The Consummate Gamer / aka Brian Kirchhoff
@consummategamer.bsky.social
“Gaming Enthusiast” would be an understatement…
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Several plays of “Rumble Nation” from Hobby Japan this weekend. This may be the fastest 2-4 player “dudes on a map game” I have ever played. Easily plays in 20+ minutes. This one will be coming to the office for future “war over lunch”gaming sessions. #Boardgames
“Wroth” from Manny Trembley & Chip Theory Games arrived. I love “Radlands” & was excited about a Trembley/CTG matchup. Outstanding production (as usual) of a straightforward “area control” game. Plays in an hour with 2 players. Excited to try higher player counts & solo/co-op too. #BoardGames
June 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
“Wroth” from Manny Trembley & Chip Theory Games arrived. I love “Radlands” & was excited about a Trembley/CTG matchup. Outstanding production (as usual) of a straightforward “area control” game. Plays in an hour with 2 players. Excited to try higher player counts & solo/co-op too. #BoardGames
Several plays of “Rumble Nation” from Hobby Japan this weekend. This may be the fastest 2-4 player “dudes on a map game” I have ever played. Easily plays in 20+ minutes. This one will be coming to the office for future “war over lunch”gaming sessions. #Boardgames
May 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Several plays of “Rumble Nation” from Hobby Japan this weekend. This may be the fastest 2-4 player “dudes on a map game” I have ever played. Easily plays in 20+ minutes. This one will be coming to the office for future “war over lunch”gaming sessions. #Boardgames
Finally got a chance to get “Conservas” to the table from Scott Almes. A fantastic production of a quick playing solo bag builder that is packed with theme. Loved it. After a disastrous initial play (some serious over-fishing) my upgrade investments paid off in my second play. #Boardgames
May 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Finally got a chance to get “Conservas” to the table from Scott Almes. A fantastic production of a quick playing solo bag builder that is packed with theme. Loved it. After a disastrous initial play (some serious over-fishing) my upgrade investments paid off in my second play. #Boardgames
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Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
April 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
I just backed “Pulp Romance” on Kickstarter. I LOVE (pun intended) when a new game comes along that looks absolutely like nothing else in my collection. Alban Viard & Todd Sanders have an awesome track record. Looking forward to this.
Pulp Romance
The one that got away. The one you dream about in the quiet hours of the night. It is time to find your very own Pulp Romance.
www.kickstarter.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I just backed “Pulp Romance” on Kickstarter. I LOVE (pun intended) when a new game comes along that looks absolutely like nothing else in my collection. Alban Viard & Todd Sanders have an awesome track record. Looking forward to this.
I’ve had my fair share of convention demos, but this guy from Atomic Mass Games ran us through Star Wars: Legion at Adepticon today and it was one of the best demos I’ve played. Action oriented, guided tour, gave us the flavor, made us feel smart. We’re all in. Thank you AMG Demo Guy! #boardgames
March 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I’ve had my fair share of convention demos, but this guy from Atomic Mass Games ran us through Star Wars: Legion at Adepticon today and it was one of the best demos I’ve played. Action oriented, guided tour, gave us the flavor, made us feel smart. We’re all in. Thank you AMG Demo Guy! #boardgames
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Are you ready? Here is our Roadmap Presentation at AdeptiCon 2025 for Star Wars: Legion. Check out the latest previews in this transmission! ow.ly/jS6l50VqTCm
March 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Are you ready? Here is our Roadmap Presentation at AdeptiCon 2025 for Star Wars: Legion. Check out the latest previews in this transmission! ow.ly/jS6l50VqTCm
“Upgraded” to the new “Quacks”. I like the art style just fine and appreciate having both expansions in one box. A storage solution would have made a big difference in recommending. If you have the previous version & the Geek Bits, you are a step ahead. An awesome game in either flavor. #boardgames
March 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
“Upgraded” to the new “Quacks”. I like the art style just fine and appreciate having both expansions in one box. A storage solution would have made a big difference in recommending. If you have the previous version & the Geek Bits, you are a step ahead. An awesome game in either flavor. #boardgames
“Venturesome” is a small box, set-collection, strategy card game, with a fun “pulp” theme, & awesome artwork. And it is FANTASTIC! Plays 2-5 in 20-30 minutes. Easy to learn but enough mechanics to chew on & challenge. #boardgames
March 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
“Venturesome” is a small box, set-collection, strategy card game, with a fun “pulp” theme, & awesome artwork. And it is FANTASTIC! Plays 2-5 in 20-30 minutes. Easy to learn but enough mechanics to chew on & challenge. #boardgames
