# yu (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover yu. Page: Feed: --- ## [Gen Con 2026 – CGE](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/25/gen-con-2026-cge/) _2026-08-25 · Matt J Carlson · The Opinionated Gamers_ Czech Games Edition had its traditional gaming room across the hall (and upstairs) from the main Gen Con dealer hall. In it was a world of wonders showing off many of their best games. I especially appreciate when they create … Continue reading → ## [Two Party Games from Allplay: Triangulation and French Toast](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/25/two-party-games-from-allplay-triangulation-and-french-toast/) _2026-08-25 · Dale Yu · The Opinionated Gamers_ Dale Yu: Review of Triangulation Triangulation Designer: Peter C. Hayward Publisher: Allplay Players: 3-8 Age: 9+ Time: 15 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fy6qDB Played with review copy provided by publisher Each round in Triangulation, you give three clues, trying to … Continue reading → ## [Gen Con 2026 – Chip Theory Games](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/24/gen-con-2026-chip-theory-games/) _2026-08-24 · Matt J Carlson · The Opinionated Gamers_ Chip Theory, as always, had lots of premium components on display in their games. The big beasts like Cloudspire, as a sort of tower defense strategy game, had some new expansions and they were showing some of the cool storage … Continue reading → ## [Dale Yu: Review of Capsule Collector](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/24/dale-yu-review-of-capsule-collector/) _2026-08-24 · Dale Yu · The Opinionated Gamers_ Capsule Collector Designer: Joohyun Publisher: Korea Board Games Players: 2-4 Age: 7+ Time: 15 min Played with review copy provided by publisher Capsule Collector is a set-collection game for 2–4 players in which players compete to gather and open … Continue reading → ## [Gen Con 2026 – AEG](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/23/gen-con-2026-aeg/) _2026-08-23 · Matt J Carlson · The Opinionated Gamers_ When I think of Alderac Entertainment Group (or AEG, as you’ll see on the box cover), I tend to think of more lighthearted games with lots of player interaction or of several of their card-crafting games which have a bit … Continue reading → ## [Dale Yu: Review of Into the Machine](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/23/dale-yu-review-of-into-the-machine/) _2026-08-23 · Dale Yu · The Opinionated Gamers_ Into the Machine Designer: Kasper Lapp Publisher: AEG Players: 2-5 Age: 14+ Time: 45-60 mins Played with review copy provided by publisher Do robots dream of electric sheep after a long day of manufacturing widgets and thingamabobs? Or … Continue reading → ## [Gen Con 2026 – Upper Deck Entertainment](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/22/gen-con-2026-upper-deck-entertainment/) _2026-08-22 · Matt J Carlson · The Opinionated Gamers_ Back in the day, there was a curse on superhero games, none of them were ever any good. Fast forward a few decades and players are spoiled for choice. Do you like the DC Hero comics? Try Legendary: A DC … Continue reading → ## [Dale Yu: Review of Sandcastles](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/22/dale-yu-review-of-sandcastles/) _2026-08-22 · Dale Yu · The Opinionated Gamers_ Sandcastles Designer: Alex Cutler Publisher: Pandasaurus Players: 2-6 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher It’s a perfect day at the beach, and the only thing left to settle is whose sandcastle reigns … Continue reading → ## [Dale Yu: Review of Computer Junkyard](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/20/dale-yu-review-of-computer-junkyard/) _2026-08-20 · Dale Yu · The Opinionated Gamers_ Computer Junkyard Designer: Allen and Jared Pincus Publisher: Dream Egg Games Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 60-90 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3RoSJO4 Played with review copy provided by publisher You found a box of old computer games at … Continue reading → ## [Gen Con 2026 – Ultra Pro Entertainment, Vango Toys, and Smart Games](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/19/gen-con-2026-ultra-pro-entertainment-vango-toys-and-smart-games/) _2026-08-19 · Matt J Carlson · The Opinionated Gamers_ One of my appointments allowed me to look at a wide variety of more lightweight mainstream titles along with a few items that started to lean closer to puzzles or activities. Vango Toys had