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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 5h

New RPGs available now! -Embers of Humanity from our own @brianbloodaxe.bsky.social -Drinking is the Solution from Edinburgh local Chris Mckenzie -Into the Fog -Danse Macabre -Blister Critters core book and boxset -Picaro!

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New Games! -Circadia -Movie Night -Book Club -Tag Team: Arthurian Legends -Falling

The board game Circadia stands upon a table in Ancient Robot Games.

Multiple copies of the board games Movie Night and Book Club stand upon a table in Ancient Robot Games.

The board games Tag Team and Tag Team: Arthurian Legends stand upon a table in Ancient Robot Games.

The board game Falling stands upon a table in Ancient Robot Games.

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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Board Game Zone signups are opening soon! Our Board Game Zone, run by @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social, will have their board game library to choose from for on-the-fly gaming sessions, but stay tuned for signups for longer TTRPG sessions with experienced Game Masters!

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New RPGs available now! -Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork -Heart: Ways and Means -The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh -Thieves of the Tome -Spells that are a Bit Off -Project Colossus Zero -Macchiato Monsters

The RPG book Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork stands upon a table in Ancient Robot Games

The RPG book Heart: Ways and Means stands upon a table in Ancient Robot Games

Five RPG zines lie upon a table in Ancient Robot Games

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New Board Games! -Honeypot -Forage -Spotlight: Fantasy -Aridnyk -Matter Matters -Realm of Reckoning

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New RPGs! -Daggerheart: Hope & Fear -Oppai Sluggerz -Dreadfarers -Rusty Revolvers (card game) -Action Potential -Wolfshead -Underneath -A Show of Hands -Kiss My Axe -The Deal

The RPG Daggerheart: Hope & Fear stands upon a table at Ancient Robot Games shop. It is a large hardback book.

An RPG zine titled Oppai Sluggerz lies upon a table at Ancient Robot Games shop. Next to it are stickers and a pin that are included with the zine. Next to it on the table are the RPG Dreadfarers, and the card game Rusty Revolvers. A small plastic revolver from the card game is also on the table.

On a table in Ancient Robot Games shop lie the RPG zines Action Potential, Wolfshead, Underneath, A Show of Hands, Kiss My Axe, and The Deal.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week’s new games! -Fame & Fable -Awry: The Forest -Orapa Mine

The board game Fame & Fable stands on top of a larger box which is the deluxe edition of Fame & Fable. Both stand upon a table in Ancient Robot Games shop.

The board game Awry: The Forest stands upon a table in Ancient Robot Games shop.

The board game Orapa Mine stands upon a table in Ancient Robot Games shop.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We have new games in stock! -Thunder Road Vendetta: Carnage at Devil’s Run expansion -Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit -Mystery Agency: The Balthazar Stone -Typewriter -Dungeon Exit -Pocket Golf -MTG The Hobbit Zip-Up Albums

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

With us having recently returned from UK Games Expo, we have added some cool new games to our board game library! Circadia An easy to learn, quick playing set-collection card game! Le Chocolat An incredibly compact and focussed two-player tile game! Not Alone A seven player, asymmetric game!

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

We’ve got new merch here at the shop, don’t you know! We’ve got beanies, we’ve got hoodies, we’ve got T-shirts, we’ve got tote bags. If you’re in the market for an incredibly comfy hoodie or t-shirt and let people know you like this cool shop, pop down and pick one up! #ancientrobotgames

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

All day on Saturday, 13th June, we will be running demo games of Blkout here at the shop! Blkout is lightning fast, with amazing rules and games take as little as 30 minutes. If you’re interested in having a crack at a new skirmish game, pop down to the shop next Saturday! #ancientrobotgames

A table in Ancient Robot Games is covered in miniatures, ruined buildings, scatter terrain and dice. Behind them, a copy of the rules for Blkout looms over the scene

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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · 03/10/2025

📋 Board Game Zone sign-ups are now OPEN! You can stop by the BGZ on the day to borrow a game and play at any free table, or book in advance to secure a spot in one of 19 different RPGs! Browse the games: tagsfest.co.uk#boardgamezone Book a game: ancientrobotgames.co.uk/bookings

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Tabletop Scotland @tabletopscot.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Again? Again. Tabletop Scotland 2026 will take place from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026 More info to follow! #TTS2026 #BoardGames #RPG #TTRPG

