Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 15/10/2026My apologies. I’m traveling today (ah, the joys of air travel) and my humor detector failed. Good luck on the launch. 030 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 14/10/2026No offense intended, but jumping onto my account and posting when we have no prior connection is not a good way to publicize your KS. 120 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 14/10/2026I’m a lot older (ha!) and I pretty much avoid any video content that either (a) feels like it was recorded/edited by someone on amphetamines, or (b) is constantly begging me to support them in some way. So, I don’t watch a lot of video. 120 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Have you considered taking up kickboxing? It’s the sport of the future. 010 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 11/10/2026It’s worth playing multiple times - your first game is likely just rummaging about in the system. I developed a deeper appreciation for it once I had a second & third play under my belt. 110 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026It’s really chew-y but I like it. Looking forward to playing again. 120 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026My newest post on the Opinionated Gamers site: a preview/review of Excursions from Kinson Key Games that lands (or blasts off, depending on the metaphor you find most compelling) on Kickstarter this morning! opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/06/e...opinionatedgamers.comExcursions – An Opinionated PreviewOnce upon a time, there was a tiny company located in a small town in Tennessee…and through hard work and careful planning and taking the time to get it right, they managed to produce a game that w… 000 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The second part of my RenegadeCon Heroscape recap - March 2027 is G.I. Joe month (plus some toxic terrain). You can read it on the Opinionated Gamers site. opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/03/h...opinionatedgamers.comHeroscape: RenegadeCon October 2026 Report (Part 2)This is part 2 of my recap Renegade Games virtual “convention” (RenegadeCon) and the new information they revealed about the next wave of armies and terrain (due to be released in the first half of… 021 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026My latest post on the Opinionated Gamers site - the first of three posts about the Heroscape news from RenegadeCon (thanks to Renegade Game Studios). opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/02/h...opinionatedgamers.comHeroscape: RenegadeCon October 2026 Report (Part 1)Well, fellow fans of Heroscaper (and those who are weirdly fascinated by my obsession with this crazy miniatures combat system), it’s time once again to recap Renegade Games virtual “convention” (R… 021 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026My newest blog post on my personal blog... a short but encouraging reminder about the process of "reconstructing my faith". akapastorguy.blogspot.com/2026/09/reco...akapastorguy.blogspot.comReconstructing My Faith: "Not Every Doubt is Departure"I have a lot of books on my list of "need to read" volumes - many of them focused on the current state of evangelical thought & theology: L... 120 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026As a non-drinker, it always makes me laugh a bit when I turn out to enjoy games about drinking (The Red Dragon Inn) or owning a bar (The Taverns of Tiefenthal or Volle Hutte) or making liquor (Distilled). What's up with that?! 020 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026My latest review on the Opinionated Gamers site - this time, it's the Cocktails expansion for the excellent game Distilled from @paverson.bsky.social. opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/27/i...opinionatedgamers.com“I’ll Have a Wicked Game”: A Review of Distilled: CocktailsAs a youngster, we used to drive by a bar/lounge every time my family went most weekends to visit my grandparents. As neither of my parents drank, I kept peering at the neon sign on the side of the… 120 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Working on my review of Distilled: Cocktails from @paverson.bsky.social… it goes live tomorrow morning on the @opinionatedgamers.com site! 020 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I consider Geoff a friend… and this may be one of the best things he’s written. Well done, sir! 110 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I know nothing about the video game - but it's Mindclash, which automatically makes me sit up and take notice. 010 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Hadn’t thought about that… interesting idea! What do you think, @brettspiel.bsky.social? 100 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Deep dive into Roll Player Adventures… it’s possible my character has made some unhealthy life decisions. :-) 010 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026My latest review on the Opinionated Gamers site - Thunder Road: Ignition from @restorationgames.bsky.social. opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/20/m...opinionatedgamers.comMark Jackson – Thunder Road: Ignition ReviewCue the game description, thanks to the Restoration Games website: “Like its bigger sibling, Thunder Road: Vendetta – in Thunder Road: Ignition your crew is racing through the wastelands – get your… 131 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026My newest post on the Opinionated Gamers site - a report on my solo gaming (so far!) in 2026. opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/15/s...opinionatedgamers.comSolo Gaming 2026: The First Eight MonthsThe new era of well-designed automata and solo modes for multiplayer games, coupled with excellent new solo game designs, is actually quite heartening to someone (me!) who finds something very sati… 010 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We remember. NYC Shanksville, PA Washington DC Final image is my own photo of the New Jersey 9/11 Memorial. 021 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Excursions… coming soon to KS from @kinsonkeygames.bsky.social. 010 0
