YEG design folks! I'm hosting a thing! Come out and spend the evening designing a game with cool people! This is beginner friendly and free of cost! RSVP at tinyurl.com/njrz2cfp by Oct 3rd
Roberta Taylor
@robertataylor.bsky.social
Curious soul. I make board games, soup, and bad puns. Visit robertataylor.ca for CV and Media Kit.
Not everything's gonna be cute and cuddly here! OFPG FAM!! We're talking to @robertataylor.bsky.social today, a #boardgames designer who has struck gold back to back with many recent releases-- but has been in the industry for a while! WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Rx...
Join us LIVE this Sunday for another Tabletop Spotlight! We’re thrilled to welcome board game designer Roberta Taylor, best known as the designer of Creature Comforts! But her design portfolio is much more extensive. Come join us! September 20th 11 AM CST www.youtube.com/c/ourfamilyp...
TTRPG friends, I am curious. How much do you write before you like to get a new game idea to the table? What type of things do you consider 'must have' before playtesting?
Edmonton and area designers! The deadline to apply for this is this weekend, and I hope to see you there!
Coming to Play the North in YEG this September? Applications are now open for our speed pitch event! Designers, this is your chance to share your ideas with an amazing group of Canadian publishers! tinyurl.com/52227m5p
Play the North Speed Pitch Application
We will be running a small speed pitch event during Play the North at Pe Metawe games on Saturday, September 26, from 10:30am until noon. Designers are invited to apply to present a 5 minute pitch t...
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Hey Ontario board game friends- an aspiring local designer is relocating to the North York area. Are there any local groups or events that they should look out for or connect with? Thank you!
YEG game designers- sign up is live for our July 6th playtest event at Walkthrough collaborative centre. Follow the link for details! tinyurl.com/44apy58u
Board games are bigger and more welcoming than ever, but women still face an uphill battle for the right kind of representation. www.wargamer.com/board-games/... #BoardGames #Wingspan #Tabletop
Tabletop sexism, hidden women, and the myth of the 'wife board game'
Board games are bigger and more welcoming than ever, but women still face an uphill battle for the right kind of representation.
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Sign up for our next playtest event at Walkthrough is live! Join us on June 1st for a mini game jam and playtest evening! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/nh6kppt3
June 1st Playtesting event
Please fill this out if you would like to join us for another playtesting evening. This month we will be warming up with a mini game jam, so come prepared to get creative! 6:30-9pm, June st. 10345 W...
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Sign up for the May 4th playtesting event at Walkthrough is live: tinyurl.com/pewn9xxa Join us from 6:30-9pm to chat about digital prototyping and play some great games!
May 4th Playtesting event
Please fill this out if you would like to join us for another playtesting evening. Discussion will be on digital playtesting platforms. 6:30-9pm, May 4th. 10345 Whyte Ave NW Unit 201. Please note ...
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Join us April 13th for another playtest event. This time, we'll be talking about game design next steps, followed by more playtesting of course!! Scan the code or go to tinyurl.com/3435y9kv to RSVP!
Join @panda8ngel.bsky.social & her guest @robertataylor.bsky.social as they discuss the Canadian board game scene and their Top 5 games that they don't play enough boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...
Episode 90: Roberta Taylor - Canadian Board Game Scene - Top 5 games we don’t get played nearly enough | The BoardGameGeek Podcast
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Great playtesting event last evening at Walkthrough Collaborative Centre. Reminder that I'll be running the same event at Pe Metawe on March 21st, from 1:30-4pm. Please RSVP if you'd like to join, even if you attended the first one. tinyurl.com/2rzvauam @pemetawe.bsky.social
Playtesting 101
If you would like to attend the free playtesting workshop at the Walkthrough Collaborative Centre or at Pe Metawe, please fill out this quick form to RSVP! Everyone attending this event is expected...
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One week until Playtesting 101 at Walkthrough Collaborative on Whyte Ave in YEG. RSVP here tinyurl.com/2rzvauam for an evening of learning and playtesting!
Lots of friends joining me this week for fun games! Christina from Going Analog Shawn & @fanfactories.bsky.social from Flatout Games (Sponsored Stream). And Roberta Taylor 💗 📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8... 📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan... 🍯🍄www.kickstarter.com/...
YEG game designers, come on out to learn and playtest! 2 locations and times. This event is free, RSVP for tickets at tinyurl.com/2rzvauam
Hey everyone! The kickstarter for River Market is nearly over, and I am so excited for this game to get to players. I'm so proud of this design! If you're looking for an adorable, family-friendly game, please check it out :)
River Market: A Creature Comforts Game
A quick and streamlined standalone game; help build a unique shared gameboard while maximizing your critter's laps around the market!
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Canadian friends, I have a not-for-profit client in search of a graphic designer who is familiar with board games for a small project. Please reach out to me if you know someone who may be interested! Bonus points for anyone in the Edmonton area:)
Hey YEG! Check out this event at Hexagon next Thursday, June 19. You can meet the delightful @elizhargrave.bsky.social, get excited about this film, maybe even play a few games😊😊
Went to the museum with @robertataylor.bsky.social and OH BOY I am loving the game we're cooking up for the Maple Jam!
Watch this beautiful visualization of bird migration! Birds are such welcome signs of spring!
Spring Bird Migration Data Visualization
YouTube video by Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Last month we attended #TokenCon here in OKC and Will was on a panel with @robertataylor.bsky.social discussing colonization and inclusivity in games. The video for that is finally up thanks to our friends @drayerink.bsky.social and we wanted to share. youtu.be/wX4YSdxkcJU?...
Beyond Colonization: The push for Cultural Inclusivity in Board Gaming
YouTube video by Drayer, Ink
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Delighted to discover a local crossword puzzle creator. Loving the YEG specific easter eggs in these! www.yegwords.com
YEGwords
Free, handcrafted crosswords made with ❤️ in Edmonton. New puzzles every Friday!
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My partner was laid off from her job of 17 years because it was primarily USAID funded. So, starting today, I am offering all of my solo titles, a $185 value for $39.95 The bundle sale will continue until she or I find something to replace her salary. #ttrpg #dnd www.dmsguild.com/product/5122...
Every Solo Title [BUNDLE] - Dungeon Masters Guild | Dungeon Masters Guild
This special bundle product contains the following titles.A Motley Crew: The Velkynvelve Prisoners as PCs for Out of the
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Celebrating Exploring Wahkohtowin's award with the team! This game about Treaty 6 history is really special ❤️
Yay!! Vineyard: A Winemaking Game has funded!! I am so very excited for folks to play this unique game- I think it's very special.
Vineyard: A Winemaking Game
🍇🍷 A delightful pairing of shared worker placement and action selection for 1-4 players!
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Vineyard: A Winemaking Game is so close to funding- please check it out if you haven't already. Who doesn't want to make wine with friends!!
Vineyard: A Winemaking Game
🍇🍷 A delightful pairing of shared worker placement and action selection for 1-4 players!
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It's live! Please take a look at Vineyard, it might be your next favourite game! www.kickstarter.com/projects/eba...
Vineyard: A Winemaking Game
🍇🍷 A delightful pairing of shared worker placement and action selection for 1-4 players!
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I am so excited for this very cozy game! If you love books and board games, check out A Place for all My Books on KS :)
A Place for All My Books
A cozy board game about collecting good books & the joy of organizing them.
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