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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

September on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social was a cracking month of gaming, helped by a long weekend get gaming together. Fate of the Fellowship was my favourite but the sheer hilarity of Camp Grizzly provided a fantastic evening of trying to survive 🤪 @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our trusty breadmaker has finally decided after 14 years of service to only produce heavy large lumps of half cooked dough which are only suitable for 10 pin bowling 🙄

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Some great games hit the table at an extended weekend with game playing friends. My favourite plays were Fate of the Fellowship Luna. I enjoyed my first play of World Order and as always Cosmic Encounter delivered some needed chaos 🤪. @bgstatsapp.bsky.social @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

August’s plays on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social turned out to be a @tonyboydell.bsky.social month with plays of Jerusalem, Snowdonia and Alibari - all thoroughly enjoyable. It was great to get Thunderbirds and Keyflower back to the table aswell. Overall a great month of gaming 😁 @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Issue 32 of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine - free download at: www.tabletopspirit.com includes my review of Tír na nÓg, that I bought at UKGE. @tsmag.bsky.social @grandgamersguild.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Issue 32 of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine is now available (along with all our previous issues) for free download at: www.tabletopspirit.com This issue includes: UKGE Reports, reviews of Central Skyport, Tír na nÓg & Hanami & a new section called Vintage Tabletop. @tsmag.bsky.social @ukge.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

July’s @bgstatsapp.bsky.social was another great month with Star Trek Space Hunt & Ghost Lift leading the plays. I bought both at UKGE and they are very enjoyable games. My review of Ghost Lift will be in the next issue of @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The Prog Rock Proms (BBC4 iPlayer) yesterday was tremendous entertainment with great music. Well done BBC 👏 The highlight for me was an awesome rendition of Supertramp’s Crime of the Century (if you’re interested it’s at 1h 38m in).

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It’s never too early to start shopping for December 😏. Thank you, Mr. Postman. The real question is will I remember where I’ve put it come December 1st.?

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

June’s @bgstatsapp.bsky.social shows that going on holiday reduces the games played 🙄. I enjoyed Tir Na Nog which was new to me and Green Deal hit the table after an 11 year absence 😱. Altogether a fun month for gaming.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Another great month of games recorded on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social With new to me games including Shall We Dance and Tir Na Nog from UKGE.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Looking forward to heading off to @ukge.bsky.social tomorrow 😁

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Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine @tsmag.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Wahey! Looks like the latest issue of Tabletop SPIRIT just dropped. Our Summer 2026 issue is now available, it's 64+ spreads (128+ A4 pages), and best viewed online: bit.ly/TSM_31 You can also just download the PDF if that's preferable: bit.ly/TSM31pdf Either. Or. Just enjoy! 👍

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

April was a quieter month for me on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social with the journey continuing with the Hobbit, whilst the journey ended with Ticket to Ride - Legends of the West. The game has been an absolute blast. Looking forward to meeting up with friends @ukge.bsky.social @tsmag.bsky.social

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Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine @tsmag.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Early copies of TSM #31 are going out to Patreon supporters early next week, and this issue is an absolute belter at almost 70 full page spreads (that's approx. 140 A4 pgs -- sorry!). open.substack.com/pub/tabletop...

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

March @bgstatsapp.bsky.social gaming saw a lot of games hit the table, helped by a few days at a small gathering on the South coast. My favourite new game was Druids of Edora, a smooth, fast playing Feld design. @tsmag.bsky.social

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Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine @tsmag.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

This is probably as good a time as any to remind you that the nearest issue of Tabletop SPIRIT is available, and free to download online or as a standalone PDF... 50+ pages of boardgaming goodness. And FREE! Online - bit.ly/TSM30online PDF - bit.ly/TSM30pdf

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

February’s @bgstatsapp.bsky.social My favourites: Recall, Fate of the Fellowship & Crystal Palace. Disappointment of the Month goes to Monumental which despite 2 plays just has too many issues. @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

