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The board game channel where if you aren't first, you aren't Tim. No Hype, Just Board Games. youtube.com/@playingforsecond

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 4h

Join Brian and Tim all October-long for #FinalGirlFriday showcasing some of the content from Season 4 of Final Girl from @vanrydergames.bsky.social In today's first installment, Gwynn takes on Billy the Bear in the 'Bad Times at Buddyland' scenario. #boardgames #solo #sologame

Final Girl Friday | Bad Times at Buddyland

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

August gaming was....sparse. 😬 #boardgames #august youtu.be/E48YhMWXiqw

We Pumped the Brakes This Month | August 2026 Board Game Wrap-Up

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Brian, Josh, and Tim discuss their Top 5 Solo Games of All Time! Did you favorite make our list? #boardgames #sologame #solo youtu.be/ZAFOyPgqEeE

No Friends Needed | Our Top 5 Solo Board Games of All Time

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Join Brian as he plays Forest Shuffle from @lookoutgames.bsky.social as part of his 20 x 6 for 2026 challenge! youtu.be/NbGrSMmsmvQ

2026 Solo Board Game Challenge | Forest Shuffle

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Join Brian as he plays Unbroken as part of his 20x6 for 2026 Challenge! This is an awesome solo game that received some bad press due to a botched Kickstarter fulfillment. See if he can survive four rounds and prove that he is Unbroken! #boardgames #solo #sologame #challenge youtu.be/Wprsrr7YM28

2026 Solo Board Game Challenge | Unbroken

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A welcome uptick in volume for July! Join Josh, Brian, and Tim as they wrap up their month of gaming. #boardgames #July youtu.be/-UrTBitsw-w

A Ridiculous Amount of Board Games! | July 2026 Board Game Wrap-Up

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Brian continues his 20x6 for 2026 Solo Challenge with a game of Street Masters: Tide of the Dragon from @steamforgedgames.bsky.social See if he can pilot Isabella to a victory against Train! #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/CcbEgLHtYEg

2026 Solo Board Game Challenge | Street Masters: Tide of the Dragon

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Tim introduces Josh to Mr. President from @gmtgames.bsky.social Join them as they try and lead the United States through roughly 6 months of a term. 🇺🇸 #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/V4S4v0R9sZ0

"Next to Washington They All Look Small" | Mr. President Board Game Partial Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Josh plays Drawing Dead, a 1-2 player game from Best With 1 Games. See if he can escape Purgatory in this hand management, rogue like game with a weird West twist! #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/-32MgqubOb8

I Played a Dead Man's Game | Drawing Dead Solo Board Game Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Josh and Tim round out The Guerrilla Generation from @gmtgames.bsky.social with a play of the El Salvador map. Check out this tense tug-of-war between the Government of El Salvador and the FMLN insurgents. #boardgames #COIN youtu.be/l414J5OaRrY

Government Atrocities and Reforms | The Guerrilla Generation Board Game Playthrough | El Salvador

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It was another relatively slow gaming month for the guys, but they did play some pretty solid games. See what they've been up to in June's wrap-up video. youtu.be/9VlI9vfBvhg

June 2026 Board Game Wrap-Up | We Didn't Play Much in June — Here's What We Did Play

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Josh and Tim play the Peru scenario of The Guerrilla Generation from @gmtgames.bsky.social Can the Government find Abimael Guzmàn and bring down the Shining Path? #boardgames #COIN youtu.be/iM6knqjF_2U

Where is Abimael Guzmán? | The Guerrilla Generation Board Game Playthrough | Peru

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Brian plays Nusfjord from @lookoutgames.bsky.social as part of his 20 x 6 for 2026 Solo Challenge. #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/PDOKh1gyeBg

2026 Solo Board Game Challenge | Nusfjord

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Valora (Brian) and Khor (Josh) take on a pair of dangerous stags, Patchy and One-Horn in Episode 2 of their Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall campaign. @incredibledream.bsky.social #boardgames #cooperative youtu.be/raHJ33GWIbY

Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall Board Game Campaign | Episode 2

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

More is more in the fan made expansion for Slay the Spire from @contentiongames.bsky.social Brian plays Act I of "The Slayer Pack" using The Silent. See how he fares below! #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/LFcTlmNN0nA

