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Beyond Solitaire

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Solo Games Specialist at Leder Games. Classics enthusiast.

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · Jan 2

The first novel I read this year was Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo, and while I have some quibbles, it was a great first read of 2025 because its characters can’t be happy until they quit worrying about what other people will think. Also, as usual, Rooney writes vulnerable inner thoughts so well.

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 7h

This year's Top 25 Solo Historical/War Games list is out, and Paul Wright, @armchairdragoons.bsky.social and I had a good time yammering about it! youtu.be/lPa21FiqwQA

Top 25 Solo Historical + War Games | 2025 Commentary

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 12h

lol

A screenshot from BGG. It says "HOT IN-DEPTH REVIEWS," while underneath is a writeup of Atlantic Chase titled "Not a Review."

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 1d

My one feeling about this as someone on both sides is that I usually dislike doing previews, but I am happy to do it when the game is very far along with complete rules and far-along art. That way my playthrough has lasting value. Not everyone can work like that and it’s ok, but it helps.

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 1d

If anyone deserves to be truly happy, it’s you two!

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Leder Games @leder.games · 1d

This week on Romp: Matt is joined by Liz Davidson (@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social!) our Solo Games Specialist. They're chatting history, game design, and of course: SOLO MODES. Tune in! bit.ly/LGRompPod

The Romp pup is hyped that Liz Davidson is on episode 26 talking about game design and history!

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 1d

The best part for me is that I only love games more as the years go by, and the same goes for the people I've become friends with over the years.

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 1d

This happened a few days ago but I am still processing it. Who knew starting a YouTube channel for kicks would change my life so much?

A notice that my YouTube channel is now 8 years old.

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 1d

To celebrate the 8k subs milestone I'll do a very serious "Ask Me Anything" stream on Thursday night at 8pm GMT with @pierrevj.bsky.social and @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social - please feel free to join us and ask your most serious questions 🥸
www.youtube.com/live/7y2n9Ew...

8K Special! Ask Me Anything (feat. Pierre Vagneur-Jones) — Woke Wargaming and other nonsense

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 2d

This week on the pod, @sparklebliss.bsky.social came by to discuss her book, Coin-Operated Americans. If you have fond memories of going to the arcade, this episode is for you. youtu.be/blWlUj07d7I

Beyond Solitaire Podcast 211: Carly Kocurek on Coin-Operated Americans

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 3d

I also enjoy women's hockey! (And I always enjoy cheap tix.)

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 3d

We didn’t even get to this game until the 2nd period, but we have seen at least 6 fights. I love hockey season. #minnesotamallards

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 4d

If only this would also work with ICE.

“How to Defeat a Bully” but it’s Audubon Magazine advice for dealing with aggressive wild turkeys.

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 4d

a stuffed animal wearing a hockey helmet and a beard

ALT: a stuffed animal wearing a hockey helmet and a beard

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 5d

I really, really loved Pentiment.

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 7d

My absolute favorite book of vacation was Stone Yard Devotional, a stark, affecting novel about a burnt-out woman who abandons her life, joins a religious community, and confronts grief and shame from her past.

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 7d

I read a lot on vacation last week, but here is one of the gems: The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore. I learned SO much from reading this book, which begins with Benjamin Franklin's bookstore and brings us all the way into the Amazon era. A delight.

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 7d

Our Share of Night is FANTASTIC.

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 7d

I am genuinely excited about this project and you should be, too.

Central Michigan University Press @cmichpress.bsky.social · Jun 10

New Game Series – Art & System: Games for Expanded Play

Cmich Press announces the launch of a new series, Art and System: Games for Expanded Play, debuting on October 1st. Led by Tim Hutchings, this series aims to preserve impactful indie games and showcase innovative works. Featured titles…

New Game Series – Art & System: Games for Expanded Play

Cmich Press announces the launch of a new series, Art and System: Games for Expanded Play, debuting on October 1st. Led by Tim Hutchings, this series aims to preserve impactful indie games and showcase innovative works. Featured titles include Dog Eat Dog, Princess with a Cursed Sword, and The Mountain Witch.

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 7d

I am doing this too!

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 9d

I had a great time interviewing Liam Liwanag Burke about Dog Eat Dog for the pod this week! youtu.be/bm8LMQcWV_8

Beyond Solitaire Podcast 210: Liam Liwanag Burke on Dog Eat Dog

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 9d

Back from vacation! I love my job so being back at work is fine by me, but... I have to say I miss the terrible internet. Having only enough to work on rules docs but not enough to doomscroll was liberating.

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 10d

It's a modern retelling of David Copperfield, set in rural America. I'm enjoying it!

Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 10d

Oh those are the ones I already read! I thought Stone Yard Devotional was spectacular.

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 10d

On the way back from our peaceful lake vacation. I still have a huge TBR, but I made a dent! Demon Copperhead will be finished by the end of the day. lol

Books I read: The Bookshop, Small Rain, Pale Horse at Plum Run, Glorious Exploits, Owls of the Eastern Ice, The Enchantress of Florence, Stone Yard Devotional, and Demon Copperhead.

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Beyond Solitaire @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social · 16d

Echoes was a hit with my parents! It’s a 1-6 player game where you use an app to scan cards, listen to the “echoes,” and solve a mystery by putting events in order.