Our Family Plays Games
@ourfamplaysgames.bsky.social
We're an African-American family on a journey into modern board games, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the hobby!
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It's time to jingle bell rock... and roll! (Okay, would be funnier if we put an image of dice somewhere... 🎲)
OFPG FAM! At 11:05 AM CST, we'll be highlighting some new #boardgames we've received that you should put on your holiday wishlist!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9z5...
OFPG FAM! At 11:05 AM CST, we'll be highlighting some new #boardgames we've received that you should put on your holiday wishlist!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9z5...
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's time to jingle bell rock... and roll! (Okay, would be funnier if we put an image of dice somewhere... 🎲)
OFPG FAM! At 11:05 AM CST, we'll be highlighting some new #boardgames we've received that you should put on your holiday wishlist!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9z5...
OFPG FAM! At 11:05 AM CST, we'll be highlighting some new #boardgames we've received that you should put on your holiday wishlist!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9z5...
The holidays are coming fast, and we want to help you with your #boardgames Christmas list! We’re showing off a bunch of new games this Sunday!
Come hang in the chat and talk games with us! Tell a friend to come join the fun!
LINK: youtube.com/live/l9z5c4v...
Come hang in the chat and talk games with us! Tell a friend to come join the fun!
LINK: youtube.com/live/l9z5c4v...
December 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The holidays are coming fast, and we want to help you with your #boardgames Christmas list! We’re showing off a bunch of new games this Sunday!
Come hang in the chat and talk games with us! Tell a friend to come join the fun!
LINK: youtube.com/live/l9z5c4v...
Come hang in the chat and talk games with us! Tell a friend to come join the fun!
LINK: youtube.com/live/l9z5c4v...
Omaha Gaming Convention is ready to roll! Get your tickets NOW! Early Bird pricing is available through January 15, 2026.
We can’t wait to see you in 2026. Get tickets, event details, and more on our Tabletop Events page:
tabletop.events/conv.../omah...
We can’t wait to see you in 2026. Get tickets, event details, and more on our Tabletop Events page:
tabletop.events/conv.../omah...
December 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Omaha Gaming Convention is ready to roll! Get your tickets NOW! Early Bird pricing is available through January 15, 2026.
We can’t wait to see you in 2026. Get tickets, event details, and more on our Tabletop Events page:
tabletop.events/conv.../omah...
We can’t wait to see you in 2026. Get tickets, event details, and more on our Tabletop Events page:
tabletop.events/conv.../omah...
And not only that livestream, but we also uploaded JUST @cardboardtime.bsky.social's highlight reel from @officialpax.bsky.social Unplugged 2025, in case you want to see all the hype and bustle from Philly this year!
WATCH: youtu.be/Ysm-x7HYW0w
WATCH: youtu.be/Ysm-x7HYW0w
November 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
And not only that livestream, but we also uploaded JUST @cardboardtime.bsky.social's highlight reel from @officialpax.bsky.social Unplugged 2025, in case you want to see all the hype and bustle from Philly this year!
WATCH: youtu.be/Ysm-x7HYW0w
WATCH: youtu.be/Ysm-x7HYW0w
Welcome to the BATTLE OF THE #boardgames LISTS!!
Not only are we getting coverage of the recent PAX Unplugged 2025 courtesy of @cardboardtime.bsky.social podcast, but we also have Starla and Mik duking it out (metaphorically) about holiday games!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EszB...
Not only are we getting coverage of the recent PAX Unplugged 2025 courtesy of @cardboardtime.bsky.social podcast, but we also have Starla and Mik duking it out (metaphorically) about holiday games!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EszB...
November 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Welcome to the BATTLE OF THE #boardgames LISTS!!
Not only are we getting coverage of the recent PAX Unplugged 2025 courtesy of @cardboardtime.bsky.social podcast, but we also have Starla and Mik duking it out (metaphorically) about holiday games!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EszB...
Not only are we getting coverage of the recent PAX Unplugged 2025 courtesy of @cardboardtime.bsky.social podcast, but we also have Starla and Mik duking it out (metaphorically) about holiday games!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EszB...
Holiday Gift Guide: BATTLE OF THE LIST! Starla vs. Mik, who’s got the better board-game gift picks? We’re also dropping must-have accessories for gamers and a PAX Unplugged 2025 report from Cardboard Time!
