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Gail Simone

13 Mar, 30 tweets, 20 min read

So I want to talk a LITTLE bit about this #TabletopGails thing. It started because I asked on twitter if people had suggestions for board games to try. That's it.

But it has kind of exploded a bit. :)

Tons of publishers and designers kindly sent games to try, and...

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...they keep coming!

The thing is, the gaming has really helped my little family during quarantine. It's exercised our creativity, logic, imagination, and socialization. We have been loving it.

And I genuinely want to share that with as many people as I can.

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I am not monetizing anything. The games are given to me, my opinions are my own, no one is paying me.

I just think it could help a lot of people, and maybe give some folks ideas for games they might enjoy.

I know I keep saying this but it's why I keep doing it. :)

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The cool thing is, game companies are being very cool about it and have been wonderfully cooperative. So, at the end of this thread, 4 game publishers are offering special discounts just to people reading this. This makes me very happy. I hope it nudges some of you to try!
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That said...

GUYS!

HEY, YOU GUYS!

HEY, GUYYYYYYYS!

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IT HAPPENED AGAIN.

IT’S NOT MY FAULT!

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Let’s go through them! Now, I JUST got these so have not played most of them. If you have played any or have thoughts about them, please join in the thread, that’s the funnest part. And eventually the publishers usually chime in if you have questions!

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Remember to check for special discounts from the publishers given JUST TO YOU with a code on this thread. I think that’s cool.

Okay, let’s start. I already showed this game but we finally played it, and I just wanted to say how fun it is...PLEASE FIX THE TRANSPORTER.

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@IanZangDesign

It’s very fun, you have to replicate a transporter mix-up. The game creator, @IanZangDesign, has offered YOU folks a 10% off code this week only, with the code ‘GAILSENTME’ at gravitation.games/Please-fix-the…. Fun and fast and a LOT of laughs!

Recommended!

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@atlasgames

These next games are from @atlasgames. We just got the box, have played two of the games already and LOVE them.
They do the massive hit game GLOOM and lots of Cthulhu titles, and more.

First is the MAGICAL KITTIES SAVE THE DAY RPG, which looks INCREDIBLE. Must play!

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Next is this stunning looking Cthulhu mythos card game, LOST IN R’lyeh. Haven’t played this yet, waiting until dark!

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Next is a lovely, whimsical and funny game, where you run a hairs salon for bears and lumberjacks in the Yukon. Each hairstyle can be either a beard for the dude or a hairstyle for a bear. We had a lot of fun with this...you have to convince your client they love their ‘do!

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@atlasgames

our final @atlasgames entry is one of the funnest quick games we’ve ever played...MURDER OF CROWS. This game is a JOY. Short and easy to learn, it’s a simple card game where you spell out the word MURDER with tarot-sized cards. Each letter you play messes up other players!

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@ebaraf

It’s especially fun because the art is gorgeous and the writing feels like a wonderful goth mishmash. The BEST bit is when you win, you read the card text to tell a weird little story!

Designed by @ebaraf, published by @atlasgames, we have played this eight times already!
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Now, the lovely folks at atlas-games.com set up a coupon just half an hour ago for people rolling #TableTopGails. It’s 15% off for any of the four games I just listed, and anything else not already on sale! Cool!

Code is SIMONESALON and is good for the next week!

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@JohnNephew

There is a TON of stuff at the Atlas-games.com website. GLOOM is highly recommended. But also, one of the BEST board games we have played since this started is CURSED COURT. And THIS GAME ONLY is 30% off this month!

Thank you, @JohnNephew for setting this up!

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@KosmosGamesUK

Next, my husband actually ordered this, it looks cool, but I know nothing about it!

It’s an escape room game, I believe, in a small box. It looks great.

EXIT: Dead Man On The Orient Express

From @KosmosGamesUK. Anyone played one of this series?

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@HABAGamesUSA

These next four are from @HABAGamesUSA, and I am really excited about them. Haba is a HUGE company that has a great philosophy about making games that start at kid level and expand upward. First is the huge hit RHINO HERO, where you make a tower for a rhino superhero...

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@HABAGamesUSA

Next is Miyabi, a truly beautiful and tactile game about building a tranquil Japanese garden. Can’t wait to play this, again, from @HABAGamesUSA. Anyone out there played this? It’s gorgeous.

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@HABAGamesUSA

The production and design on every @HABAGamesUSA seems to be top notch, and they seem to specialize in games families can enjoy together, although they have some that are more suitable for adults. These two are VALLEY OF THE VIKINGS and ADVENTURE LAND. Can’t wait!

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@HABAGamesUSA

This is a very cool one, but the nice folks at @HABAGamesUSA also set up a coupon for #TabletopGails readers...and they didn’t even tell their bosses! For real! Code is SECRETSIMONE and it’s 10% off anything in their massive selection not already on sale! Good until 3/22!

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@OniPress

Okay, this last one is different than any other game I have mentioned, all these remaining games are from @OniPress, which is part of a company I work for. I say that in the interest of transparency, but the fact is, I didn’t even know they made games until a week ago!

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@OniPress

I have not played ANY of these yet, but because it’s @OniPress, the art is freaking GORGEOUS on all of them. Just beautiful.

Let’s go down the list!

First is AUTUMN HARVEST, from the huge hit Tea Dragon Society series...look! Plushies! Super cute.

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For Scott Pilgrim fans, this is a must buy, complete with art by the series creator. Huge box, too!

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I keep talking about how game design has taken such a huge turn for the better. This exemplifies that. It’s AQUICORN COVE. I haven’t played it, but look at that box and those components! It looks so inviting and fun!

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@OniPress

These two are also new to me, but SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME is based on an American comic series, and GUDETAMA is basted on a Japanese Sanrio character that means ‘lazy egg,’ I am told.

Beautiful art, again. @OniPress is killing it on box design.

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Okay, that is the end of #TabletopGails! Thanks for following!

Again, these codes are of limited duration, they are only for people following these threads, TAKE ADVANTAGE of them so we can keep getting them for other game publishers! :)

Codes to follow!

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@atlasgames

For atlas-games.com use code SIMONESALON for 15% off!
For Habausa.com use code SECRETSIMONE for 10% off!

remember, for anything from WizKids.com, use code GAILSENTME for 10% off!

The highly recommend CURSED COURT is 30% right now at @atlasgames!

@HABAGamesUSA

That’s it, thank you, everyone! I am SURE you will find the perfect game at one of these...

@HABAGamesUSA
@atlasgames
@OniPress
@KosmosGamesUK

Whew!

WHERE DO I PUT THESE NOW. :)

End!

PS., I love to hear your responses to these games, if you have played them or have questions. The publishers and designers often drop by, as well. :)

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