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Spielworxx. Spiele. Iserlohner EC. Nachdenken. Füße hoch @ulible.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Absolutely!

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Bruce @thornae.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The entire reason I know about and follow you is due to how diligently the BGI guys ( @podfathergaming.bsky.social et al) give attribution for their stories - seems like half the news they discuss comes from "our good friends at BoardGameWire"! ... here's hoping more people follow their example.

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BoardGameGeek @boardgamegeek.com · 22/09/2026

Take a closer look at "The Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict™" - In Focus, designed by @gengelstein.bsky.social and @podfathergaming.bsky.social and published by Office Dog. This episode is presented by Nikki Pontius and sponsored by Office Dog. TM & © MEE www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBLJ...

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The Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict™ - In Focus

Take a closer look at "The Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict™" - In Focus, designed by Geoff Engelstein and Stephen Buonocore and published by Office Dog. This episode is presented by Nikki…

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Great review of Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict! “The game is very different,very original” “A resource management game where the same input produces radically different results” And best of all: Great mispronunciation of our names! :) @asmodee-es.bsky.social youtu.be/lFKSH3pHl8M?...

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Circle of Conflict Review 💍⚔️ | Is This LOTR Board Game Worth the Battle?

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

BREAKING: PAX-Unplugged HOUSTON - June 2027! PAX-Unplugged Houston, the 5th of the annual Int’l PAX expos, and the 2nd Unplugged event, will debut at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, June 25-27, 2027. Badges go on sale later this year. This is awesome! A MUST ATTEND for me! <3

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

After placing it on its Top 10 from Gen Con, Wargamer dropped a very detailed article. Great article on how this game plays and how the theme integrates into the mechanics. A very good read. Oh, and the author really liked it… <3 www.wargamer.com/lord-of-the-...

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This epic new Lord of the Rings board game is a dynamic roll-and-write where you play both sides of the battle

Do we really need more Lord of the Rings board games? When the mechanics are this interesting, my money is on 'yes'.

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Geoff Engelstein - The Universe Explained with Cookie out now! @gengelstein.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The ratings for Circle of Conflict since Gencon have been absolutely stunning. Glad this is finally in people's hands! If you had a chance to play it, @podfathergaming.bsky.social and I would appreciate you leaving a rating. Early ratings are essential for gaining momentum.

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Craig6968 @craig6968.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Congrats on the success so far.

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

“Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict”, codesigned by @gengelstein and me, has pre-released at @GenCon! First day: Sold Out! There will be copies sold each day though, so you can still get it here!

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Vincenzo @vinnieave.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

@podfathergaming.bsky.social you need to start doing pizza reviews when you travel.

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Geoff Engelstein - The Universe Explained with Cookie out now! @gengelstein.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Meeple Vacation is ridiculously cute! Kickstarter coming April 1st (no joke!) from @playtozgames.bsky.social ! www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

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Ruel Gaviola 🇺🇸🇵🇭🀄🎲 @ruelgaviola.com · 31/03/2026

This Wednesday 10am @thebeccascott.bsky.social and I will be playing Meeple Vacation with designer Dino DiBlasio! Join us for our Jacked Up Matchup on Good Morning Society! #boardgames #kickstarter @goodtimesociety.com

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Play to Z Games - Siege Perilous LIVE on Gamefound! @playtozgames.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It's not an early April Fool's joke, we really are launching Meeple Vacation: Water Park tomorrow! Check out our very fun water park map! Link to follow our project below 👇

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Play to Z Games - Siege Perilous LIVE on Gamefound! @playtozgames.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Hi everyone! Our newest game, Meeple Vacation: Water Park is coming to Kickstarter this Wednesday, April 1 at 10am EST! Make sure to follow our pre-launch page (linked below) to stay notified, and back us on day 1!

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Vincenzo @vinnieave.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

@podfathergaming.bsky.social I'm looking at getting Thunder Road Vendetta, I see there are a ton of expansions, which ones are the most fun/must get?

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Ruel Gaviola 🇺🇸🇵🇭🀄🎲 @ruelgaviola.com · 10/03/2026

Excited to see three of our games nominated for the Origins Awards! #boardgames @playtozgames.bsky.social @gamaofficial.bsky.social

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Shelf Stable Podcast 🔜 Spiel Essen, PaxU @shelfstablecast.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

@podfathergaming.bsky.social scrolling his feed of 10,000 board game bluesky accounts

Ozymandias from Watchmen streaming many tabs on Twitch and saying "just me and the world"

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Play To Z has 3 nominations for the Origins awards! -Animal Rescue Team, -23 Knives, and -Xenology! …and while Animal Rescue Team and 23 Knives are big sellers, this is great for the new release, Xenology! www.playtozgames.com/game/xenology/ @playtozgames.bsky.social @originsgamefair.bsky.social

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Xenology – Play To Z

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Welcome to Seoul Journey! A heartfelt strategic card game inspired by the experiences of Seoul. See city sights and collect experiences, as you blend strategy, markets, and set collection in a colorful, thematic package that captures the city with vibrant artwork. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...

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Seoul Journey

Welcome to Seoul Journey, the exciting card-based board game that lets you explore the bustling streets of Seoul!

