What is it about? I don’t know, but I sure bought it. #comics

I truly relished The Cut Line. This book was short, but I took my time with it and it paid off. What a lovely meditation on finding yourself while alone in nature.

Turtle party at the lake!

On this day in 2020, I ran the first episode of my podcast. It turned out to be a life-changing decision that led me to design Night Witches with @djackthompson.bsky.social, and therefore ultimately to my work at @leder.games. Also, I have made countless friends who have enriched my life. Hell yeah.

sorry, not sorry

Check out the amazing and wide ranging free webinars on #wargaming and game design by the Georgetown University Wargaming Society. RT and share to support our ongoing work. Also let us know below which webinars have been your favorite so far! 😁 🎲 🔗 youtube.com/@georgetownu...

About to enjoy a live performance of a Sherlock Holmes radio play at the Pavek Museum. I never cease to be amazed at the cool events people think up.

Today, miniatures are nearly always seen as gray plastic, but scholars postulate that they were originally meant to be covered in bright, vivid paint. Using sophisticated imaging techniques, researchers can reveal how these figures were possibly intended to appear:

New on the HGN blog today! Guest speaker for our upcoming “Analogue” discussion panel Liz Davidson (@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social) reflects on 3 recent historical board game projects, and the balance between “authenticity” and “accuracy” in game design: www.historicalgames.net/accuracy-vs-...

Pope:”Reading nourishes the mind, helps cultivate a conscious and well-formed critical sense, guards against fundamentalisms and ideological shortcuts.” Reading is “an antidote to closed-mindedness which manifests in rigid attitudes and reductive views of reality.” www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

I love all stages of game design, but there is something very special about the initial research period.

"Swords Against - Beginner's Box" is in some ways in conversation with some recent video games that take the form of documents, databases, or other bits of archival objects - a narrative mystery. But its analogue format and commitment to verisimilitude posed a couple unique interlocking problems. 🧵

You should go read my co-designer Paul's Inside GMT piece about our upcoming game, Foxes & Lions--and if you haven't preordered it on P500, you should, because we are 10 copies away from making the cut! @paulusborgia.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social insidegmt.com/foxes-and-li...

The podcast interview that Amabel and I recorded yesterday was delightful. Really looking forward to this.

Having a good reading session at B&N! Looking for Tank Man is fascinating so far.

Vast: TCC on a Friday afternoon.

She is beauty, she is grace, she is the Queen of Shadows from Oath: Clockwork Adversaries.

I am going to take this moment to rat him out and say that the last 2 times I walked into this man’s office, he was looking over his own old social media posts. (Johnny I am happy you’re here!)

Our Analogue theme event will take place online on Tuesday 19 May, 16:00-17:30 UK time - just 2 weeks away! We're joined by the excellent Izzy Bartley, @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social, and @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/histo... #gamestudies #skystorians #gtp

When you can finally see factory proofs of 3 of your creations together and you realize how moody they all are. @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social

This week's podcast features an interview with two of the awesome people responsible for teen programming in Ramsey County, where I am a regular! @jdragsky.bsky.social, you might enjoy this one--they are running a weekly session of Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast. youtu.be/nH6V3USBd3k

Taking photos of Night Witches to help with rulebook examples, but I keep stopping to admire it. We need to do a few fixes but this game is going to be gorgeous.

Cannoli, office manager, standing in to judge today's studio Beyblade tournament.

My reputation is crumbling.

It's Cardboard Time! Episode 134 is now live (tinyurl.com/ynz8wkhj). On today's show, a review of Tea Garden: Puerh expansion (@capstone-games.com) and a chat with Liz Davidson of @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and @leder.games that you won't want to miss!

Doing some experiments with Kart, one of the upcoming @leder.games releases! In this one, you're a tween participating in a downhill race through neighborhood backyards. As gravity causes you to speed up, your ability to steer may suffer... ;)

This week on the pod, @paulusborgia.bsky.social and I chat about the current status of Foxes & Lions, which has come a long way since we started! youtu.be/xmrrumEnMho

A Sunday evening play!

Just spent some time enjoying Starship Godzilla and it is a great ride!If you like old school adventure vibes, rebels fighting evil empires, Firefly, or Kaiju stories, there is something in here for you. Can’t wait for the story to continue.

I have big plans for today: Getting more bookstore passport stamps, and seeing Terror of Mechagodzilla at the Alamo Drafthouse. Sounds like a great day to me!

NEW POST: Spring is here! And it’s time for a trip to the nation's capital for Circle DC, an annual historical gaming convention from @fortcircle.bsky.social. Here's what I did and played in Washington, D.C. www.boardgamemeeplelady.com/2026/04/24/c...

…Should I be concerned? #root

Playing Republic of Rome on Rome's birthday! This is the life.

Hey! Mark your calendars, set your alarms ... We're back! Join us this Tuesday the 21st of April on Twitch at 2PM CDT. (If you can't make it, stay tuned to our YouTube channel for a VoD option later in the week!) www.youtube.com/@ledergamesm...

This week on the pod, designer Waleed Ma'arouf dropped in to discuss gaming in education, mentorship, and his work on several excellent design teams. youtu.be/L2mWViBIxlM

Foxes and Lions is on P500! www.gmtgames.com/p-1229-foxes...

Game night: Die Hanse

Finally got a set of my own. Now just have to find someone to play with me. @djackthompson.bsky.social?

I'm on the way back from DC, but that doesn't mean there isn't a new podcast episode today! This week I chatted with @enwright.bsky.social about video games, self-presentaton, and American history. youtu.be/0CMEvD_zVow

Having a fruity beverage at a cabana while checking out Penitent by @danbullock.bsky.social, a game about building Quaker prisons in the 1800s. This is why I love CircleDC.

My soul is prepared. (Republic of Rome!)

Root Homeland hitting the table at CircleDC!

It’s gonna be a wild night at Rooster and Owl!

Father and son, together at last.

Foxes & Lions! Let’s gooooo. #circledc

If you are in DC and free tonight, come see me at Labyrinth for War Game Wednesday! I will have a prototype of Night Witches with real graphics, and I’d love to play with you. 6-9 PM.

Hmm Dead House is getting pretty full, y’all! @bullypulpithq.bsky.social

Erm, they're called palaeontologists, actually.

About to have a fun Sunday gaming session courtesy of @bullypulpithq.bsky.social! #desperation

Finally a baseball game! It’s cold and a little wet but we’re here! #saintpaulsaints