Dr. Gamer
@drkelberphd.bsky.social
Educator, researcher, board gamer.
Played Above and Below: Haunted twice so far, both at 3p. Despite having multiple stories as you go on excursions, the game offers little limited strategy. Basically you know from the beginning what you have to do, making it predictable, except for the excursion outcome. #boardgamesky
July 24, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Played Above and Below: Haunted twice so far, both at 3p. Despite having multiple stories as you go on excursions, the game offers little limited strategy. Basically you know from the beginning what you have to do, making it predictable, except for the excursion outcome. #boardgamesky
#YokohamaDuel was a great surprise. Instead of mancala, the game becomes a worker placement with cards. Definitely recommend it! #boardgames
July 20, 2026 at 2:11 AM
#YokohamaDuel was a great surprise. Instead of mancala, the game becomes a worker placement with cards. Definitely recommend it! #boardgames
Last week I played Raiders of Scythia for the first time. It’s just like Raiders of the North Sea with a couple of more details that help in raiding.
I think I prefer North Sea better though, but I am curious to see what @garphillgames.bsky.social will do. #boardgames
I think I prefer North Sea better though, but I am curious to see what @garphillgames.bsky.social will do. #boardgames
July 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Last week I played Raiders of Scythia for the first time. It’s just like Raiders of the North Sea with a couple of more details that help in raiding.
I think I prefer North Sea better though, but I am curious to see what @garphillgames.bsky.social will do. #boardgames
I think I prefer North Sea better though, but I am curious to see what @garphillgames.bsky.social will do. #boardgames
Played #bookshelf and it was a disaster. My fat fingers were not made for it, mainly when you have to pull out the cat to put it on the shelf above. I wouldn’t buy it #boardgames
July 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Played #bookshelf and it was a disaster. My fat fingers were not made for it, mainly when you have to pull out the cat to put it on the shelf above. I wouldn’t buy it #boardgames
Sometimes all you need is a good 3d printed insert to make everything fit in the box. #boardgames #forestshuffle
June 13, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Sometimes all you need is a good 3d printed insert to make everything fit in the box. #boardgames #forestshuffle
Played Trismegistus yesterday. While the Korean version has a beautiful production, I could care less about what my opponent was doing. The only decision that could affect me was the dice drafting, which still did not feel that important. It also felt very fiddly. #boardgames
June 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Played Trismegistus yesterday. While the Korean version has a beautiful production, I could care less about what my opponent was doing. The only decision that could affect me was the dice drafting, which still did not feel that important. It also felt very fiddly. #boardgames
Another game I played recently was Formidable Farm. Unfortunately, it feels very repetitive and it overstayed its welcome. It did remind me of Fabled Fruit without the fun part. #boardgames
May 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Another game I played recently was Formidable Farm. Unfortunately, it feels very repetitive and it overstayed its welcome. It did remind me of Fabled Fruit without the fun part. #boardgames
One of the highlights of recent weeks is sea Divers of Jeju, a Verb and write game about a tradition of Korean women diving in Jeju Island. A game by Hisashi Hayashi. This was a pleasant surprise. #boardgames
May 12, 2026 at 3:47 AM
One of the highlights of recent weeks is sea Divers of Jeju, a Verb and write game about a tradition of Korean women diving in Jeju Island. A game by Hisashi Hayashi. This was a pleasant surprise. #boardgames
After trying the solo version a couple of times, I’ve decided to start #Fliptown solo campaign. I’m already done with chapter 3/12. Very simple but kinda decent puzzle.
#boardgames
#boardgames
May 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
After trying the solo version a couple of times, I’ve decided to start #Fliptown solo campaign. I’m already done with chapter 3/12. Very simple but kinda decent puzzle.
#boardgames
#boardgames
Just played Origin Story #boardgame. I love tricktakers (own 20+) but this one fell flat. The idea is there but the execution is meh. Having to pick story cards, deciding what to charge added time without feeling rewarding.
The rulebook could’ve been better and the box doesn’t fit sleeved cards.
The rulebook could’ve been better and the box doesn’t fit sleeved cards.
