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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We should be editing our latest episode of our podcast that we recorded 2 weeks ago but playing actual games is more fun! 🤩 We are playing Rolling Heights from AEG today.

AEG’s Rolling Heights board game and people’s hands moving pieces.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Getting brutally destroyed in Runebound this morning.

Fantasy Flight’s Runebound game set up with two players.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

What do dates look like for us? It’s two hours in a coffee shop playing board games while we wait to go get our kiddo. Also, Brad has won LoTR Duel four times and me… once. 😅 I love the game though. We have found with Jekyll and Hyde that whoever is Jekyll loses in the second round so far.

Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle Earth board game set up with two coffee cups on the table.

Jekyll and Hyde board game set up on a table

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

We got The Fuzzies from our FLGS the other month and just yesterday we were finally able to get it to the table. It was a huge hit! Thanks @shutupshow.bsky.social for the recommendation. Finally found a game our 6 year old actually laughs about when we lose!

The Fuzzies game with the box next to it.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Tell me your kid is waking up at 5:30 in the morning for the past month without telling me. 🥱

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Brad’s favorite thing: a board game with a good, functional insert that organizes the components for easy set up and take down!

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Sad puppy. It’s been raining for two days and all she wants to do is play ball outside but Mom said the yard is too muddy and wet. ☔️🐾

White and brown mini golden doodle dog with a rainbow bone toy in its mouth.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Yesterday, we played some games with Jaina that she recently got for her birthday: Hammer Time, IQ Puzzler, Bluey The Creek Pop Around Game, and Mario Guess Who. We have a couple more to try soon with her and can’t wait. We love playing with our kiddo.

Picture of Haba’s Hammer Time game set up.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

We were able to get a game in today of Deep Regrets by @tettix.bsky.social and had a lot of fun playing. Brad went the route of sane fisher-person and well, Berp and I went full on madness. Madness won 😂 🎣🐙

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Our 13th episode is live and our featured game is Votes for Women from @fortcircle.bsky.social. You can visit our website to listen or to link to your favorite podcast platform. Also, links will be in the episode article for any news or games we mention in the podcast. Cheers!

Black and white photos of USA suffragists with women voting graphics imposed on top.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Brad is sick and has felt miserable but he worked so hard to make my Mother’s Day weekend special, despite me telling him to just rest. I felt so appreciated and loved. I also was over the moon 🌙 to unwrap this yesterday as one of my presents. 🎁

Picture of the box for the game Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle Earth.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Brad asked me what I wanted to do this weekend for Mother’s Day. Top of my list was to take some time today for a quick day trip to West Chester and my favorite FLGS The Games Keep for some new board games. Our little girl picked the Pixies for her “board game table toys” collection. 😅

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

So April has just been so crazy for us. We are not going to get our podcast episode published this month but life will be calmer in May. A lot is happening in the board game community and we are really excited about the next game we are featuring.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

We always love the little extra touches game designers and publishers do to bring a game’s theme to life a bit more. Deep Regrets is our next up for us to play too! Also, Tettix Games just helped stopped my doom scrolling so time to go make Sunday into Funday! 😂🎣

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Brad was so excited when he found Cryo for sale for $15 at our FLGS. We finally got it to the table yesterday. A close game but Brad was victorious. ☄️🪐💎

Cryo board game box with some pieces I. Front of it.

Cryo board game set up for three players.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Jaina used her allowance to buy some Disney Wish toys on sale this weekend. Then, she wanted to watch the movie. I have to say, the movie and music just hit a lot differently right now. 😔 🎶“So I make this wish To have something more for us than this” 🎶

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Very excited that Deep Regrets from @tettix.bsky.social is here! And we love the change from clear shrink wrap to paper made to look like old newspaper 🗞️ very cool 😎 🎣

Deep Regrets board game still in wrapping that is made to look like old newspapers and the small mini expansion box.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Sissy is at school and Dad is running errands and Mom just said it’s too muddy and wet to play in the yard… I am a sad puppy curled up on the couch today. 🐶🐾

Mini Golden doodle, white and brown coloring curled up on the couch

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

After a week of not getting a game to the table, we finally were able to play two today with a friend. Jess’s beginner luck kicked in since she hadn’t played either Castles of Burgundy or Wandering Towers before and won both games.

