... And just like that, the goal has been reached. Thank you to everyone who made this happen! What an amazing start to 2026, #playdate community. If you would like to contribute to the holiday fundraiser, there's about 12 hours left. Check out the link below. itch.io/s/173999/pla...

Hey there, @Play.date community, Thank you all for the incredible support this year. Here’s to a wonderful New Year filled with creativity and 1-bit pixels.

The New Year's Eve brew: 2025 Recap, A look at 2026 events/projects #PlaydatePrime, Shopify Boxing Week/Fire Sale, Xania's holiday fundraiser, & more. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... Yule log fundraiser: itch.io/s/173999/pla...

If you got a #playdate for the holidays and like word games check out our staff picked game BWIRDS. It’s on deep discount this week! play.date/games/bwirds/

The Uncrank'd Boxing Week sale is on now: uncrankd.myshopify.com Issues 1-3 print are now 30% off in a fire sale to the 31st. A lot of other things including zines subscriptions, #Playdate merch, digital and other print issues are also on sale. New stock is being ordered for the new year.

A mini weekend brew: The Solstice Showcase,#PlaydatePrime, Shopify Boxing Week/Fire Sale, holiday fundraiser, PDVMAS 2026: call for nominations, & more. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-s... #playdate #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 25: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Dawn of the Merry Day Frost steams off cold jaws, Tracks spark under winter sun, Old bones greet the light. Hint: Prehistoric youtu.be/dD2FHXxnuMc #supportplaydatedevs

The Christmas Eve brew: #PlaydatePrime, #playdate Advent Calendar mini recap, Shopify Boxing Week/Fire Sale, Xania's holiday fundraiser, PDVMAS 2026: call for nominations, & more. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 24: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Many Cranks, One Heart Sparks hum through the frame, Worlds bloom from a single screen, One dev, countless dreams. Hint: RAINDROP youtu.be/s-sfmosPaIM #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 23: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Tiny Worlds Awake Frost drifts, small things stir, Voices rise through frosted trials, Cycles hum in light. Hint: Shepherd youtu.be/RblnM_WrAMg #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 22: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Crown Beneath the Stone Hammers wake the deep, Echoes guard the hidden throne, Dwarven halls endure. Hint: Survive youtu.be/J5Tu3GSf7T4 #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 21: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Oaths of the Æsir Odin’s ravens cry, Yggdrasil’s roots twist in fear, Fate gnaws at your chain. Hint: Kriger youtu.be/cjaNJMGPe1o #supportplaydatedevs

Today's the last chance to get your caption in for the very last #playdate Caption This contest. forms.gle/N9pKfsU9zpNq... #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 20: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Winter Descent Snow drifts at the mouth, Cold winds whisper travelers in, Night waits underground. Hint: Cave youtu.be/Pfqqi_Mim_U #supportplaydatedevs

Hello, @Play.date community! As we inch closer to the end of 2025, thank you for your trust and support. From everyone at Uncrank’d, we wish you all the best this holiday season. Keep your loved ones close, take time to re-energize, and here’s to #PlaydatePrime and new milestones in 2026. #playdate

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 19: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Winter Current Frost drapes silent steel, Crank winds the heart back to life, Buttons breathe in charge. Hint: Power youtu.be/Q4LpYIEHZ18 #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 18: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Endless Ascent Three paths intertwine, Crank lifts the world ever up, Unity in climb. Hint: Pull youtu.be/tF-9ZAuz-8c #supportplaydatedevs

A small brew this week: #PlaydatePrime, Playdate Advent Calendar mini recap, Play testers wanted for Empire, give back this holiday season, PDVMAS 2026: call for nominations, dev shoutouts & more. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdate

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 17: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Echoes in Ash Ash drifts on the wind, Marks of battle scar the land, Silence holds the past. Hint: Persevere (physical calendars) or Hunt youtu.be/XnZaa6Xt56k #supportplaydatedevs

The tree is decorated, and the presents are… well, Blanche hasn't quite got wrapping down yet. How Seven! merch is 20% off until the end of the year. But get 30% off instead with the code DECKTHEHALLS. shop.howseven.com/promo/DECKT...

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 16: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Spin of Wonder Crank turns the soft clay, Buttons press to mold and shape, Joy in every curve. Hint: Vase youtu.be/aRmUSpWtt44 #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 15: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Cup of Cheer Crank fills the Good Boy, Buttons add sprinkles and pets, Score chases with wags. Hint: Pssssssh! youtu.be/sTZ0qybbej4 #supportplaydatedevs

The 2025 #Playdate Yulelog isn’t just about the fireplace & tunes—it’s about giving back. This season, I'm raising support for the SPCA, & my local food bank. Warm hearts, full bowls, happy paws. Every little bit helps. itch.io/s/173999/pla... #PDYulelog2025 #Supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 14: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Hearth of Play Crackle warms the night, Pixel flames dance on the screen, Winter joy respawns. Hint: Whimsy youtu.be/BKvqS4gDyOw

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 13: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Winter on the Isle Frost drapes quiet isle, Silent bells drift on cold waves, Hope guides the seeker. Hint: Lighthouse youtu.be/a8Q4RtP8A-w

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 12: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Pixel Snowfall ❄️ Pixels drift like snow, Quests unwrap with frosted cheer, Joy respawns in light. Hint: Georges youtu.be/_cDLhKFMRQ4

#playdate Advent Calendar DAY 11: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Winter’s Trials in Song Snow hides secret notes, Voices rise through frosted trials, Joy returns in rhyme. Hint: Song youtu.be/tfuKHNf1nxk #supportplaydatedevs

What's brewing? #Playdate Advent Calendar mini recap, Play testers wanted, the 1st Playdate Art project for 2026, PDVMAS 2026,#PlaydatePrime, dev shoutouts, & more. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... Devs, use the Playdate Prime 2026 form to join up: forms.gle/7yXs6d4iXie7...

