Jason Matthews
@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
History Nerd, political junky, Hill rat and historical board game designer.
Never leave home without it. @devirgames.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Never leave home without it. @devirgames.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
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How to Win At Imperial Struggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social), tip #3: Use initiative wisely: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/h...
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
How to Win At Imperial Struggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social), tip #3: Use initiative wisely: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/h...
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ICYMI: Here’s my strategy primer on #ImperialStruggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social)
How to Win at Imperial Struggle (Three Basic Tips, #15)
Back to the strategy posts – this time in the tried-and-true fashion of giving three basic tips which new and intermediate players can easily remember. Today, we’re going for one of the most antici…
cliosboardgames.wordpress.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
ICYMI: Here’s my strategy primer on #ImperialStruggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social)
A tip for all my fellow Star Trek fans visiting Andorra. They’re not blue. And they don’t have white hair. In fact, they’re basically indistinguishable from other Catalans. I felt silly wearing my antenna.
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A tip for all my fellow Star Trek fans visiting Andorra. They’re not blue. And they don’t have white hair. In fact, they’re basically indistinguishable from other Catalans. I felt silly wearing my antenna.
Great game on an unexplored topic.
Another dramatic gameplay with Arabian Struggle. This game usually creates an interesting story with each play.
Another 3-player game of Arabian Struggle and House Saud wins again. Unfortunately, this time I was playing the Rashidis. Good comeback from the Saudis who looked wiped out in the first era with me talking a big lead, but they came back with lots of attacks right at the end to overtake for the win.
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Great game on an unexplored topic.
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How to Win At Imperial Struggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social), tip #2: Board position first, VP second: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/h...
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
How to Win At Imperial Struggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social), tip #2: Board position first, VP second: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/h...
Not only was I expecting the Spanish Inquisition, I walked a mile and a half to see it. This official blazon of the Inquisition still exists on a wall opposite Barcelona’s Cathedral. It was once the kings prison. “Auto-da-fes” — Catholic
public humiliation ceremonies — were held in the square.
public humiliation ceremonies — were held in the square.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Not only was I expecting the Spanish Inquisition, I walked a mile and a half to see it. This official blazon of the Inquisition still exists on a wall opposite Barcelona’s Cathedral. It was once the kings prison. “Auto-da-fes” — Catholic
public humiliation ceremonies — were held in the square.
public humiliation ceremonies — were held in the square.
Did you know Ted Racier’s Path’s of Glory inspired Francesco Nepitello’s amazing War of the Ring? Me neither, until we all hung out at Devir Fest. Obviously this pic is entitled The Lady Killers. @tdraicer.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Did you know Ted Racier’s Path’s of Glory inspired Francesco Nepitello’s amazing War of the Ring? Me neither, until we all hung out at Devir Fest. Obviously this pic is entitled The Lady Killers. @tdraicer.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
Tory’s modern classic, Votes for Women, on display en Español courtesy of our friends and partners @deviriberia.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @downtowntbrown.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Tory’s modern classic, Votes for Women, on display en Español courtesy of our friends and partners @deviriberia.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @downtowntbrown.bsky.social
The was the speaker lineup (in game box form) for the panel discussion on “The future of wargames” at the Dau Festival. According to @tdraicer.bsky.social it was his FIRST panel appearance!!! Hey wargame convention organizers, Ted should be on your shortlist. @downtowntbrown.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The was the speaker lineup (in game box form) for the panel discussion on “The future of wargames” at the Dau Festival. According to @tdraicer.bsky.social it was his FIRST panel appearance!!! Hey wargame convention organizers, Ted should be on your shortlist. @downtowntbrown.bsky.social
With this lovely gilded frame, perhaps the President would like to add this to the Oval Office? @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
With this lovely gilded frame, perhaps the President would like to add this to the Oval Office? @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
One of the most special moments for me at Dau Barcelona 2025 was watching young Catalan girls listen absolutely wrapped to @tdraicer.bsky.social explain I, Napoleon. It was magical to see. @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
One of the most special moments for me at Dau Barcelona 2025 was watching young Catalan girls listen absolutely wrapped to @tdraicer.bsky.social explain I, Napoleon. It was magical to see. @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
I am so greateful to my friends at Devir for inviting me to celebrate their 25th year at the Dau Game Festival in Barcelona. Not only did I get to hang with old friends, I made some amazing new ones! Daniele Tascini of Marco Polo fame and Germán Millán of Bitoku! @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I am so greateful to my friends at Devir for inviting me to celebrate their 25th year at the Dau Game Festival in Barcelona. Not only did I get to hang with old friends, I made some amazing new ones! Daniele Tascini of Marco Polo fame and Germán Millán of Bitoku! @deviriberia.bsky.social
If you’re in Barcelona and are tired of decorating your offices in Picasso and Gaudi, Rodger MacGowan is the next best choice. @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If you’re in Barcelona and are tired of decorating your offices in Picasso and Gaudi, Rodger MacGowan is the next best choice. @gmtgames.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social
That time DC took over the Devir offices in Barcelona. @elizhargrave.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social @torybrown.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
That time DC took over the Devir offices in Barcelona. @elizhargrave.bsky.social @deviriberia.bsky.social @torybrown.bsky.social
This looks pretty damn spectacular.
