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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

January plays. Not as many as I would’ve liked (though 29 plays in 31 days is certainly nothing to be sad about).

TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Parents who have kids who are newly 18+ … how do you all do it? My youngest is 19 and making choices that seem reckless and downright dangerous to me. Every time I’ve tried to talk to her about it, she gets defensive, mad at me, and shuts down communication.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

This season was a tough climb to infinite, but I eventually got there in the early morning hits today (thanks, insomnia!). Played Shards and The Drip for most of the climb (63-low 90’s). Spider Foom took me over the top (after I fell back to 88).

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 27/01/2026

While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities. Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

No board games being played tonight. This evening is all about supporting a local book lounge, doing some reading, and getting my tarot cards read. Gonna be a fun night.

A novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, is shown alongside a cocktail (an espresso old fashioned).

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

A Nice Cuppa is a fun and simple solo game designed by @scottalmes.bsky.social and published by Button Shy Games. If you can focus on your tea and forget life’s worries, you’ll score well. Two expansions - Seasonal Stresses and A Good Book - add additional challenges to the game.

The card game, A Nice Cuppa, is shown with its wallet and two expansions - Seasonal Stresses and A Good Book.

The setup for A Nice Cuppa. One row of seven Tea cards and a second row, directly below the first, of facedown Worry cards.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

My wife and I had a fun afternoon yesterday at our local coffee shop. We played two more games of the cooperative campaign of Dorfromantik: The Board Game. Such a relaxing experience. And it’s fun to unlock special tiles and achievements throughout the campaign.

Image of a coffee cup sitting next to some played tiles for the board game Dorfromantik

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

My game plays for 2024. Quite a solid year with a lot of great games and over 80 unique players! Hoping to creat the 500 plays mark in 2025. #bgstats

An image of the top 9 games that I played in 2024. My City, Flip 7, Ark Nova, Let’s Go To Japan, Ticket to Ride Legacy, So Clover, Azul: Summer Pavilion, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, and Welcome To. 433 plays. 187 games. 83 players. 21 locations. 110 new. H-Index of 10.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I am trying to prepare my brain for tonight's brain-burning game of Hegemony. I've yet to play, but am really looking forward to it. I'll be the Capitalists tonight. #gross I'm also looking forward to Hegemonic's next game, World Order. There are still 9 days to go on the campaign! bit.ly/498Sf2V

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World Order

Shape international relations and lead global powers to dominance in an area control board game from the creators of Hegemony

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Is this the sign that it’s time to stop playing #PokemonPocket? Can’t really pull a better card than this beaut.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Delivery day! Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game from @brotherwisegames.bsky.social has arrived. I’m chomping at the bit to get this one to the table. Hopefully this weekend. We shall see!

Box cover for Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game from Brotherwise Games. A depiction of the character, Vin, from the Mistborn book series “pushing” coins away from her, presumably attacking an unseen enemy.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Fighting the urge to stop and pet the farm life (horses, cows, and sheep) that I see on my drive to work every day. Some days I just wanna stop and befriend a horse, ya know?

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I hadn’t played this one in quite a while. The simplicity of it makes it one of my favorites of the #ShemPhillips series of games. #RaidersOfTheNorthSea #RenegadeGameStudio

Raiders of the North Sea box top standing next to the game board, which is set up to start the game for four players.

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🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

BOARD GAME PUBLISHER starter pack! Official accounts. go.bsky.app/DSNtxDE

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Last night, I had the privilege and joy to play a 4-player game of Arcs by @leder.games. Such a great design! I absolutely loved the unique card play. We played w/ the Leaders & Lore expansion and the asymmetric leaders/lore added a fun layer of additional strategy. I look forward to playing again!

Photo showing the game board with various colors of faction ships, city tokens, and space port tokens.

A hand of playing cards showing the card values (1-7) and four “suits” available in the game (Construction, Administration, Mobilization, and Aggression).

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do, it’s because I missed my exit. #dadjokes

Husky dog with its mouth open as if it is laughing at a bad joke.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

If I had a sudden influx of cash that would allow me to buy the airfare and hotel, I'd jaunt off to PAXU and volunteer to work a booth for a publisher in a heartbeat. I could really use the getaway.

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Ross 💙🎲 MoreGamesPlease @moregamesplease.com · 12/11/2024

Share this if you like board games. 👋🎲 With over 700,000 new users on Bluesky, let's all find more wonderful tabletop fans to follow!

