SpielMas ⛄️ festival 🔜 Dec. 26-31
@spielmas.com
A holiday festival celebrated by playing a tabletop game each night between December 26-31. ⛄️
Game recommendations: SpielMas.com
Curated by @HaoleBoyGames.com
Game recommendations: SpielMas.com
Curated by @HaoleBoyGames.com
We’ll probably play another game of Samurai with my mother-in-law, and then I’ll start reading rules for one of the games I’ll unbox for the start of the #SpielMas ⛄️ festival on Friday.
Join the celebration at SpielMas.com
Join the celebration at SpielMas.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We’ll probably play another game of Samurai with my mother-in-law, and then I’ll start reading rules for one of the games I’ll unbox for the start of the #SpielMas ⛄️ festival on Friday.
Join the celebration at SpielMas.com
Join the celebration at SpielMas.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Does your #boardgames cafe or store plan to promote a day to purchase and/or play a game for the #SpielMas ⛄️ festival starting this Friday 12/26?
December 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Does your #boardgames cafe or store plan to promote a day to purchase and/or play a game for the #SpielMas ⛄️ festival starting this Friday 12/26?
“How do I #SpielMas ⛄️?” It’s easy…just play a game and celebrate!
Share this “I’m Celebrating” graphic as a post or story to encourage more people to join the celebration.
Find out more below…🧵
#boardgames #tabletopgames
Share this “I’m Celebrating” graphic as a post or story to encourage more people to join the celebration.
Find out more below…🧵
#boardgames #tabletopgames
December 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“How do I #SpielMas ⛄️?” It’s easy…just play a game and celebrate!
Share this “I’m Celebrating” graphic as a post or story to encourage more people to join the celebration.
Find out more below…🧵
#boardgames #tabletopgames
Share this “I’m Celebrating” graphic as a post or story to encourage more people to join the celebration.
Find out more below…🧵
#boardgames #tabletopgames
Can you #SpielMas ⛄️ solo? Yes! There’s a whole world of #boardgames that play 1 or more or were designed exclusively for solo play.
Waypoints is one of many @postmark_games print-and-play games you could play solo or with lots of people.
But yes, the struggle to find others to play with is real!
Waypoints is one of many @postmark_games print-and-play games you could play solo or with lots of people.
But yes, the struggle to find others to play with is real!
December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Can you #SpielMas ⛄️ solo? Yes! There’s a whole world of #boardgames that play 1 or more or were designed exclusively for solo play.
Waypoints is one of many @postmark_games print-and-play games you could play solo or with lots of people.
But yes, the struggle to find others to play with is real!
Waypoints is one of many @postmark_games print-and-play games you could play solo or with lots of people.
But yes, the struggle to find others to play with is real!
2025 Great Game That’s Better In-Person
More challenging: Libertalia: Wings of Galecrest ( @stonemaiergames.com ) - You can play the original game on BGA, but when you play this in-person with people who love pirates, it gets real…fast.
More challenging: Libertalia: Wings of Galecrest ( @stonemaiergames.com ) - You can play the original game on BGA, but when you play this in-person with people who love pirates, it gets real…fast.
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
2025 Great Game That’s Better In-Person
More challenging: Libertalia: Wings of Galecrest ( @stonemaiergames.com ) - You can play the original game on BGA, but when you play this in-person with people who love pirates, it gets real…fast.
More challenging: Libertalia: Wings of Galecrest ( @stonemaiergames.com ) - You can play the original game on BGA, but when you play this in-person with people who love pirates, it gets real…fast.
2025 Great Game That’s Better In-Person
Runner Up: The Gang ( @thamesandkosmos.bsky.social ) - Not available to play online, but in-person it’s amazing. You actually learn from your mistakes and become a better poker player.
Runner Up: The Gang ( @thamesandkosmos.bsky.social ) - Not available to play online, but in-person it’s amazing. You actually learn from your mistakes and become a better poker player.
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
2025 Great Game That’s Better In-Person
Runner Up: The Gang ( @thamesandkosmos.bsky.social ) - Not available to play online, but in-person it’s amazing. You actually learn from your mistakes and become a better poker player.
Runner Up: The Gang ( @thamesandkosmos.bsky.social ) - Not available to play online, but in-person it’s amazing. You actually learn from your mistakes and become a better poker player.
