Mood boards save time. It’s easier to react to references than to finished layouts. Argue about vibes early — not after files are already built. Looking for help with your tabletop project? We can help. zurl.co/mMtgv #moodboards #graphicdesign #boardgames

Mood boards aren’t just Pinterest collages. They’re visual alignment tools that help everyone agree on vibe before production starts. If you skip this step, you’re designing blind. Looking for help with your tabletop project? We can help. zurl.co/eaLTs #moodboards #graphicdesign #boardgames

Catching us at Essen Spiel 2025? Visit Paverson Games at booth 4-D200 and check out Luthier if you’re looking for an elegant euro about crafting instruments and perfecting your art! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Paverson. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Pandasaurus Games at booth 2-C315 and check out Hacienda if you’re looking for a classic euro reborn—manage herds, trade, and territory! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Pandasaurus. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen this year? Visit Pandasaurus Games at booth 2-C315 and check out Beasts if you’re looking for a tense, asymmetric hunt where predator meets prey! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Pandasaurus. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel this year, stop by Office Dog at booth 7-C111 and check out The Hobbit: There and Back Again if you’re looking for an epic journey through Middle-earth! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Office Dog. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by Bezier Games at booth 2-B510 and check out Haunted Mouse: Deluxe Edition if you’re looking for a cozy-creepy family game of tiny mice and spooky mansions! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Bezier. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Catching us at Essen this year? Drop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Wordsy if you’re looking for a fast-thinking word game that rewards bold vocabulary! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Twinkle Twinkle if you’re looking for a gentle abstract about crafting constellations and lighting the night sky! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

See it first at Essen Spiel 2025! Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Tearable Quest if you’re looking for a hilarious paper-ripping, fourth-wall-breaking adventure! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen Spiel this year? Stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Ruins if you’re looking for an archaeological adventure of rebuilding lost wonders! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen this year, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Oddland if you’re looking for a quirky strategy game where nothing’s quite normal! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Catching us at Essen this year? Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Money! if you’re looking for a sharp Knizia bidding classic full of tense decisions! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Merchants of Andromeda if you’re looking for an interstellar trade game of daring deals and galactic markets! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen Spiel this year? Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Alibis if you’re looking for a clever deduction game of secrets and stories! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by Alderac Entertainment Group at booth 3-B200 and check out Into the Machine if you’re looking for a fast, tactical race of upgrades, engines, and sabotage! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with AEG. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen Spiel 2025, stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Wine Cellar if you’re looking for a refined strategy game of vintages, pairings, and patience! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Don’t miss it at Essen Spiel this year! Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Sand Art if you’re looking for a calm, colorful pattern-building puzzle! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

See it first at Essen Spiel 2025! Visit 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Red Letter Yellow Letter if you’re looking for a hilarious, tongue-twisting party challenge! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen this year? Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Ratzia if you’re looking for a sneaky tile-laying chase packed with cheese and chaos! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

The revolution ends tonight! Last day to join the mayhem—SCUM is closing on Kickstarter soon! Grab your spot before the uprising fades. zurl.co/yBWP8

Catching us at Essen this year? Visit 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Grand Central Skyport if you’re looking for an elegant engine-builder set in the golden age of flight! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Botswana if you’re looking for a fast, clever bidding battle full of wild twists! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen this year, stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Big Sur if you’re looking for a relaxing game of scenic connections and coastal calm! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

🎲 Join @613mandi.bsky.social, @819steph.bsky.social, Matt Paquette & the Ludicon founders for a game of Roll to the Top + a chat about Ludicon 2025 in Montréal! 🕖 Tonight at 7pm ET 🖥️ www.twitch.tv/saltandsassgames 💬 Mostly in English, but questions en français bienvenus ! See you there! 💜

I'll be joining @mpco.bsky.social later today (4pm PT) to chat about visual accessibility in tabletop games!

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Accessible Player Counts Flexible player counts—solo, 2p, scalable—make your game accessible to more groups. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP!Avoid Overstuffed Boards White space reduces overwhelm, speeds understanding, and makes games more welcoming. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Icon Labels Icons need text labels—training wheels that make learning faster and easier. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Reading Order in PDFs Check PDF reading order so screen readers follow a clear, logical flow. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Alt Text for Digital Files Alt text makes digital rulebooks screen-reader friendly and opens access to blind players. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

Hey Critical Role & Daggerheart Fans! @darringtonpress.bsky.social JUST DROPPED the Daggerheart Class Packs on Kickstarter! These tidy little bundles give you EVERYTHING you need to make a kick-ass character! Go back it now! zurl.co/FHu6J #daggerheart #criticalrole #graphicdesign #rpg #becreative

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Accessible Dice & Components High-contrast dice and sturdy cards boost readability and usability at the table. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Tactile Design Tactile cues like textures and shapes improve play for all, not just low-vision players. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Colorblind-Friendly Palettes 300M people are colorblind. Test palettes with a simulator. If red = green, fix it. Inclusive palettes mean more players. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Consistent Layout Keep layouts consistent across cards and boards. Predictability speeds recognition. Consistency isn’t polish—it’s accessibility. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Player Aids & References Don’t force memorization. Reference cards & guides reduce strain and learning curves. Aids mean smoother play and happier players. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Rulebook Structure A messy rulebook kills games. Structure: components, setup, win, turn. Use headings, bullets, examples. Clarity = playability. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Clear Language Cut jargon. Use short, direct rules with examples. Clarity lowers barriers and makes your game more approachable to all. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Accessible Symbols Symbols must be clear, distinct, and consistent. Confusing or look-alike icons slow play. Clear icons = smoother gameplay. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Text Size & Spacing Tiny text loses players. Bigger text + good spacing help everyone—older eyes, tired parents, low-vision players. Make it readable! Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Font Choice Matters Fancy fonts look cool but fail in play. Clean, readable fonts win—better usability means your game gets played more often. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

JUST LAUNCHED! SCUM: An Eclipse Phase Board Game We are so proud to have collaborated on this epic space game full of chaos and anarchy! Head on over to Kickstarter and Back this fantastic game today! #boardgames #rpg #graphicdesign zurl.co/EudZV

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Don’t Rely on Color Alone Color alone isn’t enough! Add icons, shapes, or patterns so games remain playable for colorblind players and reduce frustration. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Color Contrast & Legibility High contrast = readability. Low contrast looks slick in mockups but fails on the table. Good contrast gets your game played. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

Going to GEN CON? Stop by the Moose wtih Cup Games booth (#529) and check out SCUM, The Anarchistic Mayhem of a Tabletop Game based on the incredible Eclipe Phase RPG! #becreative #boardgames #gencon

Going to GEN CON? Stop by the Allplay Games booth (#1849) and check out Ruins, John D Clair's newest card-crafting game. Do some digging, unearth treasure, have fun! #becreative #boardgames #gencon

Going to GEN CON? Stop by the 25th Century Games booth (#1457) and check out Red Letter, Yellow Letter, the lightning-fast letter puzzle game! #becreative #boardgames #gencon

Going to GEN CON? Stop by the Bézier Games booth (#137) and check out Rebel Princess Deluxe Edition, the fairy‑tale hearts game with attitude! #becreative #boardgames #gencon

Going to GEN CON? Stop by the 25th Century Games booth (#1457) and check out Ratzia, the push‑your‑luck crime bidding game! #becreative #boardgames #gencon