I really think that One Deck Galaxy is a fantastic brain burner but the rules are so hard for me to understand, even after several plays. I was completely taken out by the Preservation Authority. #boardgames

6 hours later….

It is time again for Andromeda’s Edge. #boardgames

I don’t even know what to say. Every game of #Vantage has been wildly different. Today was under water caves and a fire city. Sand worms and assassins. There is no cohesive story that the creator wanted to tell; just experience the world and see what happens. And I’m here for it. #boardgames

We are just on a roll. Once you can teleport around the world in Vantage, the game gets crazy. Also, getting an ability that allows you to switch actions once you learn the cost changes traveling so much. I just can’t stop playing. #boardgames

Haven’t played Dorf Romantik in ages. I don’t have the blissful reaction that some others do (hence the reason that I never finished the campaign) but it’s not a bad time. I’m glad that I got it back to the table. #boardgames

Y otro lado.

Some of my orcs. I don’t have the best light here, but you get the idea.

More Vantage. This game was absolutely bonkers. I had a menagerie of followers and solved a mancala style puzzle. My son played Tina the marine in true gonzo form. I’m 20 hours into the game and constantly finding new things. We’re having a blast over here. #boardgames

Tina the Marine seems to always deliver on my most wild experiences in #Vantage by @stonemaiergames.com. Ambush the rescue ship sent to retrieve her? Check. Mug someone and get cursed? Check. Drink a bunch of magic potions, which nearly kill her? Check. Great times. #boardgames

I tried seeing whether the Space Agencies expansion improved my perception of SETI. It did not. I don’t mind games with tight resources but it’s just too much here. The aliens reveals are a unique twist but I find the constraints too punishing. I prefer On Mars for a similar game. #boardgames

For Northwood! is a solo trick-taking game that provides a surprisingly deep tactical experience with adorable artwork. Each round you need to win a unique number of tricks (0-7).The special powers from the allies provide variability in this little box. #boardgames

I took a long vacation in Europe and didn’t bring any board games. Now that I’m back, I am enjoying a game of Ace of Spades by @devirgames.bsky.social. There’s a real balance between spending a good hand now when you may need them later. It’s a very good tactical game. #boardgames

Endeavor: Deep Sea is a game that I’ve been hearing a lot about. In the solo/co-op mode, the point salad feeling that the game first provided quickly faded away when I realized that I completed 0/7 goals. Below the shallow surface, lies a much deeper game. Pun intended. #boardgames

More and more plays of Moon Colony Bloodbath. Of the moon doesn’t have tectonic plates, what’s causing the moonquakes? #boardgames

In Moon Colony Bloodbath you are building your tableu while parts of are being destroyed at the same time. I have a soft spot for deck building games, so I have a stong affinity based one a couple of plays. It will take a few more to determine if this is really a keeper. #boardgames

I will freely admit that I struggle to stay engaged with campaign games. However, I just won a dancing competition in Earthborne Rangers!!! I don’t even know what it going on anymore but it has been one of the very few campaigns that I will clearly finish. Very unique. #boardgames

I did know that but have never played Descent. I really burned out on campaign games after covid. The skirmish mode in Imperial Assault is delightful. I’m glad that you don’t have to play as Luke or Vader.

I’m not a big fan of the Star Wars universe, but I have to admit that Imperial Assault is peak Ameritrash. Solid game with simple mechanics and a tremendous amount of theme. This morning we will try Skirmish mode - why did I never try this before? #boardgames #StarWars

Having spent quite a bit of time in wilderness, I find Earthborne Rangers captures the interactions of wild animals and natural environments remarkably well. Here, my ranger ran into a predator and its offspring. It’s protective but isn’t necessarily aggressive. #boardgames

On Mars is definitely one of my favorite games. I particularly like that the most direct route of performing an action is often not the most efficient. The game is frequently cited as being very heavy. I feel that comes from finding the most efficient path given very limited resources. #boardgames

2nd game in. This time, I was able to get a good engine going. The Diplomat recruit gave me a discount on other recruits. The Emissary hive tile gave me points for adjacent recruits, so I added frames. Was able to bury 2 seed cards that gave me points for recruits and frames at the end of the game.

I own a lot of space and Sci-Fi board games. While, Apiary, isn’t nearly heavy as some of my favorites, it’s a unique take on worker placement where workers ratchet up in power and then expire (hibernate). This makes for thoughtful decisions about when to play the strongest actions. #boardgames

I always enjoy Vantage by @stonemaiergames.com. This is my first two player adventure and I found it very interesting. My son really enjoyed trying to explain the view on his cards. It’s not for everyone but I find it very relaxing and engaging. #boardgames

I don’t love plastic cards. However, I have played Grove so many times that the cards were pretty gross. I just washed them, oddly enough. Great little spatial puzzle. #boardgames #soloboardgaming

Not the best picture, but I was able to finally play Compile, a head-to-head card game. It’s a lane battler with a lot of twists. Very clever for an 18-card per player game. It’s not too deep but doesn’t overstay its welcome. #boardgames

Grove, the solo spatial puzzle that you can play almost anywhere. #boardgames

Do you like flip and writes but find writing tedious? This is the game for you! The Guild of Merchant Explorers is a relatively light exploration game that resets between rounds. Unique maps, goals, and unique actions that develop throughout the game make for a unique experience. #boardgames

I purchase very few play mats…but I decided that it would help me organize things in Earthborne Rangers by @earthbornegames.bsky.social. It’s the only campaign game I enjoy. Too bad the official versions are sold out…

We often take The Crew on vacation but this trip we switched it up, with Rebel Princess by @beziergames.bsky.social. My partner still is struggling with trick taking mechanics but my kids are great at it. This are unique player characters and round specific rules to add variability. #boardgames