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Greetings from our dutch friend 📢🎉

Let's playyy!

[truesolobg]

⛏️Sub Terra

🪖Solo play

🪢The first time I played this game I misunderstood the rules and gave this a second try. The gameplay was really good after playing this game correctly. I had to split up my characters and got really lucky with the horrors spawning late-game. This game is fun as the tension builds and the quick decisions you corner yourself into. The base game is great and there are plenty of characters to play with. I am looking to get the expansions to open up that variability and modes in the game. Replaying this game with other characters will be the main draw for me until expansions arrive but it’s a pretty good game without much complexity. The rules can be fiddly as you have to remember what happens with icons and actions. If you can grab this game I highly recommend it as a light-medium tile placement game.

Have you fallen in to a cave full of horrors too or is this too oddly specific?

[sportsmeeple]

In Egyptian mythology, the name Mehen means 'coiled one', and refers to a mythological snake-god and to this board game. Mehen is a protective deity and is depicted as a snake which coils around the sun god Ra during his journey through the night. Check it out at sportsmeeple.com

[minyboy]

Creative Cat is here to make you stretch your brain muscles. Let's paly some Cranium.

[twomeeplesandadog]

A new year, a new challenge

I'm not sure when playing a board game turned into a hobby, but it did. I went from playing maybe a couple board games a year to playing over a hundred times per year.

And I know over a decade, that my husband and I've spent hundreds of dollars slowing building a collection of games. This past year, we backed our first Kickstarter game: Blueprints: Castles of Mad King Ludwig by Bezier.

When that game arrived and we tried to find a space for it, that we'd accumulated a fair number of games. Many of those games, we haven't played in years.

So for one of our 2024 New Year resolutions, my husband and I have decided to play every game in our collection (including expansions) over the next two years at least three times. That's 97 base games and 25 expansions. That represents 352 plays in two years.

We'll also add new games we acquire to the challenge.

I'm not sure what will come of it or what we'll learn about games, ourselves or our relationship, but it seems like something fun and challenging to do. Although, our dog Laika may not think it's fun since our attention won't be on her.

We'll be tracking our game play with Board Game Stats: Challenge expansion and with our Board Game Geek apps.

And to keep us honest and on track, we decided to document our efforts.

Hopefully we won't want a divorce after we play Monopoly three times.

[geekmygames99]

Love this game… so pretty…

[noisycowboyglitter]

Top Moments from the Catholics vs. Convicts Rivalry in College Football

The "Catholics vs. Convicts" moniker refers to the intense college football rivalry between the University of Notre Dame (the "Catholics") and the University of Miami (the "Convicts"). This nickname gained popularity in the late 1980s, encapsulating the cultural clash between the teams and their respective fan bases.

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Notre Dame, a prestigious Catholic university known for its academic excellence and wholesome image, stood in stark contrast to the University of Miami's football program, which had developed a reputation for brash behavior and run-ins with the law. The "Convicts" label, while controversial and not entirely accurate, stuck due to Miami's bad-boy image and aggressive playing style.

The rivalry reached its peak during the 1988 season when both teams were undefeated and competing for the national championship. Their October matchup that year is considered one of the greatest college football games ever played, with Notre Dame narrowly defeating Miami 31-30.

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While the "Catholics vs. Convicts" label is less used today due to its potentially offensive nature, it remains a significant part of college football lore. The nickname encapsulates a era when the sport was defined by regional and cultural rivalries, often amplified by media narratives and stereotypes.

Despite the controversy surrounding the nickname, the Notre Dame-Miami rivalry produced some of the most memorable moments in college football history, showcasing the sport's ability to captivate audiences and stir intense emotions.

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Selecting gifts for a board game enthusiast opens up a world of exciting possibilities. The most obvious choice is a new board game, perhaps from their wishlist or a highly-rated title they haven't tried yet. For the avid collector, limited edition or deluxe versions of classic games make memorable presents. Game accessories are also appreciated, such as dice towers, card sleeves, or custom game pieces. Storage solutions like game organizers or dedicated shelving units can help manage growing collections. For a personal touch, consider custom-made game components or a personalized game

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table. Board game-themed merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, or art prints can showcase their passion. Subscriptions to board game magazines or memberships to local gaming clubs are gifts that keep on giving. Ultimately, the perfect gift combines the recipient's gaming preferences with thoughtful presentation, enhancing their beloved hobby.

