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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Venusian Vegas the card game, now in public alpha. 🙂 A year ago I was finishing up the print files to prep for PAXU IGNM and now it's on BGA! 🎲✂️

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Nick Bentley Makes Games @nickbentley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

An interesting question to gauge the quality whatever you’re working on: If this was the ONLY work people ever saw of yours, would you be proud of it? 🎲✂️

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Bart de Jong @bartgamedesign.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Using math to balance your game is like measuring your ingredients for cooking. It provides a useable baseline, but it's no substitute for good old tasting

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Half-Lifed (prototype 🎲✂️) (I cut, you choose, tableau-building) Venusian Vegas (Trick-taking, engine-building, hand-management) My 2 games are now in private alpha on BGA. Let me know if you're interested in playing with me and I'll add you to the group.

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Screenshot of Venusian Vegas The Card Game on Board Game Arena

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I have an idea for a dexterity game and need help. 🎲✂️ Looking for interesting, recognizable board game components around the size of like wooden animal meeples in Everdell (average, with variance). I want people to see them and quickly know what game they came from while playing.

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Gaming weekend with the guys. Highlights: Too Many Detectives caused the biggest laugh of the weekend. Club Spooky was the biggest sleeper. Masquerade Trick Party was really cute. Journey was a nice iteration on the Crew. Very few duds for me in the bunch, but nothing universally panned in the lot

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My dog's current favorite toy is an 8lb weight

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Andy is a cool dude and he has a big brain solution to cardboard waste and premium boards in this box that's worth checking out for 🎲✂️ ideas at a minimum and maybe back the game, too while you're there

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My latest game had a retheme this week. Out with Las Venus and in with Crony Carnivores youtu.be/zu6F0uLJMUc?... 🎲 ✂️

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Crony Carnivores 2-minute Pitch

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Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · 04/08/2026

James Ernest on the stages of tabletop game design, from workshopping an idea to delivering a final prototype, and the importance of learning to throw away everything that isn't working

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James Ernest: Practice, Practice, Practice (Game Design Lecture)

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

First time as an election officer. Slow morning so far. Only 6 voters in 2+ hours. But, I've also taught the team Flip 7 and Skyjo!

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Ian O’Toole @ianotoole.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Announcements from GenCon! I'm SUPER excited to be able to share that I'm partnering with @allplay.bsky.social on the Masterworks line, a new premium line of heavy euro games. The first title of which will be Dominant Species!

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Matthew Dunstan @matthewdunstan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

If you are interested in the story behind the design of the latest @postmarkgames.bsky.social title, Master of Coin, this week's video is for you! I go over the genesis of the game, and the different lessons I learnt about game design from it. youtu.be/XFcXpQWo8M4 🎲✂️

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5 Design Lessons from making Master of Coin

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Las Venus - 2-5 player / 15-45m / 10+ Amongst the clouds of Venus, build a casino, hire workers, & deal with the mob, all to make the most $$ An "I cut, you choose" draft of cards + meeples, w/ tableau building, worker placement, and shared goals. #gamesnotatgencon

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Daniel Newman // New Mill Industries @dnlnwmn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

One week left to get your application in for the Indie Games Night Market! I will not be accepting applications after August 1. newmillindustries.com/ignm-app/

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IGNM App — New Mill Industries

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

2 weeks left to submit your game! 🎲✂️ Last year was an awesome experience, but I didn't think I'd have anything to submit this year. Then something came together real quick over the last week that I'm really excited about. Now we wait and see!

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It's been like 6 months since I did any real game development. I put in a few hours Friday night for a big iteration on one of my prototypes and it paid off with a very successful Break My Game testing session yesterday. Always good to hear, "I'd buy this right now". Much excite! 🎲✂️

Cards and other game components on a space themed table mat.

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CoolHandNuke @mrfawkes50.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Sealant Team Six guarding our vulnerable shores against Algae-Qeada, Algaetifa. And Algae Sharpton.

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Sticky Doodler 🖍️ Color Jam @stickydoodler.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Tabletop enthusiasts, we need your help putting an event together for PAX Unplugged. Which of these event names would catch your interest? Assume no context; all you see is the title. Please share / repost -- we don't have any other way to poll people! ("We" = @tonytran.bsky.social & me & others)

A grid with four choices: 1. Tabletop Fringe Fest; 2. Impossible Games Gallery; 3. These Games Are Not For Sale; 4. Exhibit of Priceless Games

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Hey @jeffgrisenthwaite.bsky.social I'm pretty sure I saw a video of you talking about sell sheets and pitching at some point... if that isn't a delusion, are you able to point me to where that video lives now? I might have seen it in the Unpub Discord? Thanks!

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Grant’s Game Recs @grantsgamerecs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I’ve announced almost 50 tour dates for my Board Game Comedy Tour all over the US! www.grantsgamerecs.com/comedy-2

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

@bgstatsapp.bsky.social can I put in a bump to add scheduled imports for BGA? Manually syncing is easily my most used features and would love to see it automated

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 22/05/2026

Marco Rubio when he finds out he has to be a Russian agent tomorrow

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Grant’s Game Recs @grantsgamerecs.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

A comedy show about board games? Well I’m doing it as a tour. How has the process been putting it together? Watch this: youtu.be/6CPrGDSR6yA?...

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The Board Game Comedy Tour!

