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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I've been making these adorable crocheted plushie button dice as Christmas tree decorations. I love them and want to make more but they do take ages to make so it's hard to know if anyone would want to pay £15.99 for an entirely handmade decoration?

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It's a gaming kind of a day ❤️

Photo of my gaming bag that says "my big bag of beautiful board games" and a peak inside the bag containing Malus Hortus, Photosynthesis and dungeons, dice and danger

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I've been working on the box art for the Malus Hortus expansion. I'm hoping a close up of the evil Hellebore will look cool on the box

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I recently completed my @sdrgames.bsky.social collection. I can't wait to try and save earth, and then learn to live in the wasteland left behind if I don't. Does anyone else have an indie designer that you just have to get all of their games?

Board game shelves featuring Why We Fight and Earth Rising

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It's prototyping time 😁 I'm working on a way to make the Malus Hortus expansion cardless so I can hand make it 😊. I could do with people's opinions: Do you think people will be ok with the base game being mass produced and the expansion handmade?

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Making more green Ultimate Board Game Survival Kits 💚💚💚

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Lots of crochet has been happening. Along with the plushie dice there are plenty of new mini dice bags to pair with the adorable teeny dice!

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Time to restock my gorgeous plushie dice. Most of the last batch have sold and it's taken me a while to get around to it but they're coming together 😊

Plushie dice with buttons as pips, yarns and some parts of crocheted dice not sewn together yet

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Another Captain post, so soon? Well of course as he's decided to help play test the Malus Hortus expansion, and generally testing the durability of the base game 😅 I'm happy to say it has so far stood up to cat attacks.

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I've been struggling to get back in the routine of posting. So let's call this #mascotmonday as Captain takes "if it fits, I sits" to a whole new level

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It's the new necklaces that came with me to UKGE, I really enjoyed making them and can't wait to make more/take photos so I can actually sell them online 😅

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Always important at UKGE is my yearly photo with Adam, my favourite ghost buster/Captain America 😁

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I'm finally past my UKGE burnout and want to share all my favourite photos from the weekend with you. I'm going in chronological order and trying to use it to get back in the swing of posting regularly 😅. Starting with the rainbow dice and chains necklace! 1/2 #dicegoblin #ukgamesexpo

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Ferne Milton, CobbleSprite (She/Her) @cobblesprite.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

If you're at UKGE today come say hi at the CobblePath stand! 3-558~ Inexplicably the same place as last year!

A photo of CobblePath Games' UKGE stand.

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Who's ready for another awesome day at UKGE? If you have the time please come see me at stand 4-337! Malus Hortus is awaiting your arrival. #boardgames #ukge #ukgamesexpo

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Malus Hortus is set up at UKGE and ready for some attention. Come and have yourself a daring adventure at stand 4-337 #ukgamesexpo #boardgames #UKGE #ukge2026 #ukgamesexpo2026

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Atikin Games will be exhibiting at UKGE for my 5th year running and my flagship game, Malus Hortus, will be on sale for the first time this year. If you haven't seen Malus Hortus before it is a 1-4 player cooperative game about an evil garden that lures you in with its beauty by day... 1/5

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Malus Hortus is coming to UKGE! Who else is excited? I'm super excited! For those who don't know the Malus Hortus prototype has been at UKGE many times for play testing and demos but this time I have production copies to bring and sell 🤞... 1/2

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

With UKGE on the horizon it's massive restock time. I started with Board Game Survival Kits, just finished mint tin games and next I'm alternating between accessories that have sold well in the past and new products I've wanted to make for a while 😊... 1/2

Mint tin games, Mini Memory Mischief, Feline Felonies, Canine Capers

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I did a holiday! 🥰 This was my only game related photograph from it so it thought I should show you all. I won Marina Bay Sands roll to the top with Marina Bay Sands in view 😍. 1/2

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I haven't played Catan in soooo long. It was very nice to get a game to the table, 2 victory points away from the win but beaten by my buddy, well deserved. #boardgames

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Yesterday's makes. Another thing I've wanted to do for ages and I finally made time. Meeple and mini dice hair accessories 😊

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biggirlgames.bsky.social @biggirlgames.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Just played my first game of Malus Hortus by @atikingames.bsky.social and, if I played it right, I’m pretty delighted by it! I played Chloris, because I always play purple (iykyk 🤣) and managed to escape the garden with a little bit of health intact, earning Epilogue 4. Hope to have photos later.

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

@paradice.uk last weekend was absolutely wonderful! Thank you to everyone who came by and to all the other exhibitors for being truly magnificent to be around. Most of all thank you so much to the Paradice team, the event is growing beautifully, I can't wait to see what next year will bring. 1/3

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Malus Hortus is coming to @paradiceuk.bsky.social in Worthing this weekend! 🤯🎉🎊🥳 I'm so excited, it'll be the first time I have Malus Hortus with me to sell ☺️ please come by and say hi!

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GrahamS Games @grahamsgames.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I think this is the first time I ever backed a #boardgame based on box art and title alone! Malus Hortus from @atikingames.bsky.social is here and I can’t wait to get stuck in! I’m sure my thoughts will be on the blog real soon 😍

Malus Hortus boardgame box art. A malevolent orchid and lightening.