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

📢 It's the final day of our sale 📢 We have a selection of board games available for 20% off the marked price! Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm as usual #ancientrobotgames

A selection of games available on sale at Ancient Robot Games: Barcelona the City of Silver, Forgotten Waters and Scholars of the south tigris on a table. Behind them shelves of games with sale signs can be seen.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Join us next week for a board game night to fundraise for the Rock Trust, a local youth charity! The tickets are £4 per person as usual for a cosy night of board gaming and a good time. We hope to see you all there! Tickets are available through the link in our bio! #ancientrobotgames

Poster for a Rock Trust Game Night on 26th of September at 7pm at Ancient Robot Games board game shop.

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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · 15/09/2025

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Eerie Idol Games @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

It was amazing to spend time chatting and running demos over the 3 days. Lovely to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones! We’ll see you all next time! Big hugs x @robtrounce.bsky.social @tettix.bsky.social @chrisgrace.com @zatutrade.bsky.social @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Congratulations to Iain, winner of yesterday's Gwent tournament! We're all ready for another day of games at @tabletopscot.bsky.social, come say hi! #ancientrobotgames #TTS2025

The winner of yesterday's Gwent tournament at Tabletop Scotland smiling next to a sign saying 'How about a round of Gwent?'

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Gwent is out today! Set in the universe of The Witcher, Gwent is a card game of quick wits and strategy! We're also hosting Gwent tournaments at @tabletopscot.bsky.social this weekend. Grab a ticket on their website and battle for victory 🏆 #ancientrobotgames #gwent

The card game Gwent on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

All aboard 🚂 We have added Northern Lights to our Ticket to Ride collection! Travel through Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark in the Ticket to Ride Northern Lights What's your favourite version of Ticket to Ride? #ancientrobotgames

Copies of the Northern Lights Ticket to Ride board game shop Ancient Robot Games in Edinburgh. The cover shows a snowy scenery with a train

A collection of Ticket to Ride games in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games: New York, San Francisco, London, Amsterdam, UK, Northern Lights and Europe versions.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

📢 Gwent pre-release event is on today 📢 Come give the two-player game set in the world of The Witcher a try! Build your decks from factions from the Northern Realms to Scoia'tael, before facing each other on the battlefield! Pop by the shop today for a chance to try the game and pick up a copy!

The Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games staff member smiling by a demo table. There is a copy of Gwent on the table.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

So excited to finally have Kinfire available in the UK! Work together in Kinfire Chronicles Night's Fall, a tactical fantasy adventure Press your luck in the card and dice game series for 1-2 players, Kinfire Delve Compete in a game of cunning, power, and politics in Kinfire Council

The board game Kinfire Chronicles Night's Fall on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games.

The Kinfire Delve games in the Edinburgh board game store Ancient Robot Games.

Kinfire Council board game on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our #GatheringforGood MTG draft and donated to support @warchilduk.bsky.social, we were so happy to be involved! Check them out and support their mission to ensure a safe future for every child! Keep an eye on our socials for updates on future events

Players in the Gathering for Good Magic the Gathering draft sitting by a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games during the day.

Players in the Gathering for Good Magic the Gathering draft sitting by a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games now at night time.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Super summer sale 📢 We're getting everything ready for our first ever board game sale starting tomorrow 🗓️ Come down to the shop to see our selection and get a great deal! Stay tuned for more details! #ancientrobotgames

Board games on a pile in the Edinburgh board game store Ancient Robot Games. There is a roll of 20% off stickers in front of the pile of board games

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Rookery Publications @rookeryp.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Ca-caw! We're b-b-b-back, baby! Tonight we'll be welcoming Dougal of @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social Inside the Rookery! www.patreon.com/posts/136093...

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So You Wanna Build A Games Shop with Ancient Robot's Dougal Freir | Inside the Rookery

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

All hail the Rat King! Next week's guest is Dylan Balfour, founder of Shrimptank Games and creator of Rat King. Rat King is a hidden role bluffing game where all players are assigned a secret role except for the Rat King, and all other players must appease him! Produced & edited by Ryan Scott

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

We're so happy to support the 2nd Annual #GatheringforGood by the charity @warchilduk.bsky.social You can still get involved in their auction and prize draw! Until 17th August, collect unique #MTGxFINALFANTASY cards while supporting War Child to protect and educate children affected by conflict

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Mini but mighty The shop favourite vegan leather trays from @evannave.bsky.social now come in a small solo size! The adorable mini trays are locally made and perfect for travel use or as a solo dice tray Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm today! #ancientrobotgames #dndaccessories

Several dice trays on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. The vegan leather trays have colourful illustrations

Two sizes of dice trays open and laying flat on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games.

