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Love gamesโ“ We do tooโ— Whether it be #boardgames , #ttrpg games, or just about any game, we love them! ๐Ÿ˜ โœด๏ธ Follow me as I interview indie game developers from all over the world and review board games we play! ๐Ÿ‘‰gamesplayedbadly.com to see more!

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Sean in Sandman mask with a drink

Sean in Sandman mask with a drink

Sean (Sandman costume) Mike (Rick from Rick and Morty)

Sean (Sandman costume) Mike (Rick from Rick and Morty)

Happy Halloween! Wishing you a safe and fun Friday!

01.11.2025 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Play as Norse Gods in Halls of Asgard โ€“ Strategy Meets Myth
YouTube video by Games Played Badly Play as Norse Gods in Halls of Asgard โ€“ Strategy Meets Myth

Grab a hornful of mead and join me as I discuss all things #Vikings, #boardgames, and publishing with Mike from @gamesplayedbadly.bsky.social ๐Ÿป

We chat indie publishing, working as a creator outside the US, and my life-long #Norse nerdom.

๐ŸŽง Listen in here:

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31.10.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Play as Norse Gods in Halls of Asgard โ€“ Strategy Meets Myth
Step into the mythic halls of Norse legend with Josh, the creative force behind Little Hammer Games, as he unveils his latest project: Halls of Asgard โ€” a semi-cooperative social strategy #boardgame โ€ฆ Play as Norse Gods in Halls of Asgard โ€“ Strategy Meets Myth

In this interview I talk with Josh ( @joshuagillingham.bsky.social ) about self publishing his next #boardgame, Halls of Asgard. We touch on challenges, creative process and his passion for Norse mythology!

Check it out here: youtu.be/jmmnzsSLDXc

31.10.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Vantage Board Game: Can You Survive This Alien Planet?
Crash-land into the immersive world of Vantage by Stonemaier Games ( ย @jameystegmaierย  ) in this in-depth gameplay overview from Games Played Badly! Designed for 1โ€“6 players, Vantage is aโ€ฆ Vantage Board Game: Can You Survive This Alien Planet?

As the year winds down we start thinking about some of our favorite #boardgames over the year and Vantage has to be at the top of my list. Immense SCI-FI world with so many choices and ways to explore, you'll never play the same game twice. Check out our review! youtu.be/O11_Lz3W3wI

27.10.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Is Vantage the BEST Alien Adventure Game Out Now?
Crash-land into the immersive world of Vantage by Stonemaier Games ( @jameystegmaier ) in this in-depth gameplay overview from Games Played Badly! Designed for 1โ€“6 players, Vantage is aโ€ฆ Is Vantage the BEST Alien Adventure Game Out Now?

In this #boardgame review we take a look at Vantage from Stonemaier Games ! This game is epic in many respects and has some unique mechanics! Check it out!

youtu.be/O11_Lz3W3wI

20.10.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just a quick thank you to all our viewers. Your support is always appreciated and we look forward to more #boardgame and #ttrpg content coming soon! Hoping your next game night is awesome!

17.10.2025 22:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Game Creators Share BEST Tips for Self-Publishing Success
YouTube video by Games Played Badly Game Creators Share BEST Tips for Self-Publishing Success

Full interview here: youtu.be/JCtGL5ndblA

17.10.2025 13:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Board Game Creators Unite in Denver #shorts
YouTube video by Games Played Badly Board Game Creators Unite in Denver #shorts

The event gives local board game designers and makers a platform to showcase their work. It also invites local retailers to see what Denver has to offer. They also have a board game exchange with a local charity to raise money and find homes for leftover board games.

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17.10.2025 13:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for the feedback! Always awesome to meet game creators with good games too!

16.10.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Game Creators Share BEST Tips for Self-Publishing Success
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shadoe and Sydney from Waterbear Workshop ( @WaterbearWorkshop ) the indie game design duo behind The Mire, a self-funded board game making waves in theโ€ฆ Game Creators Share BEST Tips for Self-Publishing Success

I sit down with waterbear-workshop.bsky.social about their game, The Mire and their challenges being an indie developer and self publishing games! We also talk about the gaming community they are building #boardgames

Check it out here: youtu.be/JCtGL5ndblA

14.10.2025 22:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Can Kinfire Council's Worker Placement Mechanics Save Your City from Cultists?
Step into the politically charged world of Kinfire Council by Incredible Dream Studios, where strategy meets shadowy intrigue in this 2โ€“6 player board game reviewed by Games Played Badly! Asโ€ฆ Can Kinfire Council's Worker Placement Mechanics Save Your City from Cultists?

