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@drkelberphd.bsky.social
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Educator, researcher, board gamer.

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Played Above and Below: Haunted twice so far, both at 3p. Despite having multiple stories as you go on excursions, the game offers little limited strategy. Basically you know from the beginning what you have to do, making it predictable, except for the excursion outcome. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
#YokohamaDuel was a great surprise. Instead of mancala, the game becomes a worker placement with cards. Definitely recommend it! #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Last week I played Raiders of Scythia for the first time. It’s just like Raiders of the North Sea with a couple of more details that help in raiding. I think I prefer North Sea better though, but I am curious to see what @garphillgames.bsky.social will do. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Played #bookshelf and it was a disaster. My fat fingers were not made for it, mainly when you have to pull out the cat to put it on the shelf above. I wouldn’t buy it #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Sometimes all you need is a good 3d printed insert to make everything fit in the box. #boardgames #forestshuffle
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Played Trismegistus yesterday. While the Korean version has a beautiful production, I could care less about what my opponent was doing. The only decision that could affect me was the dice drafting, which still did not feel that important. It also felt very fiddly. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Another game I played recently was Formidable Farm. Unfortunately, it feels very repetitive and it overstayed its welcome. It did remind me of Fabled Fruit without the fun part. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
One of the highlights of recent weeks is sea Divers of Jeju, a Verb and write game about a tradition of Korean women diving in Jeju Island. A game by Hisashi Hayashi. This was a pleasant surprise. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
After trying the solo version a couple of times, I’ve decided to start #Fliptown solo campaign. I’m already done with chapter 3/12. Very simple but kinda decent puzzle. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Just played Origin Story #boardgame. I love tricktakers (own 20+) but this one fell flat. The idea is there but the execution is meh. Having to pick story cards, deciding what to charge added time without feeling rewarding. The rulebook could’ve been better and the box doesn’t fit sleeved cards.
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I wish @boardgamegeek.com had an award for best podcaster instead of podcast. There are some podcasts that I listen to because of one person - it seems like the co-hosts don’t do their homework or they just make very unfortunate remarks towards their peers, especially if they are females #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Also played Rats of Wistar on the same day. It has got a really tight economy and the actions can be really restricted depending on the position of the slices in the wheel. I’m not sure if it is going to stay in my collection for too long. It might be my fifth most favorite Luciani game #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
After playing our third game of Pandemic Legacy Season 1, we played Orbit. Felt a little too chaotic for me. If I were to play another Knizia racing game, I’d choose The Quest for El Dorado. Otherwise, I still find Flamme Rouge more fun. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Trying a #soloboardgame today. Maquis is a great worker placement with crunchy decisions that make you question all your life choices. Lots of replayability with the several missions that come in the box. I definitely recommend it! Any similar solo games? #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The final assignment for the Global Issues and Discourse class required students to play games with themes that address global issues directly or indirectly. One of the and the assigned game was Wingspan by @elizhargrave.bsky.social. Both the box and the bird feeder came back damaged #lessonslearned
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I forgot but this was my #boardgamehaul from my trip to Hong Kong two weeks ago. Only one game was bought there, whereas the rest were brought by a friend from the US to HK. I’m glad to add Black Forest back and finally complete my Return to Dark Tower collection (Coffers 1 and 2 not pictured)
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I had played #Viscountsofthewestkingdom once, and for some reason I could not remember much about it. And I still had the same feeling playing it again yesterday. It is definitely way below Architects, Paladins, and Raiders for me. I would not necessarily request to play it again. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Played the awaited #forestry game yesterday. Unfortunately, it has a significant amount of downtime between turns, and the contract completion part of it did not seem that satisfying. I know it was the first play, and maybe I’ll change my mind, but I’m glad I sold my copy right away #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
This is the third time I own this game. I like it more than ever before. I still prefer Architects, but Paladins has a nicely crafted design. So many ways of tackling strategy and it allows you to change and adapt halfway. I’m still fearful of trying the expansion #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Had a gaming marathon last Saturday. We played Inventors of the South Tigris, The Crew Quest for Planet Nine, Vivo, Beast and Kingdom Crossing. Inventors was a pleasant surprise after Scholars, which just didn’t work for me. However, just like Paladins, I’d rather play 2p #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
I also got to play a few games at TGM: Shall We Dance? And The Great Evening Banquet by Saashi & Saashi Ants Salty and Catte by Leo, Designer of Vivo #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Last weekend, I went to #tokyogamemarket Fall. It was my second time there and I bought less than half of the games I bought in Spring. I also got to meet @espergames.bsky.social of Jisogi and @bajir, who designed Trickarus, one of my favorite trick takers of last year.