At @protocon-bc.bsky.social I playtested War canoe and Feral Cat Furenzzi (not shown) and met up with fellow board game nerds @pemetawe_games and @eastern.woodland.art and Biz from UBC. And thank you to @ubccomicsstudies for sponsoring me!
November 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This looks pretty damn spectacular.
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How to Win at Imperial Struggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social):
How to Win at Imperial Struggle (Three Basic Tips, #15)
Back to the strategy posts – this time in the tried-and-true fashion of giving three basic tips which new and intermediate players can easily remember. Today, we’re going for one of the most antici…
cliosboardgames.wordpress.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How to Win at Imperial Struggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social):
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"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
The Barcelona honeymoon photo with me and @tdraicer.bsky.social that you didn’t know you needed. @devirgames.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The Barcelona honeymoon photo with me and @tdraicer.bsky.social that you didn’t know you needed. @devirgames.bsky.social
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More SDHistCon highlights. A Teach & Play session of Drachen, the upcoming recon series game centered on World War 1 Verdun, designed by @volko.bsky.social. Fascinating exploration of fog-of-war, intelligence, and hidden information.
#boardwargames #boardgames @gmtgames.bsky.social
#boardwargames #boardgames @gmtgames.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
More SDHistCon highlights. A Teach & Play session of Drachen, the upcoming recon series game centered on World War 1 Verdun, designed by @volko.bsky.social. Fascinating exploration of fog-of-war, intelligence, and hidden information.
#boardwargames #boardgames @gmtgames.bsky.social
#boardwargames #boardgames @gmtgames.bsky.social
Remember, remember the 5th of November!
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Remember, remember the 5th of November!
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
Vote tomorrow and play Wednesday. Join us for the final Wargame Wednesday of 2025 with Jason Williams designer of the epic Swords & Sails. As always, we kick off at 6 with a question and answer session followed by a demo and open historical gaming. See you at Labyrinth on Capitol Hill.
November 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Vote tomorrow and play Wednesday. Join us for the final Wargame Wednesday of 2025 with Jason Williams designer of the epic Swords & Sails. As always, we kick off at 6 with a question and answer session followed by a demo and open historical gaming. See you at Labyrinth on Capitol Hill.
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If you would like to learn about great design by @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social & AnandaGupta - Imperial Struggle (via @gmtgames.bsky.social) - we created a video review. You will find there also some strategy tips there! Enjoy! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
November 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you would like to learn about great design by @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social & AnandaGupta - Imperial Struggle (via @gmtgames.bsky.social) - we created a video review. You will find there also some strategy tips there! Enjoy! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
Fun conversation I participated in with the Dragoons on the history and future of wargaming in GAMA. armchairdragoons.com/podcast/s15e5/
armchairdragoons.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Fun conversation I participated in with the Dragoons on the history and future of wargaming in GAMA. armchairdragoons.com/podcast/s15e5/