Dylan Burns
@dylanburns.bsky.social
Writer, artist, musician, small business owner (tax agent). Formerly Sir Gameboffin from Hyper Magazine. (Western Australia)
My son and I have been designing a solo game for a few months. He still loves to test out new ideas. Eventually, I’d like to illustrate the cards and get them printed out for us to play.
December 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
My son and I have been designing a solo game for a few months. He still loves to test out new ideas. Eventually, I’d like to illustrate the cards and get them printed out for us to play.
A good mix of games played this year. But I still feel like I haven’t played Marvel Champions enough! #bgstats #boardgames
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A good mix of games played this year. But I still feel like I haven’t played Marvel Champions enough! #bgstats #boardgames
Speakeasy. I beat the easy automa $550 to $387. I had a nice string of protected building that I upgraded early and then did two runs of production & selling. It might be a fluke, though. I’ll have to tentatively increase Joe’s difficulty next time. #boardgames
December 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Speakeasy. I beat the easy automa $550 to $387. I had a nice string of protected building that I upgraded early and then did two runs of production & selling. It might be a fluke, though. I’ll have to tentatively increase Joe’s difficulty next time. #boardgames
I recently sourced the Gotham City Chronicles board game core boxes. They sit alongside the Gotham City Chronicles Roleplaying game. That’s a lot of Batman (and quite a few miniature doubles) but I am a pig in mud organising it all and dreaming about having the time to paint/play them both.
December 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I recently sourced the Gotham City Chronicles board game core boxes. They sit alongside the Gotham City Chronicles Roleplaying game. That’s a lot of Batman (and quite a few miniature doubles) but I am a pig in mud organising it all and dreaming about having the time to paint/play them both.
It’s been 10 years since I bought a TV and the sea of letters and acronyms mean nothing to me. “OD QLED Optitronic Aardvark”.
December 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It’s been 10 years since I bought a TV and the sea of letters and acronyms mean nothing to me. “OD QLED Optitronic Aardvark”.
Second solo game of Speakeasy finished. Still learning, starting to see what I need to do. The automa, Joe, beat me $235 to $212 on easy.
December 3, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Second solo game of Speakeasy finished. Still learning, starting to see what I need to do. The automa, Joe, beat me $235 to $212 on easy.
@elprezau.bsky.social Set up for Speakeasy (probably get to start Friday). My 6ft table barely has enough space.
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
@elprezau.bsky.social Set up for Speakeasy (probably get to start Friday). My 6ft table barely has enough space.
@elprezau.bsky.social 20 Stronged!
I hope I like this game as there’s a lot here. And room for a lot more!
I hope I like this game as there’s a lot here. And room for a lot more!
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
@elprezau.bsky.social 20 Stronged!
I hope I like this game as there’s a lot here. And room for a lot more!
I hope I like this game as there’s a lot here. And room for a lot more!
My “gold” wedding anniversary gifts 🤣.
November 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
My “gold” wedding anniversary gifts 🤣.
@elprezau.bsky.social It’s a big box! Good thing I’ve sold a few recently.
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 AM
@elprezau.bsky.social It’s a big box! Good thing I’ve sold a few recently.
Second solo game of Star Trek: Captain’s Chair was a win for me against the bot, 68 to 61. My brain hurts! This was the table state before I resumed today for the last few rounds. #boardgames
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Second solo game of Star Trek: Captain’s Chair was a win for me against the bot, 68 to 61. My brain hurts! This was the table state before I resumed today for the last few rounds. #boardgames
Past me thought that a Batman roleplaying game sounded rad. Half the pledge came today. Guess I’ve got some reading to do.
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Past me thought that a Batman roleplaying game sounded rad. Half the pledge came today. Guess I’ve got some reading to do.