Castles of Burgundy board game set up on table.

Wandering Towers board game set up on table.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

What do I also love that starts with the letter ‘B’ and isn’t board games? Baking! It’s a cold, rainy day is South Jersey. Blueberry- lemon muffins or chocolate chip cookies, anyone? 🍪🧑‍🍳❤️

Blueberry- lemon muffins still in the pan, fresh from the oven.

Homemade chocolate chip cookies on a cooking rack.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

It’s National Puppy Day and now that she is one not sure if our Cindy Lou still qualifies as a puppy but she will always be a puppy to me. 🐶

White and brown mini golden doodle puppy curled up on the couch on green St. Paddy’s Day pillows.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Strange things have happened since we moved to NJ but the one I love the most is our leprechaun that visits us every March. Jaina and Greedy Sugar (her name for them) go back and forth with her trying to trap them and GS causing mischief. They left her this letter and some chocolate coins today.

Picture of a letter with chocolate gold coins on it. The letter text: Jaina,
Tis time I be off for the green hills of home. I leave a treat as sweet as you, my wee lass. Remember, magic exists everywhere but the most powerful of magics comes from yer heart. For tis nothing stronger in all the realms than kindness and love. Be brave, be bold, and believe in yerself and know as sure as the sun rises and the wind blows, I’ll be back next year to see how you’ve grown.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

We were supposed to do yard work today but the weather decided not to cooperate so instead some Crossbows and Catapults and a spring grooming appointment.

Crossbows and Catapults game set up on table

Mini golden doodle puppy with pink color

Mini golden doodle puppy with white and brown fur and a pink collar giving a high five

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

We got our second game of Imperium Classic from @ospreygames.bsky.social in last night. Jess chose to play the Celts again, choosing Side A this time & Brad was the Vikings. If you love civ builders and haven’t checked this one out yet, you are missing out because it has quickly become a favorite.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Each episode, we focus on a couple of games to highlight from crowdfunding. In our most recent episode, Brad chose Manhattan Project: Energy Empire. This is one of his favorite worker placement games, and it’s available again on Kickstarter through March 25. www.kickstarter.com/projects/189...

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Manhattan Project: Energy Empire

One of the best-regarded modern board games returns with a new look, beautiful components, and all-new expansion content!

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

In our latest podcast episode that dropped earlier today, Jess talks about this upcoming game from Earthborne Games in the Crowdfunding Corner of our episode. We don’t just make recommendations lightly. We believe enough in this upcoming game that we ordered one of the preview decks! Check it out!

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Our 12th episode of our podcast is live. This episode we are featuring Red Raven Game’s Creature Caravan.

Image of the Creature Caravan board game on a black background with orange text: Episode 12 is live. Creature Caravan is the featured game.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Hopefully a sign spring is really on the way in South Jersey. The turtles were out at the pond today.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Nerdz Day finally pushed our hold with @gamenerdzcom.bsky.social over the threshold. Exciting mail day!

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Played a solo game of Creature Caravan today while Brad was working and the peanut was at school. The bot won by 10 points because…. I missed getting 12 points on a card 😩 the devil really is in the details lol 😂

Creature Caravan from Red Raven games set up on a table

Creature Caravan board game, bot board with dice and pieces

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Played Agricola for the first time tonight. I totally forgot to take pictures. Brad did a really good job explaining the rules and scoring. I can see why the game has endured for so long in the hobby. I will be interested in seeing how we both play differently and maybe more efficiently next game. 🐑

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Timeline sanity cleanse! It’s this little girl’s first birthday today! We got her a little outfit with tutu, some toys already destroyed, and a special treat from our favorite local ice cream shop.

Mini golden doodle in a pink dress with tutu eating a puppy ice cream treat

Mini golden doodle dog with a pink dress with tutu laying in a gray dog bed

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Can’t believe this little goofball is going to be 1 year old on Wednesday! Jaina keeps telling Cindy Lou when she turns one she will then be the big sister because I explained how dogs age and that Cindy will be 7 in human years. 🥰🐶🐾❤️

Mini golden doodle puppy with white and brown fur with a tennis ball.

