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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

My main issue w Ants is iconography. I don’t find it as intuitive as Rats. The Korean version has some nice player aids which still failed at times.

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Better than Rats of Wistar? I’ve played both and I have a clear winner.

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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 · 20/07/2026

Better than the original? In my opinion it is.

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I remember having the first edition of Snow Planner (same publisher) and it had some production issues, including translation on cards and rulebook. Did you find any issues w this version?

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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 · 08/06/2026

I wanted to like it but it just wasn’t that exciting

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Doesn’t count if you don’t smile! Congrats!!!

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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

For a streamlined Superhero Tricktaker, I recommend Tricky Time Crisis.

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The decision to play as a hero or villain falls flat and using the dial to do it doesn’t work well. I think a simple token could have done a better job. Also, unsure I would play this at 5 players. Anyway, a few questionable production choices hurt my experience.

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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 · 13/03/2026

Not the best place to start from! I don’t find the implementation very functional

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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 · 15/02/2026

Wish it was it a metal container though!

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Let me know about Kusoge, please!

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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 topic of this class is Appreciation for Nature (or lack thereof).

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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 · 29/01/2026

Played this two days ago. I don’t think the game is bad, but it is a solo game - I wouldn’t even call multiplayer solitaire because you don’t even look at the other person’s face or sheet during the game.

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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

The deckbuilding aspect of it did not excite me much, and the virtue/corruption track compared to the virtue tracks of Architects and the Suspicion cards in Paladins did not seem to add much. I also wanted to like the central part of the board, but it fell flat as well.

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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

Yes. Same for Inventors and Wayfarers. I’d not play w more than 2. If it’s multiplayer solitaire, I don’t need more than 2

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Whats your ideal player count for the game?

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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

Kingdom Crossing was a fun game but I need to play it more. I don’t need to own it but I’m glad a friend has it.

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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 · 02/12/2025

Come to Korea and let’s finish the campaign! lol

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Are you gonna play the whole coop campaign?

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

But my favorite one was 108 Outlaws by Daryl Chow. I almost missed this one, but my hotel roommate taught me the game and I bought his copy!

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Dr. Gamer @drkelberphd.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Dodicitre, Taiki Shinzawa’s newest shedder Bested Another Time, by Taylor Reiner And Ouroborus

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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 · 23/11/2025

Im curious about Ninja Tricks! I went with Doron: Ninja Trick Taking instead.

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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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