Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points (Saturday Review)
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April 11, 2026 · 10 min
About this episode
This episode reviews 'Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points', focusing on its intricate design and gameplay.
Bargello designs are built from vertical stitches, laid in sequence so that colours rise and fall, creating flowing waves, shifting flames, or soft gradients that almost seem to move across the fabric. Used in ornate upholstery in 17th-century Italy and applied to chairs and other furniture, these patterns require precision and concentration. Even a single misplaced stitch will completely break the rhythm. As a highly-skilled embroiderer, it is up to you to make sure your needle is correctly Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points by Ellie Dix from Osprey Games with art by Maria Surducan . Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/04/11/threaded-a-game-of-needles-and-points-saturday-review/ Useful Links Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points : https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/threaded-9781472870803/ Rulebook: https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/319431/threaded-rulebook Osprey Games : https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/osprey-games/ BGG listing: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453282/threaded-a-game-of-needles-and-points Music Intro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (…
People in this episode
Host: Tabletop Games Blog
Topics covered
- board games
- embroidery
- game review
- precision
- design patterns
Keywords
- Bargello
- embroidery
- board game
- Osprey Games
- game mechanics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Osprey Games, BBC
Products: Binaural Sleep Vol. 3
Books & works: Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points
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