@dnlnwmn.bsky.social are you going to be (or maybe you already are) in Maine this summer? I'd love to set up a Playtesting day! I have a buddy with an interesting trick taking project that I think you might dig.
Michael Sprague 🎲✂️
@backwardscapgames.bsky.social
He/him. Hobby Board Game Player and Designer. Member of GMG Boston. Collaborator at SoME Game Design. Designer of Pyrotechnics. Current pipeline: 👽 Interstellar Influence (co-design, late-stage) 🎸 Rock Out! (Mid-stage)
I just backed MILLRAT Pack! – 4 Games Made for Game Night. on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/mil... 🎲 ✂️
MILLRAT Pack! – 4 Games Made for Game Night.
Simple rules. Endless fun. You just won game night.
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I have gone somewhat dormant on here, figured I'd pop in with an update for sign of life. When I'm not coaching 🥎 I am basically just sleeping. But I often dream of games so that's something. I will be back on the wagon again soon.
I just backed This Fight Is Staged! + New Challenges Expansion! on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
This Fight Is Staged! + New Challenges Expansion!
A COOPERATIVE duel using two decks of playing cards, with a campaign mode and bonus challenges!
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Playtesting a new co-design with @backwardscapgames.bsky.social called Interstellar Influence at Unpub this weekend. You take on the role of competing alien societies influencing humanity through history. A fresh twist on traditional civ games featuring hidden agendas and shared track manipulation.
🚨 New Meetup Alert 🚨 Are you looking for a new place in #boston to test your mettle, show off your latest #prototype or just play cool new games? Then hit up Tavern of Tales on Tues 3/3 Let's continue to prove that #boardgamedesign is alive and well in the Boston region. meetu.ps/e/PQj2h/ZXbQ...
2️⃣ #playtesting meetups this week. Each averaged 10 attendees and 4 games. We also spotted GMG member @backwardscapgames.bsky.social #newrelease on a retail shelf! Greater #boston area #boardgamedesign 🎲 ✂️ continues to thrive. Check our bio for links to stay up to date on where to find us next.
Well well well, looks like Rucksack made the highlights list alongside Pyrotechnics, by @backwardscapgames.bsky.social and @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social! If you haven't checked out @natewarren.bsky.social's Break Up Gaming Society, you really should. www.breakupgamingsociety.com/blog/indie-t...
Crate Digging: January 2026 — Breakup Gaming Society
Find out what's in my Rucksack, get 50% off tickets to Indie Boardgame Showcase, plus six other indie tabletop nugs.
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Attention all #boston 🎲✂️ #boardgamedesigners SAVE THE DATE! 4/18/2026 After the last successful All-Day #Playtesting event we are ready for another round. Please join us at Church on the Hill in Boston.
If you're curious to see how Pyrotechnics came to be, you can read all about it from start-to-almost-finish in the designer diary by Michael Byron Sprague. #boardgames
Pyrotechnics: Design Diary - The Seahorse and The Hummingbird
Designer Mike shares the journey of Pyrotechnics, a two-player dueling card game born from color combos, playtesting, and a fireworks theme.
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Lot of iterative design work and graphic design overhaul for #rockout my rockband themed tableau builder. Now it's time to get #crafty and assemble this baby. Once this is out of the way and ready for the @gamemakersguild.bsky.social #allday #playtesting I can move to @cardboardedison.com prep! 🎲 ✂️
Pyrotechnics by TTGDA member @backwardscapgames.bsky.social is a 2 player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy. It's currently available for pre-sale with delivery expected before the end of January 2026! www.seahorseandhummingbird.com/shop/pyrotec...
Pyrotechnics - The Seahorse and The Hummingbird
Pyrotechnics is a fast, two-player card duel packed with strategy and sparks—easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly replayable.
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@elizhargrave.bsky.social as one of those playtesters you mentioned I can attest that I am extremely excited for that Wingspan small box game! 2026 looks like it will be exciting! open.substack.com/pub/elizharg...
January 2026: New Year, New Games
Happy New Year!
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Hey everyone! Pyrotechnics will be pre-launching on 12/31. Publisher: @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social You can register for a launch email here: www.seahorseandhummingbird.com/shop/pyrotec... This is a tight little 2-player, resource management game. Thanks! #cardgames #boardgamedesign
Pyrotechnics - The Seahorse and The Hummingbird
Pyrotechnics is a fast, two-player card duel packed with strategy and sparks—easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly replayable.
seahorseandhummingbird.com
🎲✂️ New website, who dis: www.seahorseandhummingbird.com/shop/pyrotec... Publisher of my first published game did a little revamp of their site. Check it out and consider signing up for notifications on Pyrotechnics, officially launching (pun intended) on 12/31/2025. @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social
Pyrotechnics - The Seahorse and The Hummingbird
Pyrotechnics is a fast, two-player card duel packed with strategy and sparks—easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly replayable.
seahorseandhummingbird.com
Pyrotechnics is as tightly wound as a classic abstract. Excellent trade offs and tension. Feels like a beefier game than its smol size. Great work by @backwardscapgames.bsky.social and @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social
Idk what it is yet or if it's even a game but yesterday I put some square holes in some coasters and we are drafting some dice in a strange fashion. Maybe it's something. 🎲 ✂️ #boardgames #dicegames #gamedesign
Please! Go do the thumbs up thing at BGG for my game, #pyrotechnics which is debuting at #paxunplugged 🎲 ✂️ #boardgames boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/...
PAX Unplugged 2025 Preview
PAX Unplugged is a tabletop gaming-focused event that grew out of the video game-focused PAX events, and this preview highlights new games being demoed or sold.
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My boardgame heart is filled with joy and gratitude this weekend. My co-design w/ @muse-and-mettle.bsky.social was tabled for the 1st time with the pull print. Production copy of @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social's 1st release #pyrotechnics hit the table. And I picked up 4 sweet newish to me games.
Very happy to share, that barring unforeseen circumstances, my card game #pyrotechnics will receive it's full release on 12/31/2025 courtesy of @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social Just got my designer production copies today, and oh boy does it look great! 🎲 ✂️
#sneakpeak at my current 🎲✂️ project "Level Playingfield". An asymmetric 2-player only game where one player is the hero, using deck building to traverse a level and the other player is the level master, using tile-laying to try and stop them. #boardgames
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Attention all #Boston based #gamedesign 🎲✂️! GMG next all-day Playtesting event will take place in about 3 weeks on 10/18! Don't miss out on a great opportunity to test and connect with other gamers/designers. #boardgames
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