Friday night Obsession!

Cato is the true master of WW1 trench warfare. (The game is A Forlorn Hope, a Hermann Luttmann design forthcoming from Wharf Rat Games.)

Testing a game online today, which means we are all in the office, but we are at our computers with all of our doors closed. 😄

Hey the episode where I get to gush about Designing Historical Games, the book is up on @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social podcast!!! Always such a pleasure, Liz! Thanks so much for letting me share this labor of love! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEcg... if you want to see our faces.

1) Introduction to Sahidic Coptic 2) Apocryphal Apocalypses 3) Biological Toxins and Poisons 4) Hellenistic Philosophy 5) Anthropology of Music

Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.

I don't like being this vulnerable in public but I also felt like I had to say something. youtu.be/1qlEn8ob2ns

The podcast returns! I had a blast talking to Diana Toma of Meeple Foundry. youtu.be/oV-oR90HFv8

Instead of watching an execution, you can: Give money to people in Minnesota doing the work: www.standwithminnesota.com Give $ to people in YOUR AREA doing the work, for me it's a group like CASA: wearecasa.org Organize or join a candlelight vigil. Give to a foodbank. Talk to your neighbors.

Wednesday is comic book day! When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee is excellent.

It's Republic of Rome night! Six factions vie for dominance as war looms with the Macedonians and Carthaginians.

Having a college gymnastics stream party with one of my college besties! It's Minnesota vs. Michigan. She went to UMich, but I will obviously be cheering for the Gophers.

This week’s comic book reading session was creepy as hell. (I enjoyed it.)

I was not sure what to expect from Heated Rivalry, but it was great. Steamy sex scenes galore, but the character development felt believable. Really satisfying romance writing supported by excellent acting.

Feeling Wrothful tonight. (Wroth from @chiptheorygames.bsky.social ) #boardgames #gamenight

2025 was hard, and I didn't do as much gaming as I wanted to do... but I did play a lot of light games with family and friends. Here are the breakout hits. youtu.be/uc90vcGhqnM

Trying out Apistocracy and maybe having too much fun. @ryanschneider.bsky.social @barcssarc.bsky.social

Just got interviewed by an 11-year-old boy scout for a game design badge.

I read some seriously good books in 2025. These are the best of the best! youtu.be/lohNeddYvRI

The Queen of Spies campaign is in its final 48 hours. Don't forget to back my first co-design with @djackthompson.bsky.social to hit crowdfunding! gamefound.com/en/projects/...

I can't believe I missed this insanely cute web series when it first came out, and it's clearly aged well--seeing it made me nostalgic for a different era of YouTube. Nothing Much to Do is an adorable adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing, and it's worth the watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn57...

New year, new book thread! First book of the year: The Incandescent by Emily Tesh. If you like reading about magical schools, but are tired of reading books written through teenagers' eyes, this one is GREAT. A fun look at the life of a teacher who also happens to be a magical badass.

Happy New Year everyone! I am about to start the year in the best way I know how: Reading all day while snacking on charcuterie. I wish all of you a first day of 2026 spent doing exactly what you want to do.

I just discovered HRCYED and this is very dangerous. youtu.be/UzS1f5gbt60?...

I had a lovely, mellow Christmas this year. My mother remains queen of really cool gifts—she got me some antique game pieces from Sondheim’s estate! I need to figure out how to display these so I can enjoy them all the time.

Drinking hot chocolate and watching Home Alone by the light of the Christmas tree. A perfect evening?

2025 has been a weird year, but at least I read a lot.

I feel like today is a great day to remind everyone that there was a Roman emperor named Pupienus Maximus who ruled for only 99 days. Also, it is indeed pronounced “poopy anus.”

This season of “Game Night” came to a bloody conclusion. We all died. (Dying Message @barcssarc.bsky.social @ryanschneider.bsky.social

Nerd time.

"That's horrible. I love it." - Something I typically say while designing with @djackthompson.bsky.social and Roger Tankersley.

I was playing a tremendous game of Quacks… only to get hosed in the final round. @barcssarc.bsky.social

The furnace broke. It's very cold, so we're having a sale on an appropriately chilly game!

Had a great time talking with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social about design, development, and science fiction: beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/1091807/epis...

I think I'm going to eat some ice cream and listen to Dungeon Crawler Carl. (The audiobooks are especially good.)

Doing a proofing job so serious I have to play the Skyrim soundtrack through my noise-canceling headphones.

Queen of Spies is live! Go back my first game with @djackthompson.bsky.social to make it to print. We are so proud! @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social gamefound.com/en/projects/...

IT'S HAPPENING. @gmtgames.bsky.social

A gameplay look at Queen of Spies, the upcoming Solitaire World War 1 Espionage from Salt & Pepper Games, designed by Liz Davidson & David Thompson: youtu.be/URNV6XKfx1k #boardgames @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social

Did a little teach and play of Queen of Spies, my upcoming game with @djackthompson.bsky.social. The campaign goes live on Thursday! youtu.be/olb_X2VvW9w

A touching love note from the HRE on Virgin Queen Night. 😂

Are you curious about Take, our upcoming project at @leder.games? Well, you can hear from Ted Caya, the designer himself, on this week's episode of my podcast! I highly recommend you give this one a listen, because Ted nerds out about heists, and it is an absolute delight. youtu.be/yvOZxLVZiMo

Busted! German troops apprehend brave Danique at the Pub as she was recruiting new spies. Off she goes to jail/interrogation. #boardwargames #boardgames @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social

I wrote a piece about Queen of Spies for our BGG page! @djackthompson.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social boardgamegeek.com/thread/36203...

Rekindling the affair with an old flame. (The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game)

Today is an awesome day to celebrate your favorite local businesses. (Like your FLGS!) If you're out and about, explore your community's bakeries, coffee shops, book stores, and more. #ShopSmall #SmallBusinessSaturday

I know my Coke is legit because it comes with a warning label.

I went to two very different conventions in November, and had an amazing time at both. Here's the lowdown! youtu.be/8bPze0Wxn3A

Don’t forget that while tomorrow is Black Friday, you should save a little money to back Queen of Spies when it goes live on Dec. 4–next week! ;) It’s the first design from @djackthompson.bsky.social and me to hit crowdfunding and we are really proud of it. gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Happy Thanksgiving, all of you! I am thankful for the fact that I get to spend my weekend doing some combo of: - Playing solo board games - Doing Murdle puzzles - Napping - Watching Hallmark movies - Not cooking because my bf and I ordered a 10-person feast from a local restaurant. For just us.