Want a great online game that’s better to play in-person for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: The Crew ( @thamesandkosmos.bsky.social ) - I brought a bunch of games to a weekend gathering, and we ended up playing The Crew more than any other game.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: The Crew ( @thamesandkosmos.bsky.social ) - I brought a bunch of games to a weekend gathering, and we ended up playing The Crew more than any other game.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Want a great online game that’s better to play in-person for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: The Crew ( @thamesandkosmos.bsky.social ) - I brought a bunch of games to a weekend gathering, and we ended up playing The Crew more than any other game.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: The Crew ( @thamesandkosmos.bsky.social ) - I brought a bunch of games to a weekend gathering, and we ended up playing The Crew more than any other game.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Learned how to play Waypoints from @postmarkgames.bsky.social. Got in the air and the water. Snow on the second day slowed me down. Made it to the 1000m at the right time. Didn’t drink enough water!
#boardgames
#boardgames
December 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Learned how to play Waypoints from @postmarkgames.bsky.social. Got in the air and the water. Snow on the second day slowed me down. Made it to the 1000m at the right time. Didn’t drink enough water!
#boardgames
#boardgames
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Variant
Runner Up: Lucky Numbers ( @tikieditions.bsky.social ) - Once you get the hang of the base game, add Bruno’s variant and play in a tournament. So much better!
Runner Up: Lucky Numbers ( @tikieditions.bsky.social ) - Once you get the hang of the base game, add Bruno’s variant and play in a tournament. So much better!
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Variant
Runner Up: Lucky Numbers ( @tikieditions.bsky.social ) - Once you get the hang of the base game, add Bruno’s variant and play in a tournament. So much better!
Runner Up: Lucky Numbers ( @tikieditions.bsky.social ) - Once you get the hang of the base game, add Bruno’s variant and play in a tournament. So much better!
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Variant
Runner Up: 6 Nimmt/Take 5 ( @amigogames.bsky.social ) - We play the “professional” version; you can add a card to a row on the left or right. Also known in our group as “6 Nimmt of Death.”
Runner Up: 6 Nimmt/Take 5 ( @amigogames.bsky.social ) - We play the “professional” version; you can add a card to a row on the left or right. Also known in our group as “6 Nimmt of Death.”
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Variant
Runner Up: 6 Nimmt/Take 5 ( @amigogames.bsky.social ) - We play the “professional” version; you can add a card to a row on the left or right. Also known in our group as “6 Nimmt of Death.”
Runner Up: 6 Nimmt/Take 5 ( @amigogames.bsky.social ) - We play the “professional” version; you can add a card to a row on the left or right. Also known in our group as “6 Nimmt of Death.”
Want a great game that’s better with a variant you could learn for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: Can’t Stop ( @eaglegryphon.bsky.social ) - The second official variant is the best; it’s called the “forced movement requirement” on Board Game Arena.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: Can’t Stop ( @eaglegryphon.bsky.social ) - The second official variant is the best; it’s called the “forced movement requirement” on Board Game Arena.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Want a great game that’s better with a variant you could learn for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: Can’t Stop ( @eaglegryphon.bsky.social ) - The second official variant is the best; it’s called the “forced movement requirement” on Board Game Arena.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: Can’t Stop ( @eaglegryphon.bsky.social ) - The second official variant is the best; it’s called the “forced movement requirement” on Board Game Arena.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Excellent game night! My host taught us Endeavor: Deep Sea. I then taught Knarr. I ran a playtest of my unofficial 2p variant of Take 5. We finished with my first IRL play of Faraway after multiple plays on Board Game Arena.
#boardgames
#boardgames
December 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Excellent game night! My host taught us Endeavor: Deep Sea. I then taught Knarr. I ran a playtest of my unofficial 2p variant of Take 5. We finished with my first IRL play of Faraway after multiple plays on Board Game Arena.
#boardgames
#boardgames
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Expansion
More challenging: Parks ( @keymastergames.bsky.social ) - We still have the first edition of Parks, which we always play with the Nightfall and Wildlife expansions. The second edition is available on BGA, and the artwork is stunning.
