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An award-winning print magazine which celebrates the craft, creativity and community of board gaming. Published every quarter. senetmagazine.com

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Senet's review of Regicide Legacy, in the new issue out now.

Senet's review of Regicide Legacy, in the new issue out now.

Issue 22 is out now! Featuring reviews of Regicide Legacy, The Druids of Edora, Shall We Dance, Magical Athlete and more! Go to senetmagazine.com to order a copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful

06.03.2026 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And if anyone's wondering why @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social's ace-looking Annulet is called something else in our pages, it's because the title changed after the magazine was printed! These things happen in old-school physical media, y'know...

05.03.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The opening spread of the preview section in Issue 22 of Senet magazine, showing the game For the Gods!

The opening spread of the preview section in Issue 22 of Senet magazine, showing the game For the Gods!

Issue 22 is out now! Featuring previews of For the Gods!, Almighty and Cult of the Lamb, among others. Plus an exclusive reveal of the new game from the makers of The Old King’s Crown! Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful

05.03.2026 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done! Very much deserved!

04.03.2026 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Senet's opening spread on Splendor, showing a diagram of the game's cards, tiles and tokens.

Senet's opening spread on Splendor, showing a diagram of the game's cards, tiles and tokens.

Issue 22 is out now! Including our new regular feature: The Classic, where a Senet writer revisits a masterpiece board game. This issue: @dustytulip.bsky.social on Splendor. (Illustration by Julian Osbaldstone.) Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful

04.03.2026 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The opening spread of Senet's feature on board-game illustrator Nick Nazzaro, featuring an illustration of a pink bear fighting a green bull.

The opening spread of Senet's feature on board-game illustrator Nick Nazzaro, featuring an illustration of a pink bear fighting a green bull.

Issue 22 is out now! Featuring the cool/cute art stylings of Nick Nazzaro, illustrator of Dragoon, Life Siphon, Bear Raid and more. Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful‬‬

03.03.2026 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So we went from "Piracy is a crime" to "AI companies aren't beholden to the laws that govern you and me" real fucking quick, huh?

02.03.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
The opening spread of Senet's feature on Robin Hood games, in issue 22.

The opening spread of Senet's feature on Robin Hood games, in issue 22.

Issue 22 is out now! In which @danthurot.bsky.social embarks on a jaunt through the history of Robin Hood in board games, with the makers of Sheriff of Nottingham, HOOD: Troubles in Sherwood and A Gest of Robin Hood. Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful

02.03.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The opening spread of Senet's feature on game designer Amabel Holland, featuring an illustrated portrait of Holland wearing a yellow hat.

The opening spread of Senet's feature on game designer Amabel Holland, featuring an illustrated portrait of Holland wearing a yellow hat.

Issue 22 is out now! Including an in-depth chat with indie designer extraordinaire Amabel Holland @amabel.bsky.social (Irish Gauge, But Then She Came Back, City of Six Moons). (Portrait by Ian Wright.) Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful

01.03.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The opening spread of Senet's feature on 4X games, in Issue 22.

The opening spread of Senet's feature on 4X games, in Issue 22.

Issue 22 is out now! Featuring an epic exploration of the 4X genre, with contributions from Christian T Petersen (Twilight Imperium), Scott Almes (Tiny Epic Kingdoms) and Nigel Buckle (Voidfall). Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful

28.02.2026 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
The cover of the new Senet magazine, featuring a wizard and a happy woman in a maze.

The cover of the new Senet magazine, featuring a wizard and a happy woman in a maze.

Issue 22 is out now! Including 4X, Robin Hood, Amabel Holland, Nick Nazzaro, Splendor, the new game from the makers of the Old King’s Crown, and more! Cover art by Mark Long. Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful

27.02.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Cover art by the brilliant Mark Long.

27.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of Senet magazine. A witch peers over a fence at a little girl. Black on yellow

Cover of Senet magazine. A witch peers over a fence at a little girl. Black on yellow

Shelf of shame article by me about Into The Odd.

Shelf of shame article by me about Into The Odd.

Very excited for this month's @senetmagazine.bsky.social because I'm in it!

25.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The sun was shining today. And this was on the doormat when I got home. What a dream of a day. @senetmagazine.bsky.social keeps blowing me away.

24.02.2026 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯°

24.02.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lovely purple bulbs

Lovely purple bulbs

Our garden agrees…

24.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for writing in and sharing that great story!

24.02.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey everyone! Here’s Senet editor @danjolin.bsky.social on the brilliant Shelf Stable podcast…

24.02.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I guess it’s officially spring now!

24.02.2026 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Bright orange cover of Senet with a picture of a wizard looking over a wall

Bright orange cover of Senet with a picture of a wizard looking over a wall

A double page spread of the interview with Amabel Holland, title: One of a Kind, with a colourful portrait of Amabel on the right page

A double page spread of the interview with Amabel Holland, title: One of a Kind, with a colourful portrait of Amabel on the right page

Ooh! Latest issue of Senet just hit my doormat (making me shriek, tbh). Gorgeous art as always. I done an interview with Amabel Holland & reviewed the latest Saashi & Saashi game. Plus there's a big feature on 4x games & a lovely piece by Iain McAllister.

24.02.2026 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Here’s a bit of news about a thing I’ve done…

23.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get more from Play Matt! on Patreon creating Board Game Stories

If anyone has unsubbed from the Dice Tower and would still like regular board game content that doesn't involve God, Boots*, or the lionisation of fascist martyrs, I do have a patreon.

www.patreon.com/c/mattthr

*may occasionally involve boots

29.01.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A game of A Gentle Rain.

A game of A Gentle Rain.

Tonight we have been mostly making lovely chill duck ponds, thanks to A Gentle Rain.

28.01.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Text-only promotion for Board Game Beat listing www.wericmartin.com/follow for fediverse links.

Text-only promotion for Board Game Beat listing www.wericmartin.com/follow for fediverse links.

Board Game Beat just opened! There's a bunch of content there already, and I'll be posting more throughout the week...including Spielwarenmesse coverage, a survey, and a video. Thanks so much for all your support!

26.01.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Wish this was a β€˜problem’ we could enjoy in the UK…

23.01.2026 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Job Description - Graphic Designer Leder Games is a medium-sized studio based in St. Paul, MN that designs and produces innovative board games. We aim to make your new favorite games, games that will require mastery over many plays. Le...

I am not posting it through the Leder Games website, instead going to my personal network to look for candidates I know. We are looking for 1 possibly 2 graphic designers as I build our team for growth. This is not a remote position.

Thanks!

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

22.01.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 117    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5

They won!

19.01.2026 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The game Spokes, which features lots of colourful matchstick pieces.

The game Spokes, which features lots of colourful matchstick pieces.

Tonight we will be mostly bike-racing with bright colours, in Spokes.

18.01.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing news! And welcome!

17.01.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This bundle is only available until the end of the month, so act fast if you want one!

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