two food-themed games present, Smack n … Continue reading → ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kVZwVNdGNKKC) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [2026 IGA Nominations Announced](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/19/2026-iga-nominations-announced/) _2026-08-19 · huzonfirst · The Opinionated Gamers_ The International Gamers Awards (IGA) have announced their nominated games for 2026. The IGA nominates games in three categories: Best Multiplayer Experience, Best Two-Player Experience, and Best Solo Experience. Here are the nominated games in each category, along with their … Continue reading → ## [Dale Yu: Review of Abroad](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/19/dale-yu-review-of-abroad/) _2026-08-19 · Dale Yu · The Opinionated Gamers_ Abroad Designers: Rodrigo Rego, Danilo Valente Publisher: Portal Games, 1 More Time Games Players: 1-5 Age: 12+ Time: 90 mins Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4yObqLP Played with review copy provided by publisher You’ve always wanted to travel the world, … Continue reading → ## [Dale Yu: Review of Brushwood](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/18/dale-yu-review-of-brushwood/) _2026-08-18 · Dale Yu · The Opinionated Gamers_ Brushwood Designer: Filippo Landini Publisher: Korea Board Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Brushwood is a peaceful yet strategic set-collection game for 2–4 players. Players take on the role of … Continue reading → ## [Gen Con 2026 – Mindware](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/17/gen-con-2026-mindware/) _2026-08-17 · Matt J Carlson · The Opinionated Gamers_ I was able to hit up Mindware titles twice on my Gen Con visit. Once at a small multi-publisher press event and then again at a booth visit. Games I saw include Trail to the Temple which has players exploring … Continue reading → ## [Dale Yu: Review of Isle of Night](https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/17/dale-yu-review-of-isle-of-night/) _2026-08-17 · Dale Yu · The Opinionated Gamers_ Isle of Night Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4gyXiyQ Publisher Intro: You’ve heard tales of a mysterious island filled with treasures and wonders, but it appears only at night. With your loyal hound at your side, you row at dusk … Continue reading → ## [The Orchid Pavilion Preface](https://www.tsiosophy.com/2026/03/the-orchid-pavilion-preface/) _2026-03-04 · Steven D. Owyoung · Tsiosophy_ In the ninth year of the Yonghe reign, the guichou cycle, at the onset of the end of spring, we gather in Shanyin on Mount Kuaiji at the Orchid Pavilion for the purification ritual. Here the able … Continue reading → The post The Orchid Pavilion Preface appeared first on Tsiosophy . ## [Listening for Silence](https://www.tsiosophy.com/2025/12/listening-for-silence/) _2025-12-15 · Steven D. Owyoung · Tsiosophy_ Among the literati and aristocracy of dynastic China, the art of tea was a culinary and cultural pursuit of primary import, a social and creative activity that developed from the ancient practices of chefs de cuisine, physicians, … Continue reading → The post Listening for Silence appeared first on Tsiosophy . ## [The Song of Tea](https://www.tsiosophy.com/2025/04/the-song-of-tea/) _2025-04-02 · Steven D. Owyoung · Tsiosophy_ Lu Tong (790–835) Writing in Haste to Thank Imperial Grand Master of Admonishment Meng for Sending New Tea The sun is as high as a ten-foot measure and five, and I am … Continue reading → The post The Song of Tea appeared first on Tsiosophy . ## [The Autobiography of Imperial Instructor Lu](https://www.tsiosophy.com/2025/01/the-autobiography-of-imperial-instructor-lu-2/) _2025-01-31 · Steven D. Owyoung · Tsiosophy_ Lu Wenxue zizhuan 陸文學自傳, The Autobiography of Imperial Instructor Lu by Lu Yu (circa 733–804) An Annotated Translation, Introduction, and Commentary by Steven D. … Continue reading → The post The Autobiography of Imperial Instructor Lu appeared first on Tsiosophy . ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xYKUaO3ddZwQ) _2025-01-31 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Chajing, The Book of Tea](https://www.tsiosophy.com/2025/01/chajing-the-book-of-tea/) _2025-01-30 · Steven D. Owyoung · Tsiosophy_ Chajing, The Book of Tea by Lu Yu (circa 733-804) An Annotated Translation, Introduction, and Commentary by Steven D. Owyoung Introduction to … Continue reading → The post Chajing, The Book of Tea appeared first on Tsiosophy .