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Almost award-winning tabletop game designer/developer, musician, photographer, father of two, possible descendant of pirates
Chance to win a free copy of VNTYPL8S!
The Family Gamers@familygamersaa.bsky.social · 2w agoRead our review of VNTYPL8S - a fun party game about making license plates - then enter to win your own copy! Thanks to @25thcentury.games for providing the game and @stoichamster.bsky.social for the fun this has brought to our game nights. www.thefamilygamers.com/vntypl8ts/
I discovered granola butter is a thing, and it's delicious
In the waiting room at the optometrist. Guy just walked in and said his name was Johnny Hazard. Can't wait to see what happens next!
I went and made a 2-player abstract for the first time. This one's tentatively called Path of 7's.
Just learned A Message From the Stars is now available in Russian! Side note - shout out to content creators who dress thematically for their videos.
Got a 2nd game into Barnes & Noble - Beasts!
One major purpose of TTGDA is to help tabletop game designers negotiate better publishing contracts. We just released the rubric of what we look for -- and info on how different publishers scored on the rubric. Soon we will also release a model contract. More at www.ttgda.org/contract-bas...
Games by winners of the Diana Jones Emerging Designer Program from previous years, including @stoichamster.bsky.social, @moreblueberries.bsky.social, and @ratwave.uk
t's #GenCon week! I won't be there, but in the run up to the show I'll be sharing board-game art from my portfolio. This evening we're going with the cover and some characters from @25thcentury.games's Mr Oswald's Puzzle Society #illustration #boardgame
Ahhhhhtention Gen Con attendees! This year we have 8 releases from group members. 🧵
Designers coming to Gen Con? Drop by Big Game Night for 15 minutes, see what the event is all about! Introduce yourself to John Z and let him put you on the clock (1 Minute elevator game pitch) Friday, 8-12PM Lucas Oil Stadium, East Club Lounge Post your name in this thread to get on the list. 🎲✂️
Tonight on GameNight! @chilibeannp.bsky.social, Jennifer, Christoph, Mike, Dave & @heccubus.bsky.social teach & play "VNTYPL8S" by @stoichamster.bsky.social and published by @25thcentury.games. Thanks so much to @gamegenic.com for sponsoring this episode! —Lincoln www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPl3...
VNTYPL8S - GameNight! Se14 Ep10 - How to Play & Playthrough
Thanks so much to Gamegenic - https://gamegenic.com - for the accessories and sponsoring this episode! Tonight on GameNight! Nikki, Jennifer, Christoph, Mike, Dave & Lincoln teach & play "VNTYPL8S"…
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After reading Tap 4's rules I didn't think I'd like it at all. I've now played once, but I already think it's brilliant. We had the most dramatic game ending I've seen in a while - a final play that made people scream and walk away in disbelief. The mechanics are mundane, but create amazing moments.
Got a full panel of allergy tests for the first time. They tested 40 environmental allergens on me and I'm allergic to every tree, grass, and weed on the list. And yeah... that sounds about right. 😅
Back home from our now biannual design retreat at The Tabletop Inn! Lots of work, lots of play, and they serve an absolute top-tier breakfast every day. Amazing time all around!
First day of my first Mojo Pitch event is over! I'm still super inexperienced with the mass market side of the industry, but I'm curious to see where this goes, if anywhere. Pitched 16 different designs to 7 publishers so far. Got 42 rejections and 11 requests for prototypes or more info.
Almost exactly a year ago, I left my (stable!) job for full-time game design. Some reflections 1/ 🧵
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My oldest had several of his high school friends over to hang out. I overhear this: "Let's play a boardgame!" "We've got 100s in the basement!" (Walk to basement) "Wow! You do! Let's play Monopoly!" "Umm... We don't have that one." "Oh..... Ok, let's watch Netflix." 😭😭😭
Discover these great games at Origins booth #1808 before the show wraps! 🌻 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition - strategic roll-and-write about backyard farming 🎭 Take a Seat - build the ultimate Broadway production 🚗 VNTYPL8S - match vanity plates to their owners for hilarious reveals -TV
To all those who've been up celebrating the Canes – you’re officially excused from your duties this morning.
Tabletop enthusiasts, we need your help putting an event together for PAX Unplugged. Which of these event names would catch your interest? Assume no context; all you see is the title. Please share / repost -- we don't have any other way to poll people! ("We" = @tonytran.bsky.social & me & others)
Roux Dat: Game night recap of plays of FIRST GIANTS, VNTYPL8TS, and LAST LANTERN with Mitchell and Connor
Roux Dat: First Giants, VNTYPL8TS, & Last Lantern
Roux Dat: Game night recap of plays of FIRST GIANTS, VNTYPL8TS, and LAST LANTERN with Mitchell and Connor!
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We’re excited to announce the three winners of this year’s Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer Program: @classicalglaiza.com, @yesnogoodbye.ca, and @jaztice.bsky.social!
Do I have any mutuals that would be interested in doing some async digital playtesting for an upcoming 2-player 20-minute wargame? Free copy of the game on release. DM me for details!
I feel this so much. I've spent the past year or so working on my network in a variety of ways, and I've made a ton of progress because of those efforts. But even so, wrangling playtesters is still often the biggest bottleneck in my process.
Eric Lang@ericlang.bsky.social · 5mo agoIf you want to be a full time game designer, your highest priority is to build a reliable playtest network. It’s a LOT of work. And there are infinite obstacles in your way. Individual and systemic. But it’s the price of success. You just gotta do it You can debate me on this, but I’m right.
The best of the best games of this last year! We chat with @whatsericplaying.bsky.social to discuss 2026's The American Tabletop Awards: how we voted, the winners and runners-up, and more. www.goinganalogshow.com/article/326/... #boardgames @theattas.bsky.social
I got to sit down with @panda8ngel.bsky.social to talk UI/UX and small box hidden gems! boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...
Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring | The BoardGameGeek Podcast
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