Reposted by Mark JacksonDavid Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026With just a few hours left to go, it’s cool to see that Rebels Against Rebellion has reached #5 on the BGG hotness. Really awesome for such a niche topic. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar... 2366 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026More thoughts: - Tenby is a cozy solo game... but has more teeth as a multiplayer. - Heat with Heat: Legends makes for a very full track (which is good). - Claustrophobia is a long-time favorite... like Space Hulk crossed with Kingsburg. - Hot take: Barbecubes > Tinderblox. 110 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026My son was in town for a long weekend… much gaming occurred! - The Game Makers was a hit with both groups that played it. - I seem to be getting worse at SETI the more I play it. - Distilled w/Cocktails is a lot… but I liked it. - Queen’s Gambit still rocks. 111 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Or the name of your very cool emo/postpunk/EDM band. 000 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 08/08/20263. A report from June's RenegadeCon about all the new Heroscape goodies coming this fall! opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/09/h...opinionatedgamers.comHeroscape: RenegadeCon June 2026Not quite a month ago, the good folks at Renegade Game Studios hosted yet another RenegadeCon – an online “convention” with new product reveals, painting videos, playthroughs, and… 021 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 08/08/20262. Gulf Games convention report (including my thoughts on Natera, Nucleum, and Revenant) opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/02/c...opinionatedgamers.comConvention Report: Gulf Games 56Gulf Games started in 1998… and I’ve had the honor of being a part of it (on and off, due to living halfway across the country for a decade) for twenty-eight years. In 2015, I started b… 210 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Three recent posts from me on the Opinionated Gamers site: 1. Tenpenny Parks (review of base game & expansions) opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/06/t...opinionatedgamers.comTenpenny Parks: The Game, The Expansions, & The Nifty Storage SolutionThose of you who’ve followed my writing and social media posting over the years know I have a very special place in my heart for the Disney theme parks… and, prior to becoming the guy who turns a c… 220 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The original game is in my top 100 games from earlier this year... akapastorguy.blogspot.com/2026/02/95-d...akapastorguy.blogspot.com#95: Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier (Mark's Top 100 - 2026)Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier BoardGameGeek rank: 13,203 rating: 6.3 published: 1993 designers: Stephen Baker & Roger Ford Print Status very,... 100 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026What?! Oh, man... really curious to see what they do with this classic dice-chucker. 100 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026My newest review on the Opinionated Gamers site - this time, it's Tenpenny Parks (and the expansions) from designer Nate Linhart and @thunderworksgames.bsky.social. opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/06/t...opinionatedgamers.comTenpenny Parks: The Game, The Expansions, & The Nifty Storage SolutionThose of you who’ve followed my writing and social media posting over the years know I have a very special place in my heart for the Disney theme parks… and, prior to becoming the guy who turns a c… 000 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026You saved the best for last, @wesmolebash.com… way to stick the landing! Everyone else: go read the whole trilogy. 121 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 02/08/2026My newest blog post on the Opinionated Gamers site - a recap of the wonderful time I had (and all the games I played) at Gulf Games 56 last week! opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/02/c...opinionatedgamers.comConvention Report: Gulf Games 56Gulf Games started in 1998… and I’ve had the honor of being a part of it (on and off, due to living halfway across the country for a decade) for twenty-eight years. In 2015, I started b… 001 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 01/08/2026July face-to-face gaming… the spike is Gulf Games. 000 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I just backed Rebels Against Rebellion on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar.... Two reasons: 1. @djackthompson.bsky.social 2. as a resident of TN, it's an important part of the history of the statekickstarter.comRebels Against RebellionFrom David Thompson and Trevor Benjamin (Undaunted, Resist!) a card game about a Tennessee county that battled secession. 031 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026For me, it's The Princess Bride. The book pales in comparison to the film (and, yes, I know that William Goldman wrote the book and the screenplay). 000 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026It does… App is free, btw. Different than digital version of the game. 010 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Suggestion: use the app (Dire Wolf) for the House Hagal deck. It has some extra "cards" that remove cards from the purchase line so it doesn't stagnate. Plus, there's some creepy Dune-ish music playing as well. :-) 100 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Left to right: - owned - played but not owned - never played 031 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Not yet… have one planned for later this month. 000 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026The Collector's Edition box storage system is top notch as well. 110 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Congratulations to @thunderworksgames.bsky.social on the two new expansions for Tenpenny Parks… both Innovation and Winter Lights & Spooky Nights add great twists without overwhelming the excellent base game. 110 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Lost Revenant yesterday solo in a TIE against the Corrupted Crew. Dadgumit… Just means I’ll need to play again! 010 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026As someone who had the privilege of playtesting "The Game Makers" over the last two years... it's really wonderful to see the process to build/publish such an amazing game on film. Doesn't hurt that I just got my delivery notice for my own copy - it'll be here next week! 051 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026My newest post on the Opinionated Gamers site - a recap of all things Heroscape from RenegadeCon in June. @renegadegamestudios.com opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/09/h...opinionatedgamers.comHeroscape: RenegadeCon June 2026Not quite a month ago, the good folks at Renegade Game Studios hosted yet another RenegadeCon – an online “convention” with new product reveals, painting videos, playthroughs, and… 011 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Use the StreetSoccer rules - play 25 turns each. So glad this great design is easy to get again! 000 0
Mark Jackson @akapastorguy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Really enjoying Kinfire Chronicles (way to go, @kevinwilson42.bsky.social!)… and still waiting to get my hands on a physical copy of Dewan. (For now, I’m playing it on BGA.) 030 0