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The Nerds' Cave

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A Nerd🤓 family based in 🇮🇹 Let’s talk about #boardgames #3dprinting #kickstarter #gamedesign https://www.instagram.com/thenerdscave

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Dec 2

Hey, there! 👋🏻
This is the very beginning of our story on BlueSky. We mainly talk about #boardgames but we are also interested in #miniatures , #3dprinting and other #nerd stuff.
Happy boardgaming 🤓🎲 and welcome into our Nerds' Cave

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Sep 10

🇬🇧: Taverns & Dragons

A Competitive Family Game of Culinary Adventure
In this dice-placement, resource-management game by Lord Raccoon Games, 2-5 players become restaurateurs crafting secret recipes to gain fame before the King arrives. A cartoon design hides a deeply competitive edge.
Review on IG!

#boardgame components and boxes in aesthetic pictures. Taverns and Dragons #game is a #kickstarter project

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Aug 20

Darwin’s Journey (2021, Thundergryph Games) is an expert worker placement #bosrdgame by Nestore Mangone & Simone Luciani with art by Paolo Voto. 1–4 players act as Darwin’s assistants, exploring islands, sailing, collecting artifacts, and upgrading workers with skills (wax seals). A Masterpiece ❤️

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Aug 8

🇬🇧: A Gentle Rain

🌧️ A Gentle Rain is a peaceful, tile-placement puzzle #boardgame.
Players match flower halves on tiles to form complete blooms and place wooden tokens in the center of each square.
Relaxing, beautiful, and deceptively clever, it's a perfect game for winding down after a long day.

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 30

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 30

🇬🇧: Neon Hope (Hopeful Games)
A cooperative cyber/solar‑punk card game for 1–4 players.
Set in a dystopian future Berlin ruled by corporations and hackers, players take on cyberpunk roles with asymmetrical decks, leveraging traits and tech skills to shape a branching story.
Full review on IG

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌊 Finis Terrae (Creardo, 2023) is a 2–4 player tile-placement #boardgame on the high seas.

💰 Ships have limited cargo space, and greed can sink your gains if damage strikes.
🎲 Combines exploration, resource management, and risk-taking. Accessible for newcomers and even younger players.
Review on IG

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 23

🇬🇧: Calimala

Calimala is a strategic 2–5 players #boardgame set in medieval Florence: noble families compete for influence through trade, production, and civic contributions. With worker placement on shared intersections that trigger combos for all, timing is key. Smart, elegant, and ruthless!

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 15

Simple rules, three game modes, and quick rounds make it great for young players and casual family gaming. Ultra-portable and easy to explain.

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 15

🎲 The Castle of Terror is a family-friendly card game (ages 6+) where 2–4 players compete to capture monsters using Item cards that match specific icons. It’s published by Creardo in Italy (originally by Atomo Games in Spain).
Have you played it yet? 👻🃏

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jul 7

Shop Until You Drop Lah! is a fast, competitive 2–5 player #boardgame where you fill 3 shopping bags: same item type with discounts <100%, or mixed items with equal discounts. Drop a bag? Lose points! Inspired by 90s Singaporean comic Mr Kiasu, it's quick, chaotic fun in just 3 shopping rounds.

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Jun 25

My best experience at #UKGE2025 was playing Crimson Keep: a 1–2 player symmetrical #boardgame with deep strategy. Players build a tableau, summon beasts, and aim to call the dragon for a final epic battle. The prototype already shines! Keep an eye on @Crimson_Keep and their #Kickstarter
Bravo Nick!

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · May 30

Congrats for your project! Really inspiring and interesting. I’ve visited your stand at UK Games Expo today and even if I’m not focused on RPGs, I really had a great and positive experience.
Keep up the great work! 👋🏻

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · May 17

🇬🇧: UK Games Expo 2025

📢 Yes! In 2 weeks I will be attending the largest #gamesexpo in the UK: @ukgamesexpo 2025 The 3rd largest fair in the world has reached its 19th edition, but it will be my 1st fair as a Press Member! #UKGE2025

❓If any of you will be in the area, give me a shout!

UK Games Expo is the 3rd largest fair in the world dedicated to #boardgames has reached its 19th edition, but it will be my 1st fair as a Press Member!

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · May 16

A true masterpiece 🚀

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · May 16

On Mars is an expert-level #boardgame by Vital Lacerda where 1–4 players develop colonies on Mars, operating between orbit and surface via a shuttle system. With deep worker placement, tech sharing, and complex resource management, it’s a demanding 2.5–3h game. Published by Eagle Gryphon Games!

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Apr 19

🇬🇧: Lata

Lata is a 2023 travel-friendly #boardgame by Pythagoras Games (5 Quinas Collection), where 1–4 players run canning companies in ‘900 Portugal. Compact yet deep, it's language-independent and ideal for introducing players to strategic board games.

Full review on IG!

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Apr 13

🇬🇧: Curious Cargo

A 2-player #boardgame from Capstone Games (2020), where players build intricate pneumatic pipelines to ship or receive strange goods. Using tiles drawn from a bag, they connect production and delivery areas. It’s perfect for experienced players.
Full review on IG!

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Apr 7

I may be wrong, but probably your answer is for a different thread: Viking See-Saw is just a party game 😓

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Apr 1

Viking See-Saw is a fast, fun, and chaotic balancing #boardgame by Reiner Knizia, published in 2021 by Itten Games. Players must load objects onto a tilting ship,but if it tilts, penalties apply! With unpredictable disasters and quick gameplay, it’s a must-have for game nights.
Full review on IG

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Apr 1

100% agree with you. Happy Boardgaming 👋🏻

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Mar 31

🇬🇧: Brew

Brew is a 1-4 player dice placement and area control #boardgame, published by Pandasaurus Games. Players roll forage and element dice to gain resources, tame creatures, and control forests for points. A solid intro game to dice placement, best with 3+ players 🎲🌲

Full review on IG

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The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Mar 31

🇬🇧: Meadow
A 1-4 player
#boardgame, published by Rebel Studio. Players draft and layer nature-themed cards by matching symbols to score points. Strategy revolves around competing for limited cards and actions on the boards. Gorgeous art, tight competition, immersive!
Full review on IG

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Mar 28

🇬🇧: Tinderblox

Tinderblox is a fast-paced dexterity #boardgame for 2-6 players. Using tweezers, players must stack wooden blocks on a bonfire, following card instructions—sometimes using their non-dominant hand! Fun, laughter, and sabotage guaranteed! Perfect for any occasion! 🔥

Full review on IG

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Mar 21

🇬🇧: Curious Cargo

🧩 Among the most challenging 2-player #boardgames currently in the collection, Curious Cargo certainly stands out.

I will soon publish a review of this game published by @capstone-games.com in 2020.

Stay Tuned‼️

Full reviews on IG

The Nerds' Cave @nerdscave.bsky.social · Mar 12

Thanks for your kind words!
Happy Boardgaming!