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The Cardboard Herald

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Board game reviews, interviews and recommendations from the frosty North. Social butterfly. Also bikes, food, movies and positivity. https://youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 19d

Just posted our review of Moytura & Azure, @bitewinggames.bsky.social’s two great new duelers by @djackthompson.bsky.social, @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social & Brett J Gilbert. I really like that these broaden the publisher’s line in some surprising ways.
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Moytura & Azure: a double impact of two player duels - TCbH Review

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 8h

When you're there to talk about board games but get distracted talking about Flea bass lines 👌😤

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 9h

I got an exciting morning planned. See you soon @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 9h

I got an exciting morning planned. See you soon @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 22h

When the world is falling apart so bad that playing Sky Team feels like emergency preparation.

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 2d

One of my all time faves. Hope you keep at it!

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah I’m gonna try some noise reduction.

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 2d

Cool thematic concept for the game but man, every one of the cards in the preview image file has the exact same facial expression. There’s so much to work with in Greek mythology, I wish that came through in the character design.

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 2d

How’d it go?

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 2d

Gah, hate it when you record a video then hear some background noise on the audio track. In this case it’s the hum of a computer fan that I thought wasn’t being picked up. It’s not so bad, just really annoying.

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 3d

Am I going to see any of y'all at #PAXUnplugged in November?

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 3d

I don't know anything about it, i'm intrigued! What kind of game is it? What did you like about it?

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 3d

Awesome, one of my favorite games of all time. I'm eager to give the new release a go, but I've already played through it 5 or 6 times, so Silksong, Yotei and Hades 2 are taking priority.

Glad you figured out the ability equip, good luck with Wiegraf. Make sure melee units know counter.

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 3d

Weird chain of events. Yeah, they also own Super Bear in the valley. Of note, IGA & Super Bear have stuff up saying "now serving famous Breeze-In Donuts!", though the last old fashioned donut I had from BI definitely tasted off. Could have been a fluke, hope they aren't changing the recipes.

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 3d

Christina is still trying to convince me to get theater carpet in our house.

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 3d

Oh man, I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 3d

The Laughing Storm, LETS GOOOOO

Honestly cannot wait, Dunk & Egg is some of my favorite work by GRRM. #aknightofthesevenkingdoms

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 3d

Yo, content creators. If you're ever looking for b-roll for classics, hit me up. I certainly don't have every game, but I have a library of footage I've taken from hundreds of games "just in case". Happy to share with attribution. Helpful for top 10s or genre focussed vids.

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 4d

Been playing a lot of Fall Festival, the new, small expansion to @keymastergames.bsky.social’s excellent Harvest. It’s a great, subtle addition to the game that ends up bigger in impact than expected. It doesn’t change up the nature of the game, but certainly leans in sharply. #boardgames

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 5d

And thus #silksong is completed. What a game. Not flawless, but easily the best video gaming experience I’ve had this year. Thank you @teamcherry.bsky.social!

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 5d

Honor’s end just launched, and it’s one of the most nuanced spins on deckbuilding I’ve played in a while. Paired with cooperative campaigning and it’s gonna make a lot of #boardgames fans happy.

Honor's End takes cooperative deck-building to another level - TCbH Review
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Honor's End takes cooperative deck-building to another level - TCbH Review

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 7d

How could we not play Horrified in Spooktober? #boardgames #halloween

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 9d

Homie is not adjusting well to the cone of shame. But at least he won’t be making any puppies.

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 11d

Really solid action system that makes it a more accessible tactical adventure game than the likes of Gloomhaven, though individual actions feel less grand and thematic. Continuing to enjoy it and will finish out the campaign but 10 games in and I’m eager for the wrap up.

The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 11d

Shamelessly coppin’ @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social post (go follow them!), here are September plays, AMA.

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 11d

Missed our Moytura review? I gotchu. @bitewinggames.bsky.social

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Moytura - TCbH Mini Review #boardgames #tabletopgames #kickstarter

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 12d

New review day! Finders Keypers is the second entry in the Ministry of Lost Things, @postcurious.bsky.social’s series of whimsical puzzle tales about finding lost keepsakes.
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Ministry of Lost Things returns with Finders Keypers - TCbH Review

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