Harper’s playing Illimat
November 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Harper’s playing Illimat
We can confirm. Not quite the full five stars as it’s a mish-mash of European folktales to make an American mythology, but it’s dark and at times unforgiving. A bit like the beloved game Illimat, so it’s no surprised to find Colin Meloy of the Decemberists and Carson Ellis behind the original book.
Just got out of Wildwood and I was stunned by this film. A gorgeously animated film that NEEDS to be seen on the big screen. This dark fantasy doesn't hold back with it's intense battles and harrowing moments. Please go see this film in the cinemas while you can. Easily the best film of 2026 5/5!
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November 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
We can confirm. Not quite the full five stars as it’s a mish-mash of European folktales to make an American mythology, but it’s dark and at times unforgiving. A bit like the beloved game Illimat, so it’s no surprised to find Colin Meloy of the Decemberists and Carson Ellis behind the original book.
Theyre my all time favorite band! They actually commissioned that Illimat game I mentioned (I think I also mentioned this in the dream), their most recent album is one of their best, and it all leads up to Joan in the Garden which is 19 minutes long and goes insane
October 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Theyre my all time favorite band! They actually commissioned that Illimat game I mentioned (I think I also mentioned this in the dream), their most recent album is one of their best, and it all leads up to Joan in the Garden which is 19 minutes long and goes insane
I think Illimat should get more attention as a good boardgame for beginners. The mechanics are simple enough with just enough wrinkles to make things interesting. Plus the design and artwork is great.
October 14, 2026 at 3:59 PM
I think Illimat should get more attention as a good boardgame for beginners. The mechanics are simple enough with just enough wrinkles to make things interesting. Plus the design and artwork is great.
On October 10th and 11th I'll be hosting ZODCON! My second annual board game charity fundraising stream raising money for The Trevor Project.
Come over to twitch.tv/zodlex from 11am-9:30pm CDT both days. Saturday will be in person/handcam, and Sunday online.
Schedule & roster in the Alt Text.
Come over to twitch.tv/zodlex from 11am-9:30pm CDT both days. Saturday will be in person/handcam, and Sunday online.
Schedule & roster in the Alt Text.
September 30, 2026 at 5:19 AM
On October 10th and 11th I'll be hosting ZODCON! My second annual board game charity fundraising stream raising money for The Trevor Project.
Come over to twitch.tv/zodlex from 11am-9:30pm CDT both days. Saturday will be in person/handcam, and Sunday online.
Schedule & roster in the Alt Text.
Come over to twitch.tv/zodlex from 11am-9:30pm CDT both days. Saturday will be in person/handcam, and Sunday online.
Schedule & roster in the Alt Text.
September 21, 2026 at 5:08 AM
we're gonna go play illimat right...
September 20, 2026 at 10:41 PM
we're gonna go play illimat right...
Hey Jenn! I've been thinking about how to go about implementing a video game version of Illimat for a long while—I'm a fan!
I've made a little progress here and there over the years and I'd love to see if I can help you all work towards creating a faithful adaptation. :)
I've made a little progress here and there over the years and I'd love to see if I can help you all work towards creating a faithful adaptation. :)
September 20, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Hey Jenn! I've been thinking about how to go about implementing a video game version of Illimat for a long while—I'm a fan!
I've made a little progress here and there over the years and I'd love to see if I can help you all work towards creating a faithful adaptation. :)
I've made a little progress here and there over the years and I'd love to see if I can help you all work towards creating a faithful adaptation. :)
Legendary game designer Keith Baker takes a closer look at the NEW Con Bag of Holding by Rollacrit, now live on Kickstarter!
Watch the video here: zurl.co/WbZdp
Back the bag here: zurl.co/l3HQu
#rollacrit #kickstarter #itabag #conbag #conbagofholding
Watch the video here: zurl.co/WbZdp
Back the bag here: zurl.co/l3HQu
#rollacrit #kickstarter #itabag #conbag #conbagofholding
Keith Baker and the Con Bag of Holding
Legendary game designer Keith Baker (Eberron, Gloom, Illimat) sits down to take a closer look at Rollacrit’s newly rebuilt Con Bag of Holding... now live on ...
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September 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Legendary game designer Keith Baker takes a closer look at the NEW Con Bag of Holding by Rollacrit, now live on Kickstarter!
Watch the video here: zurl.co/WbZdp
Back the bag here: zurl.co/l3HQu
#rollacrit #kickstarter #itabag #conbag #conbagofholding
Watch the video here: zurl.co/WbZdp
Back the bag here: zurl.co/l3HQu
#rollacrit #kickstarter #itabag #conbag #conbagofholding
(Illimat started as set dressing for a Decembrists photo shoot, and years later they approached some folks to turn it into an actual playable game. www.illimat.com/the-story-of... )
The Story of Illimat — Illimat
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August 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
(Illimat started as set dressing for a Decembrists photo shoot, and years later they approached some folks to turn it into an actual playable game. www.illimat.com/the-story-of... )
Someone recently told me the origin story of the game Illimat, and I said, "I thought it was gonna turn out that they just sold the physical elements from the photoshoot and you had to figure out/make up the rules yourself -- because I'm @amabel.bsky.social -pilled."
August 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Someone recently told me the origin story of the game Illimat, and I said, "I thought it was gonna turn out that they just sold the physical elements from the photoshoot and you had to figure out/make up the rules yourself -- because I'm @amabel.bsky.social -pilled."
