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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Space Base (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #spacebase #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @alderaceg.bsky.social www.tiktok.com/t/ZTAkmNKV5/ youtu.be/mOuFG0PEJpo?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Brought World Wonders on a vacation trip and never realized it had a solo mode! Did pretty well for myself, I’d say despite the automa snatching TWO wonders I’d been preparing my board for.

World Wonders - player board at game end with districts, roads, towers, and wonders.

World Wonders - collected wonders cards showing placement requirements, and end game points/rewards.

World Wonders - side board for available wonders, and bagged components.

World Wonders - automa “area” showing captured wonders, and final scores (automa was blue player).

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Forest Shuffle (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #forestshuffle #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @lookoutgames.bsky.social youtu.be/PdeEFcc9JcY?... www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBS8PRDK/

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Whirling Witchcraft (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #whirlingwitchcraft #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @alderaceg.bsky.social www.tiktok.com/t/ZTke5y7Bo/ youtu.be/ArfTvTCA8pY?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Castles By The Sea (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #castlesbythesea #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @brotherwisegames.bsky.social www.tiktok.com/t/ZThTXB6KY/ youtu.be/IBYVKqFniWo?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Fromage (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #fromage #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay www.tiktok.com/t/ZThaFv9SL/ youtu.be/2qmiTGS5kKI?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Castles of the Mad King Ludwig (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #castlesofthemadkingludwig #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @beziergames.bsky.social www.tiktok.com/t/ZThdBwfTj/ youtu.be/_mF52TV5G-w?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

One of the heavier boxes I own, but the organization, art, and charm more than match the weight. I will definitely bring playing this well into the new year! Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social @kinsonkeygames.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #galacticcruise #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamephotography

Galactic Cruise - main board with worker placed at action space.

Galactic Cruise - player board mid-game. Showing resources, workers in break room, and current player progress.

Galactic Cruise - scheduled and advertised cruise with passengers ready to go!

Galactic Cruise - cruise in progress with passengers aboard.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Azul (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #azul #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrqMsqPr/ youtu.be/LJVDwJQdYi4?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

It is a bit of a bear to table and teach…and the run time is unlikely to ever be under 2 hours, but I love the art and the mechanics behind Unconscious Mind. Photos by @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #unconsciousmind #boardgames #tabletopgames

Unconscious Mind - player board mid-game.

Unconscious Mind - therapy board with patients and unresolved dream cards.

Unconscious Mind - main table board mid game.

Unconscious Mind - close up of Vienna board with player figures.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

World Wonders (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #worldwonders #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @arcanewonders.bsky.social www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrup9BhE/ youtu.be/ShWXBlsZNaI?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I never pass up a Stonemaier game, and somehow Origin Story is making me like trick taking games (never was a fan before). The art is stunning, and it’s fantastic small-box play! #boardgames #stonemaier #originstory #imalwaysgame @stonemaiergames.com

Origin Story - player board at game end with various cards and tokens on it.

Origin Story - close up of player board at game end with various cards and tokens on it.

Origin Story - player board in closed state at start of game.

Origin Story - three cards in the trick during gameplay.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Unstable Unicorns (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #unstableunicorns #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @unstablegames.bsky.social www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrLB2LrD/ youtu.be/RtNYXlvLqvU?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

This one?? That is a crazy coincidence! It was just a puppet I borrowed from my daughter. Love that. :)

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Rock Hard 1977 is such a thematic delight, and actually plays faster than you might expect. Really digging this one. :) [photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social] #imalwaysgame #boardgames #rockhard1977 #tabletopgames #gamephotography @jackiefox.bsky.social @devirgames.bsky.social

Rock Hard 1977 player board (amp) mid game with cards and tokens.

Rock Hard 1977 close up of player standee.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

One Year of Titles (I’m Always Game) - All the games I’ve done in this series to date… #imalwaysgame #boardgames #tabletopgames

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I love a good puzzly co-op, and Fate of the Fellowship is right in my wheelhouse! Not much overhead, and plays quick once you get a good plan in place. Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #boardgames #gamephotography #gamenight @mattleacock.bsky.social @zmangamesofficial.bsky.social

The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship board game: Sam and Frodo figure in Helm’s Deep surrounded by Nazgûl.

The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship board game: Mordor with a few Shadow forces and Ringwraiths about.

The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship board game: the Barad Dur dice tower designed for the game.

The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship board game: Aragorn and Arwyn having a quiet moment in Rivendell.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Villagers (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #villagers #boardgames #tabletopgames #cardgames #howtoplay www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6vErFJ5/ youtu.be/gq87yCF2pNM?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Knitting Circle arrived today, and had to break it out immediately. Share DNA with Calico, but it’s a new kind of puzzle with some fun interactions. #imalwaysgame #knittingcircle #boardgames #gamephotography #gamenight @alderaceg.bsky.social @flatoutgames.bsky.social Photos: @fyrecreek.bsky.social

Knitting Circle board game - player board with button tokens, and yarn token on it.

Knitting Circle board game - completed garments with yarn and buttons on them.

Knitting Circle board game - cat tokens on the selection wheel for collecting yarn tokens.

Knitting Circle board game - Master Knitter award for the winner of the game.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Just got “A Place For All My Books” and already a big fan. Love the art, theme, and components. The gentle, puzzling loop is very satisfying. #boardgames #imalwaysgame #aplaceforallmybooks @smirkanddagger.bsky.social @alexcutler.bsky.social @naomilordart.bsky.social (Photos: @fyrecreek.bsky.social)

A Place for All My Books - player board with books stacked.

A Place for All My Books - main board with player tokens at spaces, and cards around it.

