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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I had the opportunity to interview @xopherchan.bsky.social about some upcoming projects! BUT I have many friends and relatives named Chris and I know I rudely shortened Christopher’s name. My apologies! Treeline Preview (Breakout Game Con) youtu.be/-CeugoSO4g0

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Treeline Preview | Christopher Chan Breaks Down His Upcoming Game (Breakout Game Con)

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

If you’ve never played Burgle Bros, you should give it a try. The newest edition just delivered on Kickstarter.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Our group agreed that #Saltfjord is one of the best #boardgames of the year - it released in Europe last fall but only hit NA shelves this summer. So good!

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I’m excited about the new releases from Karma Games - they made Clans of Caledonia, one of (if not the) best economic games ever. I posted a quick video about the new releases on the YouTube channel. Check out the organizer for Thiefdom!

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

#Earth is probably the best game I’ve played so far this year, so I’m SUPER excited to preview #AnimalKingdom ! Thanks to #insideupgames I’ll be testing this out all week!

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Deep Regrets! Press your luck and maybe go insane from the creatures you catch. Deep Regrets Board Game Review | Should You Play This Creepy Fishing Game? youtu.be/2_ND0qE1aLI

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Deep Regrets Board Game Review | Should You Play This Creepy Fishing Game?

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

WOW! Brains On Games is 5 years old today. Which means I’ve learned a new game almost every week for half a decade. Tonight’s review looks at Power Plants, from KTBG. Visit the channel to get notified when it goes live, or check the link in the comments. #boardgames #KTBG #powerplants

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Ready for my first game of #DeepRegrets - what a beauty! This is a purchase I don’t regret! #boardgames Judson Cowan at @tettix.bsky.social is an amazing artist.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

After playing it at #Breakout with @xopherchan.bsky.social , my copy of #StalkExchange has arrived. I pulled out an old dice bag to make the greenhouse bag a little bigger.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I WAS expecting this postal order. Two big boxes of #MontyPython paraphernalia. I played the #cocurricularmediaevalreenactmentprogramme at #Breakout and now I have the complete set. Which will not fit on my Python bookshelf. 😳

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

My final interview at #Breakout was with Daryl Andrews ( @boardgame.bsky.social ) about game design, Happy Camper, and his upcoming projects! The chat goes live tonight on YouTube! #breakout #boardgamegeek #tabletopgaming #boardgames #brainsongames #boardgamecommunity #happycamper #DonaldDuck

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I finally played #UnconsciousMind ! And I’m the proud owner of meeple versions of Freud, Jung, Adler, Hilferding, and Spielrein! Worker placement plus engine building is a great combo, but this is heavier than my usual games.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Very excited to try #UnconsciousMind - a worker placement/engine building game about the dawn of psychoanalysis. I’m the proud owner of a Freud meeple!

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Louard! @louardongames.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Hey! It’s me! Had a great interview with @brainsongames.bsky.social at a an invitational board game event a couple weekends ago. I also recommend checking out his channel, fun and informative board game reviews! youtu.be/elqj50TmlMg?...

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Roll’n Bump & Roll’n Bump Duel Preview | Game Design & Publishing Insights

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Packing for the Brains on Games Invitational, and I think I need more bags!

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Wow! I just recorded the last review before starting the top 10 of 2024 series! I ordered Illiterati during a recent sale at the Gap Closer Games site… because my son plays Boggle with his girlfriend, so I knew it would be a hit! #boardgames #illiterati #gapclosergames

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

We did it! #Fromage hit the table tonight and 3 players were within a point of one another. This #boardgame is an instant classic. Tonight one of our group said, “This is the best game I’ve played in a decade.”

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Snowstorm tomorrow, but will I still get #Fromage back to the table for game night? #boardgames

A Fromage board quadrant with coloured cheese spaces on Bistro tables.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

This #boardgame surprised us. Crafting, tower defence, and manipulating the attack order made for an enjoyable game night. Tense, but lots of laughs along the way! #surviveuntildaylight #cooperativegames #zombieapocalypse #flyos

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Writing out a list of all the #boardgames I reviewed this year while preparing for my Top 5. I learned a lot of games!

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

The #Paranoia rpg is taking over #Bluesky ! Hopefully the great Computer can root out those pesky secret societies.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I gave ChatGPT my #TorgEternity character’s background and it created a Roll20 token and a profile pic. How do I get it to remember a character image to keep it consistent?

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Looks like it’s time to develop my spatial skills by finding a place to put this behemoth! It weighs in at 25.6 pounds! #VampiretheMasquerade #flyos

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

#Fromage was a big surprise - a cheese-themed worker placement game about running a creamery! Review link in the comments.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

A busy week for #tabletopgames! Last night I learned Survive Until Daylight, and then played #Mori and #ThronesofValeria. Today, I learned #Fromage and played #Sinoda, #Nekojima, and #Misfits.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Currently, my cheese shop is the finest in the district. It’s so clean! Well, it’s certainly uncontaminated by cheese. #fromage #boardgames #boardgamesofinstagram #r2i #montypython

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I played RPGs in high school, after getting hooked by reading the first Dragonlance novel. Cribbage and hearts were huge during my undergrad, along with Torg, Vampire: The Masquerade, and Kult. Then collectible card games and miniatures. My current top 3? Crokinole Mori Foundations of Rome

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Lots of folks are posting their top 5 RPGs. I still play Torg (now Torg: Eternity) with my old roommates.

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

#surviveuntildaylight doesn’t have dual layer player boards, but it adds texture to the spots where tokens go. Very tactile. Nice work #flyos !

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ᡣ𐭩 Mandi ᡣ𐭩 @613mandi.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Mori is a trick-taking game that uses dice to assist with tricks! It is ok at 3-players but I prefer the higher player count which makes it more interesting. The wonderful art was done by the lovely Beth Sobel. :)

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Tabletop Game Designers Association @ttgda.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Interested in creating games for kids? We enjoyed this chart that outlines developmental milestones for gameplay! It’s a wonderful resource to kickstart your design journey or enhance your gaming experience with little ones. boardgamegeek.com/image/851775...

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Dr Brian MacDonald (Brains on Games) @brainsongames.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I’ve played some excellent #boardgames this year! How am I going to settle on a top 5?!

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