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Board game reviews, interviews and recommendations from the frosty North. Social butterfly. Also bikes, food, movies and positivity. https://youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald

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Man, that looks so good!

10.03.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
white knight in the woods with a dragon hunting him

white knight in the woods with a dragon hunting him

a collection of my landscape paintings

a collection of my landscape paintings

character concepts from the last of us part 2

character concepts from the last of us part 2

character concepts from a catan expansion

character concepts from a catan expansion

Hey all I'm looking for work!
I'm experienced in character design and costume for games and film as well as illustration for books and TTRPGS. I'm based out of BC Canada looking for freelance or full time. My portfolio is linked in the first comment, thank you for shares!

10.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 1158 πŸ” 364 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 13

How's it going so far? I'm eagerly trying to wrap up Avowed so I can move over to RE9.

10.03.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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April is going to be expansion month on TCbH, with reviews, interviews, top 10s and other discussion focussing on the good, bad, and ugly of expansions. In service of that, just recorded a lovely interview with Jamey from @stonemaiergames.com over lunch I'm stoked for y'all to see! #boardgames

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Gods & Mortals is a divine stock affair - TCbH Reviews
Gods & Mortals is a divine stock affair - TCbH Reviews YouTube video by The Cardboard Herald

Just posted our review of Gods & Mortals, a cool upcoming blend area control and divine stock trading. Killer presentation on this one. #boardgames

youtu.be/nwFKpnQvV-I

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Our boy grew up a little, playing his first legacy game where he had to do what he was always told not to, destroy a card.

He told me this morning β€œdad, as a Pokemon collector, that felt MISERABLE”.

#boardgames #regicidelegacy

09.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Holy snacks and crackers. Updated my laptop only to find out Final Cut Pro is now on a monthly fee. Looks like I'm gonna be learning out to use Davinci Resolve!

08.03.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s such a good idea! I’ve also taken to labeling items replaced by an expansion, putting it in a baggie with an index card.

Basically if there’s content I’m pretty much always gonna use, I don’t want the replaced items cluttering the access (though I can’t bear tossing them).

07.03.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m looking forward to trying it. Sounds fun!

07.03.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Completely agree, that’s a nightmare! I kind of feel like Dune Imperium fell into this with the Bloodlines expansion. Some worked with the original game, some worked with uprising, none of it worked completely without the other.

07.03.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a good point. I’m a Root completionist myself as well.

07.03.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We’re working on a project for April focusing on expansions. How do you feel about board game expansions? Do you have a preference in kind of expansions? Has an expansion ever made you want to break out a game less? #boardgames

06.03.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Is Sanctuary better than the original Ark Nova? - TCbH Review
Is Sanctuary better than the original Ark Nova? - TCbH Review YouTube video by The Cardboard Herald

The β€œtrimmed down version of a larger euro game” is a tale as old as time, some attempts better than others. Today’s vid takes a look at Ark Nova’s slender sibling; Mathias Wigge’s Sanctuary. @capstone-games.com @feuerlandspiele.bsky.social #boardgames

youtu.be/k1cx0wS29kU

06.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I could see that, though honestly I can’t compare to higher player count. We ended up seeing and doing a lot in our game but it felt like we still had to make tough choices in our focus so I enjoyed it.

06.03.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yooooo Endeavor: Deep Sea, I’m sorry I didn’t believe the hype! A friend picked up a copy and we had a great time with our first play of competitive mode, honestly it reminds me of early plays of spirit island where I just want to explore the systems. Hope to play it more and try coop/solo soon.

06.03.2026 06:33 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

New Puscifer album rules. Artsy, heavy, ethereal, and the right level of not taking itself seriously. Hoping to get my copy of the new Gorillaz album soon, too. I’m holding off streaming so I can go in blind.

04.03.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Facts. I nearly made that mistake last night!

04.03.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tis the season for our annual chocolate egg Wingspan plays.

04.03.2026 06:07 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

LETS GOOOO Thank you for the incredible review!!!!

Definitely got some engineering updates to make the tower ALOT less finicky~

03.03.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Omg mail came in and Propolis is so much smaller than I expected. I didn’t know much about this game until a recent convo with @flatoutgames.bsky.social and looking at some table shots online. I’m really loving the packaging and all the more excited to play.

03.03.2026 20:26 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
First look at Re;Match - TCbH Review
First look at Re;Match - TCbH Review YouTube video by The Cardboard Herald

Just posted our first look at Re;MATCH, a lovely joint by @brotherminggames.bsky.social inspired by the likes of Puzzle Fighter & Match 3 games. Their crowdfunding campaign launches today!

First look at Re;Match - TCbH Review
youtu.be/ACfoDmjQksQ

03.03.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

First off, congrats! Second off, sorry you're having to deal with this Marceline.

02.03.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am very proud of TCbH and the relationship I've made with so many creatives in the industry, including receiving tons of games from publishers for fair, honest critique. I just wonder if taking that next step to something bigger wouldn't cost me the love of doing it in the first place.

02.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Don't get me wrong, I don't judge others for doing paid previews, sponsored content, etc... But it's not for me. It's just things like this exposing the backend of the industry reminds me that my choices can limit growth (or maybe that's just an excuse).

02.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And I'm not saying that either channel doesn't have those things at their core, but over time I've learned I hate "the game" associated with social media growth and content creation, same as not accepting payment for coverage or paid sponsorship.

02.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Man, the @gamenightpicks.com & @watchitplayed.bsky.social drama is so disheartening because whatever else, it underscores how much paid promotion and investment in engagement matters.

It's my own naivety that hard work, consistency and authenticity is enough for a review channel to break through.

02.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good tradition!

02.03.2026 01:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah! One game not on the list is War Chest (the app cuts off the grid at 5x5), a favorite of my son and I. Hoping the Nightfall Expansion restocks sometime!

02.03.2026 00:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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That’s a wrap on February y’all! What #boardgames did you get played?

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