A Place for All My Books - player board with books stacked, close up view.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Forbidden Island (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #forbiddenisland #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay #cooperativegames @mattleacock.bsky.social youtu.be/X7cl_ZRqhmA?... www.tiktok.com/t/ZTHpoo46yt...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Isle of Cats offers various paths to enjoyment. I love playing to the lesson cards and trying to fulfill all the objectives I can. My partner enjoys the puzzle aspect of fitting pieces into perfect ordered groups. And my child likes to stack them all on the boat and rescue ALL the kittens.

Isle of Cats board game - showing a player’s ship board with lots of cat and treasure tiles.

Isle of Cats board game - showing the round board with player tokens in order of play.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Doomlings (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #doomlings #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @doomlings.bsky.social youtu.be/o2oxFX5qSG8?... www.tiktok.com/t/ZTHbjLNupx...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Ark Nova is one of those games that takes too long until it’s over, and then I just want more turns. :) Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #arknova #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamenight #gamephotography @capstone-games.com @feuerlandspiele.bsky.social

Ark Nova - Red Player’s zoo map with markers, enclosures, pavilions, and kiosks.

Ark Nova - Blue Player’s zoo map zoomed out, showing action cards and some zoo cards.

Ark Nova - Yellow Player’s zoo map zoomed out with several animal cards and filled enclosures.

Ark Nova - Yellow Player’s zoo map zoomed in, showing a petting zoo enclosure and several pavilions.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I have played Tapestries probably a few dozen times, and I’m not even close to getting tired of it. Always a new experience! Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #tapestries #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamephotography #gamenight @stonemaiergames.com

Tapestries - capital city board with income buildings and monuments.

Tapestries - player boards for civilization and income tracks/tapestry cards.

Tapestries - main board with control markers on territories.

Tapestries - capital city board with a lot of monuments on it.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Night of the Ninja (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #nightoftheninja #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay @brotherwisegames.bsky.social youtu.be/8-nl93O-ux0?... www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjtfv9BU/

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Had this one in our “bubble box”- up for possible purge from the collection. Mission: Red Planet is a quick play and fairly “take-that”/“area control”, which we aren’t often keen on. Components and art are fun though! Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #boardgames #missionredplanet

Mission: Red Planet - Crew members of various colors mill about on the surface of mars.

Mission: Red Planet - some of the ships getting ready to launch for various Martian destinations.

Mission: Red Planet - Zoomed out view of Mars board with various crews on the planet, and some ships in view.

Mission: Red Planet - Close up of crew members and board near end of game.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Galaxy Trucker is a unique game in that I almost prefer to have the “worst” time with it. If my ship stayed intact and I managed to get a bunch of credits…well, where’s the fun in that?? Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #galaxytrucker #boardgames @czechgamesedition.bsky.social

Galaxy Trucker - Several astronauts and some cargo, hoping to make it to the end.

Galaxy Trucker - Ship board, and it’s doing okay. For now.

Galaxy Trucker - cargo cube, batteries, and an alien in the distance.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Wondrous Creatures is my newest addition and already a big fan. It combines some of things I enjoy about Terraforming Mars, Revive, and (a touch of) Everdell. Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamenight #gamephotography #wondrouscreatures

Wondrous Creatures - crew members on the main board acquiring resources.

Wondrous Creatures - Player’s reserve; cards played and in use.

Wondrous Creatures - Player board near game end with resources, eggs, and trophies.

Wondrous Creatures - Main board achievements claimed.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Small World (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #smallworld #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjfYgHqJ/ youtu.be/8AAhTZuACOY?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Ditto! The Legendary Box for Scythe is upstairs at the moment. :)

Gane shelf closeup with Wingspan Nesting Box and Viticulture Wine Crate (among a few others).

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Windward has some pretty neat mini’s and a fun design aesthetic. Main issue would be the length as it ends pretty quick, but that’s hardly a major complaint! Photos by @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamenight #gamephotography #windward

Windward game; red player’s ship near a defeated crester on the main sky board.

Windward game; crester on the main sky board, with ships in the background

Windward game; red player’s ship threatened by a pair of red creators on the main sky board.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Quacks of Quedlinberg (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #quacks #quacksofquedlinberg #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay youtu.be/3YWLD6wjbTo?... www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjhJADme/

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Firefly the Board game is an extended meditation in the world and characters of the show and movie that followed it. It might take a while to get where you’re going, so enjoy the view while you do. @galeforcenine.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #boardgames #firefly Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social

Firefly the Game; several miniature ships on the main board circling the star Murphy.

Firefly the Game; miniature ships on the main board including Alliance Cruiser and Serenity.

Firefly the Game; several miniature ships on the main board, Serenity trying to push through to Mr. Universe, while dodging reavers and the Alliance.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Castles of the Mad King Ludwig is a core tile laying game, but the tiles are purchased from a shifting market, with the whims of the King’s Favors to consider. A bear to set up sometimes, but always a fun game. Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social #imalwaysgame #castlesofthemadkingludwig #boardgames

Castles of the Mad King Ludwig - Towers and an activity room.

Castles of the Mad King Ludwig - Castle in Progress.

Castles of the Mad King Ludwig - Green swan point tracker on the scoreboard.

Castles of the Mad King Ludwig - Pair of towers in completed castle.

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Camel Up (I’m Always Game) #imalwaysgame #camelup #boardgames #tabletopgames #howtoplay www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjRummh8/ youtu.be/UkklaBCXJuc?...

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Dav Timm @imalwaysgame.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Defenders of the Wild is a cooperative adventure, saving the forest from the perils of industry and greed…where have I heard that before..? Adorable art style and components in a small box that plays briskly, with options for increasing difficulty. Photos by: @fyrecreek.bsky.social #boardgames