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A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onNovember 6, 2022October 24, 2022

A to Z Gaming: Roam

We sought out confused and lost residents of Arzium in Roam, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. RoamPlayers: 2-4 Time: 30-45 MinutesDesigners: […] Read More

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A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onOctober 23, 2022October 13, 2022

A to Z Gaming: The River

We built up our settlements along the water in The River, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. The RiverPlayers: 2 -4 Time: […] Read More

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Cosmic Game Connections Posted onOctober 20, 2022

Haunting Starscape and Dead and Breakfast

It is October, which means it is time to celebrate the creepier side of the universe. I found a haunting image that shows the final […] Read More

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A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onSeptember 25, 2022September 24, 2022

A to Z Gaming: Rise of Augustus

We sent out legions to secure support from provinces and senators in Rise of Augustus, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. Rise […] Read More

Solo Gaming Posted onSeptember 15, 2022August 4, 2022

Solo Gaming: Meadow

Meadow was released last year, and quickly became a favorite. I was completely pulled in by the art of this game — every card is […] Read More

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A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onSeptember 11, 2022September 21, 2022

A to Z Gaming: Res Arcana

We crafted unique artifacts using essences we gathered in Res Arcana, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. Res ArcanaPlayers: 2-4Time: 30-60 MinutesDesigners: […] Read More

Video thumbnail with text on the right side: JWST Images & Wild Serengeti, Cosmic Game Connections. On the left is the image of a white woman holding the Wild Serengeti game box with an image of Stephans Quintet galaxy grouping behind her.
Cosmic Game Connections Posted onAugust 31, 2022

JWST first images and Wild Serengeti

NASA’s JWST recently released its first full color images, and it had me thinking about Wild Serengeti. Why? I talk about the connection in this […] Read More

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A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onAugust 21, 2022August 21, 2022

A to Z Gaming: The Quacks of Quedlinburg

We concocted questionable potions to sell to the masses in The Quacks of Quedlinburg, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. The Quacks […] Read More

Mystic Vale
Solo Gaming Posted onAugust 18, 2022July 23, 2022

Solo Gaming: Mystic Vale

Mystic Vale is one of my most-played games. I love this card-crafting game where you have this deck of cards that you continually upgrade throughout […] Read More

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A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onAugust 7, 2022August 18, 2022

A to Z Gaming: Pursuit of Happiness

We tried to give our characters a good life in The Pursuit of Happiness, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. The Pursuit […] Read More

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I’ve been a lifelong gamer and an astronomer — I see the universe in everything I do.

Here I’ll be posting a collection of reviews, game night re-caps, and anything gaming I feel like writing about. I also create content for a YouTube channel, including videos where I connect astronomy and board games.

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Lots of games this weekend! The LOOP, Wingspan, Deep Regrets, Dominion, Lost Ruins of Arnak, and Wishland. Whew!

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