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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · 7d

In today’s episode we’re joined by special guest @panda8ngel.bsky.social to talk about cozy games! We also talk about a bunch of @allplay.bsky.social games we played recently! Check it out on your podcast app or YouTube!
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Episode 245 - Cozy Games

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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for the shout out!

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Board Game Hot Takes Podcast @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social · 9d

Like board game podcasts? Checkout Reggie's video that calls out some great shows (and introduced me to a few).

And check out Reggie's new podcast, Board States!

rollingreggie.bsky.social @rollingreggie.bsky.social · 9d

😎 Ahem youtu.be/Oqut3lPOY1A?...

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Episode 244 - Deduction: Social or Nah?

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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · 9d

This happened pre-COVID too (new names disappearing quickly) because it is a lot of work. But I guess maybe a lot of new channels popped up during COVID when people had more time?

Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · 21d

In today’s episode we talk about social deduction games and deduction games and whether or not all games are social deduction! We also talk about Terrorscape 2 and the app for My City!
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Board games and moving | Here’s What I’ve Been Playing - August 2025

Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Sep 8

My August highlights video is up! And it's the first video filmed in my new house/studio! (but also not much gaming in August due to moving)
#boardgames
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Episode 243 - Name That Game

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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · Sep 4

Ready for some trick taking?

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Join us in the celebration of this genre!

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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Sep 4

In today's episode, Crystal made a game for Ambie to guess her games from the BGG description! Play along as you listen/watch to the episode! We also talk about Ghost Stories and The Great Evening Banquet.
#boardgames #podcast
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Episode 242 - Bringing Games to Life

Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 21

In today’s podcast we talk about what board game themes we’d like to participate in IRL! We also talk about the free PnP game Concealed, and the apps MicroMacro: Downtown Detective and Draw Along with Dave!
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Real time "legacy" pirates - Capt'n Pepe: Treasure Ahoy! | Children's Game Overview

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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 18

My pirate-loving kid got Capt’n Pepe: Treasure Ahoy! for his 5th birthday and he loved it! It’s a cooperative legacy game from @habausa.bsky.social and we’ve played through most of the campaign but we aren’t quite finished. Watch my overview video for our thoughts:
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Video and board game! - Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones | Children's Game Overview

Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 18

Yeah, ~200 seems like a good number! But having a big previously owned list just means you had a lot of board games you didn’t need, so not sure if that’s a good goal 😂
(But letting go of games you’ve grown away from is good)

Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 11

Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moonstones is a cooperative game for kids/families that’s kind of like an interactive story! It uses an app to scan locations, characters, and items to interact with them and my kids love it! Watch our overview video:
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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 8

We don’t have it but it’s one that’s on my list of games I’ve heard are good and would like to play at some point! The problem is we have so many kids’ games already that don’t get enough play so I’ve been trying not to buy too many (and now when we do I let my kids pick, usually at our FLGS).

two men are standing next to each other holding guns in a field .

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John A Dracula Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Bluesky is dying"

Oh yeah? Then explain why this GIF always does numbers.

ALT: two men are standing next to each other holding guns in a field .

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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 7

I don’t wear shorts (and don’t own any shorts), but @teepublic.bsky.social now has shorts so I’m tempted to get some with our logo (or our other designs)! Especially since it’s been hot this week…
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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today’s podcast is about the size of our board game collections! We also talk about Mystery Puzzle: The Lost Fire from @ravensburgertcg.bsky.social, First Contact, and Gibberers. Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube!
#boardgames #podcast
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Episode 241 - Does Size Matter?

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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 4

That makes sense and it is destructive and a waste that they’re one time play (one time being the full campaign, so at least it’s more than an escape room game that’s just one time 😆)

Puzzles with kids | Here’s What I’ve Been Playing - July 2025

Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 4

My July highlights video is up! Lots of games and puzzles with kids this month, including the wooden Cluebox puzzles I had got on Kickstarter a while ago!
#boardgames
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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 2

What about legacy games scare you? I personally loved the one legacy game I managed to play through (Pandemic Legacy Season 1) so I was excited to have a legacy game for kids. Although it is definitely much lighter in the legacy sense - no ripping of cards (at least so far)!

Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 1

I think the art style is meant to make it not too disturbing, and since the zombies don’t actually hurt your character in the game it’s not too scary. I’m not sure what exactly my kids didn’t like about the zombies since they love Halloween stuff (they go to Spirit Halloween for fun 😆)

Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Aug 1

I think I mentioned it in the video - I have fun playing it with my kids, but it wouldn’t be one I play with just adults since it’s still very simple.

My kids' first Legacy game - Zombie Kidz Evolution | Children's Game Overview

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Tabletop Game Designers Association @ttgda.bsky.social · Jul 29

The leadership of the Tabletop Game Designers Association was disappointed to see the publisher CGE touting Codenames: Back to Hogwarts, a new Harry Potter-themed version of Codenames.

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Board Game Blitz @boardgameblitz.bsky.social · Jul 28

Zombie Kidz Evolution from @scorpionmasque.bsky.social is a great first Legacy game for kids! My kids and I have been enjoying playing this together, defeating zombies, locking gates, and opening envelopes!
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