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 10: Advent Haiku: Frosted Tracks Snow drifts mark the lanes, Silent wheels chase winter stars, Joy speeds through the night. Hint: Race youtu.be/0EcyhG2nw3M #supportplaydatedevs

📣 Attention undercover dancers and masters of the Rhythm! 📅 Agents of Groove will be available on the #playdate Catalog store on January 6, 2026! ❤️ Check out the new key art on its Catalog page, where you can wishlist today! 🔗 play.date/games/agents... #gamedev #indiedev #AgentsOfGroove

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 9: Shadows weave through clouds, Silent arcs of drifting fire, Secrets guard the night. Hint: Janken youtu.be/tRK1JI3aXmQ #supportplaydatedevs

damosgames.itch.io/reinforcefield is now on sale for @panic.com @play.date Grab the sci fi rock, paper scissors game, driven by a self learning AI for only €1.50. As part of the @uncrankdpd.bsky.social advent calendar. playdateadvent.com. #playdate #advent #indiedev @helloplaydate.bsky.social

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 8: playdateadvent.com ❄️🛡️Advent Haiku: Frostbound Duel ❄️🛡️ Winter minds collide, Silent turns defend the night, Snow shields spark with will. Hint: AI youtu.be/1nP2Fn6XuIg #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 7: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Tangle of Winter Frost hides winding paths, Puzzles twist like ribboned gifts, Joy unwraps in snow. Hint: Gumption youtu.be/vhuczxkhuuU #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 6: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Frosted Wheels Silver arcs on ice, Winter streets hum, wheels take flight, Secrets glide in snow. Hint: Glide youtu.be/YETxyHWtjsI =============================== #supportplaydatedevs

#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 5: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: The King's Whisper Cracks of winter teeth, Shadows crown the mouse king’s throne, Tiny sparks take aim. Hint: Dr. Otto youtu.be/LFMZaeSWMDY #supportplaydatedevs

Hello #playdate Community, Having issues with playdateadvent.com on mobile? Try this: - Android: Use the 3-dot menu/settings to select "Desktop site" or "Request Desktop view." - iPhone (Safari): Tap the ‘aA’ icon in the top corner by the address bar, then select ‘Request Desktop Site’.

Awooooooo! Day 4 of the Playdate Advent Calendar to remind you to go get Ware-wolf Campfire Stories! It's free, fun and has a ton of open-source @play.date projects to learn from! playdateadvent.com#/calender/20...

#Playdate Advent Calendar Day 4: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Frostbound Shadows Moonlight veils the snow, Silent paws trace icy streets, Secrets howl in frost. Hint: Full Moon youtu.be/XoDP7MJCmPc

What's brewing? Week 1 of the #Playdate Advent calendar, the extended Blk Friday/Cyber Monday sale, last chance to send in art, music, or a trailer for the Solstice Showcase & to win a signed Gilly and the Isle of Sorrow poster. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs

Happy Christmas. Get the festive version of socks and pants (stockings & presents). available now and on sale damosgames.itch.io/stockings-pr... as part of the @uncrankdpd.bsky.social advent calendar playdateadvent.com @play.date @panic.com #playdate

#playdate Advent Calendar DAY 3: playdateadvent.com Advent Haiku: Hidden Order Colors drift in piles, Winter folds its secret cloth, Crank turns threads of time. Hint: Sorting youtu.be/KNRMA3CNsus =============================== #supportplaydatedevs

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#Playdate Advent Calendar DAY 2: Advent Haiku: Sparks Behind the Door Wires hum in the dark, Tiny hands turn gears of fate, Secrets wait in snow. Hint: Geothermal youtu.be/4lSAzsJonTo #supportplaydatedevs

This is it, @play.date community. The last Caption This contest. What are Blizz and his buddies up to? Wait, is that a photographer? Be creative, keep it clean, and have some fun. forms.gle/scDj54Kc5F1W... #supportplaydatedevs

The Uncrank'd #playdate Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales have been extended to December 5th! Grab Uncrank'd print zines at 14% off (or issues 1 to 3 at 20% off), digital zines at 10% off, merch, print & digital subscriptions, & more. uncrankd.myshopify.com #supportplaydatedevs

Best part of the year. My @uncrankdpd.bsky.social advent calendar arrived ready for day 1. The amazing bonus tree decoration went straight up. Can’t wait for each day www.playdate-advent.com. Maybe some surprises from yours truly as well👀 @panic.com @play.date @helloplaydate.bsky.social #playdate

#playdate Advent Calendar Day 1: www.playdate-advent.com#/calender/20... In winter’s hush, where lanterns glow, Small hands build what few may know. Count the nights, the tale will grow— What waits behind each door, do you know? youtu.be/BK93tQQn7Dc Hint: Goblin #supportplaydatedevs

Suddenly Bird on the @play.date is having a winter sale!! 🐦‍⬛🎅 29% off until until 12/12/25 @ 9PM PST 💰 play.date/games/sudden... #playdate

The #Playdate Black Friday sale is on now through November 30th. Issues 1 to 3 are still 20% off, while some zines and merch items are 14% off. Look for the applied BlkFridate code in your cart. uncrankd.myshopify.com #supportplaydatedevs