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Geoff Engelstein - The Universe Explained with Cookie out now! @gengelstein.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Some deets on Circle of Conflict! Each player gets a dry-erase screen that has the Free Peoples on the left and the Shadow on the right. Each turn two dice are rolled and all players choose one die to use Free and one on Shadow. You can then use the die icons to do various things. 🧵 1/4

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snoozefest.bsky.social @snoozefest.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Sure, but did you bring a copy for the land of the LotR?!

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1 More Time Games @1moretimegames.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Now I understand where the innovation in the game is coming from. Dice rolling with your feet!

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Spielworxx. Spiele. Iserlohner EC. Nachdenken. Füße hoch @ulible.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Yes! I need an autographed copy at Essen from My Financial Advisor.

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Brian Chandler @colorblindgames.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Exciting! Simultaneous light/dark play was my favorite part of the old Lord of the Rings TCG (Decipher, 2001). I enjoy the challenge of balancing both sides and look forward to trying this!

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Well, I cannot say for certainly, but this game may be the PERFECT game for you! <3

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Darren M. A. Calvert @dmacalvert.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The tradition of Festivus begins with the Circle of Conflict.

I got a lot of problems with you people, and now you're gonna hear about it.

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Oh cool! I playtested this a while ago and thought it was great! Excited to see how the final product turned out!

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Geoff Engelstein - The Universe Explained with Cookie out now! @gengelstein.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Very excited to announce my next game - Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict! Co-designed with @podfathergaming.bsky.social ! You play the forces of light and darkness simultaneously, in a unique game experience. Can’t wait to share more! www.officedoggames.com/game/circle-...

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Circle of Conflict

It is the Third Age of Middle-earth and a great war between the many nations is unfolding. Will you recruit iconic characters for The Free Peoples or perhaps muster the troops of Mordor to fight for S...

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Vincenzo @vinnieave.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Oh Rutgers.... abc7ny.com/post/rutgers... @podfathergaming.bsky.social You have any idea how much Rutgers would have spent on these promo cards? I would guess maybe a few thousand?

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Rutgers police investigate 'One Piece' trading card robbery at basketball arena

Rutgers police are trying to track down who stole "One Piece" trading cards, given out before basketball games, from a locked office in Jersey Mike's Arena.

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Mac McAnally @macaroobanzai.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

One correction for @shutupshow.bsky.social as well as @podfathergaming.bsky.social & @coreythompson.bsky.social of Boardgame Insider, the only copyright enforcement action I'm aware of was the DMCA takedown notice sent to BGG. I have not received a Cease & Desist or any other direct communication.

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Levi Mote @levimote.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Watched The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop last night. Really well done! So good to see @ourfamplaysgames.bsky.social, @boardgame.bsky.social, @elizhargrave.bsky.social , @banzainator.bsky.social, and @podfathergaming.bsky.social again. Really made me miss BG Cons so much!!

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Aaron Kropf @alkropf.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This was interesting to find out and read up on.

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Designer diary for “Animal Rescue Team” on BGG! Designed by King of Coops, Matt Leacock, and a professional animal rescuer, Lisa Towell, it has gorgeous art, cute ani-meeples, great gameplay and a high toy factor! boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp... @playtozgames.bsky.social @shutupshow.bsky.social

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Designer Diary: Animal Rescue Team | BoardGameGeek News

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Play To Z Black Friday sale! Get our first 3 games released at 50% off! Lynx, King's Coalition, KaleiDOS All 3 are very different in play, theme, genre, complementing any game collection! Check the website for more info, rules, images. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p... @playtozgames.bsky.social

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Play to Z holiday bundle!

Try out some of the games that started Play to Z. King's Coalition, kaleiDOS, and Lynx. All at 50% off MSRP.

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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Play to Z holiday bundle!

Try out some of the games that started Play to Z. King's Coalition, kaleiDOS, and Lynx. All at 50% off MSRP.

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Shout out to my friends at IB&C / Stronghold Games for “Journeys Afar: The Ketsueki”. A true sandbox game! Travel, explore sites, acquire mystical items & encounter friends and foes. Less than 2 days to back: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ibc... @strongholdgames.bsky.social @ibcgames.bsky.social

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Journeys Afar: The Ketsueki

Welcome to Journeys Afar, where infinite worlds filled with boundless possibilities are connected by a single road: the Ketsueki.

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Vincenzo @vinnieave.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

@podfathergaming.bsky.social

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Essen Spiel 2025 is a wrap! Got to see so many fun, great peeps here. Again, some new friends, and some old ones. Love you all! <3

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

How many more friends, old and new, can I see today - that last day - of the Spiel 2025 in Essen? Find me, say HEY, take a photo, and I’ll give you a small gift! <3

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Spielworxx. Spiele. Iserlohner EC. Nachdenken. Füße hoch @ulible.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

BGI live Podcast at #Spiel25 with Ignacy, Corey, Stephen in the BGI offices at Essen. @trzewik.bsky.social @podfathergaming.bsky.social @allaboutgames.bsky.social

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” - Michael Corleone & Stephen Buonocore @playtozgames.bsky.social

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Dogs of War - final 3 days of campaign! Watch this great thematic overview video from Shut Up & Sit Down:  youtu.be/pSSfzWw6lCw  And @playtozgames.bsky.social just announced an upgrade pack if you have the original game! Click here to visit the campaign: gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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Dogs of War - A Classic Reborn

YouTube video by Shut Up & Sit Down

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