I love EVERYTHING about the Star Wars: Unlimited (I play casually, the competitive scene is not for me) and the artwork for the new Jump to Lightspeed set is just next level. No idea how it plays yet (I’m sure I’ll get schooled by my youngest) but looking forward to giving it a spin. #Boardgames
March 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I love EVERYTHING about the Star Wars: Unlimited (I play casually, the competitive scene is not for me) and the artwork for the new Jump to Lightspeed set is just next level. No idea how it plays yet (I’m sure I’ll get schooled by my youngest) but looking forward to giving it a spin. #Boardgames
Played “Halo: Mission Command” this afternoon. I’m a sucker for a Halo game. Picked this up at my FLGS but it really belongs on an end cap at a CVS. Very, very, basic. One and done… no need to return to it. #BoardGames
March 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Played “Halo: Mission Command” this afternoon. I’m a sucker for a Halo game. Picked this up at my FLGS but it really belongs on an end cap at a CVS. Very, very, basic. One and done… no need to return to it. #BoardGames
Enjoyed learning “Azul Duel” tonight. Felt like Azul for “smart kids”. The mechanics were running me in this first play, now thinking about how I work the levers next time to maximize points. We ended with a 60-60 and both look forward to playing again. A keeper. #Boardgames
February 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Enjoyed learning “Azul Duel” tonight. Felt like Azul for “smart kids”. The mechanics were running me in this first play, now thinking about how I work the levers next time to maximize points. We ended with a 60-60 and both look forward to playing again. A keeper. #Boardgames
Got the compact dexterity game “Barbecubes” to the table (a sequel of sorts to “Tinderblox”). Ulta-portable, fun table presence, and fast playing. There actually is a “veg” version as well. This one is an easy recommend. #boardgames
February 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Got the compact dexterity game “Barbecubes” to the table (a sequel of sorts to “Tinderblox”). Ulta-portable, fun table presence, and fast playing. There actually is a “veg” version as well. This one is an easy recommend. #boardgames
Ever visit a place and think…. “This is board game waiting to be designed!”? Had that experience today while visiting the “El Morro” Spanish fortress in San Juan.
February 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Ever visit a place and think…. “This is board game waiting to be designed!”? Had that experience today while visiting the “El Morro” Spanish fortress in San Juan.
Shackleton Base - my favorite “heavy” release from 2024. A fantastic production (quality throughout with an incredible attention to detail) & intuitive iconography. Straight forward gameplay. One to put on your list with the coming US release from @pandasaurus.bsky.social #boardgames
January 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Shackleton Base - my favorite “heavy” release from 2024. A fantastic production (quality throughout with an incredible attention to detail) & intuitive iconography. Straight forward gameplay. One to put on your list with the coming US release from @pandasaurus.bsky.social #boardgames
The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick Taking Game is a winner. Impressive production value, artwork, and gameplay that exceeded expectations. I was afraid it was just a re-skin of The Crew, and still I’m finding it a compelling and differentiated experience (and my family loves it). #BoardGames
January 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick Taking Game is a winner. Impressive production value, artwork, and gameplay that exceeded expectations. I was afraid it was just a re-skin of The Crew, and still I’m finding it a compelling and differentiated experience (and my family loves it). #BoardGames
“Magic Number Eleven” on the table tonight. A brilliant distillation of the sport on the tabletop. 20-30 minutes to play (for us that meant 2 Half’s, Substitutions, Stoppage Time, and even a Shootout). I ended up on the losing side 3-4 but can’t wait to play this one again. #boardgames
January 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“Magic Number Eleven” on the table tonight. A brilliant distillation of the sport on the tabletop. 20-30 minutes to play (for us that meant 2 Half’s, Substitutions, Stoppage Time, and even a Shootout). I ended up on the losing side 3-4 but can’t wait to play this one again. #boardgames
Beyond the Horizon! A lot to like here: the combination of strategic depth, speedy turns, & chained bonuses is fantastic. An evolving selection of worker placement spots/capabilities = a lot to chew on in the downtime you DO have between turns. #boardgames
January 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Beyond the Horizon! A lot to like here: the combination of strategic depth, speedy turns, & chained bonuses is fantastic. An evolving selection of worker placement spots/capabilities = a lot to chew on in the downtime you DO have between turns. #boardgames
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The Corrupted is the intimate TTRPG version of The Last Of Us
The Corrupted is the intimate TTRPG version of The Last Of Us
What comes after the apocalypse?