Happy Friday, friendos! What's a game you randomly discovered on a whim & grew to love it?!
For example: I walked by a card game on sale at a record store on a trip to Portland, Oregon in 2017. Caught my eye bc it was sponsored by The Decemberists & now Illimat is one of my all time fav card games.
For example: I walked by a card game on sale at a record store on a trip to Portland, Oregon in 2017. Caught my eye bc it was sponsored by The Decemberists & now Illimat is one of my all time fav card games.
November 22, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Happy Friday, friendos! What's a game you randomly discovered on a whim & grew to love it?!
For example: I walked by a card game on sale at a record store on a trip to Portland, Oregon in 2017. Caught my eye bc it was sponsored by The Decemberists & now Illimat is one of my all time fav card games.
For example: I walked by a card game on sale at a record store on a trip to Portland, Oregon in 2017. Caught my eye bc it was sponsored by The Decemberists & now Illimat is one of my all time fav card games.
Illimat! It’s a rather simple board game, with a whole lot of depth. Small decisions can have a large impact.
June 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Illimat! It’s a rather simple board game, with a whole lot of depth. Small decisions can have a large impact.
Played two new board games over the weekend: Illimat and Forest Shuffle. Absolutely loved both and I think they are simple enough to actually get some buy-in from the friends and family :D Have a gathering in two weeks so we'll see how they go!
August 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Played two new board games over the weekend: Illimat and Forest Shuffle. Absolutely loved both and I think they are simple enough to actually get some buy-in from the friends and family :D Have a gathering in two weeks so we'll see how they go!
Ark Nova is the most replayable game we've encountered, it's not short (to put it mildly), but it is A LOT of fun. Everdell places second imo. Especially with some of the expansions. Both really great games. Illimat is a fun twist on traditional card games. Quick to play.
November 30, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Ark Nova is the most replayable game we've encountered, it's not short (to put it mildly), but it is A LOT of fun. Everdell places second imo. Especially with some of the expansions. Both really great games. Illimat is a fun twist on traditional card games. Quick to play.
We’re getting Wingspan for the kids for Christmas.
Most played games at our house right now: Illimat, Ark Nova, Carcassonne, Everdell
Most played games at our house right now: Illimat, Ark Nova, Carcassonne, Everdell
November 30, 2024 at 3:26 PM
We’re getting Wingspan for the kids for Christmas.
Most played games at our house right now: Illimat, Ark Nova, Carcassonne, Everdell
Most played games at our house right now: Illimat, Ark Nova, Carcassonne, Everdell
Introduce yourself with 1 TTRPG, 1 Book, 1 Board Game, 1 Movie, and 1 TV Series:
- mage: the ascension
- history of middle earth volume 10: Morgoth ring
- Illimat
- captain blood
- Babylon 5
- mage: the ascension
- history of middle earth volume 10: Morgoth ring
- Illimat
- captain blood
- Babylon 5
Introduce yourself with 1 TTRPG, 1 Book, 1 Board Game, 1 Movie, and 1 TV Series:
- Cypher
- The Complete Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Illimat
- The Mummy (1999)
- Red Dwarf
- Cypher
- The Complete Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Illimat
- The Mummy (1999)
- Red Dwarf
Intrudcure yourself with one TTRPG, 1 book, 1 board game, 1 movie, and one TV series.
Planescape
Why New Orleans Matters
Chrononaut (I know, it’s cards)
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Dr Who
Planescape
Why New Orleans Matters
Chrononaut (I know, it’s cards)
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Dr Who
August 1, 2023 at 2:57 AM
Introduce yourself with 1 TTRPG, 1 Book, 1 Board Game, 1 Movie, and 1 TV Series:
- mage: the ascension
- history of middle earth volume 10: Morgoth ring
- Illimat
- captain blood
- Babylon 5
- mage: the ascension
- history of middle earth volume 10: Morgoth ring
- Illimat
- captain blood
- Babylon 5
I love games that feel like classic games—and Illimat is such a good match for the drama and feel of a good 2p card game like Gin Rummy or Koi Koi.
August 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I love games that feel like classic games—and Illimat is such a good match for the drama and feel of a good 2p card game like Gin Rummy or Koi Koi.
July Plays! 🎲✂️
Didn’t get to post my plays during Gen Con + all my work organizing again the CGE fiasco—so here they are at last!
Any that stand out to you that you’d like to try? (Titles in the alt text)
Didn’t get to post my plays during Gen Con + all my work organizing again the CGE fiasco—so here they are at last!
Any that stand out to you that you’d like to try? (Titles in the alt text)
August 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
July Plays! 🎲✂️
Didn’t get to post my plays during Gen Con + all my work organizing again the CGE fiasco—so here they are at last!
Any that stand out to you that you’d like to try? (Titles in the alt text)
Didn’t get to post my plays during Gen Con + all my work organizing again the CGE fiasco—so here they are at last!
Any that stand out to you that you’d like to try? (Titles in the alt text)
big +1 to Illimat, a game I played one time with Marlowe and then immediately bought his extra copy of
March 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
big +1 to Illimat, a game I played one time with Marlowe and then immediately bought his extra copy of
See the corgi, ain’t she keen?
June 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM
See the corgi, ain’t she keen?
Raise a corg to the turning of the seasons
May 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Raise a corg to the turning of the seasons