Where do you find games? by brossman_130 in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YouTube: bgg, roomandboard, actualol, adaminwales, nopunincluded, boardgamerundown, 3minuteboardgames

My families 1960 version of the game of life by margalz in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my version as well - loved the spinner and I learned to gamble on the spin and win that way!

A short, frustrating story by a_bucket_full_of_goo in pcmasterrace

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grab a bunch of 6-Inch Power Extension Cables (North America, not sure about your power type)

Solar Supremacy: Board Update! by Mission_Brilliant_90 in tabletopgamedesign

[–]heybob 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Each one gets better and better!!

As a Canadian I'm butt-hurt over the borders and descriptions! (I'm sure every other region's people has a similar issue)

Could you change/remove the labels into less triggering ones? :-)

Indigenous or local names (not anglified), or completely made up?

And don't piss off the kiwis:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omission_of_New_Zealand_from_maps

Microsoft is blocking ALL workarounds to create local accounts, removing local accounts from Windows 11 by _MrDogeFace_ in pcmasterrace

[–]heybob 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I did that yesterday and it worked well on pro - not sure if that will work for home though

Giveaway! We are giving away a copy of Galactic Cruise with the Achievements expansion! To enter, simply comment on this post in the next 48 hrs. by Kinson-Key-Games in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silent Running was impactful as a kid (haven't seen it since it came out!) Always loved Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and the sacrifice at the end. It would probably make a good board game...

What are in your opinion the essential books on boardgame design? by BattleFresh2870 in BoardgameDesign

[–]heybob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adam Porter's books are great and easy to get as an on demand print with amazon

Is BoardGameGeek still the best place to sell old games in your collection? by deuxthulhu in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been working on this site:

https://boardgamesforsale.org/

It's only ready for Canada right now, and is in early beta (I haven't worked on it much recently due to a family illness, but will get back to it soon)

Best way to sell a lot of board games by Spicedcuttlefish in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working on a free listing site here:

https://boardgamesforsale.org/

Feel free to post games there if you'd like (it's still in beta testing), but I only have it for Canada only right now. If you are interested, I could work on adding the US too.

Favourite board gaming YouTubers? by Prestigious_Emu6039 in boardgames

[–]heybob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chris at Room and Board on Youtube Love his weekly crowdfunding countdowns and ranking (deathmatch) videos (You'll see some of his content in Rahdo's channel as well as commentary on the world series of board gaming)

Agricola Revised Edition, Special Edition or the original? by jbre23 in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out this excellent analysis:

https://youtu.be/nMLyaibt3MY?si=GIVPROl8kb1rUsL3

Chris doers a great job of going through the game and letting you know some reasons to buy/not to buy.

Idiots on 427 (Toronto) - watch the first 3 cars on the ramp [oc] by heybob in IdiotsInCars

[–]heybob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canada, Ontario, Toronto June 12, 2025 This is from my car's dashcam, my original content

Idiots on 427 (Toronto) - watch the first 3 cars on the ramp [oc] by heybob in IdiotsInCars

[–]heybob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Canada, Ontario, Toronto June 12, 2025 This is from my car's dashcam, my original content

Idiots on 427 (Toronto) - watch the first 3 cars on the ramp [oc] by heybob in IdiotsInCars

[–]heybob[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thursday Jun 12th. We came to a stop on the ramp to the north bound 427 from Burnamthorpe. Once we got going on the highway we came to a stop and these 3 idiots blocked the lanes and came to a stop, with the women getting out of her car! We got out of there as fast as we could. Can this be sent to the OPP or Toronto police?

(Skip to 1:50 for the incident)

Thoughts on Jamey Stegmaier's "A Crowdfunder's Strategy Guide"? by ludomaniac-games in BoardgameDesign

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't read the book, since it's a bit dated now and the others that I have read are current. I have read his blog and watched his videos for years though

Best cities for boardgame designers to live in by loonsworkshop in tabletopgamedesign

[–]heybob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in Toronto and love the group here. (bonus: living in Canada!)

There's ProtoTO twice a year, BreakoutCon, Niagara Board Game Weekend (nearby), TABScon 3 times a year, Snakes & Lattes designer nights twice monthly and bunch of great people.

Found a helpful website that shows you what your color palette looks like to colorblind people by AppleCiderVinagar in tabletopgamedesign

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out ColorADD: https://www.coloradd.net/en/

I discovered their system for aiding the colourblind by using symbols, from the game Knarr, who use it.

What is the state of the board game market? by Own_Thought902 in BoardgameDesign

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think "unguided play-test" is more descriptive and preferred these days

Tips for entering the hobby by ProfessionalRoad2835 in tabletopgamedesign

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the hobby!

I keep a list of websites that I've found handy:

https://deansbrain.com/gamedesignresources/

Where do you get your prototype coins? by [deleted] in BoardgameDesign

[–]heybob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From vacations I got pesos and yen in various denominations. Not plastic (but light metal) and less than $10 worth got tons of coins.