March 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Just played Origin Story #boardgame. I love tricktakers (own 20+) but this one fell flat. The idea is there but the execution is meh. Having to pick story cards, deciding what to charge added time without feeling rewarding.
The rulebook could’ve been better and the box doesn’t fit sleeved cards.
The rulebook could’ve been better and the box doesn’t fit sleeved cards.
I wish @boardgamegeek.com had an award for best podcaster instead of podcast. There are some podcasts that I listen to because of one person - it seems like the co-hosts don’t do their homework or they just make very unfortunate remarks towards their peers, especially if they are females #boardgames
March 14, 2026 at 12:46 AM
I wish @boardgamegeek.com had an award for best podcaster instead of podcast. There are some podcasts that I listen to because of one person - it seems like the co-hosts don’t do their homework or they just make very unfortunate remarks towards their peers, especially if they are females #boardgames
Also played Rats of Wistar on the same day. It has got a really tight economy and the actions can be really restricted depending on the position of the slices in the wheel. I’m not sure if it is going to stay in my collection for too long. It might be my fifth most favorite Luciani game #boardgames
March 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Also played Rats of Wistar on the same day. It has got a really tight economy and the actions can be really restricted depending on the position of the slices in the wheel. I’m not sure if it is going to stay in my collection for too long. It might be my fifth most favorite Luciani game #boardgames
After playing our third game of Pandemic Legacy Season 1, we played Orbit. Felt a little too chaotic for me. If I were to play another Knizia racing game, I’d choose The Quest for El Dorado. Otherwise, I still find Flamme Rouge more fun. #boardgamesky
March 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
After playing our third game of Pandemic Legacy Season 1, we played Orbit. Felt a little too chaotic for me. If I were to play another Knizia racing game, I’d choose The Quest for El Dorado. Otherwise, I still find Flamme Rouge more fun. #boardgamesky
Trying a #soloboardgame today. Maquis is a great worker placement with crunchy decisions that make you question all your life choices. Lots of replayability with the several missions that come in the box. I definitely recommend it! Any similar solo games? #boardgamesky
February 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Trying a #soloboardgame today. Maquis is a great worker placement with crunchy decisions that make you question all your life choices. Lots of replayability with the several missions that come in the box. I definitely recommend it! Any similar solo games? #boardgamesky
The final assignment for the Global Issues and Discourse class required students to play games with themes that address global issues directly or indirectly. One of the and the assigned game was Wingspan by @elizhargrave.bsky.social. Both the box and the bird feeder came back damaged #lessonslearned
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The final assignment for the Global Issues and Discourse class required students to play games with themes that address global issues directly or indirectly. One of the and the assigned game was Wingspan by @elizhargrave.bsky.social. Both the box and the bird feeder came back damaged #lessonslearned
I forgot but this was my #boardgamehaul from my trip to Hong Kong two weeks ago. Only one game was bought there, whereas the rest were brought by a friend from the US to HK. I’m glad to add Black Forest back and finally complete my Return to Dark Tower collection (Coffers 1 and 2 not pictured)
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM
I forgot but this was my #boardgamehaul from my trip to Hong Kong two weeks ago. Only one game was bought there, whereas the rest were brought by a friend from the US to HK. I’m glad to add Black Forest back and finally complete my Return to Dark Tower collection (Coffers 1 and 2 not pictured)
I had played #Viscountsofthewestkingdom once, and for some reason I could not remember much about it. And I still had the same feeling playing it again yesterday. It is definitely way below Architects, Paladins, and Raiders for me. I would not necessarily request to play it again. #boardgames
January 25, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I had played #Viscountsofthewestkingdom once, and for some reason I could not remember much about it. And I still had the same feeling playing it again yesterday. It is definitely way below Architects, Paladins, and Raiders for me. I would not necessarily request to play it again. #boardgames
Played the awaited #forestry game yesterday. Unfortunately, it has a significant amount of downtime between turns, and the contract completion part of it did not seem that satisfying. I know it was the first play, and maybe I’ll change my mind, but I’m glad I sold my copy right away #boardgames
January 25, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Played the awaited #forestry game yesterday. Unfortunately, it has a significant amount of downtime between turns, and the contract completion part of it did not seem that satisfying. I know it was the first play, and maybe I’ll change my mind, but I’m glad I sold my copy right away #boardgames
This is the third time I own this game. I like it more than ever before. I still prefer Architects, but Paladins has a nicely crafted design. So many ways of tackling strategy and it allows you to change and adapt halfway. I’m still fearful of trying the expansion #boardgames
January 10, 2026 at 5:23 AM
This is the third time I own this game. I like it more than ever before. I still prefer Architects, but Paladins has a nicely crafted design. So many ways of tackling strategy and it allows you to change and adapt halfway. I’m still fearful of trying the expansion #boardgames
Had a gaming marathon last Saturday. We played Inventors of the South Tigris, The Crew Quest for Planet Nine, Vivo, Beast and Kingdom Crossing.