More challenging: Parks ( @keymastergames.bsky.social ) - We still have the first edition of Parks, which we always play with the Nightfall and Wildlife expansions. The second edition is available on BGA, and the artwork is stunning.
December 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Expansion
More challenging: Parks ( @keymastergames.bsky.social ) - We still have the first edition of Parks, which we always play with the Nightfall and Wildlife expansions. The second edition is available on BGA, and the artwork is stunning.
More challenging: Parks ( @keymastergames.bsky.social ) - We still have the first edition of Parks, which we always play with the Nightfall and Wildlife expansions. The second edition is available on BGA, and the artwork is stunning.
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Expansion
Runner Up: Mountain Goats ( @allplay.bsky.social ) - Use the Big Mountain expansion. In the base game, you quickly lament you can’t use some of your goats when tokens run out, so getting to add them back in gives new life to a great game.
Runner Up: Mountain Goats ( @allplay.bsky.social ) - Use the Big Mountain expansion. In the base game, you quickly lament you can’t use some of your goats when tokens run out, so getting to add them back in gives new life to a great game.
December 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Expansion
Runner Up: Mountain Goats ( @allplay.bsky.social ) - Use the Big Mountain expansion. In the base game, you quickly lament you can’t use some of your goats when tokens run out, so getting to add them back in gives new life to a great game.
Runner Up: Mountain Goats ( @allplay.bsky.social ) - Use the Big Mountain expansion. In the base game, you quickly lament you can’t use some of your goats when tokens run out, so getting to add them back in gives new life to a great game.
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Expansion
Runner Up: Skulls of Sedlec ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - When we first played this, our host added a bunch of new “skulls” and we loved the variety. Pick up one of the expansion collections to make this game even more rewarding!
Runner Up: Skulls of Sedlec ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - When we first played this, our host added a bunch of new “skulls” and we loved the variety. Pick up one of the expansion collections to make this game even more rewarding!
December 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
2025 Great Game That’s Better With An Expansion
Runner Up: Skulls of Sedlec ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - When we first played this, our host added a bunch of new “skulls” and we loved the variety. Pick up one of the expansion collections to make this game even more rewarding!
Runner Up: Skulls of Sedlec ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - When we first played this, our host added a bunch of new “skulls” and we loved the variety. Pick up one of the expansion collections to make this game even more rewarding!
Want a great game that’s better with an expansion you could learn for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: Sea Salt & Paper ( @bombyx.bsky.social ) - Definitely add the Extra Salt and Extra Pepper expansions!
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: Sea Salt & Paper ( @bombyx.bsky.social ) - Definitely add the Extra Salt and Extra Pepper expansions!
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
December 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Want a great game that’s better with an expansion you could learn for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: Sea Salt & Paper ( @bombyx.bsky.social ) - Definitely add the Extra Salt and Extra Pepper expansions!
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: Sea Salt & Paper ( @bombyx.bsky.social ) - Definitely add the Extra Salt and Extra Pepper expansions!
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
December 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
2025 Frosties: Great Game With Only 18 Cards
Runner Up: Skulks of Sedlec ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - This is a great game that just got added to our Pub Bag. Lots of replay, and the theme is very strong.
Runner Up: Skulks of Sedlec ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - This is a great game that just got added to our Pub Bag. Lots of replay, and the theme is very strong.
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
2025 Frosties: Great Game With Only 18 Cards
Runner Up: Skulks of Sedlec ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - This is a great game that just got added to our Pub Bag. Lots of replay, and the theme is very strong.
Runner Up: Skulks of Sedlec ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - This is a great game that just got added to our Pub Bag. Lots of replay, and the theme is very strong.
Want a great game with only 18 cards you could learn for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: Shallow Regrets ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - A fun, awkward game of fishing gone wrong. Can’t wait to dive into its base game, Deep Regrets.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: Shallow Regrets ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - A fun, awkward game of fishing gone wrong. Can’t wait to dive into its base game, Deep Regrets.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Want a great game with only 18 cards you could learn for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: Shallow Regrets ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - A fun, awkward game of fishing gone wrong. Can’t wait to dive into its base game, Deep Regrets.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: Shallow Regrets ( @buttonshy.bsky.social ) - A fun, awkward game of fishing gone wrong. Can’t wait to dive into its base game, Deep Regrets.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
2025 Frosties: Great Game for 7-8 Players
More challenging: Welcome to… (Blue Cocker Games) - The role-and-write that forces you all to build a subdivision is great with lots of players. Its variants are good, too, and check out the sequel Welcome to the Moon for six players!