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

I had the pleasure of playing Kelp: Shark vs Octopus (from Wonderbow Games) with my wife this past weekend at our local coffee shop. I really enjoyed the asymmetry and the tug of war of the game. Looking forward to playing it far more.

Setup of the game, Kelp, shown - including the board and opening hand of cards for the Octopus player.

The Octopus player’s opening game of four cards.

Close up picture of the Shark miniature for the game, Kelp.

Close up picture of the Octopus miniature - and metal hand limit coin - for the game, Kelp.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 28/12/2023

Dear Marvel, MORE Kahhori please! She is such an amazing character and her episode of What If…? was easily the best. Loved the decision to have all characters speaking their native tongues and subtitling it all. We need more of her.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 04/12/2023

December is off to a rough start for me. Since we had family plans this weekend, I opted to just enjoy my time & not think about Friday - when my department was reorganized and my position was eliminated at work. I no longer work for TeeTurtle/Unstable Games. I’m numb w/ no clue where I’ll land.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 04/12/2023

“I’m not ok. But I can try my best to just pretend.” — Bad Omens

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

I’m trying to fight through this odd sense of dread - like something bad is on the horizon - that has settled in my mind today. No idea what triggered it, but having a tough time shaking the feeling that something bad is going to happen soon.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 08/10/2023

Today was the day we’ve been dreading. We helped Lily, our 16-year-old basset hound, cross the rainbow bridge today. She’d been in my life for 8+ years. It’ll be a while before I feel ok.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

Good thoughts being sent to Sheffield United captain, Chris Basham. That injury is horrific. Definitely season-ending. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s career-ending.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

Left home at 3am. Got to the airport at 3:45 only to realize I left my wallet at home. Go home, get wallet, get back to airport at 5:10 (flight at 6:22). Rush through baggage check and security in time to make flight. Flight cancelled. Rebooked for 4:20 this afternoon. 9 hours at the airport to go!

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

My anxiety is through the roof today. I fly to NYC tomorrow morning and - before this morning - I was super excited for the trip. I'm sure it will be great once I get going, but I'm sort of dreading it now.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 10/09/2023

After four days away, I’m happy to be home. But not happy to be at my house. That probably doesn’t make any sense.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

Carrying a lot of weights today. A close family member’s in the hospital for heart-related issues. I miss my kids like crazy. My senior dog is not doing well today. I don’t enjoy my house/home. I feel guilty for not having put out any content in months. I’ll make it through. Just need to vent a bit.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 22/08/2023

Dungeon Kart from Brotherwise Games is LIVE on Kickstarter NOW! Don't miss out on the chaos of racing, bumping, bombing, and dominating your friends on an infinitely customizable track - featuring all your favorite Boss Monster baddies! t.co/KFcoLam8lu

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Dungeon Kart

Race against your evil rivals in this fast paced board game for 2-6 players, featuring the villainous bosses of Boss Monster!

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 22/08/2023

Great night of games tonight (no pics; I was too busy enjoying the games). Lost Ruins of Arnak (won), Next Station: London (won), Sea Salt & Paper (won). What a good night with friends.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 21/08/2023

It’s game day at Selhurst Park. Palace v Arsenal. Should be a good one! Let’s go, Eagles! #PremierLeague #CRYvARS

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 21/08/2023

Buried Alive. What a horrible way to go.

Buried Alive. Traits: Stressed, hard-working, reliable. Pain Rating: 10/10

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 19/08/2023

Played scenario 3 of Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion today. My Hatchet ran out of cards and ended up exhausted. However, my wife’s Voidwarden was able to force the final enemy to move into a trap for the victory. Really enjoying our time together playing through this campaign.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 19/08/2023

Spurs! LFG! First home win against Man U in 6 years! #PremierLeague

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 19/08/2023

Did the Lorcana thing tonight. Enjoyable game. Though I’m baffled why the shop running the event opted to have the 6 people on each time slot play a 6-player game instead of three 2-player ones.

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 18/08/2023

Hi all. Figured I’d show my face here (a rarity). I’m Mark but mainly known online as Chubby Meeple. I post board game content on my YouTube channel (though as often as I’d like) & Instagram. I love board games, hockey, & just started getting into Premier League soccer. Keep gaming friends!

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TheChubbyMeeple @thechubbymeeple.bsky.social · 18/08/2023

I made it away from the (former) bird app! Thanks so much for the invite @thebakermeeple.bsky.social! Now … to find everyone. 😁

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