Dice trays in two sizes, small and regular, on a table in the Edinburgh board game store. The small trays are on top of the regular ones.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Fate of the Fellowship is out today! Work together to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-Earth. Do you have what it takes to evade the Nazgûl and Sauron's searching Eye? Come get yours while stock lasts, we're open late today! #ancientrobotgames #fateofthefellowship

The board game Fate of the Fellowship on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. The game has illustrations of the Lord of the Rings characters on the cover.

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Bill Heron @billheron.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Heading down to @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social later for my first game of Battletech in 20 years...

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

We have plenty of new games in the games library! Here are some highlights: Iliad and Ichor, the 2 player games of strategy and mythology The competitive fishing game Lure Things in Rings, the game of deduction and Venn diagrams The fast-paced Overs, The Cricket Game #ancientrobotgames

The board game café Ancient Robot Games board game library of games available to play in store. There are shelves of board games by a window.

The board game Iliad on a table in the Edinburgh board game cafe Ancient Robot Games. The game has a canvas mat, score markers with different colours and tile pieces

The board game Ichor in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. There are tokens of different mythical creatures and deities.

The board game Lure with a picture of a fish on the cover. There are different colour dice, tokens and cards with illustrations of fish.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Blood on the Clocktower is back in stock! A Demon and its minions are tormenting innocent villagers! Can you find the Demon in this game of deduction and deceit? We also run weekly Blood on the Clocktower nights at @arworkshop.bsky.social, just grab a ticket from our website! #ancientrobotgames

The game Blood on the Clocktower on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. Shelves of board games are visible in the background

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

This week's new releases! We have new TCGs including the new Gundam card game and the Star Wars Unlimited Legends of the Force set full of Jedi and Sith The popular Sea Salt & Paper has a new Extra Pepper expansion with new cards and new effects! Finally, build the most beautiful patterns in Ink!

Star Wars Unlimited Legends of the Force decks on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games.

The starter sets for the card game Gundam on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games.

Packs of the board game expansion Sea Salt & Paper Extra Pepper on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. The packs show an origami style illustration of a crab.

The board game Ink on a table in Ancient Robot Games board game store. The cover has an abstract colourful illustration

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Huge thanks to the game designer Dave Beck from @paverson.bsky.social for coming to see the shop yesterday! And thank you to everyone who tuned in for Dave's Whisk(e)y Wednesday live from the shop, check it out if you haven't already! #ancientrobotgames #distilled

The owner of the board game shop Ancient Robot Games and the game designer Dave Beck sitting by a table and smiling. There is a copy of the board game Distilled on the table.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Strong thoughts and feelings from next week's guest 🤬 Next week's guests are Pablo Clark and Andrew Mckelvey of Eeerie Idol Games, an Edinburgh-based, independent board game publisher currently working on The Old Kings Crown 👑 Produced & edited by Ryan Scott #ancientrobotgames

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Paverson Games @paverson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Dave will be broadcasting live from @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social in Edinburgh for Whisk(e)y Wednesday today at 12 pm CST / 6pm BST Tune in for an exciting Gen Con update! If you are in Edinburgh pop in store for goodies and giveaways! www.youtube.com/live/-FpANDqbRL8?si…

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Communist Vacuum Leaders make for the best puns 🤣 Check out the latest episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast where the guys go over their weekend at the @ukge.bsky.social Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube! ️ Produced & edited by Ryan Scott

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Have you seen our new selection of RPGs from @planesailinggames.com yet? The games range from a blackjack-driven dark comedy to being inspired by the Hobbits travelling back after completing their quest! Come have a browse, we'll be open until 7pm today! #ancientrobotgames #planesailinggames

RPGs on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. The games include Tail-end Charlie, Love and Barbed Wire, Inner circle, the Long Road Home, A Cool and Lonely Courage, Expect three visitors and Starguild

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? The Ancient Robot Workshop is a new community and coworking space in Edinburgh! 🎲 Check out @arworkshop.bsky.social See our new episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast this Wednesday! Produced & edited by Ryan Scott #boardgames

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Calling all Apothebakers, the culinary alchemist healers! Get ready to forage ingredients, brew elixirs, and save adventurers in need of healing! Will you gain the highest reputation as an Apothebaker? Come have a look at the beautiful Apothebakery by @luxlupo.bsky.social #ancientrobotgames

The board game Apothebakery set up ready for a game in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games.

