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That’s a fantastic photo. And simply the best people in it.

I applaud the priorities of Colleague #3.

Love it! @downtowntbrown.bsky.social

The heir to the Fort Circle empire celebrates her first day of 11th grade at the International School of Helsinki!

Shoot me an email or DM.

Well, the latest tariff threat against Brazil complicates things...

How the Trump Tariffs Are Impacting Board Game Publishers We talk to four board game publishers about how Trump's tariffs are impacting the industry, whose games are largely printed in China.

my first feature story at @endlessmode.bsky.social looks at how Trump's arbitrary tariff regime and economic uncertainty are upending the board game industry: bit.ly/40xzyD0

Behold Fort Circle booth decorations. @fortcircle.bsky.social Charcon 2025 (20th Anniversary Edition)

FML….

One of my highlights of Origins 2025 was playing The First Monday of October. A great worker placement immersed in theme. At the same time you don’t need to love the theme to appreciate the game play. #boardgames @fortcircle.bsky.social

A screenshot of the game Hunt for Blackbeard as implemented on Rally the Troops platform.

Hunt for Blackbeard by @volko.bsky.social was the first game I playtested ever, both on a homemade physical copy and Vassal. Before the physical release, kindly thanks to @fortcircle.bsky.social and @ccxvii.bsky.social, this gem of a game is now available on Rally the Troops!

FOIA delays aren’t always about funding — agencies often spend resources reviewing exemptions they’re not even required to.

Watch @washingtonpost.com’s @foianate.bsky.social explain how to get around these hurdles and effectively access public records

Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Gaming with @idontknowrules.bsky.social and we are ready to learn First Monday in October from @fortcircle.bsky.social!

I will be there with Kevin @fortcircle.bsky.social. We will be demoing and hanging out in the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social demo area per usual. Come by and say hi.

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! I spent the day at the ballpark with my daughter and father-in-law for Father’s Day.

I have never been more jealous in my life.

Brainwaves Episode 163 - IP Busters - The Giant Brain Brainwaves Episode 163 brings you Tabletop News from around the globe and all the corners of the hobby.

It's a new Brainwaves episode! Every 2-3 weeks we bring you the news from around the tabletop hobby and across the world. Tune in (or whatever you do to podcasts). With hosts @jamsandwich.bsky.social and @tabletopgamesblog.com

giantbrain.co.uk/2025/06/09/b...

Depends on the store, but in that neighborhood.

The sushi in the Rayburn (House Office Building) Cafe is to be given a wide berth.

Lobbying on the Hill with @gamaofficial.bsky.social on tariffs.

Most people know I’m a registered Federal lobbyist as an occupation. This week I’ll be doing it for free for a cause and community near and dear to me. @gamaofficial.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social

Wait until I post reindeer kababs from Finland!

I consider myself a HiChewist.

Wait until episode 8.

Picture of two students playing Shores of Tripoli board game.

The Shores of Tripoli by @fortcircle.bsky.social. These two were very into this Barbary Pirates war game. One came into class and declared, “I’m going to win today!” The partner just 🙄 and 🙂‍↔️

🧵2/10 #EduSky 🗺️

Fort Circle Intergalactic HQ will be closed at 2pm on Tuesday, May 13, in order to prepare for the First Semifinal of Eurovision 2025.

#eurovision2025

Tory is such a rock star!

There a was over a dozen players at the Votes for Women @fortcircle.bsky.social event at Stack Academie last weekend. The winner, of the raffle was, as it should, Amanda Shack. Great fun with @downtowntbrown.bsky.social. Fun game, great crowd. Great hat :)

Votes for Women published by @fortcircle.bsky.social being played at Stack Academie @stackmtl.bsky.social in Montreal