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BKGameDesign

@bkgamedesign.bsky.social
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Freelance game designer and architect. Mainly posting about game design and anime. (He/Him)

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Donn Stroud @donnstroud.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
10 days in and 10 monsters written and posted for Ruination Pilgrimage. There are monstrous animals, weird things, a demon, a ghost and we've got 21 one more days to go.
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Psychoda Press
The anger of a Ghost of Ash & Char is unmatched. Rightfully so; they were subjected to the most horrible of deaths. These minor ghosts almost take delight in inflicting pain and suffering upon their victims.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
It's been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with Annika Quint on the art for The Ritual. @wetinkgames.bsky.social did a lovely interview with her to discuss process and pieces for the game.
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Wet Ink Wednesday - Annika Quint
YouTube video by Wet Ink Games
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Alex Speidel - Apply for PNW Mole! @alexspeidel.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Just three weeks left to apply! Sure, that seems like a long time, but what if you get lost in a corn maze? Best to just apply now, that seems wiser. Applications, FAQs, and everything you could want and more at pnwmole.com . Apply today! We can't wait to meet you!
The mountain at sunset with the PNW Mole logo overlaid.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Disc golfing and I birdie on 18 to finish -1. Me: Holy shit. I finally beat Findley. I'll never forget this. UDisc App: Silence... I look up my post rounds and last time I was out here I got a -2... 🤦‍♂️
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Started #QueensDilemma with the crew that did King's Dilemma, and feel shocked I haven't heard / seen more chatter about this one. There's more mechanical creft surrounding the voting, but it gives you a richer experience. Also, playing characters with the map *really* enhances the experience.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's October! That means its time to release my yearly Spooky Songs playlist... This year's picks are themed around my upcoming game, The Ritual (launching soon on @kickstarter.com).
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Spooky Songs 2026
My yearly spooky playlist is live! This year's picks are themed around my upcoming game, The Ritual (launching soon on Kickstarter): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weti...
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I... Uh... Added *way* more to the review after finishing the game a second time. Full spoilers thoughts are there. The game is a masterpiece, and I was compelled to write.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I'll do it too... Seeing that dates on these games turned me into a skeleton.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I've finished #SovereignTower and it's easily going to be my game-of-the-year. Incredibly my jam. Thoughtfully crafted. Well executed... A pleasure to play from start to finish. Longer thoughts in my review.
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Steam Community :: Ben (he/him) :: Review for Sovereign Tower
If you are a fan of “Suzerain” or “Yes, Your Grace””, do yourself a favor and play this game. It is an *excellent* distillation of the gameplay loop between having character conversations followed by ...
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Exeunt Press 💀🎲 @exeunt.press · 25/09/2026
The artists are still dead. Their art is still free.
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Public domain art resources
Using public domain art in tabletop game design
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Ad Exec: What could make the Guardian statue built out of stone go harder? Teen intern: Give it a sword? Ad Exec: Give that f***ing statue a sword!
A picture of the Cleveland Guardian statue wearing armor and holding a sword. 
The text reads: Postseason, Clinched. Stand guard.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Had a great chat with Matthew Orr of @wetinkgames.bsky.social about our upcoming game, The Ritual! We get into the magic circle, pitching games, and the journey of bringing The Ritual to life. If you’re into game design, publishing, or just want to hang out while we talk shop, give it a listen!
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Wet Ink Wednesday - Benjamin Kanelos
YouTube video by Wet Ink Games
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Me* Fuck...
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My and who?
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Ohhhhh boy... #SovereignTower is scratching that Yes Your Grace and Suzerain itch *real* good... I like the rewind mechanic, don't trust it, but have used it a bunch. I hope it's not overlong given it seems ripe for re-playing.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Seriously would love to get prints of this with the Auska one... Gonna do a female Shinji next? 😅
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Alex Speidel - Apply for PNW Mole! @alexspeidel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Applications are now open for season 2 of the Pacific Northwest Mole! Come join us May 14-16 for a weekend of social deduction, puzzles, cooperation and a whole lot of fun! This event is my passion project and my baby, I'm so excited to be doing it a second time! pnwmole.com
A ferry at sunset with the PNW Mole logo laid over it.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Oh no! I think I've hit the point where I don't want any more Jimothy content?
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
My Touched by Darkness #megagame has been popping up all over lately. There's one happening October 17th in Rochester, NY. Tickets available now!