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day. I thought I'd share a photo of me with my one true love now that it's here 😊❤️. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen, I love you all! (Actually spending the day with my wonderful husband of course, and got his permission to call Malus Hortus my one true love 🤣).

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Malus Hortus is here 🥳 these are two of my four pallets of games, orders start going out on Monday! This morning I carried a total of 1.9 tonnes of boxes, I'm really quite proud but I don't know if I'll be able to use my arms tomorrow 🤣

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It's #BoardGamersLift time! Share your #boardgames news, what have you been playing, crafting, reviewing, etc? Support your fellow board gamers! Don't forget to check out this month's #indietabletopnewsletter and maybe have a subscribe? 😉 atikingames.com/newsletter/f...

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February 2026

Welcome to the Indie Tabletop Newsletter, hear from independent tabletop games designers about their current and upcoming projects. Take a look at the games we've already self-published and our upcomi...

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I'm very excited to have unlocked the rainbow D20 enamel pin on the Elemental Sprite Plushies campaign. We're just a few backers away from unlocking the Feline Felonies cat now, come along and check it out why not 😉 they are rather adorable. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Little Elemental Sprite Plushies being made and waiting for their arms and emblems. There's still 8 days left to back the campaign and get your own adorable little sprite. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Last chance to late pledge for Malus Hortus for the pre order price of £38 and subsidised postage. You can find it on Kickstarter and GameFound On Saturday 7th February it will change to full price and be available to buy for the RRP of £39.99 plus full postage costs gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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Malus Hortus by Atikin Games - Gamefound

Welcome to the mystical and frightful world of Malus Hortus. It's a cooperative game for 1 to 4 players, ages 12+, where you take on the role of fierce nymphs with unique powers. Along your journey yo...

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I had a fantastic weekend exhibiting at To Boldly Game and not just because The National Space Centre is a wonderful place to be. Thank you to everyone who played Mini Memory Mischief over the weekend and all those who came by to say hi. It was great seeing @jacksonpope.bsky.social... 1/2

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

It's #BoardGamersLift time! Sorry it's a little late this week, I've been focusing on making stock for To Boldly Game this weekend and somehow it's already Wednesday 😂 Share what you've been playing, reviewing, buidling, and support your fellow #boardgames enthusiasts!

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

My Pintopia project funded 🥳 thank you to everyone who has backed so far! I've designed some enamel pins as stretch goals for the campaign and there's a poll for backers to vote on what order they'd like them unlocked. Please come along and take a look. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...

"Enamel Pins For Pintopia Stretch Goals." (you can find the alt text for all the pins on today's update)

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Pintopia launches tonight! 8pm GMT and these adorable plushies will be available along with some enamel pins I've designed as stretch goals, please follow along.... 1/2 www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

Crocheted little round elemental sprite plushies (fire, air, water, earth)

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

We finally have a beautiful place to organise and display our board games in the new house. Of course I started with my Indie shelves 😊❤️ From left to right: Malus Hortus, Board Game Survival Kits, Mini Memory Mischief, Playful Pets and Tri To Win from @atikingames.bsky.social (me 😊)... 1/4

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

More To Boldly Game prep 😁 starting with purple and then teal, this shows a good thing I have to consider regularly though. You can see there's a new crossover between purple meeples, this happens from time to time with different components and I have to work out when to change the... 1/2

Purple board game components in I Play Purple Tins and teal going into their tins

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

In 3 days Pintopia launches on @backerkit.com and I'll be introducing these adorable elemental sprite plushies to the world. They are the stars of my next mint tin/small box game, the money raised from this campaign will go towards making... 1/2 #BoardGamersLift www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

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Get Ready for Elemental Sprite Plushies

From Atikin Games - Get Ready for Elemental Sprite Plushies

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It's time for a #BoardGamersLift! I want to hear what #boardgame related news you all have, what have you been playing, designing, reviewing, selling, etc? I'm sorry it's been so long, forgive me and I'll try and get this back on track regularly. Don't forget to use4 #BoardGamersLift

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

It's make stock for To Boldly Game time. Starting with pink and green board game survival kits. Will anyone be going to To Boldly Game at the end of the month?

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Happy New Year from Atikin Games. Pictured is my beautiful and loving mascot on my husbands leg, looking quite a bit like Captain owns Darren, which I don't mind at all. 1/2

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Getting ready for New Year's Eve board game night 😁

Board games: Firefly Flux, Love Letter, Jaws, Takenoko, Malus Hortus, Pugs in Mugs, Playful Pets, Fetching Feathers, Mini Memory Mischief and Tri To Win

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Atikin Games

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Atikin Games is 6 years old today and I thought I'd use the chance to share some of my favourite photos from UKGE this year as I didn't post them at the time 🙈 Thank you everyone for supporting Atikin Games 😊 1/2

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Atikin Games @atikingames.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Having a big restock of all my mint tin games as you can now get all 3 of my mint tin games in the Merry Mint Tin Bundle for just £25 on m Backerkit holiday market campaign, I'll be sending them out in the first two weeks of December, don't forget to get yours 😊 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...

Canine Capers and Feline Felonies being made

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