Welcome to xai.world
Software engineer · Boardgamer · Musician · Runner · Explorer
Software engineer · Boardgamer · Musician · Runner · Explorer
Hello! I am Xai, 44, proud father of three jewels, software engineer working for a Swiss company, living in the beautiful town of Manzanares el Real, nestled at the foot of La Pedriza in the Sierra de Guadarrama.
When I'm not writing code, you'll find me deep into a boardgame, running mountain trails, playing music, reading sci-fi, or peering through a microscope. This site is my home on the internet — a hub connecting all the different worlds I inhabit.
The things that keep me busy when I'm not pushing commits.
Obsessed with Brass: Lancashire since 2011 — over 600 games and counting. I built an online implementation so I can play anytime. But Brass is just the tip of the iceberg — I'm a dedicated boardgame enthusiast across all genres.
My BoardGameGeek profile →Player and NBA fan. Nothing beats a good pickup game or watching the playoffs.
Living next to La Pedriza means world-class trail running right at my doorstep.
I play Galician bagpipes (gaita), Irish whistle, and baritone ukulele. From Celtic melodies to Hawaiian vibes — variety is the spice of life.
Vegetables, herbs, and flowers. There's something magical about growing your own food and watching pollinators visit your garden.
Favourite authors: Terry Pratchett, Douglas Coupland, and Tom Holt. Wit, satire, and a good dose of the absurd.
Drawn to the north — Iceland, Norway, and anywhere the aurora dances. Cold landscapes, warm people.
Sleeping bag, mat, and a thousand-star hotel. There's nothing like bivouacking in the mountains — falling asleep under the Milky Way and waking up to sunrise over the peaks.
Rocks tell stories millions of years old. My trusty Estwing rock hammer is always in my backpack.
The micro world is endlessly fascinating. My Bresser Trino 40-1000x microscope opens up a universe invisible to the naked eye.
Each passion gets its own corner of the internet.
Play Brass: Lancashire online — my own implementation of this brilliant boardgame.
Communities, online platforms, resources, and my corner of the boardgaming world.
Seasons, soil, and seeds — my journey growing things from the ground up.
Galician gaita — tunes, technique, and tradition.
Things people ask me.
I first played Brass: Lancashire around 2011 and was hooked instantly. Over 600 games later, I'm still obsessed with its economic strategy and canal/rail mechanics. I even built an online implementation at brass.xai.world.
A mix of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. I'm especially into tomatoes, basil, and pollinator-friendly plants. The garden changes every season — check gardening.xai.world for updates.
Really! The Galician gaita is an incredible instrument with deep Celtic roots. I also play Irish whistle and baritone ukulele — quite the eclectic mix!
This main page is plain HTML and CSS hosted on Render. The subdomains vary — some are static, some use lightweight frameworks. I believe in keeping things simple until complexity is actually needed.
Sure! Drop me an email at xaimereciolopez@gmail.com.