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Board Game Hot Takes Podcast @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We are incredibly honored that our listeners showed up to vote for us in the Board Game Geek golden geek awards. It means more than you'll ever know to be recognized with the only award that celebrates the niche board game podcast world.

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Board Game Hot Takes Podcast @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In today's podcast episode we celebrate 300 weekly episodes by sharing some of our favorite clips from the last 5 and a half years. Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/iap4H3PU22b #boardgames #podcasts

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Nick Bentley Makes Games @nickbentley.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Forgettable rules degrade a game. They break flow and cause frustration. Four approaches to this kind of problem: 🎲✂️(1/6)

Tabletop game design tip of the day: cut or change rules that players forget

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I completed the most 2026 thing today. Thanks to everyone that believed in me.

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Sticky Doodler 🖍️ Color Jam @stickydoodler.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Lots of opportunities to design games or meet game designers here in the DC - Maryland - Virginia region. Check out our latest newsletter with event listings right here: dmv-designed-games.beehiiv.com/p/tabletop-g... 🛎️ Subscribe so you don't miss anything!

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Tabletop Games in the DMV: May-Jun 2026

Play with local designers!

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I may have found a cheat code for us to escape 2026, but it's going to take impeccable timing and a little bit of luck tomorrow.

Car dashboard display showing 6766 miles and temperature of 76 degrees Fahrenheit.

Weather forecast showing a high of 68 degrees Fahrenheit

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Board Game Hot Takes Podcast @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

In today's podcast episode we have a light discussion about the effect of board games on dopamine and share some games that trigger those little dopamine hits of happiness. Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xxnQZ9Cnl2b

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

@dnlnwmn.bsky.social is the 2015 release year for Fluffy Rite on BGG a typo?

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Huge shout out to @petewiss.bsky.social and our guests for facilitating a wonderful conversation about a game that deserves a deep dive as much as any game does.

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Grant’s Game Recs @grantsgamerecs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I’m taking my Board Game Comedy Hour show on the road for the first time! This is the first time anything like this has ever been attempted and I’m really excited. Stay tuned for more details! #boardgames #gamenight #comedyshow #comedytour www.grantsgamerecs.com

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Matthew Dunstan @matthewdunstan.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In this week's video, I explore some of the different techniques I use to reliably generate new ideas for board game design! youtu.be/uo-MAq_7YxI 🎲✂️

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How can you reliably come up with good game ideas?

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

We're almost done with this jigsaw/escape room puzzle game - Pandora's Legacy from @allplay.bsky.social - and it's awesome! Highly recommend if the idea of a Micro Macro, jigsaw puzzle, Exit game combo sounds good to you

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Virginia: early voting for the redistricting amendment is happening now through April 18. Protect your voting power and help level the playing field ahead of the midterm elections by voting YES today or on Election Day, April 21.

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Matthew Dunstan @matthewdunstan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Big Pasti's latest video, entitled "The 7 Deadly Sins of Board Game Design", had a real effect on me, and today's video is a response to his. I think there is a better way we can talk about game design. youtu.be/BY7TeikZcBw 🎲✂️

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We need a better way to talk about game design

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I've been working on a contract fulfillment, poker variant for a few months. I came across the Deck Hand design contest a couple weeks ago and it was just the set of restrictions I needed to make it a streamlined game. Down to 13 contracts and 5 asymmetric player powers. Time to test!

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Sticky Doodler 🖍️ Color Jam @stickydoodler.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I spent a good amount of time at Unpub talking about whether our current tabletop ecosystem serves the reason why the vast majority of us make games, which is NOT to make the "elite 0.2%." Boyd, the owner of @gamekastlecp.bsky.social, came up with the best analogy: music. (🎲✂️ Thread: 1/▶️)

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

My republican friends: "Redistricting in Virginia is unfair to me" Me: "Pretty woke of you to be so concerned about fairness toward a minority"

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

@dvcgames.bsky.social Pacts was really good. I played 4 new to me 2-player games last night and this one took the cake. Even beat out the great Kanizia's similar game, Marabunta. Highly recommend giving this a try if you enjoy high interaction. Best new game of 2026 for me so far

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Matthew Dunstan @matthewdunstan.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

In today's video I share some insights from judging entries from this year's @cardboardedison.com award, and some tips that you can apply to your own games, whether you enter them in a contest or not! youtu.be/9_5Wv6CaHKY 🎲✂️

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How to do better at game design competitions

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Chris Prime @chrisinhm.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Very fun game day, mostly card games. 12 hours, pretty much straight.

Board Game Stats screenshot play log for February 21, 2026 that includes Tur Na Nog, Beastro, Chasing Shadows, La Patisserie Rococo, Nokosu Dice, Sumida River, Yinkai no Yoaki, Vegeterrors, and Compile Main 1

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Nick Bentley Makes Games @nickbentley.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

In the last weekish, I've seen a burst of board game design posts here that seem unusually thoughtful and effortful. I want to encourage more of this. Imo our communities are only as good as our contributions, and we undervalue how useful a platform like this could be with high care/effort. 🎲✂️

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Matthew Dunstan @matthewdunstan.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

In today's video I go over what I earnt as a full time game designer in 2025, comparing my income over the past few years and how it varies from game to game. My aim has always been to increase transparency in the industry and help newer designers with what to expect. youtu.be/avLL2siSmyc 🎲✂️

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How much money I made as a game designer in 2025

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Cooper River Indivisible @crindivisible.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social

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