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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲
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🏳️‍🌈 Ilya(he/him) and Tylor(he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 Did somebody say board games? 🎲 Photography, videos, and more! ❤️❤️❤️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/kovray
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · Nov 12
Who loves board game pictures? We sure do!
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 17h
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 21h
Time to play Adulthood WITH the Pet Projects Expansion!

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The real question is... Will Tylor remember to feed his fish?
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 1d
Ultimate Essen Spiel 2025 Guide: youtu.be/ZKIifCf-4XA

Unfortunately we are not able to make it this year, but we thought we'd share our research and excitement from afar.
Which games are you most excited to see?
The Ultimate Essen Spiel 2025 Preview | Discover Your Next Favorite Board Game!
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 2d
The conclusion! Top 10 Trick Taking Board Games: youtu.be/j-_gUSAilZo

It's been so fun diving into this genre, and we're so delighted to share some of our favorite trick-taking games with you!
Top 10 Trick Taking Board Games
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 3d
Cascadia: Alpine Lakes

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A new standalone Cascadia game that takes to higher elevation! Learn to play this lovely game from @rf-seattle.bsky.social , @bethsobel.bsky.social and the lovely folks from @flatoutgames.bsky.social
Cascadia: Alpine Lakes | How to Play | Learn to Play in 10 Minutes!
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 5d
What is your favorite game you played in September?

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Join us to hear about our favorite five board games we played in the month of September!
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 5d
It’s October so it means it’s time to talk about some of our favorite games from September!

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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 6d
Almost done! One more video and we’re back to the usual :)
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 7d
Trick Taking Awards!

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Let's continue to celebrate this lovely genre with an award video! What shenanigans will we get up to now?
The Trick-Taking Game Awards! | Best Theme, Best Strategy, The Brainburner, The Unicorn & More
YouTube video by kovray
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 10d
Maybe for Part 3 ? Sorry 😭
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 10d
TWO HOURS OF KOVRAY!

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Join us as we rank the REST of our trick taking games! Trick-taking month = 50 Trick Taking Games! How does our ranking compare to yours? Feel free to join in the fun here: tiermaker.com/create/kovra...
Best & Worst Trick-Taking Games Ranked | Tier List PART 2
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 12d
Cat Between Us

Learn to Play: youtu.be/DmAGEd_YR2c

We picked this game up in Japan, and were thrilled to see that The Op has brought it over to North America! It's clever, fun, and filled with great moments.

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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 17d
We're back to spread the joy of trick-taking. youtu.be/vRlf-fASb8A

Today we're ranking ALL of our trick taking games, well... maybe not all. This is Part 1 after all...

Let us know what you think of this new format!
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 19d
The Sandcastles of Burgundy

Learn to Play: youtu.be/5WdX-cK4xR8

In Sandcastles of Burgundy, you’ll be working to decorate your village for Queen Crab’s beach party, aiming to score the most points!
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 22d
Ever wondered what trick taking is? youtu.be/XjRtnQenWrA

Well, we have you covered! In just seven parts, we break down this core mechanic that is the back bone of so many games we all love and play!
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 24d
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 24d
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 24d
Come watch us play Tokaido Duo! youtu.be/_oT0sE6Pztk

#boardgames
Tokaido Duo | The Artist, The Pilgrim, or The Merchant? | Board Game Playthrough
YouTube video by kovray
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dupthedodger @dupthedodger.bsky.social · 25d
On @kovray.bsky.social: An Extended preview of Zombie Princess a rift on Spades (releasing in 2026?) by @cardboardeast.bsky.social and right after Starla and Mik of @ourfamplaysgames.bsky.social breaking down the OG Spades (released in 1930). 🤩
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 26d
Today we teach a classic card game! Hearts

Of course using the lovely River & Stone deck from @bethsobel.bsky.social !

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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 27d
You’re sooooo close ! Any chance you’re coming to Edmonton?
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Garphill Games @garphillgames.bsky.social · Sep 9
👀 garphill.com/secret

#kickstarter #boardgames #secrets
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Tea and Games @teangames.bsky.social · Sep 6
Oooooo... @kovray.bsky.social is approaching 10K subscribers for their YouTube channel! Jump onboard and pass the word! #boardgames
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Welcome to Kovray! A channel all about board games and finding you you're next great one! Our names are Ilya (he/him) and Tylor (he/him) and we are a couple who loves board games. We hope to inspire ...
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · Sep 6
Some of our favorites from this month!

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Check out our Top 5 of August Video!

Also we're just 1,000 subscribers away from 10,000! November is our Five Year Kovrayversary, lots of exciting things planned!
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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · Sep 6
Finally! I'm not the only one.
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