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EventForge — Events Calendar for Tabletop Game Stores
The all-in-one events calendar, ticketing, and player CRM built for tabletop game stores.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Unfortunately, due to low sign-ups, we had to cancel this event. We will be running a digital version of the game on October 24th. Stay tuned for details.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
One of the Courting Trouble players at a L.A. LARP Con put together a lovely AAR (After Action Report). This is the first AAR I've seen for Courting Trouble and it warms my heart... 🥲
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💬 1  🔁 0  ❤️ 4 · Strategicon Report #2: Courting Trouble · The rumor board, which drove much of the game's intrigue The first megagame we put on was a massive success! This AAR is my best recollec…
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Elusive Samurai 2? Huh... I did the first and haven't gotten around to the second. I'll have to add it to my list. Thanks!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Which ones? I've been slow to start this season...
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Update: I survived!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
My Co-designer on Snacksquatch has another game hitting Kickstarter: Spelling Beach. If you like word games, check it out!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Met some lovely people through @vescis.bsky.social playing TI4 on BGA. They are all currently plotting my demise on a shared Discord chat...
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Kyle Tam is Climbing Mt Moriah @percypropa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
People who crowdfund for small prints - you’re real and valid and legit I am not in a physical location in the world where I can use crowdfund myself. If I was, I would likely do small batches/limited physical. You have to find the printers and then print and then pack and then ship - it’s work!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
My next megagame is happening Noon-5pm on Saturday, October 3rd at the Richland Heights Library (Cleveland's east side). Enrollment is open (and free) for a megagame that mixes high school drama with alien adolescence. This is a rules-light roleplay heavy experience where *everyone* is an alien.
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Starlight High: the Megagame
A sci-fi high school roleplaying megagame where you're an alien in your senior year. Dive in solo or bring some friends!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Given the poor state of my recall, I need ads to stop promoting 'unforgettable' experiences. I can't remember graduating college... your Taco Tuesday doesn't stand a chance.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
What makes you say that? 😏
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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"Indies will save us" No! YOU WILL SAVE INDIES! Go leave a review for that neat indie game you like, share the trailer for an upcoming game you're anticipating, tell your fave developer they did a good job, go tell people about such and such game that's just come out, you can make a difference!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
My first ace!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I hit my first #discgolf ace today and some guy just happened to be filming the hole for his own ace-a-palooza video. Incredibly lucky to have that moment recorded... I keep watching it.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Benjamin Kanelos
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Oh! Glad I checked. I can be there around 10pm.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Benjamin Kanelos would like to give it a try. I'm assuming that 8 is 8am?
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
@vescis.bsky.social... New cryptid just dropped.
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Sarah Taber @sarahtaber.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
A quick word on Taco Bell: That's where we found the suspected lettuce, and it's not bc Taco Bell is gross. It's bc Taco Bell is REALLY GOOD at tracing product! Keeping track of exactly where they got their ingredients, & exactly what restaurants each shipment of ingredients went to!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The Cleveland/Akron group Northeast Ohio Tabletop Games Playtesting now goes by the name and website ProtoCLE: www.protocle.org
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Home
All I think about in my free time is board games!
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Maggie @maggiejean-2.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I don't understand the hate towards Taco Bell. They don't grow the lettuce, they just buy it. Bitch about Taylor Farms.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Jimothy is the internet content I *need* right now...
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Glizzy hopes you 'stick' the landing!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Lightwave is arguably the most powerful tech in the game...
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Ohhhhh! Have fun!
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
And it's back today. Weird...
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Watched ep 8 of Botan Kamiina Fully Blossums When Drunk *yesterday* on @crunchyroll.com and today the whole show is gone!? It stopped airing a couple weeks ago, and now I can't finish it? Does anyone have any information about what happened?
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Didn't see anyone talking about this one, but I enjoyed it. Glad to see it'll continue to get adapted.
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Courting Trouble - Sunday @ 10am Woo desires and challenge rivals in this rules-light roleplaying-heavy romantasy inspired megagame. Not seeking romance? There is plenty of scheming, gossiping, partying, and more to get involved in! www.gencon.com/events/308381
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Gen Con | Gen Con Indy 2026
The Best Four Days in Gaming
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Crowned in Starlight - Friday @ 6pm A reworking of Twilight Imperium for real-time 2-player team based play. Come alone or with a friend to compete to control the galaxy! www.gencon.com/events/312150
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Gen Con | Gen Con Indy 2026
The Best Four Days in Gaming
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BKGameDesign @bkgamedesign.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
#Origins is in the rearview mirror, and now attention turns to #GenCon. Most #Megagame Coalition events are sold out, but there are still spaces available for the two events I am running:
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