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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 21h

Wonderland’s War (was 49)

I still like this one, but it just won’t get played. At least not with my normal group. Someone bounced off how long the game took, especially since they seemed unable to dig out of a bad position. So, not surprised to see it drop. Maybe I’ll get others to play more.

Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 1d

Getting to end of the year. Before we visit my revised Top 50 boardgames, let’s talk about the ones that fell off the list.

Bohnanza (was 50)
There’s not a whole lot to say. I still love this game, and a lot of the top 100 are based on my whims at the time.
This is still a top tier trading game.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 3d

October plays. Another light month.

BG Stats Oct 2025

Plays: 12
H-index: 1
Games: 11
New: 2
Players: 8
Locations: 3
Hours: 8
Days: 9

Botswana: 2
Castles of Mad King Ludwig: 1
Alhambra: Family & Friends Compact Edition: 1
Ra: 1
Stonespine Architects: 1
Living Forest: 1
Backgammon: 1
Fort: 1
March of the Ants: Evolved Edition – Deluxe Edition: 1

8 designers:
Dirk Henn: 18%
Reiner Knizia: 18%
(Uncredited): 9%
Aske Christiansen: 9%
Gord!: 9%.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 3d

Probably needs some touch up still, but, Tak board.

A box with a 5x5 grid painted on the lid with purple and green diamonds at the crosses.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 5d

Bought a cheap box to turn into a Tak board. It’s designed. Need to see how the paint pens come out before deciding how minimal the line work will be.

Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 7d

Gaines: *gets in a 1:1 debate with AOC*
*still manages to come in 5th place*

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 9d

“This is the year someone announces a Tigris & Euphrates reprint.” - me, every year.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 9d

A few games with younger gremlin. She won at The Rose King. Jerk. I mean, yay!

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 13d

“We took it to Bob Iger and Alan Bergman and they said no. They didn’t see how Ben Solo was alive. And that was that.”

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 23d

Ooooh, I have the Japanese edition, but this one is so pretty, may need another copy.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 25d

This is just ridiculous. That’s clearly Nirvana.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · 25d

Darn. I’d just nominated him for the Nobel Piece (of Shit) Prize.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Oct 1

September was busy. So few boardgame plays.

BG Stats Sep 2025

Plays: 9
H-index: 2
Games: 7
New: 3
Players: 7
Locations: 3
Hours: 5
Days: 8

The Rose King: 2
Toy Battle: 2
Darwin's Journey: 1
Forest Shuffle: 1
Mega Man Pixel Tactics: Mega Man Blue: 1
FlipToons: 1
Draftosaurus: 1

13 designers:
Alessandro Zucchini: 14%
Antoine Bauza: 14%
Corentin Lebrat: 14%
D. Brad Talton, Jr.: 14%
Dirk Henn: 14%.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Sep 29

To be fair, he doesn’t really care about the cronies either.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Sep 23

2 projects backed this week. If everyone can stop making new games for a few months that’d be great.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/boa...

Container, GRUNTZ, and Triangulation

Out of print for far too long—the legendary Container returns! + Discover GRUNTZ's sharp duels and Triangulation's witty word-guessing.

www.kickstarter.com

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Sep 22

That was an easy back. Such a good game.

gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Dogs of War by Play to Z

A shattered realm. Six feuding Houses. You, a Dog of War, shift battles, forge betrayals, and seize glory to rise as the ultimate victor.

gamefound.com

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Sep 7

Saw someone post some gameplay of Toy Battle (I don’t remember who, sorry). Looked neat, so I tried it on BGA. Definitely a fun little game. Of course it’s sold out everywhere.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Sep 2

Fun game. Would love a little expansion with a few more room mechanics.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Sep 1

August boardgame stats.

BG Stats Aug 2025

Plays: 17
H-index: 2
Games: 15
New: 3
Players: 9
Locations: 3
Hours: 12
Days: 9

Alhambra: Family & Friends Compact Edition: 2
Schotten Totten: 2
Inventors of the South Tigris: 1
Dune: Imperium – Uprising: 1
Seize the Bean: 1
Let's Go! To Japan: 1
Tiny Towns: 1
Azul: Master Chocolatier: 1
Century: Golem Edition: 1

20 designers:
(Uncredited): 6%
Andy Couch: 6%
Antoine Bauza: 6%
Corentin Lebrat: 6%
Dirk Henn: 6%.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Aug 30

Been noodling on a trick taking game design on and off for like 2 years. I think I just figured out how to make it work. Bought some reusable blank cards to begin testing. Woo, progress.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Aug 29

You’ll have one more in a bit. :)

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Aug 25

I think the needing to consider timing piece just didn’t gel with them. And the pretty much playing a bunch of mini games. Which is funny because they like Tzolk’in. It’s been a few months since we played it, though. Maybe I’ll try to coax another try.

Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Aug 25

I liked this one quite a bit. Unfortunately, my gaming group bounced off it. Thankfully it’s also on BGA to play with other people.

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Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Aug 22

I’m thinking Suit.

Rex Devlin @rexdevlin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Clank! and Dune are favorites. Can’t wait for what’s next.

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