Details of the board game Apothebakery. There are cards with different adventurers and their diagnosis and the baked good required to heal them.

A close up of the Apothebakery board game alchemy station board.

The board game Apothebakery open on a table in the Edinburgh board game store Ancient Robot Games. The game board, cards and canvas bags in different colours are visible from the game box

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Restocks and new versions of our favourite games! Our old favourite Mysterium is back! Can you interpret the ghostly visions correctly? 👻 Create your own ecosystems in the new Junior version of the popular Cascadia🌱 Avoid the Exploding Kittens in this board game version of the popular game! 😺

The board game Mysterium on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games.

Copies of the board game Cascadia Junior on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. The game has illustrations of animals.

The board game version of Exploding Kittens on a table in the Edinburgh board game store Ancient Robot Games.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Happy Pride everyone! Ancient Robot Games is a space for everyone, today and all year round. As always, we want to thank you all for being such a welcoming community!

The board game shop Ancient Robot Games window display with board games in the different colours of the rainbow

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

A Non-Slodgy Cake 🎂 Gelbs' new saying is going to be a hit in the reviewing sector! This episode is packed with geeky game chat with the games journalist Iain McAllister @giantbrain.co.uk Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube! Produced & edited by Ryan Scott

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Popped in to @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social Beautiful, light space! Equally nice inside, fab selection too. Fully booked, can't wait to pop back. Picked up Quacks of Quedlinburg & Castle Combo 🥳🥳

A photo of the outside of Ancient Robot Games

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We now stock Arcworlde, an independently produced narrative skirmish miniature game by @warpminiatures.bsky.social Welcome to a whimsical fantasy world full of magical settings and fantastical creatures from vampires to wild elves 🧙 Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm #ancientrobotgames

Arcworlde miniature game starter sets on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. The sets include a wizard starter set, halfling starter set, vampire starter set and an ancient dead starter set.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

A new edition of Scurry by @stoutstoat.co.uk was released this week! Create your own forest creatures and scurry through Scotland’s undergrowth! Scurry is great for new fans of TTRPGs as well as experienced players because of 🐾 Simple rules that are easy to pick up 🐾 Fast-paced games

Copies of the TTRPG book Scurry on a table at the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. The cover has illustrations of a mouse and flowers.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Alan Partridge and Game Skits? Dougal and Gelb sit down with game journalist, Iain McAllister of @giantbrain.co.uk to discuss his process for reviewing board, card, and role-playing games, and how he started out in the world of game podcasting🎙 Produced & edited by Ryan Scott #ancientrobotgames

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Thanks everyone who came to see us at the Games Space at @cymerafestival.co.uk last weekend! It was great to meet so many of you, whether you stopped by to say hi or stayed for a game. Keep an eye on our socials for updates on future events! #ancientrobotgames #cymera2025

Ancient Robot Games board game shop staff member smiling behind a stall full of board games and RPG zines.

People playing tabletop games at Cymera festival.

Games at Cymera festival. There are multiple tables full of people enjoying games.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Coming back from @ukge.bsky.social also means a whole pile of new games for the board game library! Book a table to come and give the new games a try! #ancientrobotgames #ukgamesexpo2025

Several games on a table in the Edinburgh board game shop Ancient Robot Games. The games include Setup, Muster, Power Vacuum, Hotshot Pickleball, Smug Owls, 21X, Hex effects, Tacta, Don Quixote The Ingenious Hidalgo, For the Emperor and Game Chest.

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Ancient Robot Games @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Cognitive Quarantine: The Psychology of Roleplaying in Games 🎲🧠 @joermurphy.bsky.social joins the guys to discuss his research into group dynamics within roleplaying games. Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube! 🎙 Produced & edited by Ryan Scott #tabletopgames

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