[get-yourself-this]

[spicifythegame]

Multiple cards, multiple actions, multiple Fun 🥳

[sportsmeeple]

Our new Hnefatafl-Magpie! 💙❤️Link in bio.

[chrismoet]

Card art depicting a wind storm for a board game in production.

[twomeeplesandadog]

Bears vs Babies: A Game Review

We're three games into our challenge to play all games in our collection three times. After playing Yahtzee, I needed a palette cleanse.

It'd be easy to just select a game we enjoy, but to keep things interesting, we used the randomizer in BG Stats to select Bears vs Babies as our next play. I'll admit it's a nice feature if you want to break out of your habit of selecting the game favorite games over and over.

Bears vs Babies is a new game to our collection. We've played it once before with a group during a game night. In the moment, we really enjoyed it and put it on our wish list.

Who wouldn't like trying to build ridiculous monsters like a velociraptor in business attire who sucks at dancing to battle nacho babies and fake babies and lots of other weird looking babies?

As a group game we definitely enjoyed it, however as a two player game it didn't pack the same punch. My husband and I typically don't pull any punches when we play each other. We were so focused on messing the other person up or making sure the other didn't have an advantage that we didn't really collect many babies.

It's fun to build the monsters. I did find the power drill cards a little useless. and wished there were more poke the babies cards. Having more players to split the babies up, makes the game less of a runaway if someone is drawing the right cards at the right time.

This was another wipe out. I dominated all three games. The first two rounds had the widest margins at 21 to 7 and 25 to 14. By the final round, my husband mostly caught up at 15 to 14.

Up next? Sagrada.

The Wife

[somanydice]

Boardgame collection update.

Only three months have passed since the first collection video went up, and oh boy has the collection grown 🫣

Find out what our favourite games are now the collection has grown.

We try to keep it short so the video isn't hours long.

Thank you for taking a look, and please leave a comment on what's your favourite game in our collection.

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🕵️‍♂️ Can you solve the mystery? 🔍

Step into a world of intrigue and deduction with Cluedo (2012)! Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and piece together the crime before your opponents do. Was it Miss Scarlet in the study with the rope? Or Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick? 🤔

Every game is a new challenge with endless possibilities! Perfect for family game nights and mystery lovers.

[noisycowboyglitter]

"Game Night Gone Wrong: I’m Sorry For What I Said—How to Make Amends with Friends"

"I'm Sorry For What I Said During Game Night" is a humorous phrase that captures the intense emotions and competitive spirit often unleashed during friendly game gatherings. This lighthearted apology acknowledges that sometimes, in the heat of gameplay, people may say things they don't really mean.

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Game nights can bring out unexpected competitiveness in even the most mild-mannered individuals. As stakes rise and tension builds, friendly banter can escalate into heated arguments or sharp comments. Players might accuse others of cheating, express frustration at bad luck, or gloat excessively when winning.

This phrase serves as a playful way to make amends after the game ends. It recognizes that the temporary intensity of competition doesn't reflect true feelings or friendships. By using this expression, players can diffuse any lingering tension and return to normal social dynamics.

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The popularity of this phrase on t-shirts, mugs, and social media posts shows how relatable this experience is for many game enthusiasts. It's a shared understanding that passionate gameplay is part of the fun, but shouldn't be taken too seriously once the game is over.

Ultimately, "I'm Sorry For What I Said During Game Night" embodies the spirit of friendly competition – acknowledging that while games can bring out our competitive side, the relationships and fun shared are more important than any momentary conflict or harsh words exchanged.

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Board games are tabletop games played on a pre-marked surface, typically involving strategy, luck, or a combination of both. They often use pieces moved or placed on a board, with players taking turns according to a set of rules. Popular examples include classics like Chess, Monopoly, and Scrabble, as well as modern favorites like Catan and Ticket to Ride.

These games offer a social, interactive entertainment experience, encouraging face-to-face interaction and friendly competition. They can range from simple children's games to complex strategy games for adults. Board games often incorporate various elements such as dice rolling, card drawing, resource management, or puzzle-solving.

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In recent years, there's been a resurgence in board game popularity, with many new and innovative games being developed. They provide a screen-free alternative for family and friend gatherings, fostering social skills, critical thinking, and enjoyment across all age groups.