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Real name's Geoff (if ya don't know, it's pronounced the same as Jeff). Nicknamed 'Dab' since forever. Terrible at board games, but loving every minute when I get to play them; kinda cranky old man; reluctant consumer of content. 'A little Dab'll do ya!'
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Elevated tariffs continue to threaten the board game industry despite a 90-day ‘truce’ between the US and China – with publishers now facing a spike in shipping prices and a battle for container space as businesses race to take advantage of the lower-tariff window: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

Dear Democrats + American "friends" Even when your president says it is "unlikely" that he will use military force against our country it still worthy of a resounding response. Right? But we hear crickets. You might be okay with the end of the rule of law. Not us. www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...

Yet another casualty. And this is a hobby/luxury and disposable-income segment. Imagine the carnage for other, more essential small and medium businesses. Thanks to @boardgamewire.bsky.social for the usual concise reporting.

Our son was coming to visit today, so I set up 'Deep Regrets' for a 3p game. It was fantastic, and loved by even my board game-resistant wife. The art is just so good, and the game mechanisms never lose the theme, only enhance it. A rare thing nowadays. #boardgames @tettix.bsky.social #boardgamesky

Our official statement and a mini-rant by me on tariffs. TLDR: I'm not happy and you should probably get your orders in for our games soon before prices rise or we run out of stock.

To celebrate last week's launch of Blue Prince we're running a GIVEAWAY! 8 lucky folks could win a copy of Blue Prince on Steam, Xbox or Playstation. To enter follow our account, like and share this post. Good luck. Winners will be announced on April 28th.

For #MuppetMonday, let's have some sci-fi flashbacks! #2: STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN featuring Pepé the King Prawn and Link Hogthrob! Mixed media on 8.5 X 11" bristol board.

"Snacks. Now. Or I continue to shred the couch, chair and wall trim." -Ziggy #cats #catsofbluesky #cat #kitten

Perhaps the best article I have read thus far on how these insane tariffs are going to affect the hobby that we all love. Take a couple of minutes and read it, please.

All set up for my 1st solo go at 'Deep Regrets' by @tettix.bsky.social . Couldn't start it tonight as I am exhausted and the back pain is terrible, but looking forward to jumping into the Briny Deep tomorrow! #boardgames #deepregrets #boardgamesky #sologaming

Look what surfaced from the depths today (Ontario, Canada). I have been awaiting 'Deep Regrets' anxiously, and the amazing @tettix.bsky.social has delivered! I can't wait to see what submerged horrors and oddities I can Dredge up! Hope to table it this week. #deepregrets #boardgames #boardgamesky

Had some help getting my new Game Toppers 'Holmes' downstairs and set up. A great solution for the value space between a regular table and high-end gaming table. Super-sturdy, with a ton of accessories. I chose 2 game mats, Desert and Space. So happy! #gametoppers #boardgames #gaming

If you didn't participate this time around, check out some of the videos on the FTM channel. But here is a great racap of one of the most fun days of the year for me. And I won a prize! 😀

Not trying to yuck anyone's yum, but $650 CAD for a handheld with no OLED screen and a captive ecosystem, and $95-$120 (est.) CAD per game cost? That's a big no from me. Finally a system that makes my board game collecting habit seem reasonable. Ok, rant done. Hit me with the hate if you must.

My Holmes Game Topper arrived! I know it's not as fancy as many of the actual game tables that some folks have, but this is a big deal for me. So excited! Friends are coming on the weekend to help get it downstairs and set up. Woooooooooo! #boardgames #boardgametable #gametoppers

We didn't even get the new air fryer out of the box before Ziggy demanded some Shrimp Tempura, or else. #cats #catpics #catsofbluesky #ZiggyWiggy

Non-boardgaming content. But WAY more important.

SUPER excited! Game Toppers shipped Canadian orders as a priority to avoid any possible tariffs applied on Cheetolini's Insanity Day on April 2nd. Just got shipping notification that mine is in-country. Now just have to recruit some local help to get it to the basement as my old ass is not capable.

Happy Saturday friends! It's time for an other Board Game Snapshot BIDJAAAA www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX3k... We are covering: Super Squad High (NerdyPup), Maki Master (KTBG), Shuffle & Swing (Bitewing Games), Critter Kitchen (Lucky Duck Games) and Crafting the Cosmos (Office Dog)

Quick, fun, challenging and darkly hilarious! 1st play of this game by Donald X. Vaccarino was SO GOOD! Lost by Event 10, as things were really ramping up and I must have shuffled poorly to have everything bad happen one after another. Can't wait to try it at 2+. #boardgames #boardgamesky

We had a great time participating all day Saturday and into the night. Watched the 'Maki Master' playthrough, and it looks super-fun! Thanks to you KTBG, and the other sponsors (and of course the crew at @fosterthemeeple.bsky.social ) for helping create a great event.

Just got my copy this weekend! And now a Rodney/Watch It Played video - awesome! #boardgames

A couple of weekend small box additions. 'Flip 7' is a very popular push-your-luck party game and is a lot of fun; I've played with friend's copies a bunch, nice to have my own copy finally. 'Faraway' is a fun tableau-builder that I can't wait to try out. #boardgames #boardgamesky

I'll be over at a friend's house starting with bagels & lox at 6am EST for the gaming fun to begin!

1st play of Pagan: Fate of Roanoke. Loved it! Big critique tho: text & icons on the cards are tiny and hard to read; icons can easily be confused. There's room for both to be much larger. But the strategies and asymmetrical characters means there's much more to uncover in future plays. #boardgames

One of my very fav Feature Films, 'Once Upon a Full Moon' is so thematic, I love it. Took out the Big Bad Wolf when I had a single health remaining! #BoardGameSky 💙🎲 #boardgames Played Final Girl: Once Upon a Full Moon yesterday boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexp... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com