buff.ly
January 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Corrupted is the intimate TTRPG version of The Last Of Us
Dabbling on BGA can be hard on your finances. Case in point:
ME: Oh it’s just a simple worker placement game about making cheese.
ALSO ME: Whoa! @allplay.bsky.social, ship me that Limited Edition of #Fromage, stat!
#BoardGames
ME: Oh it’s just a simple worker placement game about making cheese.
ALSO ME: Whoa! @allplay.bsky.social, ship me that Limited Edition of #Fromage, stat!
#BoardGames
January 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Dabbling on BGA can be hard on your finances. Case in point:
ME: Oh it’s just a simple worker placement game about making cheese.
ALSO ME: Whoa! @allplay.bsky.social, ship me that Limited Edition of #Fromage, stat!
#BoardGames
ME: Oh it’s just a simple worker placement game about making cheese.
ALSO ME: Whoa! @allplay.bsky.social, ship me that Limited Edition of #Fromage, stat!
#BoardGames
Got “Nova Era” from CMON to the table this weekend. A fast playing dice-drafting Civilization game with some fun mechanics. Easy to teach with enough satisfying crunch in the card play & mechanics. Great artwork & components (including a great insert). #boardgames
January 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Got “Nova Era” from CMON to the table this weekend. A fast playing dice-drafting Civilization game with some fun mechanics. Easy to teach with enough satisfying crunch in the card play & mechanics. Great artwork & components (including a great insert). #boardgames
I am a little late to the Folded Space insert party, but after picking up a couple at Pax Unplugged I am all in. Their full color insert for Minos doesn’t just look awesome & nicely store the components,it enables easy setup/takedown AND manages components during gameplay.
January 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I am a little late to the Folded Space insert party, but after picking up a couple at Pax Unplugged I am all in. Their full color insert for Minos doesn’t just look awesome & nicely store the components,it enables easy setup/takedown AND manages components during gameplay.
Last up this weekend was #Minos. This game blew my mind in the best way. The abstracted nature of combat and troops on the map in this game was a very welcome change / & will be much easier to get to the table. Loved it. #BoardGames
December 16, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Last up this weekend was #Minos. This game blew my mind in the best way. The abstracted nature of combat and troops on the map in this game was a very welcome change / & will be much easier to get to the table. Loved it. #BoardGames
Next up tonight was Reiner Knizia’s #Rebirth. A very easy to learn territory control game with awesome table presence. Fast playing and straight forward with fantastic production. This is one I’m looking forward to playing again this weekend. #BoardGames
December 15, 2024 at 3:51 AM
Next up tonight was Reiner Knizia’s #Rebirth. A very easy to learn territory control game with awesome table presence. Fast playing and straight forward with fantastic production. This is one I’m looking forward to playing again this weekend. #BoardGames
A couple of new games to the table tonight. First up: #Joyride. Beautiful racing game / looks awesome on the table. The movement system was just a little off and didn’t click with us. Was good but not great. #BoardGames
December 15, 2024 at 2:45 AM
A couple of new games to the table tonight. First up: #Joyride. Beautiful racing game / looks awesome on the table. The movement system was just a little off and didn’t click with us. Was good but not great. #BoardGames