Gettin’ ready for Unpub with fancy posters w/ @stickydoodler.bsky.social

Gimli is my spirit animal #LOTRTTTTTG @bbornmueller.bsky.social @tricktaking.bsky.social

Thank you @stickydoodler.bsky.social

In 2025 I enjoyed Geese, Waxahatchee, and MJ Lenderman. But there can only be one song of the year youtu.be/eswF1PYZVC8?...

Anubis is gerrymandering me @ericlang.bsky.social

5yo: Daddy, guess how many colors there are. Me: idk. 20 million gazillion? 5yo: Nope. Thirteen.

Tonight was a treat. I got to play/observe the prototypes @dvcgames.bsky.social have been cooking and are now considering for future publication. Lots of magic.

Yesterday was the strongest test of The Dumpster Heist yet. I am so excited to play at @unpub.org with @stickydoodler.bsky.social in person.

The Sweethearts copywriter has embraced late capitalism

Feeling snacky 🥰 @shreesh.bsky.social

I am bawling. This is the stuff that gets me. Pure, simple beauty and top talent artistry, shared in collaboration with the audience. The essence of pop music—the democratization of mystery, yearning and expression. I want to make art like THIS youtu.be/BFul90BFjGc?...

Me: Time to brush your teeth 5yo: Daddy, did you know magic spider can chainsaw you with his eyes?

I got to play this at PAXU, it’s very good 😊

The new @dnlnwmn.bsky.social ad is 👌

If the Selkies listened to Geese they would secretly love Trinidad.

Over the last week I ate my comfort food and beat Heart on all 4 characters in Slay the Spire. No ascension silliness, I’m not that good anymore. Total Playtime now just under 410 hours. 😎🤓😮

If you’re actually upset, cancel your Prime. Trust me, it’s easier than you think. I’ve never had the damn thing.

I got to test Ted’s co-op chamber music trick taker a year ago…and I REALLY want to play it again. Excellent depth, great theme, a novel core mechanic. If you are a fan of Crew or LOTRFOTRTTTG, you should definitely check this out. www.kickstarter.com/projects/squ...

The new Bruce song isn’t perfect but protest songs were never meant to be musicality-first. It’s the specificity, timeliness and clear-eyed heart for justice that counts. Our country has been lacking in popular protest songs for far too long, excepting some corners of hip-hop.

11yo made this puzzle and 5yo built it. ❤️ my kids @bobbywest.bsky.social I finally have a puzzle pitch for Buffalo

There’s so much crazy news right now, this seems to have slipped under the radar. I try not to post about politics because it harms my mental health. Well, www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...

The mighty Kwak prepares for victory! I ❤️ Toy Battle.

I’m grateful my parents still have drawing on the fridge energy for my new game w/ @dvcgames.bsky.social & @bobbywest.bsky.social

Me (singing): there’s a horse on my back 5yo: that’s weird

Mood.

Lure hits my sweet spot for a family game. Loved it.

OBAA was great but Marty Supreme was my favorite new movie this year. Pure Safdie.

This industry check-up by @matthewdunstan.bsky.social is his most vital yet for anyone interested in professional game design youtu.be/XH4o2alaNoA?...

My top gaming experience was testing @stickydoodler.bsky.social and my gateway RPG Dumpster Heist with my friend Jed Locquiao and his fiancée Kaija. Story time! 1/

My day job (1:1 w/ developmentally disabled adults) keeps me honest as a game designer. The new Candy Land production is fantastic, the board is less punishing. This was the genuinely chill time we needed today.

A new guy from Cazenovia came to playtesting today. He brought a prototype. We played for 40 minutes and talked feedback for 20. Afterwards he said, “this is exactly what I needed.” Come get what you need in Syracuse y’all

I really hope a baby in a stroller rolls past Medusa’s Garden and suddenly gets their mind blown

Played LotR Duel with 11yo, who doesn’t always take to strategy games. She loved it. We ended on a true tie!!!

Spotted at my FLGS 😮 @tonytran.bsky.social

Playing the Fit To Print team game, which really should be captured on video. I am Igor, gathering advertisements for my master. Such a pleasure to play this under the guidance of the designer. Thank you for coming out to Syracuse @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social !!

Introducing my wife to Pacts. “I like it. It’s very good.” @enzyshade.bsky.social @dvcgames.bsky.social

Playtesting tonight: 4 designers 🤓 7 testers 😍 Don’t everyone move to Syracuse at once 😎

Played Chasing Shadows by @vawcer.bsky.social from IGNM Imagine Bottle Imp only 3x more strategic and at least as tense. David, between this and Torchlit, I’m buying anything you make.

This next batch is 🔥 I will be buying 6 copies of Kickabout for friends and family. Best soccer game I’ve played. Pure yomi goodness with a touch of exciting dice.

Hey folks, please give my pal Ben Brin (designer of Pacts) a warm board game bsky welcome @enzyshade.bsky.social

Looking to read up on May Follow trick takers. What are your favorites? So far I know Brian Boru and Ghosts of Christmas. Any other hits? Paging @dnlnwmn.bsky.social

Pyrotechnics is as tightly wound as a classic abstract. Excellent trade offs and tension. Feels like a beefier game than its smol size. Great work by @backwardscapgames.bsky.social and @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social

Family gaming, this one’s a hit

“Happy Thanksgiving,” Rick Danko said. The concert had lasted over four hours, then they launched into this propulsive encore. youtu.be/ki3zzZ-GsGI?...

A great distillation of what makes my friend Ben’s game so tasty.

PAXU was a hoot. As always, it is a game about time. My body and mind cannot keep up, and there is so little time to spend with so many wonderful people. I love you all so much. It was also way more productive than I anticipated, and I hope to share cool news in the coming months…!

Love me some Unpub time. #Productive #Winning #OhGodSoManyProblemsToFix

This is my friend @gabegodoi.bsky.social ‘s game Pondcala. It is perfect.

Me: “maybe someday when you’re older, I can take you on a trip. Would you like that? There’s so many games.” 5yo: “so many games in the world…but not in Florida.”

My two main projects could not be more radically different. I’m also bringing this to Unpub. From 3-8 players to…one. Honored to be working on this with @yutingxiang.bsky.social