabbed that too
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
We were so focused on guiding friends that I missed capturing some demos in the moment. I enjoyed trying Rebel Princess and learning Adventurous so had to pick them up. I also appreciate @ninjastargames.bsky.social importing games and heard lot of buzz for FORK so grabbed that too
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
The friends we were guiding through their first #PAXUnplugged did get swept up in getting some new games, of course. It also meant that we could try The Gang which they picked up!
November 23, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The friends we were guiding through their first #PAXUnplugged did get swept up in getting some new games, of course. It also meant that we could try The Gang which they picked up!
This friendly Modiphius worker got a small break as I evangelized about Mass Effect boardgame for a bit such that friends walked away with their own copy of the game
(❤️ @ithayla.bsky.social)
#PAXUnplugged
(❤️ @ithayla.bsky.social)
#PAXUnplugged
November 23, 2025 at 2:35 AM
This friendly Modiphius worker got a small break as I evangelized about Mass Effect boardgame for a bit such that friends walked away with their own copy of the game
(❤️ @ithayla.bsky.social)
#PAXUnplugged
(❤️ @ithayla.bsky.social)
#PAXUnplugged
I saw Children of Morta on the BGG preview list of co-ops and got in on a demo. Bag building, storybook, dice rolling… lots of elements I enjoy
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I saw Children of Morta on the BGG preview list of co-ops and got in on a demo. Bag building, storybook, dice rolling… lots of elements I enjoy
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged hooked us up with Horrified Greek Monsters, which felt a little like home given all the Hades everyone’s been playing
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#PAXUnplugged hooked us up with Horrified Greek Monsters, which felt a little like home given all the Hades everyone’s been playing
We acted as guides today for hubby’s work pal and spouse. First stop crokinole! And they loved it of course
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
We acted as guides today for hubby’s work pal and spouse. First stop crokinole! And they loved it of course
#PAXUnplugged
#PAXUnplugged