The Slayer Pack | Slay the Spire Act 1

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Brian plays the revised edition of Ace of Spades from @devirgames.bsky.social as part of his 20 x 6 for 2026 Solo Challenge. See how he fares against Lord Overkill in this poker-centric solo game! #boardgames #sologame #poker youtu.be/pquPHa8uyFo

2026 Solo Board Game Challenge | Ace of Spades

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Check out what we played during May in our monthly wrap-up! #boardgames #may youtu.be/Z86frvNJRjA

May 2026 Board Game Wrap-Up | Hits, Misses, and Future Plans

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Brian and Josh embark on an adventure through Atios as they play Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall from @incredibledream.bsky.social #boardgames #cooperative youtu.be/Rnuh2fpba10

Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall Board Game Campaign | Episode 1

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Tim and Josh got The Guerrilla Generation from @gmtgames.bsky.social back to the table this weekend. The Tupamaros were causing all kinds of trouble for the Uruguayan government! Third Uruguay play, third unique game arc, third Tupamaros victory. #boardgames #wargame #COIN youtu.be/Bxl-aNGkABM

Are the Tupamaros Overpowered in Uruguay? | The Guerrilla Generation Board Game Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Brian plays Cloudspire from @chiptheorygames.bsky.social as part of his 20x6 for 2026 Solo Challenge! #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/8dWpU6OM8Nk

2026 Solo Board Game Challenge | Cloudspire

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The guys try to make the perfect home for their lionfish in Aquaria from @capstone-games.com 🐠 Join them as they strive for "Full Filtration!" in this combo-tastic tableau builder. #boardgame #fish youtu.be/fzvnqeDNkb4

We Try to Build the Perfect Aquarium | Aquaria Board Game Full Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

We haven't played the other two titles yet, but they are in our future plans.

Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We're loving Vijayanagara from @gmtgames.bsky.social so much that we thought it deserved a second play on camera! It's awesome how the order of event cards can really change the overall arc and feel of the game! #boardgame #irregularconflict youtu.be/_r-mjlXT8Rw

The Perfect Gateway to GMT's COIN Series | Vijayanagara Board Game Full Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Josh and Tim play the Nicaragua scenario of The Guerrilla Generation: Cold War Insurgencies in Latin America from @gmtgames.bsky.social #boardgames #COIN youtu.be/cyrCuiKmZW0

Can Oliver North Save the Contras? | The Guerrilla Generation Board Game Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

April was life-heavy and game-light for the guys, but at least it ushered in Josh's newfound love of the COIN series! Check out our April monthly wrap up, and see what we've got queued up for May! #boardgames #April #COIN youtu.be/byp7ax6gLwo

Slow Month for Board Games | April 2026 Wrap Up

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Check out our recent play of People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines 1981-1986 from @gmtgames.bsky.social Josh is officially hooked on COIN! #boardgames #COIN youtu.be/rDQTFAYiFio

Can Non-Violence Prevail? | People Power Board Game Full Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Tim and Brian clash in War Chest from AEG. Brian looooves his royal coin. 😜 #boardgames youtu.be/i4uRC6suCwc

Acting Smart, Playing Questionably | War Chest Board Game Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Brian takes to the skies in Interceptor Ace from Compass Games as part of his 20 x 6 for 2026 Solo Challenge. 🛫 #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/X1hb8uMAJ3Q

2026 Solo Board Game Challenge | Interceptor Ace ✈💣

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Vijayanagara from @gmtgames.bsky.social is the first game in the Irregular Conflict Series, which features an adaptation of the gameplay found in COIN titles. Check out our recent play of this awesome game — a play that has pushed Josh down the COIN rabbit hole! #boardgames youtu.be/fBaIb5lWGPs

Is This Hard-to-Find Board Game Actually Worth It? | Vijayanagara Full Playthrough

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Is Josh in for a Rude Awakening in scenario 2 of the Entangled Run of Mech Bunny? 🐰 #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/xH5CqoSNw3Y

2 Bad 2 Bunny! | Mech Bunny Board Game Playthrough: Entangled 2 Scenario 🐰

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Brian plays a solo conquest of Mage Knight from @wizkids.bsky.social See what he thinks about the new proxy player and quest module from the Apocalypse Dragon expansion.🐉 youtu.be/8IfB8moGxfk

Mage Knight Board Game Solo Conquest | Apocalypse Dragon Expansion with Quests and Proxy Player 🐲⚔

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

"If I fits, I sits."

Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Check out our recent play of Planet Unknown from @adamsapplegames.bsky.social This was our first play with the Supermoon expansion, and we all agree it's a great addition to an already great game! 🌕 youtu.be/_jfC-Ry-Z6Q

This Board Game is Out of This World! | Planet Unknown with Supermoon | 3-player Playthrough ☄️

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Josh takes on scenario 1 of the "Entangled Run" in Mech Bunny. Can he clear all locations and return to the ship in time to set up camp? #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/FQ611v1Ebnw

He's One BAD Bunny! | Mech Bunny Board Game Playthrough: Entagled 1 Scenario 🐰

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This one should be hitting our table in th next week or two. Based on the one playthrough I've seen, I am worried that the "barely controlled chaos" is going to dominate the game. Only one way to find out!

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Coral! @wizkids.bsky.social #boardgames #mageknight #walkingdead #dungeoncrawlercarl

Coral! #boardgames #walkingdead #mageknight #dungeoncrawlercarl #coral #carl

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I am LOVING this game right now! Each scenario offers a fun puzzle to solve, the card crafting decisions are impactful, and there is a strong sense of skill progression throughout each run.

Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

🤦🏻‍♂️ Episode 28, that is.

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Agreed. One of our group members went all-in on FoR... We played it a few times only to realize it was a beautiful but bloated mess of a game.

Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Episode 29 of Dueling Kingdoms is live! We wrap the Kingdom Legacy: Distant Lands expansion in this episode, and tally up our scores. We're not yet sure if we are continuing with future expansions or resetting, so stay tuned! #boardgames #sologame #playtogether youtu.be/4tui_kEoEzg

Dueling Kingdoms ⚔️ Episode 28 (w/Distant Lands)

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join us for our monthly wrap-up for March - we chat about Pampero, Burning Banners, Planet Unknown and more! #boardgames #March youtu.be/FJHn20tU4Lo

March 2026 Wrap-Up | Playing for Second

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Tim unboxes "The Guerrilla Generation" from @gmtgames.bsky.social youtu.be/Uw-k8Y0efFY

The Guerrilla Generation Unboxing - Playing for Second 🥡💣

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Brian: Can people be tools? Josh: Yes! I know a lot of tools.

Can people be tools? #boardgames #sologame #playtogether

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

After a 2-month hiatus, Brian and Josh finally return to Dueling Kingdoms! ⚔️ See how they're adjusting to their newly discovered Distant Lands. youtu.be/T5Jcd2f6M0o

Dueling Kingdoms ⚔️ Episode 27 (w/Distant Lands)

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Muscle memory at its finest. 😂

Down, down, do your dance 🎶#boardgames #sologame #games #tabletopgames #boardgame

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Brian plays Imperium: Horizons from @ospreygames.bsky.social as part of his 20 x 6 for 2026 challenge! Can the player-piloted Gupta Empire overcome the Japanese bot? Check out the play below! #boardgames #sologame youtu.be/5pmZDwDqWzw

Imperium Horizons Playthrough - 2026 Solo Challenge ☀🃏🎲

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Monsters Attack! 🐰 #boardgames #sologame #games #tabletopgames

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Brian unboxes Mr. President, Second Edition from @gmtgames.bsky.social This is one FULL box! 🇺🇸 #boardgames #unboxing #sologame youtu.be/cTyiPSEBKUE

Mr. President 2nd Edition Unboxing - Playing for Second 👨‍💼👔

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Josh wraps up his Mech Bunny Explore Run with Scenario 3! 🐰 See if he can put out the Forest Fires and get back safely to the ship! #boardgames #sologame #bestwith1 youtu.be/MYSHFBOduXo

Mech Bunny Playthrough: Explore 3 Scenario

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Playing for Second @playingforsecond.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Josh, Brian, and Tim discuss their Top 10 games they want to spend some quality time with this year. See if one of your favorites made the list of "Top 10 Games We're Determined to Play in 2026!" #top10 #boardgames #sologames #wargames youtu.be/-baHQfd13II

Top 10 Games We're Determined to Play in 2026!

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