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
November 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Holiday Gift Guide: BATTLE OF THE LIST! Starla vs. Mik, who’s got the better board-game gift picks? We’re also dropping must-have accessories for gamers and a PAX Unplugged 2025 report from Cardboard Time!
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
In addition to our livestream earlier today covering Meeple-A-Thon and games that make perfect holiday stocking stuffers, here's an extended highlight reel! Solely showcasing our time at @meepleathon.bsky.social, the #boardgames we played, AND the people we met!
WATCH: youtu.be/NlQ7fMpwS58
WATCH: youtu.be/NlQ7fMpwS58
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In addition to our livestream earlier today covering Meeple-A-Thon and games that make perfect holiday stocking stuffers, here's an extended highlight reel! Solely showcasing our time at @meepleathon.bsky.social, the #boardgames we played, AND the people we met!
WATCH: youtu.be/NlQ7fMpwS58
WATCH: youtu.be/NlQ7fMpwS58
From Kansas City, with love!
Welcome OFPG fam! Amidst both PAXU and BGG.CON, we return from KC having a blast at @meepleathon.bsky.social! Not only that, but we also talk about some #boardgames you should snag for holidays-- Thanksgiving OR Christmas!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXz3...
Welcome OFPG fam! Amidst both PAXU and BGG.CON, we return from KC having a blast at @meepleathon.bsky.social! Not only that, but we also talk about some #boardgames you should snag for holidays-- Thanksgiving OR Christmas!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXz3...
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
From Kansas City, with love!
Welcome OFPG fam! Amidst both PAXU and BGG.CON, we return from KC having a blast at @meepleathon.bsky.social! Not only that, but we also talk about some #boardgames you should snag for holidays-- Thanksgiving OR Christmas!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXz3...
Welcome OFPG fam! Amidst both PAXU and BGG.CON, we return from KC having a blast at @meepleathon.bsky.social! Not only that, but we also talk about some #boardgames you should snag for holidays-- Thanksgiving OR Christmas!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXz3...
Join Starla & Mik LIVE Sun, Nov 23 @ 11 AM CST on YouTube for cozy Thanksgiving picks, a Meeple-A-Thon recap (KC’s charity tabletop con), and all the chatty good vibes. Plus: a reminder about the Omaha Gaming Convention, July 10–12, 2026 at the EVEN Hotels.
www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Join Starla & Mik LIVE Sun, Nov 23 @ 11 AM CST on YouTube for cozy Thanksgiving picks, a Meeple-A-Thon recap (KC’s charity tabletop con), and all the chatty good vibes. Plus: a reminder about the Omaha Gaming Convention, July 10–12, 2026 at the EVEN Hotels.
www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
Hey all! No livestream this weekend-- like we announced last stream-- but we're still busy playing #boardgames and having fun at @meepleathon.bsky.social this year!
Come say hi if you see us!
Come say hi if you see us!
November 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Hey all! No livestream this weekend-- like we announced last stream-- but we're still busy playing #boardgames and having fun at @meepleathon.bsky.social this year!
Come say hi if you see us!
Come say hi if you see us!
This is our first year at @meepleathon.bsky.social and it has already been a more unique experience compared to other #boardgames conventions; "learn to win" games instead of "play to win" is a neat concept being utilized here. - G (2/2)
November 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This is our first year at @meepleathon.bsky.social and it has already been a more unique experience compared to other #boardgames conventions; "learn to win" games instead of "play to win" is a neat concept being utilized here. - G (2/2)
We've been having a blast so far at @meepleathon.bsky.social in Kansas City, Kansas! Met lots of new friends and OFPG fam so far whilst hosting fun party #boardgames. (1/2)
November 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We've been having a blast so far at @meepleathon.bsky.social in Kansas City, Kansas! Met lots of new friends and OFPG fam so far whilst hosting fun party #boardgames. (1/2)
LIVE Sun, Nov 9 @ 11 am CST! We’re spilling quick takes on the games we’ve been playing lately! Jump into the chat and hang with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
PSA: Omaha Gaming Convention hits downtown July 10–12, 2026, at the EVEN Hotels, mark those calendars!
PSA: Omaha Gaming Convention hits downtown July 10–12, 2026, at the EVEN Hotels, mark those calendars!
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
LIVE Sun, Nov 9 @ 11 am CST! We’re spilling quick takes on the games we’ve been playing lately! Jump into the chat and hang with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
PSA: Omaha Gaming Convention hits downtown July 10–12, 2026, at the EVEN Hotels, mark those calendars!
