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No Kings Winston-Salem keeps growing with more and more people.

No Kings Winston-Salem keeps growing with more and more people.

Update on the crowd. We got here early, glad we did. #Winston-Salem out in full force. Makes me proud to be a Canadian living in America. #elbowsup

6 months ago 4 3 0 0
The No Kings protest in Winston-Salem, NC.

The No Kings protest in Winston-Salem, NC.

Games delayed today for the No Kings protest in downtown Winston-Salem, NC.

Keep the gaming community free for all. #nokings

6 months ago 24 7 1 0
Rematch of Luthier came down to the scoring of an objective resulting in a 3 point swing that won Norm the game by 3 points.

Rematch of Luthier came down to the scoring of an objective resulting in a 3 point swing that won Norm the game by 3 points.

Lisa wanted a rematch of Luthier because I thwarted her plans last time. They were thwarted again this game. I won 77 to 74, and it all came down to who scored an objective first in the last round (it was a 3 point swing). Lisa isn't talking to me anymore. #boardgames

6 months ago 14 0 0 0

The instruments are an upgrade. Totally unnecessary, but look neat on the board.

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Orchestra at the end of a game of Luthier.

Orchestra at the end of a game of Luthier.

Here's what our orchestra pit looked like at the end of our 2 player game of Luthier. Norm won with a score of 81 to Lisa's 69. #boardgames

6 months ago 12 0 2 0
Prince the greyhound looking all regal for once, with his ears up straight while lounged on the couch looking right at you.

Prince the greyhound looking all regal for once, with his ears up straight while lounged on the couch looking right at you.

Prince the greyhound curled up next to Norm.

Prince the greyhound curled up next to Norm.

Prince the greyhound sneaking into our bedroom to get on our bed. He has pulled the covers down to snuggle next to our pillows.

Prince the greyhound sneaking into our bedroom to get on our bed. He has pulled the covers down to snuggle next to our pillows.

Sorry for the premature announcement of videos starting again. We learned that our sweet Prince had cancer in his lungs. We spent all our time with him until the decision was made. Prince is at rest, but our hearts are not.

I'm sure we will be posting videos again, but not right now. #HugYourDoggos

7 months ago 2 0 3 0

We've got the Dead Reckoning chest and Lost Ruins of Arnak big box. We'll probably do an unboxing of those while talking about the changes We'll be making. Hopefully not too long.

7 months ago 2 0 0 0
Ongoing game of Star Wars Outer Rim

Ongoing game of Star Wars Outer Rim

Got in a game of Star Wars Outer Rim yesterday too. Of course Lisa won - she always does. #boardgames

8 months ago 15 0 1 0

That was the same concert August is Falling played at, wasn't it? Great show.

8 months ago 2 0 0 0
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First game of Ecos. Lisa won pretty easily 80-71.

First game of Ecos. Lisa won pretty easily 80-71.

We've decided on a format that will allow us to continue making videos documenting our playing through our collection. Look out for that coming up. #ShelfLife

Started with a nice game day including our first go at Ecos: First Continent. Lisa won handedly 80-71. #boardgames

8 months ago 7 0 0 0

Stick

11 months ago 1 0 0 0

Always been the Rules Explainer. It's almost always my game (the group just appointed me the game purchaser from the begining... maybe they're smarter than I am).

11 months ago 2 0 0 0
How I Find Deals at McKay's - A McKay's Training Video
How I Find Deals at McKay's - A McKay's Training Video YouTube video by Shelf Control

I made an unsolicited #McKay's training video. I talk about what I look for to find the crazy #boardgame deals I put in my Thrift Store Finds videos.

Are there other tricks I should look for that I am missing?

What was your best boardgame find?

youtu.be/vSXClyB90TU?...

11 months ago 1 0 0 0

I like to have a selection of reviews from different people so I can compare their likes and dislikes with mine to get an idea of how I'll respond to the game.

11 months ago 3 0 0 0

Night/knight?

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Found a copy of Night Market for $21.95.

Found a copy of Night Market for $21.95.

Found this at #McKays for $21.95.
Not much info on BGG about it. Is this a good find? #boardgames

11 months ago 3 0 0 0

I use them if I remember and find the app has one, but I miss the ability to make one that works best for me (with ScorePal, I'd add little notes about how many resources equals a point, or break one category into two if it made sense).

I like BGStats. The custom sheets are the one thing I miss.

11 months ago 2 0 1 0
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Andromeda's Edge Review
Andromeda's Edge Review YouTube video by Shelf Control

We've finally gotten around to talking about Andromeda's Edge! It's a long video, but it's a large game. Do you agree with our opinions (the good and bad)? #boardgames

youtu.be/ErRVzLPvt5Y?...

11 months ago 3 0 0 0

I try my best, but I'm not great at remembering. I did better with ScorePal because I could create my own score sheets in the app. With it gone, I've gone to BGStats, but the inability to make my own sheets means I use it a lot less.

11 months ago 1 0 1 0
Tariffs and Boardgames Part 2
Tariffs and Boardgames Part 2 YouTube video by Shelf Control

Part 2 of our Tariff video where I talk about how publishers are moving forward and how Kickstarter has taught boardgamers how trade works (not how the administration thinks). Excuse the tiredness (and thinly veiled anger), this has become ridiculous. #boardgames

youtu.be/bJipcx3ZKHA?...

1 year ago 3 0 0 0

Being a channel about practicing "Shelf Control" is not that special when the government is forcing everyone to do so...

#boardgame #boardgames

1 year ago 6 0 0 0

Being a channel about exercising "Shelf Control" isn't that special when the government forces everyone to do so...

1 year ago 2 0 0 0

What about when they add .5's to the ten point scale? We use a 10 point scale, and will mention if we think a game might fall between 2 numbers, but will pick a whole number.

1 year ago 1 0 1 0

The quiz gave me Wyrmspan. We actually got this on Nerdzday, so we'll get it to the table soon enough!

1 year ago 0 0 1 0
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John Company is one I want to experience.

1 year ago 2 0 0 0

Five point scales are easy to understand. What I find funny is when people go to a five point scale, then add in .5's. It's just a ten point scale at that point!

1 year ago 1 0 1 0
Tariffs and Boardgames
Tariffs and Boardgames YouTube video by Shelf Control

The administration released their #tariffs equation, I wanted to see how it may affect a Kickstarter I'm waiting on and boardgames as a whole. I'm not an economist, but I think the equation tells a lot.

I'd love to hear your input, if I made any mistakes! #boardgames

youtu.be/JBct8wwn0ZU?...

1 year ago 2 0 0 0

Counted the pieces, it's only missing 1 of the 1,000 credit pieces, so I assume it'll play fine. Looking forward to trying it!

1 year ago 1 0 1 0

Good to hear! I was surprised to see it at that price. Perhaps they thought it was another game called "Outer Rim"? This'll definitely show up in another of our "Thrift Store Finds" videos.

1 year ago 0 0 0 0
Winston Salem McKays had Outer Rim for $10, and has Black Rose Wars for $25.

Winston Salem McKays had Outer Rim for $10, and has Black Rose Wars for $25.

Found at the Winston Salem #McKay's

I'm grabbing the Outer Rim for $10 (been wanting to try it), but leaving the Black Rose Wars for $25 if someone nearby wants it! #boardgames

1 year ago 7 0 2 0