Almost forgot I'm supposed to keep this Substack thing updated... So let's do a retrospective/introduction open.substack.com/pub/mandasha...

Had fun trying out some custom meeples. I think the taller ones are probably too light.

We were glad to have you! There's plenty of other opportunities for BMG all around so hopefully you can make it to more.

Got a playtest in at Break My Game yesterday of Community Cats. Some word choice issues I have to look at. Also worried the intro might be too easy. Got to try it on a few more people..

For today's Space-Cast!, I was joined by Greg Loring-Albright to discuss his recent Keep the Faith, the board game / RPG crossover about a religion in transition. Come for the games, stay for the trauma! A nice light chit-chat for the whole family. Listen here: spacebiff.com/2026/05/20/s...

Duo tone acrylic is kind of awesome. Now considering doing acrylic time tokens for Community Cats.

I doubt I'm going to hit the majority of the audience that really needs to hear this on this page, but you should read it anyways. Great points from great minds in the industry. www.wargamer.com/board-games/...

Had a great time selling local game designers at Harrisburg Board Game Yard Sale.

Today is the day! Board game yard sale! Join us at Second City Church 12-3!

I'm looking to create a small DIY run of my newest game. Looking for opinions on using coin envelopes instead of plastic bags to hold/separate tokens: www.grainger.com/product/BUSI...

If you are around the Harrisburg area next Saturday and want some good deals on used board games, check out our Yard Sale! It all helps a good cause too.

I got to play Take Time yesterday. I hadn't heard about it before then. It was me and two others. I had never played, and the other two never met each other. Somehow our minds combined playing the game. We did pretty awesome.

Learn about my newest game design: open.substack.com/pub/mandasha...

Next game I'm working on open.substack.com/pub/mandasha...

Talking about playtesting at Mepacon open.substack.com/pub/mandasha...

Trying out a new way to share what's going on in my game design journey by using an email newsletter through Substack.

I'm trying something different. I created a Substack to journal out all the things I'm doing that's board game related. If you want updates about my games, or events in the Harrisburg area, then you can subscribe to get those updates in your email box every two weeks.

Okay, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Why did Outlander s8 e7 spend a whole episode killing off a beloved character and resurrecting one that wasn't needed? 😞

Playing the Bonsai Diary and tried to use coffee for the leaves. Attempt 1 wasn't bad but attempt 2 looked scary. I was able to work it into the prompt answer 😊

I love when playtesting someone says, "I wish I could buy this right now." Had an awesome time playtesting at Mepacon. Didn't get a ton of "you need to change this" type feedback, which I think is good. It shows me it's close.

We still have room for designers at Harrisburg Board Game Day. If you are interested, please fill out this form: www.hbgalliance.org/game-designe...

Which color fabric should I use to make dice bags?

Here is my potential army of cats! Let me know what you think. If you were buying an indie game that was part of a small batch run (25-40) would you be okay with PLA printed cat cubes. Or would you prefer plain wood cubes that I'll likely have to ship from China to keep the cost down. 🤔

Okay may have printed this one too small. Playing with the idea of 3d printed cat cubes instead of using wood cubes. Upside, they are cute. Downside, uses plastic.

It's fun when doing research means playing games.

My copy of Bonsai Diary came in. Can't wait to dig into it and grow my own !

One of my playtesters sent me this article this morning: www.pennlive.com/opinion/2026... It's very timely for my Harrisburg: The City Beautiful game. I'm going to have to rethink a few things possibly!

We are really excited about publishing Color Jam, designed by @stickydoodler.bsky.social and Joe Kell. It's a cozy, print-and-puzzle coloring game for one or for you and some friends. It's perfect for lazy summer evenings or for when you want a whisper of strategy in your coloring. 🏖️🖍️

Players at the unguided section at Unpub took photos of the game. Since I didn't take any, I'm glad I got these with the feedback form!

Had a good time at Unpub, the immediately had a week on vacation in Mexico. Need a few days to catch up on things and probably go through my notes.

It's been a busy few weeks. Here's me chilling with a lobby cat.

Had a full house at playtesting on Wednesday. It's so nice to see the community growing. I just wish there was more time in the day!

One of the things I like to do when designing a game is do way too much research into the subject.

Proud to be the 4th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Medieval Merchant, a unique buying and selling board game.! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...

Okay I need y'all to stop what you are doing and vote for something for me: www.tfec.org/spark-landin... And vote for these two: Providing Access to Games and Recreation (This is to help raise money for more diverse game designers) Managing Feral Cats Humanely and Effectively (For TNR) Please vote!

My first attempt at making a box. The graphic is a little off center, but it'll work for Origins Unpub!

Any of my friends going to Origins free on Thursday at 10 am. I need a few more folks to fill a slot of The Establishment so it can go off. tabletop.events/conventions/...

HBG Day has a really cool space you can rent if you want a private spot for your group. With 6 people, it'd be like $40 split. www.hbgalliance.org/store/p/over...

I'm a mean dragon. Roar.

Went a little overboard making components to play test Community Cats 😁

I can't stop buying plants. These are two new ones. A wandering dude and a Rex begonia

Picked up a solar RPG from Exeunt Press this past weekend. Excited to crack it open and hunt monsters.

Our security camera AI has identified this morning dove as a pet. I guess we have a new pet now.

I'll be there! Join us at Lazarus games on Saturday.

Harrisburg Board Game Day is July 12th! This year we're selling a supporter ticket that will help us raise funds to hold the event. www.hbgalliance.org/events/harri...

If you've played my game, please give it a rating or review on Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36...

This Saturday at Lazarus Games in Harrisburg will be a local game designer day. 11-5. Come visit me!

Check out my funky plant hanger

Saw Filter in Harrisburg this past weekend. They were awesome.

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