Inventors was a pleasant surprise after Scholars, which just didn’t work for me. However, just like Paladins, I’d rather play 2p #boardgames
Inventors was a pleasant surprise after Scholars, which just didn’t work for me. However, just like Paladins, I’d rather play 2p #boardgames
January 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Had a gaming marathon last Saturday. We played Inventors of the South Tigris, The Crew Quest for Planet Nine, Vivo, Beast and Kingdom Crossing.
Inventors was a pleasant surprise after Scholars, which just didn’t work for me. However, just like Paladins, I’d rather play 2p #boardgames
Inventors was a pleasant surprise after Scholars, which just didn’t work for me. However, just like Paladins, I’d rather play 2p #boardgames
I also got to play a few games at TGM:
Shall We Dance? And The Great Evening Banquet by Saashi & Saashi
Ants
Salty and Catte by Leo, Designer of Vivo
#boardgames
Shall We Dance? And The Great Evening Banquet by Saashi & Saashi
Ants
Salty and Catte by Leo, Designer of Vivo
#boardgames
November 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I also got to play a few games at TGM:
Shall We Dance? And The Great Evening Banquet by Saashi & Saashi
Ants
Salty and Catte by Leo, Designer of Vivo
#boardgames
Shall We Dance? And The Great Evening Banquet by Saashi & Saashi
Ants
Salty and Catte by Leo, Designer of Vivo
#boardgames
Last weekend, I went to #tokyogamemarket Fall. It was my second time there and I bought less than half of the games I bought in Spring. I also got to meet @espergames.bsky.social of Jisogi and @bajir, who designed Trickarus, one of my favorite trick takers of last year.
November 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Last weekend, I went to #tokyogamemarket Fall. It was my second time there and I bought less than half of the games I bought in Spring. I also got to meet @espergames.bsky.social of Jisogi and @bajir, who designed Trickarus, one of my favorite trick takers of last year.
First time playing 6p Dune Imperium Uprising. Apart from one player suffering from severe AP, it was a fun time. Having said that, not sure I wanna play it 6p again. It went over 3h with some downtime between turns. Anyone else had a similar experience? #boardgames
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
First time playing 6p Dune Imperium Uprising. Apart from one player suffering from severe AP, it was a fun time. Having said that, not sure I wanna play it 6p again. It went over 3h with some downtime between turns. Anyone else had a similar experience? #boardgames
Merv has been on my list of games to try for a while. Despite winning the game today, I felt like I didn’t play optimally. I definitely want to play it again and I definitely prefer it over Sankore. However, I don’t need to own it. #boardgames
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Merv has been on my list of games to try for a while. Despite winning the game today, I felt like I didn’t play optimally. I definitely want to play it again and I definitely prefer it over Sankore. However, I don’t need to own it. #boardgames
I finally got to play my Anniversary Box of #Orleans using the Intrigue board. Despite being attacked left and right, I still love this game. I guess I have to think of different strategies.
I’m so glad I got this copy, as it is definitely in my top 10. The production value is great. #boardgames
I’m so glad I got this copy, as it is definitely in my top 10. The production value is great. #boardgames
November 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I finally got to play my Anniversary Box of #Orleans using the Intrigue board. Despite being attacked left and right, I still love this game. I guess I have to think of different strategies.
I’m so glad I got this copy, as it is definitely in my top 10. The production value is great. #boardgames
I’m so glad I got this copy, as it is definitely in my top 10. The production value is great. #boardgames