White and brown mini golden doodle puppy with tennis ball in mouth.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Last night, we put Sentinels of the Multiverse back on the table and were able to play through the game. The peanut was worn out from two birthday parties yesterday so didn’t need extra snuggles. The heroes managed to win and Voss was interesting to play against.

Sentinels of the Multiverse game set up on the table

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We were able to get together with a friend today and play a game of Creature Caravan and The Search for Planet X. Brad came in first in Creature Caravan and our friend came first in The Search for Planet X. Both are a lot of fun to play. 🧟🪐

Creature Caravan from Red Raven Games set up on the table.

The Search for Planet X board game set up on the table.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Tonight, we set up Sentinels of the Multiverse, but we didn’t get to finish. The peanut just couldn’t fall asleep and needed extra cuddles. We know our board game collection isn’t going anywhere but our only kid is growing so fast and time with her will always be our priority. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒

Table with blue covering with Sentinels of the Multiverse set up on it and a man’s hand touching one of the villain’scards.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

The sun is out and so were we! Cindy Lou is a happy puppy with this early spring-like weather.

Brown and white mini golden doodle puppy- almost a year old so fully grown out for a walk in the sun.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Well, it’s official after a bit of a scary visit to the dentist today for two baby teeth that just would not come out and were starting to cause issues, our peanut is getting her first visit from the Tooth Fairy tonight. 🦷🧚🏻🦷

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

What an auspicious time for this to drop. Gave me chills. “You’re here, you’re right here and you’re ready to fight!” And the lyrics…”the revolution is now” youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM?...

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Andor | Season 2 Trailer | Streaming April 22 on Disney+

YouTube video by Star Wars

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Well Brad slaughtered me, he won by a bit and I wasn’t even out of my Barbarian phase… Defiantly learned some key takeaways for playing better next time. I told him I am actually going to be the Celts again to see if I can win with them now that I understand the game better. 🏛️

A game of Imperium Classic set up on a blue table

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Age yourself with a movie you saw in theaters. (Jess) Also a note, I became obsessed with this movie but Disney hid it for years and my friends in high school thought I was nuts. When I went to Disney World for my 17th, I came back with a trivia book mentioning it to show them I was in fact sane.

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a boy and a girl are standing next to each other with a dog .

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

This is what Jaina decided to do with her stickers from when we backed Flamecraft from Cardboard Alchemy, decorate her and my water tumblers. I love how they turned out! The cups definitely are giving off a more cozy vibe with cute dragons 🐉 all over them.

Two water tumblers decorated with stickers from the board game Flamecraft.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Our goal today is to get @ospreygames.bsky.social Imperium Classics to the table finally. Brad has Jaina out for a daddy-daughter breakfast date so I am picking my faction. I think I will go with the Celts! They sound cool! Who is your favorite nation?

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Cindy Lou is feeling better thankfully! No more bellyaches since yesterday afternoon. We did manage to get Shards of Infinity from Stoneblade Ent. to the table so at least we got one game in yesterday. Brad won with 5 health left. A close and very fun game.

A picture is the Shards of Infinity board game set up on a table with blue material.

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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

For anyone else in my boat, the answer is you need to call the hotel and DO NOT SELECT "RESERVATIONS". You need to talk to SALES. And she won't be in until Monday.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Well we were supposed to have a friend over for board games today while the peanut was in school but the dog has been throwing up all morning and the peanut’s loose tooth started hurting her so it’s going to be one of those days. May you all have a better start to your Fridays than we are ❤️

A mini golden doodle puppy with a pink coat looking sadly out the gate toward the door where her kid left through for school.

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Brad and Jess St. Pierre @saintgamers.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

A Warcraft player and defender of democracy! We are fans! You can find him on this platform @chriswarcraft.bsky.social! Give him all the follows and may all of us be this brave in the coming days.

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Leder Games @leder.games · 20/02/2025

Did you know that next month, on March 17th, our very own Patrick Leder will celebrate his 50th birthday? Help us wish our Founder the best birthday ever! Send a card or note to: Patrick Leder 50th c/o Leder Games 1884 Como Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55108

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