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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I have to sign a 120 page apartment lease. Their digital system is making me sign every page. Every. single. page. I've spent over 30 minutes signing each page and waiting 10 seconds for the next page to load. It's frustrating that a big corporation can waste so much of my time.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I just backed an art book from one of my favorite artists. I've been following her work for nearly a decade. It's worth checking out if you have any interest in beautiful things. www.kickstarter.com/projects/nao...

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Where the Sky Begins Art Book - A Decade of Magical Worlds

A deluxe 164-page art book filled with paintings, sketches, stories, and the creative journey behind them.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“To the victor belong the spoils…” It’s been clear Trump holds this world view, but saying it out load at the UN makes me wonder if he’s a bit out of touch. First striking a country to get access to their oil seems clearly anti-American. Is that not obvious to most Americans including #MAGA?

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Punitive action designed to change what a news organization says is censorship. Are we really ok with state sponsored media censorship? #GOP #Conservatives #TCOT #FiscalConservative#2A #RedWave #MAGA #Trump2024 #TrumpSupporters #AmericaFirst

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Which title treatment do you prefer for this 30 - 45 minute cozy engine builder? RIGHT or LEFT? boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46...

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My Dad asked ChatGPT about my design philosophy: "If you boiled it down to a single design goal, it might be: Create systems that are simple to learn, rich in interaction, and meaningful enough that players feel something—not just solve something.” 1/3

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's probably time to listen when the CEO of 3 competing US companies and the leader of China are all worried about a technology they're developing.

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Big Brain Meme Gesture

ALT: Big Brain Meme Gesture

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is the first time I’ve won Race for the Galaxy with only points for buildings.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Google used to be idealistic, with a vision of making knowledge free and available to everyone. I loved that Google. Renaming Lake Ontario to appease political power is cowardly and opportunistic.

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Sticky Doodler 🖍️ Color Jam @stickydoodler.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I'm pleased to announce our PeopleCon 3 keynote panelists: Talia Rosen, designer of First Monday in October, and @brendanballou.bsky.social, author of When Companies Run the Courts. The panel will illuminate how these two media formats show different perspectives on the US judicial system. RSVP ...

PeopleCon 3: A festival of locally-crafted independent games.
Game & Book Talk: Talia Rosen, Designer, First Monday in October; Brendan Ballou, Author, When Companies run the Courts
People’s Book, 7014 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Sat, Oct 17th
Market: 12-5pm
Talk: 2:30-3:30pm

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I love when my parents visit. We have so much fun together. They're helping me test the games in our upcoming NorthStar Cafe line. Cluster Flock is their favorite!

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Few things make me happier than a superfan geeking out about my work.

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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Interactions like this are the absolute highlight of Gen Con for me

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“The place you’re more likely to live out the American dream, now…is Denmark, and I want that to be America.” -Pete Buttigieg

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

"Humans are an impressive species. Finding small connections in an infinite world, and weaving them into a likely story. Predicting the future to smooth the oscillations of their anxiety, and finding joy in the cracks of uncertainty. " - author unknown

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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

One major purpose of TTGDA is to help tabletop game designers negotiate better publishing contracts. We just released the rubric of what we look for -- and info on how different publishers scored on the rubric. Soon we will also release a model contract. More at www.ttgda.org/contract-bas...

Tabletop Game Designers Association (TTGDA) Releases Scoring Rubric and Tabletop
Market Contract Analysis to Promote Equitable Industry Standards

