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Lover of board games. Dabbler in clarinet, video games, & running. 🇺🇸 she/her Find me, plus a collection of great board game starter packs, at https://linktr.ee/merelyrachel

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · Nov 25

If new followers need some tips for the skyline…
♟️ Don’t engage, just block (protects the community)
♟️ Alt text photos & gifs (include everyone)
♟️ Pin Feeds to chat about interests (try bsky.app/profile/did:...)
♟️ Use Lists to follow folks or pin (try bsky.app/profile/did:...)
♟️cats
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Two cats sharing a red blanket on a chair. The big white and orange cat Spencer is alertly looking to the side. The orange tabby Loki is resting his head on his paws, eyes mostly closed. They are absolutely adorable brothers

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · 1d

To Germany and back, our SPIEL-bound travelers have returned with a great bounty to share. Enjoy, fans of First Look: boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/366...

PAX Unplugged 2025 First Look Showcase

PAX's First Look area is the "hot games" section of our event! Read on to learn about what games we're featuring this year, and how you can play them. How Were These Games Chosen? First Look games ar...

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 2d

That sounds lovely! And thanks for sharing your art with us here

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 2d

I’d sit at your table. Lots of favorites here

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 2d

Co-ops can work well. We liked Forbidden Island and Castle Panic

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 3d

Not only did I get to listen to live 1920s jazz tonight but also got to take home one of the musicians

Three reed players, two trumpets, trombone, tuba, drum set, piano, guitar, violin in a church hall

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, these are some of our absolute favorites!

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 3d

Dig! Such a cute tiny game

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 3d

October #boardgames! Just goes to show that lots of great times with family and friends can be managed by so few games

BG Stats 2 x 2.
Play count:
6: Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game;
5: Hot Streak;
1: Sky Team;
1: Slay the Spire: The Board Game.

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 4d

a penguin is holding a sign that says perfect

Alt: a penguin is holding a sign that says 10 with caption “perfect!”

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 4d

Poor Loki is not a fan of Doorbell Day at all. Fortunately for him most of the neighborhood kids are of driving age now (just like our kids) so it isn’t too busy

Sitting orange tabby kitty with wide pupils on high alert

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 4d

Glad to hear about the games and great friends

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 4d

It was such a fun project and I’m really happy with the results

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Halloween from

tuba teacup
Mad Hatter
Queen of Hearts
clarinet scepter

at band rehearsal

Hubby and I are in nice store bought costumes. The tuba has a foam tea handle and a tea tag hanging out of the bell that reads “Cheshire Earl Grey” My clarinet has a gold band with red stones near the mouthpiece and five curved golden loops coming off the bell to form the head of the scepter

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 5d

Hey, @officialpax.bsky.social while I was writing the alt text for the app home screen it occurred to me that the only way to distinguish the different events is by color which isn’t accessible for those with vision issues or for new friends who aren’t familiar with the color coding system

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 5d

Not only is the schedule up but the PAX Nav app is updated also! Time to start scrolling and favoriting!

PAX Nav app home screen showing purple blue and red PAX25 for Unplugged, West, and East

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 6d

What’s that guy doing in Steve’s chair?

Blue’s Clues Thinking Chair with Side Table Drawer on the left and a picture frame on the right

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 8d

Congrats Doctor

a man in a blue shirt is holding a glass with a yellow liquid in it

Alt: Doctor McCoy of Star Trek raising a glass with an approving nod

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 9d

Cat Quest 2 has co-op too if she hasn’t done that yet

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 9d

Maybe Cat Quest II or Key We?

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 9d

Unravel 2 did this too, except my teen’s character carried my character through the jumping puzzles I stink at

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 11d

Sending lots of strength your way. Spencer says you’ve got this

Big white and orange cat looking up at the camera from his comfy blanket nest

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 11d

Slay the Spire: Downfall at PAXUnplugged?!?!
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PAX @officialpax.bsky.social · 11d

Ready to level up your game night? ⚔️ Explore debut titles, fresh expansions, and exclusive game previews at #PAXUnplugged!

Explore all the new and exclusive tabletop goodies ➡️ PAXun25.com/Games

Games at Unplugged: Never Before Seen Edition
Flamecraft Dragons & Dragons (Cardboard Alchemy), Gudnak: Marvorren Expansion (Chaotic Great), Slay the Spire: Downfall Expansion (Contention Games), Hercules and the 12 Labors (Envy Born Games), Cult of the Lamb the Board Game (Paper Fort Games Ltd), and Wispwood (Czech Games Edition).
November 21 - 23, 2025
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Games at Unplugged: Never Before Seen Edition
Leviathan Wilds (Moon Crab Games), Outlandish (Rabble), The Four Doors (Happy Camper), Dolmenwood (Exalted Funeral Press), Don't Botch the Broccoli (How To Steam Broccoli), and Black Flies (Plus One Exp).
November 21 - 23, 2025
unplugged.paxsite.com

merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 11d

Fantastic! Thank you so very much!

a purple background with snoopy jumping in the air and the words thank you

Alt: snoopy jumping in the air and the words thank you

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 12d

a man with a smile on his face is standing in front of a wall

Alt: “It’s a very exciting time” from the Matrix

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merely rachel @merelyrachel.bsky.social · 13d

Although right now I’m playing… why won’t my controller stay connected? Attempting controller firmware update now 🤞