January’s @bgstatsapp.bsky.social plays include some great older games: Elfenland, Galaxy Trucker and the quirky Kablamo! A lot of enjoyable and fun games marked the start of 2026. @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

My 2025 year in gaming on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social Another fantastic year where my highlights were Galactic Cruise, Tales of the Arthurian Knights, LotR: Fate of the Fellowship & Golem. Wishing you all a very Happy & Healthy 2026. @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

December on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social was dominated by the Exit Advent Calendar (which felt somewhat more difficult this year) and party style games over Christmas. @tsmag.bsky.social

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Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine @tsmag.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

This is as good a time as any to wish all our readers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - we hope you'll join us for 2026, but in the mean time please check out all the stuff we've done for the last 7 years: every issue is on our website, and FREE. Take care y'all! www.tabletopspirit.com

The cover of issue 28 featuring Monopoly and The Landlord's Game, as well as some headlines for other articles and features inside this issue.

The cover of issue 28 featuring a celebration of Chaosium's 50th Anniversary and some headlines for features and articles in this issue

The cover of issue 27 featuring an iconic Mayday message from the original Traveller role-playing game as well as headlines for other features and articles in this issue

The cover of issue 26 featuring a free downloadable copy of the Pride and Preju-Dice roll-and-write game, as well as headlines for the other articles and features in this issue

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

November on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social shows a lower number of plays due to holidays. It was great to get War of the Ring back to the table along with my first solo play of Recall - the latest game from the team that designed Revive (one of my favourites). @tsmag.bsky.social

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Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine @tsmag.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Monopoly gets a bad rep from modern boardgaming fans... Is it fully deserved, though...? Mostly? Perhaps? Maybe? 😉

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Some cracking games played in October @bgstatsapp.bsky.social The Essen releases are trickling through: Ink - fast abstract race to the finish with great components. The Hobbit there and back again - a story based roll and write. @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

September gaming on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social was helped by a private gathering of gamers weekend in the wilds of Norfolk. LotR Fate of the Fellowship topped the list in plays and enjoyment - what a cracking game from @wizkids.bsky.social @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Just back from a small Boardgame get together with friends in the wilds of Norfolk. Great venue, fantastic games and a few beers 😏. My highlights were: Fate of the Fellowship, Black Orchestra and Tekhenu along with the ever spooky Blood on the Clocktower.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

August game plays on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social had a lot of lighter games. My favourites for the month were Obsession and Mombasa both of which deliver a fantastic gaming experience. @tsmag.bsky.social

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Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine @tsmag.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Issue 28 of @tsmag.bsky.social is now available for free download at: www.tabletopspirit.com Along with my review of Tales of the Arthurian Knights from @wizkids.bsky.social other reviews include: Age of Galaxy, Path of Civilisation, Tales of the Arthurian Knights, & Toy Battle. Happy reading.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

July’s holiday played into my game plays @bgstatsapp.bsky.social It was good to play some games designed for 2 players and Jaipur did not disappoint - it’s a great game. Other games of note have been Das Motorsport Spiel and Airlines Europe - a couple of golden oldies!

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

June’s @bgstatsapp.bsky.social with the great story telling Arthurian Knights from @wizkids.bsky.social hitting the table. Jaipur and Agent Avenue are fun for 2 players. @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

My May gaming on @bgstatsapp.bsky.social Great fun with Flip 7 which really comes alive with higher player counts 😆. Story telling with Tales of the Arthurian Knights - a great experience! Continuing space trips with Galactic Cruise. A wide range of games makes a great month. @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Issue 27 of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine is now available for free download at: www.tabletopspirit.com This issue includes: Thought provoking articles (U.S.tariffs), @tonyboydell.bsky.social @atikingames.bsky.social along with reviews of games. Download your copy and enjoy! @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Last night The Arthurian Knights were creating Tales of their adventures across the realm. Tremendous fun was to be had as they travelled across the lands in search of renown😆

