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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

A two-player, long-overdue return to Underwater Cities, last night. This game has cemented itself as an all-timer for me, up there with the very best that euro designs have to offer. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Really enjoying my first foray into Vantage. The stop-start mechanical nature of constantly swapping in and out cards takes a little while to relax into, but I’m enjoying my otherwise languid exploration of this otherworldly place. Having fun building out my character. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I should have realised something was up when my wife expressed an interest in heavier board games… New rug looks nice anyway. Or it will when it flattens out. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

“A little rain never hurt no-one…” Time, if not Tom, waits whilst I lay out A Gentle Rain once again. Designer Kevin Wilson offers up a moment of calm in this meditative tile-laying experience. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

All the King’s horses and all the King’s men… Travelling to see family this Easter weekend and daughter asked for a refresher in Chess. Noblesse oblige… #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Nothing like rekindling your love for a game that’s been away from the table a little too long. Scythe was introduced to two newer gamers in our group last night. Every time it comes out I’m blown away by just how good it is - and how gorgeous. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Zombie Kidz Evolution. Daughter and I made it to the end of the campaign, opening the final envelope, after countless entertaining plays. Very much a game you’d play with the family, with a cleanly-presented theme that does nothing to dissuade the youngest gamers. Enjoyed our time a lot #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Long game of Terraforming Mars with four players (two new and two long-time fans) last night. One of our new members cinched the win by a single point whilst my hapless card draws saw me locked in a thrilling contest for last place. Fun. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I’ve been hearing previewers and those fortunate enough to try a demo play suggest that Galactic Cruise is going to be one of the biggest and best games of 2025, for over a year now. If the gameplay is even half as satisfying as this unboxing, they might well be on to something. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

First play of the highly-venerated Hansa Teutonica. Pretty straightforward in principle; put down a cube or move them around to create trade links. Zero luck and constant interaction; I’d love to properly dig into it some more very soon. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

After an atrocity of a week, in which I was once again acquainted with the very worst that hospital cuisine has to offer, I’m home and looking forward to chewing on a first play of something sweet. Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze. Looks tasty. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I’ll be honest, it’s not the ‘spice’ that would be flowing if this popped out at me. The 7th Continent is accepting travel bookings once again. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

It’s got a couple of days left to run on Kickstarter, so if you haven’t yet do take a look at this really enjoyable gambling/racing game, powered by trick-taking. Golem Run is a light-but-tight riot. You can find a link to my preview in my bio. #boardgame

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

"Wir Sind das Volk" (We are the People), a fascinating cultural and political battle set against the backdrop of German reunification. I feel the need to listen to The Scorpions songs for an hour... Or The Hoff's. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Gunned down at sundown. Galaxy Defenders making me pine for expansions I haven’t even read up on yet. As per usual #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

It should not be possible for such a simple thing as cardboard to elicit this much joy in my heart. Civolution, set up for a solo learning play. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

“But, Daddy, I want to be Jack the Ripper…” Top parenting in the Moore house today. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Slay the Spire has finally arrived. Coming in as someone who was less invested in the digital version - because of the medium rather than the mechanisms - I‘ve still been very pleasantly surprised. Looking forward to exploring it as a co-op experience with our nine-year-old next. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Was it worth the ten-year wait to bring Navegador to the table? Yes it was. Completely hooked from the first moment; four players getting in each other’s way; several different strategies in play - and the closest final scoring I’ve ever seen. Tiebreaker condition decided it. Sublime. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Navegador is coming out of the dust for the first time in ten years, debuting with my slowly-expanding game group. Two things: 1) I am far more excited about this than I can possibly put into words. 2) I hope no-one is allergic to beige. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Saw in the new year with a start-as-you-mean-to-on attitude, playing Trajan. Well, losing at Trajan. No change there. Happy New Year, all. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

From our table to yours, Merry Christmas, ladies and gentlemen. May the day bring all that you’d hope for, and the coming year bring all that you need. Salute! #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Is it me or is this not the surliest damn menu you've ever seen?

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Endangered is in rotation again as we’re beginning to explore games of more depth and richness of theme with our eldest daughter. After these plays we’ll have to console ourselves with the knowledge that we left the tabletop - if not the planet - in a better state than we found it. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

As a huge fan of La Granja I was very excited when a pal taught me this beauty, last night. El Burro is incredibly thinky and beautifully produced… but my German certainly got a workout. Aching to find my own copy now to try it in English - and give the solo mode a workout. Top shelf. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Un, deux, Troyes… just an absolute classic that melds euro design and decisions with dice. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Came down this morning to discover we have a new solo gamer in the house. Daughter had set up Zoo Break and was heading to a satisfying win. I love the smiles our hobby puts on people’s faces. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 25/05/2024

‘sects on the beach? Getting back to the Hive-mind with this fabulous two-player game. #boardgames

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 22/04/2024

I wonder how many requests they received for a solo mode…?

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 03/03/2024

“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us, and it ain’t me that’s gonna l-e-e-e-a-v-e…” Sparks fly in Tiny Towns, a model village in more ways than one.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 13/02/2024

We built this city on blocks and rolls… Rolling Heights set up for a solo play. Roll meeples as your workforce for resources and abilities; they’re either working hard, steady or exhausted. Having to micro-manage most of my new recruits, as they patently aren’t ready to stand on their own two feet…

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

Der Tisch, die Kinder... erm... Dem Bones.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

The tracks of my tears… of joy. Russian Railroads is just a superb design.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 04/02/2024

Testing the solo game on Woodcraft, from the obscenely talented Vladimir Suchy, co-designed by Ross Arnold, before offering it up for an evening of multiplayer fun. Pausing at setup, on the verge of distilling my opening hand… and I’m paralysed already.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 04/02/2024

Shout out to all publishers who don’t send a rulebook out in this condition.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 30/01/2024

The sweet-talkin’ son of a reaper man… Expeditions, the similarly beautiful “sequel” to Scythe. Distinctly its own thing, and a little easier to handle than its progenitor; I love it so far.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 30/01/2024

The Witcher: Old World. I had to toss more than one coin at the retail release of the base game, but early thoughts are extremely positive.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

It’s a few years since I played the original Brass, but I’ve held my own in the streamlined Age of Industry a few times since. Tonight I was introduced to the beautiful Brass: Birmingham. Just a masterpiece of design and tough decisions. I loved every moment.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

Students were asking if we'd have some fun stuff lined up for the Christmas week of lessons... Oh, yes.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

Bloody hell, Santa. No wonder you know who’s been naughty and who’s been nice this year.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 24/11/2023

"...a-a-a-n-n-n-d a partridge in a pear tree!" Puts comic sans into perspective, doesn't it, font fans?

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

One of my favourite genres: the civilisation game. Here I’m keeping it civilised with New Dawn, and Mosaic should be hitting the table very soon. Always keen for new recommendations though - especially if they entertain a solo mode. Nations and Historian are both really great too.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 12/11/2023

Remember when schools used to pointlessly make you re-cover your new exercise books...? Missed opportunity.

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Jason Moore @deckof51.bsky.social · 12/11/2023

Giving this classic a rewind… as I seem to every game night. Ahem. #boardgames

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