PSA: Omaha Gaming Convention hits downtown July 10–12, 2026, at the EVEN Hotels, mark those calendars!
Like the flow of time, new game releases simply don't stop!
Welcome OFPG fam! Today we're covering a ton of new #boardgames that released from the recent Essen Spiel 2025, or games getting printed in English (at 11:05 AM CST)!
Also, today's Grant's birthday!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5u...
Welcome OFPG fam! Today we're covering a ton of new #boardgames that released from the recent Essen Spiel 2025, or games getting printed in English (at 11:05 AM CST)!
Also, today's Grant's birthday!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5u...
November 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Like the flow of time, new game releases simply don't stop!
Welcome OFPG fam! Today we're covering a ton of new #boardgames that released from the recent Essen Spiel 2025, or games getting printed in English (at 11:05 AM CST)!
Also, today's Grant's birthday!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5u...
Welcome OFPG fam! Today we're covering a ton of new #boardgames that released from the recent Essen Spiel 2025, or games getting printed in English (at 11:05 AM CST)!
Also, today's Grant's birthday!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5u...
New games just landed at OFPG HQ, and we’re showing them off THIS Sunday on YouTube! Plus, we’ve got more info on the Omaha Gaming Convention — coming to downtown Omaha July 10–12, 2026, at the EVEN Hotel!
Come hang out in the chat and talk about games.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
Come hang out in the chat and talk about games.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
New games just landed at OFPG HQ, and we’re showing them off THIS Sunday on YouTube! Plus, we’ve got more info on the Omaha Gaming Convention — coming to downtown Omaha July 10–12, 2026, at the EVEN Hotel!
Come hang out in the chat and talk about games.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
Come hang out in the chat and talk about games.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
Time for a swig!
Check out our preview video of Punch Bowl by @runawayparade.bsky.social! They just funded over on Kickstarter, so check this #boardgames video out if you're interested in seeing how it plays.
WATCH: youtu.be/KnHxEtd0oI4
Check out our preview video of Punch Bowl by @runawayparade.bsky.social! They just funded over on Kickstarter, so check this #boardgames video out if you're interested in seeing how it plays.
WATCH: youtu.be/KnHxEtd0oI4
October 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Time for a swig!
Check out our preview video of Punch Bowl by @runawayparade.bsky.social! They just funded over on Kickstarter, so check this #boardgames video out if you're interested in seeing how it plays.
WATCH: youtu.be/KnHxEtd0oI4
Check out our preview video of Punch Bowl by @runawayparade.bsky.social! They just funded over on Kickstarter, so check this #boardgames video out if you're interested in seeing how it plays.
WATCH: youtu.be/KnHxEtd0oI4
Prepare for spooky season.... and con season too!
Welcome, OFPG fam, to a fearsome morning show not only covering the recent Spiel Essen 2025's hottest #boardgames releases that we snagged and our FAVORITE Halloween games for this year!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fquB...
Welcome, OFPG fam, to a fearsome morning show not only covering the recent Spiel Essen 2025's hottest #boardgames releases that we snagged and our FAVORITE Halloween games for this year!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fquB...
October 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Prepare for spooky season.... and con season too!
Welcome, OFPG fam, to a fearsome morning show not only covering the recent Spiel Essen 2025's hottest #boardgames releases that we snagged and our FAVORITE Halloween games for this year!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fquB...
Welcome, OFPG fam, to a fearsome morning show not only covering the recent Spiel Essen 2025's hottest #boardgames releases that we snagged and our FAVORITE Halloween games for this year!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fquB...
LIVE SUNDAY, 11 AM CST! New SPIEL Essen releases hot off the press, our favorite Halloween picks, and a huge OFPG announcement you’ve been asking for! Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
October 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
LIVE SUNDAY, 11 AM CST! New SPIEL Essen releases hot off the press, our favorite Halloween picks, and a huge OFPG announcement you’ve been asking for! Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
Back in West Des Moines-- always got time for fun!
We're back at Capital City Gaming Con (live at 11:05 AM CST) having a blast yet again! We've got lots to discuss about the con and recent happenings while we've been here, and games we've played!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJFz...
We're back at Capital City Gaming Con (live at 11:05 AM CST) having a blast yet again! We've got lots to discuss about the con and recent happenings while we've been here, and games we've played!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJFz...