ICYMI, we finally got to sit down and give Kinfire Council some much deserved time at the game table! You can check out our review here:

youtu.be/lqBxArGDxXw

#boardgames #kinfirecouncil #incredibledream #boardggamereview

14.10.2025 01:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Nature Digital Board Game - Release Date Announcement Trailer
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926610/Nature/ Adapt your species to survive where food is scarce and predators lurk at every turn. Easy to learn, but offering lots ofโ€ฆ Nature Digital Board Game - Release Date Announcement Trailer

The very popular Nature #boardgame is releasing itss digital version via Steam on November 5th! Can't wait to give it a shot! Check out the trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=apJH...

You can check out the demo and eventual final product here: store.steampowered.com/app/1926610/...

09.10.2025 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Can You Defeat the Cultists? Kinfire Council Gameplay and Review
Step into the politically charged world of Kinfire Council by Incredible Dream Studios, where strategy meets shadowy intrigue in this 2โ€“6 player board game reviewed by Games Played Badly! Asโ€ฆ Can You Defeat the Cultists? Kinfire Council Gameplay and Review

Check out our review of Kinfire Council by Incredible Dream ! This much anticipated 2025 release was given to us for review and did not disappoint! #boardgames #boardgamereview

Check it out here: youtu.be/lqBxArGDxXw

09.10.2025 14:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One of the awesome parts of our job is when folks send us games to test and review! We love #boardgames and are honored every time someone sends us something to play! Thanks for all the support and trust! Goblins and Glory is up next!

06.10.2025 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Earth boardgame- Craft Your Own Thriving Ecosystem!
Join us as we dive into the exciting world of Earth by Inside Up Games! Master your ecosystem with strategic card placement and thrilling challenges. With dynamic gameplay and fresh expansion on theโ€ฆ Earth boardgame- Craft Your Own Thriving Ecosystem!

Have you played Earth yet? If not, check out our review! We really enjoyed it ourselves but you be the judge! #boardgames #earth

youtube.com/shorts/LlP6o...

30.09.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Got a chance to play Kinfire Council, provided by Incredible Dream, over the past few nights! Whew, we had some close calls and some missed rules but had a good time! Our review should be up next week!

#boardgames #kinfirecouncil

27.09.2025 13:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

LOL I think we had a few things wrong initially too!

23.09.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out our review of Shuffle Dungeons from Zero Strategy Games ! With a constantly evolving and random dungeon, getting to the big bad boss at the end is always a challenge!! #boardgames #dungeoncrawler

https://loom.ly/NZrLBfI

23.09.2025 07:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Need a cute, clever, and family friendly #boardgame ? Check out Gloomies, from Ravensburger , where you collect alien flora to complete your orders and win the game! Check out our review here:

https://loom.ly/d8nVtVw

17.09.2025 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Post a mage!

This was a commission I did a while ago for a friend and the best OSL I think I've ever done

13.09.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out our latest review of Gloomies from Ravensburger ! Grow and harvest cosmic botanicals to win the game and look adorable doing it! #boardgames #boardgamereview

https://loom.ly/d8nVtVw

09.09.2025 07:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not really #boardgame related but hubby and I did a Mrs. Roper pub crawl yesterday. Tons of fun and I did actually ended up talkling about games with quite a few people! Happy Sunday!

07.09.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I get it !!๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ’ฏ

03.09.2025 21:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Makes Helm's Slain So Fun To Play? Kickstarting Soon! Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Just a reminder, our friends at Box Of Dice Games have their #boardgame, Helm's Slain, Kickstarting right now! Check out our review here for more details!

loom.ly/J3IJXyY

03.09.2025 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After all the #gencon swag, I needed to expand my KALLAX storage for all the #boardgames we picked up.. I still think we may need another 4x4 at some point!

30.08.2025 13:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Love Dungeon Crawling #boardgames? We review Helm's Slain, a campaign style game where you and your party of up to 12 players hacks your way to victory! It's currently kickstarting NOW!

Check out our review below and see if Helm's Slain is your type of game!

https://loom.ly/J3IJXyY

26.08.2025 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Zen Out at Gen Con with our Day Four and Recap!
YouTube video by Games Played Badly Zen Out at Gen Con with our Day Four and Recap!

Glad to be home from #gencon, we had an amazing time! We talked to so many amazing folks and played some awesome #boardgames too! Check out our wrap up video!

youtu.be/yWcazNkZdxA

24.08.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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While at #gencon Sean and Suzy had the opportunity to demo Tea Witches from @theopgames ! It should be available sometime this fall!

https://loom.ly/srEodYM

#boardgame #theopgames #roll4genx

17.08.2025 07:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The campaign has ended but monster harvesting awaits! Thank you all for making ToIT2 a success! Late to the party? Pre-orders are now open! #dnd #ttrpg toit-2.backerkit.com...

08.08.2025 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lol we drove! I can only imagine those who flew in!

08.08.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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