More challenging: Welcome to… (Blue Cocker Games) - The role-and-write that forces you all to build a subdivision is great with lots of players. Its variants are good, too, and check out the sequel Welcome to the Moon for six players!
December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
2025 Frosties: Great Game for 7-8 Players
More challenging: Welcome to… (Blue Cocker Games) - The role-and-write that forces you all to build a subdivision is great with lots of players. Its variants are good, too, and check out the sequel Welcome to the Moon for six players!
More challenging: Welcome to… (Blue Cocker Games) - The role-and-write that forces you all to build a subdivision is great with lots of players. Its variants are good, too, and check out the sequel Welcome to the Moon for six players!
2025 Frosties: Great Game for 7-8 Players
Runner Up: Martian Dice (Tasty Minstrel Games) - This filler gets played a lot in our online group. Hilarious and random all at the same time!
Runner Up: Martian Dice (Tasty Minstrel Games) - This filler gets played a lot in our online group. Hilarious and random all at the same time!
December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
2025 Frosties: Great Game for 7-8 Players
Runner Up: Martian Dice (Tasty Minstrel Games) - This filler gets played a lot in our online group. Hilarious and random all at the same time!
Runner Up: Martian Dice (Tasty Minstrel Games) - This filler gets played a lot in our online group. Hilarious and random all at the same time!
Want a great game for seven to eight players you could learn for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: Hugo (@amigogames.bsky.social) - We have played this for the last two Halloweens, but unlike other “holiday” games it keeps coming out in November and December.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: Hugo (@amigogames.bsky.social) - We have played this for the last two Halloweens, but unlike other “holiday” games it keeps coming out in November and December.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Want a great game for seven to eight players you could learn for the upcoming #SpielMas ⛄️ festival?
Try: Hugo (@amigogames.bsky.social) - We have played this for the last two Halloweens, but unlike other “holiday” games it keeps coming out in November and December.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
Try: Hugo (@amigogames.bsky.social) - We have played this for the last two Halloweens, but unlike other “holiday” games it keeps coming out in November and December.
Runners-up...
🧵 #boardgames
2025 Frosties: Great Game for 5-6 Players
More challenging: Challengers! Beach Cup (@1moretimegames.bsky.social) 1-8 players - Last year, I gave the base game its “more challenging” award, but Beach Cup is a stand-alone sequel. It’s just as much fun to discover new ways to win.
More challenging: Challengers! Beach Cup (@1moretimegames.bsky.social) 1-8 players - Last year, I gave the base game its “more challenging” award, but Beach Cup is a stand-alone sequel. It’s just as much fun to discover new ways to win.
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
2025 Frosties: Great Game for 5-6 Players
More challenging: Challengers! Beach Cup (@1moretimegames.bsky.social) 1-8 players - Last year, I gave the base game its “more challenging” award, but Beach Cup is a stand-alone sequel. It’s just as much fun to discover new ways to win.
More challenging: Challengers! Beach Cup (@1moretimegames.bsky.social) 1-8 players - Last year, I gave the base game its “more challenging” award, but Beach Cup is a stand-alone sequel. It’s just as much fun to discover new ways to win.
2025 Frosties: Great Game for 5-6 Players
Runner Up: Sushi Go Party! (@gamewrightbuffalo.bsky.social) 2-8 players - Always a quick way to fill the game night, especially if you need up to eight players. Love the art work!
Runner Up: Sushi Go Party! (@gamewrightbuffalo.bsky.social) 2-8 players - Always a quick way to fill the game night, especially if you need up to eight players. Love the art work!
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
2025 Frosties: Great Game for 5-6 Players
Runner Up: Sushi Go Party! (@gamewrightbuffalo.bsky.social) 2-8 players - Always a quick way to fill the game night, especially if you need up to eight players. Love the art work!
Runner Up: Sushi Go Party! (@gamewrightbuffalo.bsky.social) 2-8 players - Always a quick way to fill the game night, especially if you need up to eight players. Love the art work!