I didn’t realise how aggressively Fantasy Flight Games were making Arkham Horror boxes out of print, so I’ve missed any window to purchase the Scarlet Keys Campaign box. From what I can tell, it’s the most divisive one, but still would have liked to get it. #boardgames
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I didn’t realise how aggressively Fantasy Flight Games were making Arkham Horror boxes out of print, so I’ve missed any window to purchase the Scarlet Keys Campaign box. From what I can tell, it’s the most divisive one, but still would have liked to get it. #boardgames
Am home with my son for his pupil free school day and he is very excited to learn Slay the Spire board game.
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Am home with my son for his pupil free school day and he is very excited to learn Slay the Spire board game.
About to start a solo game of Dune Imperium Uprising. It’s been long between games, so am playing on Novice. And will likely still get trounced! #boardgames
November 6, 2025 at 5:08 AM
About to start a solo game of Dune Imperium Uprising. It’s been long between games, so am playing on Novice. And will likely still get trounced! #boardgames
Not many plays this month, but I loved Men Nefer and Civolution. The latter has replaced about 4 other euros for me, some of which I’ve already sold off. #boardgames
November 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Not many plays this month, but I loved Men Nefer and Civolution. The latter has replaced about 4 other euros for me, some of which I’ve already sold off. #boardgames
The end of my painting for War of the Ring inches closer. Saruman and the Witch King painted.
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM
The end of my painting for War of the Ring inches closer. Saruman and the Witch King painted.
Kaiden’s third viewing of K-Pop and it’s growing on me. It was this or Daddy Daycare again, so I’m down with Soda Pop.
October 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Kaiden’s third viewing of K-Pop and it’s growing on me. It was this or Daddy Daycare again, so I’m down with Soda Pop.
Aghast at the price of adding shaded minis to some pledges, I whipped up a dark wash in 20 seconds and tried it out on my War of the Ring minis. Looks fine to me. (I’ll paint these with colour - just wanted to prove to myself)
October 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Aghast at the price of adding shaded minis to some pledges, I whipped up a dark wash in 20 seconds and tried it out on my War of the Ring minis. Looks fine to me. (I’ll paint these with colour - just wanted to prove to myself)
This week, I’m learning Civolution solo. Let’s see how badly I lose to the bot opponent. #boardgames
October 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This week, I’m learning Civolution solo. Let’s see how badly I lose to the bot opponent. #boardgames
Lunch breakin’. (Slay the Spire board game)
October 17, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Lunch breakin’. (Slay the Spire board game)
@elprezau.bsky.social Oh boy! Will I resist an upgrade pack? www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...
Coming soon: Voidfall: Resurgence Expansion and Galactic Box reprint
Unleash psionic powers and turn the tide of the war for Domineum - Voidfall is returning with a new expansion and Galactic Box reprint.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
@elprezau.bsky.social Oh boy! Will I resist an upgrade pack? www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...
Got Tainted Grail Kings of Ruin today. Had forgotten I went for sundropped minis. It’s fairly cool, but a few issues. I think I’d be able to produce similar results (spending time, effort and materials, admittedly). Don’t think I’ll pay for it again in future.
October 15, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Got Tainted Grail Kings of Ruin today. Had forgotten I went for sundropped minis. It’s fairly cool, but a few issues. I think I’d be able to produce similar results (spending time, effort and materials, admittedly). Don’t think I’ll pay for it again in future.
Reminded Kaiden that it’s board games tomorrow at my work with a couple of my mates and he said, “Heck yeah!”
Then quietly, “Dad, I kinda want to say f-word yeah.”
Then quietly, “Dad, I kinda want to say f-word yeah.”
October 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Reminded Kaiden that it’s board games tomorrow at my work with a couple of my mates and he said, “Heck yeah!”
Then quietly, “Dad, I kinda want to say f-word yeah.”
Then quietly, “Dad, I kinda want to say f-word yeah.”
Looking at my undelivered board games pledge list 😬.
Yikes: Trump threatens an extra 100% tariff on China, starting November 1, “over and above any tariff that they are currently paying”
Global stocks pummeled on Trump China tariff announcement on.ft.com/3KGbyZr
October 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Looking at my undelivered board games pledge list 😬.