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
First time playing 6p Dune Imperium Uprising. Apart from one player suffering from severe AP, it was a fun time. Having said that, not sure I wanna play it 6p again. It went over 3h with some downtime between turns. Anyone else had a similar experience? #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Merv has been on my list of games to try for a while. Despite winning the game today, I felt like I didn’t play optimally. I definitely want to play it again and I definitely prefer it over Sankore. However, I don’t need to own it. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
I finally got to play my Anniversary Box of #Orleans using the Intrigue board. Despite being attacked left and right, I still love this game. I guess I have to think of different strategies. I’m so glad I got this copy, as it is definitely in my top 10. The production value is great. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
We played #Shinjuku incorrectly, and I don’t tend to like pick-up-and-deliver games. However, I liked it and want to play it again. This is the European version and includes two variants. The car variant is a must! #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Learned Lift Off today, a card drafting game in which you are launching rockets. The positive interaction was a good thing, but the gameplay feels quite long based on what it offers. So many drafting games I’d rather play instead. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Played #Luthier 4p last weekend. I remember watching the Thinker Themer video about it a year ago and I chose not to back it based on the blind bidding. After playing it, I was happy that I didn’t. The gameplay feels quite repetitive and predictable, just like Distilled. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
#Petiquette is a game where you are trying to figure out which card goes in the sequence (?). Despite having no correct answer, you want to make sure your answer matches other players’ so you can score points. Hearing players explain their logic is the most fun part! Love this game! #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I recently on vacation to the Kansai region of Japan: Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Kobe and had an amazing time. However, I still stopped by a few board games stores and found a few of my Holy Grails: Ostia mini expansions, the Downfall of Pompeii, and Savage Bowl TT. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Last game I played this weekend: Tea Garden. Fourth time playing it, and I can see it being repetitive. It does definitely depend on the cards that you draw and that are available in the market in the first round. Compared to others, the river strategy does not seem to be a winning one. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Games I played this weekend #2: Godspeed. Worker placement that has a secret bidding for first player and special cards and a secret offering for potential rewards - things that I don’t enjoy in games. It reminds me of a shorter Lockup. Still, plenty of worker placements I’d rather play #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Games I played this weekend #1: Thunder Alley. It’s an interesting racing game but theres something about it that just doesn’t do it for me. The events can help those who are behind, especially if it’s a yellow flag. Having said that, there isn’t touch you can do depending on the cards. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Yesterday was my first time playing #terraformingmars with #venus and #turmoil expansions in addition to Preludes 1 and 2, and colonies that I had already played. I managed to win by two points. All it took was buying a couple of votes haha #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Rococo was also on the table this week. Second time playing it, but this time at 2p. Although I like what the game offers, it needs a higher player count. Otherwise the tiles and dress cards don’t cycle as quickly. The battle for area control is also limited at 2p. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Earlier this week we played Life of the Amazonia. My first time playing it was in DC and 4p. It went over 3.5 hours. However, my friend has several AP. Here in Korea I played 2p and it lasted an hour. A much easier experience when you play with someone who wants to have fun. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
This past Saturday I got to play Saltjord, Faraway and SETI. Saltfjord was a surprise. Great at 3p but I can see it being long with 4p. Also, I’m not sure about its replayability, even with the advanced variant. #boardgames
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
This season finale of #australiansurvivor was all about healing. As a fan, I’m beyond happy with the outcome as history has been written. #survivoraustraliavstheworld
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Overparked was a cute surprise! A simultaneous drafting system similar to Planet Unknown. Its puzzle system is quite challenging, and a great theme worth exploring. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Yesterday I played Stonespine Architects, Yellow and Yangtze, Master of Respect and Cafe. Stonespine continues to be one of favorite games of 2024 whereas I could care less for YY (despite winning the game). MOR has an interesting programming mechanism, much better than Cafe. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
The before and after me (blue) getting Mercator Rex first in #twilightimperium. Despite getting destroyed, I was the only player who managed to score the imperium card. This was my second time playing and my first win. I used the #Viticulture strategy. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
This past Thursday I got to play Biohack during my lunch break, then an evening with TM Ares Expedition, Tzolkin’ and Re-co+ a very good set collection game. Definitely fun times #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
This is a very important conversation to be had and I am glad influential content creators are raising this issue. This is especially important as a great number of gamers like myself are part of the Queer community and are oftentimes marginalized.
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
I played Nucleum yesterday. I found the action selection system better than Brass’ cards whereas Brass has impressive artwork. I’d rather play Nucleum though. It’s a play, not a buy for me though. I found myself forgetting what abilities I had unlocked. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Taverns of Tiefenthal is a deck builder and dice placement game with a push your luck element. Unfortunately, push-your-games are not for me, especially if they remind me of Quacks. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Played Civolution last week. I really wanted to love it, but it didn’t need to be this convoluted. It’s not necessarily a hard game but there are just so many things happening. It could have been streamlined and then have expansions later that add more stuff. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
After six years into the hobby, I finally played #twilightimperium 4th edition. I’m glad it lasted six hours (without the teach) and that I was playing w people I like (no AP there). I am not sure I like it but I need to play more. There’s a lot of small rules that are easier to forget #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Among my #TGMSpring2025 purchases was Trickarus, a trick-taking game about winning tricks to get close to the sun without touching it. Lots of fun moments when 5s were played (they change the side of cards, which also changed the winning suit). In this fun game, it’s all about timing. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Another game I played during my lunch break was The Rose King (Playte’s edition). My friend presented it as an abstract, but it’s an area control type of game. I lost by a wash, but it was so fun. Can’t wait to play it again. I also loved Playte’s version with the folding box/board. #boardgamesky
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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Last week, I played Phantom of the Opera during my lunch break. It’s a two-player trick taking game that includes a trump suit (Masks), and a super trump suit, determined by how far the Phantom has advanced into the music. I love the idea of the game, but unsure whether it’s a keeper. #boardgamesky
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