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Two cracking new games entered my collection in April @bgstatsapp.bsky.social - the outstanding Galactic Cruise from @drandagames.bsky.social and the fun Flip 7. What a great month of gaming. @tsmag.bsky.social

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Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine @tsmag.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

There's a lot of talk of US Tariffs, but Tabletop SPIRIT has been free to download for 6+ years and any percentage of free is zero! 👌 You can download all our issues from our website as PDFs with no hoops, loops, or anything else to jump thru... tabletopspirit.com

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

March was a cracking month for @bgstatsapp.bsky.social gaming, helped by a small get together on the South coast. To game of the month is definitely Galactic Cruise from @drandagames.bsky.social @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Just back from the annual gathering of gaming friends on the south coast. I played some great games but the stand out for me was Galactic Cruise from @drandagames.bsky.social which I enjoyed so much that I ordered a copy before I left! 😃. @tsmag.bsky.social

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jamie ragwort @jamieragwort.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

My print-and-play game Pride & Preju-Dice is free in the latest edition of Tabletop SPIRIT Magazine! Also, I write a little about how we used crowdfunding and The Gamecrafter to distribute it.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

February’s gaming was boosted by the WinterDice get together. Some great games hit the table and Railways of the World was a first for me…….and it is now in my collection. With another get together in March, 2025 is becoming a great year for games.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

This issue includes my reviews of SETI & Diluvium and snapshots of Saer and Night Ky Explorers.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Games played at WinterDice 2025 - a very small private get together of Boardgaming friends in the Norfolk Broads. The games ranged from long RPG style co-ops through to fun fillers. A great time was had by all.

BG Stats 4 x 4.
Play count:
3: Skull;
2: Cthulhu: Death May Die;
1: Arkham Horror;
1: The Last of Us: Escape the Dark;
1: Clank!: Catacombs;
1: 7 Empires;
1: Railways of the World;
1: Seers Catalog;
1: Krass Kariert;
1: Tower Up;
1: Kluster;
1: Little Tavern;
1: Cabanga!;
1: Silly Cow;
1: BANG! The Dice Game.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

2025 is off to a good start with January’s played games, with some older games appearing - Atlantis and Thurn & Taxis. @bgstatsapp.bsky.social @tsmag.bsky.social

BG Stats 5 x 5.
Play count:
3: Agent Avenue;
2: Candy Hunters;
2: Claw Machine;
2: Cabo;
1: Gaia Project;
1: SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence;
1: Argent: The Consortium;
1: Rococo;
1: Lift Off;
1: Bark Avenue;
1: Glen More II: Chronicles;
1: The One Hundred Torii;
1: Thurn and Taxis;
1: Diluvium;
1: In the Footsteps of Marie Curie;
1: Atlantis;
1: Cities;
1: Dream Home;
1: Castle Combo;
1: Lucky Dog.

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

A great couple of surprise boardgame birthday presents. I’m well happy 😃 @timclare.bsky.social

The fellowship of the ring trick taking card game and the book The Game Changers by Tim Clare

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

December game plays - not surprisingly dominated by the fantastic Exit Advent Calendar and light party games. What a month! @bgstatsapp.bsky.social @tsmag.bsky.social

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UKGamerSi @ukgamersi.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year. Here are my 2024 game plays @bgstatsapp.bsky.social

BG Stats 2024

Plays: 359
H-index: 6
Games: 204
New: 93
Players: 52
Locations: 16
Hours: 318
Days: 106

Exit: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star: 24
Nuts a GoGo!: 12
Cabo: 9
Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West: 8
Nucleum: 6
The Border: 6
Pakal: 6
That's Not a Hat: 6
Fast Forward: FORTRESS: 6

222 designers:
Reiner Knizia: 4%
John D. Clair: 2%
Michael Schacht: 1%
Alan R. Moon: 1%
Alexander Pfister: 1%.

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