October 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Back in West Des Moines-- always got time for fun!
We're back at Capital City Gaming Con (live at 11:05 AM CST) having a blast yet again! We've got lots to discuss about the con and recent happenings while we've been here, and games we've played!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJFz...
We're back at Capital City Gaming Con (live at 11:05 AM CST) having a blast yet again! We've got lots to discuss about the con and recent happenings while we've been here, and games we've played!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJFz...
First day at Capital City Gaming Con 2025, and the event is going great so far! Rainy weather here in West Des Moines... but that doesn't matter if we're inside playing #boardgames!
Shout-outs to the Board Game Wagon providing the library at the event!
Shout-outs to the Board Game Wagon providing the library at the event!
October 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
First day at Capital City Gaming Con 2025, and the event is going great so far! Rainy weather here in West Des Moines... but that doesn't matter if we're inside playing #boardgames!
Shout-outs to the Board Game Wagon providing the library at the event!
Shout-outs to the Board Game Wagon providing the library at the event!
LIVE from Capital City Gaming Con! Starla & Mik will be chatting games, con vibes, and your questions — Sun, Oct 12 @ 11 am CST on YouTube. Watch here: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
P.S. CCGC runs Oct 17–19 in West Des Moines
P.S. CCGC runs Oct 17–19 in West Des Moines
October 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
LIVE from Capital City Gaming Con! Starla & Mik will be chatting games, con vibes, and your questions — Sun, Oct 12 @ 11 am CST on YouTube. Watch here: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
P.S. CCGC runs Oct 17–19 in West Des Moines
P.S. CCGC runs Oct 17–19 in West Des Moines
This is a doozy!
OFPG FAM! We've been stockpiling some of our recently received or bought games over the past few weeks solely for this big show (11:05 AM CST)! Featuring new #boardgames from multiple different publishers, from heavy euros to small box games!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNBG...
OFPG FAM! We've been stockpiling some of our recently received or bought games over the past few weeks solely for this big show (11:05 AM CST)! Featuring new #boardgames from multiple different publishers, from heavy euros to small box games!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNBG...
October 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is a doozy!
OFPG FAM! We've been stockpiling some of our recently received or bought games over the past few weeks solely for this big show (11:05 AM CST)! Featuring new #boardgames from multiple different publishers, from heavy euros to small box games!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNBG...
OFPG FAM! We've been stockpiling some of our recently received or bought games over the past few weeks solely for this big show (11:05 AM CST)! Featuring new #boardgames from multiple different publishers, from heavy euros to small box games!
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNBG...
LIVE Sun, Oct 12 @ 11 am CST — Starla & Mik are showing the newest arrivals, swapping quick takes, and kicking off Halloween hype. Jump in the chat & watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
LIVE Sun, Oct 12 @ 11 am CST — Starla & Mik are showing the newest arrivals, swapping quick takes, and kicking off Halloween hype. Jump in the chat & watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
If you saw this post before, no you didn't!
Anyways, OFPG FAM! Let's celebrate 300 main episodes of our ongoing Sunday #boardgames show! Whether you've been with us from the beginning or have only discovered us recently, this should be a blast!
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/hQ4V3PgKhXI
Anyways, OFPG FAM! Let's celebrate 300 main episodes of our ongoing Sunday #boardgames show! Whether you've been with us from the beginning or have only discovered us recently, this should be a blast!
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/hQ4V3PgKhXI
October 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
If you saw this post before, no you didn't!
Anyways, OFPG FAM! Let's celebrate 300 main episodes of our ongoing Sunday #boardgames show! Whether you've been with us from the beginning or have only discovered us recently, this should be a blast!
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/hQ4V3PgKhXI
Anyways, OFPG FAM! Let's celebrate 300 main episodes of our ongoing Sunday #boardgames show! Whether you've been with us from the beginning or have only discovered us recently, this should be a blast!
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/hQ4V3PgKhXI
300 SUNDAY SHOWS! We’re celebrating with a fast, fun trip down memory lane, favorite moments, and big thanks to YOU. Watch the milestone episode on our YouTube channel this Sunday: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
October 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
300 SUNDAY SHOWS! We’re celebrating with a fast, fun trip down memory lane, favorite moments, and big thanks to YOU. Watch the milestone episode on our YouTube channel this Sunday: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...