Bridgewater, NJ – The Tabletop Game Designers Association (TTGDA) today announced the
launch of their Contract Scoring Rubric and publication of its Tabletop Market Contract Analysis
– 2026, a comprehensive industry report designed to share information about contract practices
and advocate for fair treatment, intellectual property protection, and designer involvement in the
tabletop game publishing process.
The report, developed by the TTGDA contract & grievance committee—led by industry veterans
Geoff Engelstein, Elizabeth Hargrave, Matt Leacock, and James Lowder—seeks to address the
wide disparity in publishing agreements across the industry. With many first-time game
designers accepting terms that may be disadvantageous, the TTGDA has developed a rigorous,
objective scoring rubric to evaluate publisher contracts.
“Our intention is to shine a light on these industry practices and lead to more equitable
standards,” says TTGDA Vice President Sen-Foong Lim. To assist in this effort, the TTGDA will
be releasing model contracts that adhere to the criteria established in the scoring rubric.
The full report can be downloaded at www.ttgda.org/contract-basics.
Key Industry Findings
The analysis of contracts from over 50 publishers reveals several critical areas where many
standard publishing agreements fall short of fair practices:
● Advances: Only two-thirds of publishers offer a baseline advance above the
TTGDA-recommended minimum of $1,000, while 20% offer no advance at all.
● Designer Involvement in Expansions: 40% of publishers retain the right to create
expansions without consulting the original game’s designer.

Intellectual Property Rights: 75% of publishers retain the rights to a game’s name after
the publication agreement concludes and rights to the design revert to the creator.
● Financial Transparency: One-third of publishers deny designers the right to audit their
books, and 10% include non-standard deductions to revenue before royalties are
calculated.
Moving Toward Standards
The Tabletop Market Contract Analysis includes aggregate results, with summary scores for
each individual publisher available to TTGDA members. However TTGDA would like to highlight
the top five scoring publishers (alphabetically): 25th Century Games, Fireside Games, Lunar
Punk, Plaid Hat Games, and UP Games.
“These results are not a call to avoid specific publishers,” says TTGDA President Geoff
Engelstein. “Rather they are a tool for designers to negotiate terms that include fair payment,
intellectual property protection, and a meaningful role in the final product.”
The organization plans to release semi-annual updates to the Tabletop Market Contract
Analysis as more contracts are reviewed and publishers revise their standard agreements.
About the Tabletop Game Designers Association
The Tabletop Game Designers Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to
supporting designers of all types of tabletop games, including board games, role playing games,
card games, miniature games, and others, whether mass market, specialty, or hobby. Learn
more about us at www.ttgda.org.

Contact:
Geoff Engelstein
President
Tabletop Game Designers Association
president@ttgda.org
www.ttgda.org

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I had a great time chatting with the Shelf Stable crew (and partaking in all sorts of tomfoolery). We talked about deck builders, Starlines (my deckbuilder without words on the cards and without shuffling), and second editions.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

At GenCon this year, a fan gave me art created from the Oceans punchboards. I live for moments like that. 🥰

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Ross 💙🎲 MoreGamesPlease @moregamesplease.com · 12/08/2026

After over 8 years working in the tabletop industry here's the main lesson. Effort, talent and care do not reflect commercial success. This industry is filled with passionate humans creating beautiful things too easily missed. So much respect for all the makers out there trying to find a way.

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DAPPER DON DHARSHI @dapperdondharshi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Chimpanzee and tortoise sharing an apple.

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Lauren @tinylongwing.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

If you see this, post your marine-themed art! #SciArt #Invertebrates

Illustration of an underwater view of Miami, implying future fantastically dramatic sea level rise. Tall skyscrapers are barely visible through blue water, rays of sunlight, and coral crusts, while in the foreground, overpasses and walkways are covered in colorful coral reef and visited by various small fish. An old highway sign on the overpass reads "Miami Aquarium Next Right".

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Nature: Climate is releasing into retail this month! It's a redesign of Evolution: Climate, shaped by feedback from more than 400 fans. This image shows how the climate moved during 200,000 simulations of the game.

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Greg Loring-Albright (he/him) @gregisonthego.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Dammmmmmmn I gotta start saving money for PAXU Indie Games Night Market like yesterday. Special shouts out to repeat champion @marcelineleiman.bsky.social, central PA board game design scene keystone @mandashafer.bsky.social, and Philly friend Jessica Creane.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A HUGE thank you to Shoe from @goinganalogshow.bsky.social who gave me a PS5 controller at GenCon for my son. It's a very limited print run that was only given to a few @riotgames.com employees. I gave it to Daniel this morning and he went crazy! It's so rare we couldn't even find it online.

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NorthStar Game Studio @northstargames.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Starlines has been generating a lot of interest from large overseas publishing partners. It's simple to learn, smooth to play, and has a lot of depth.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Here is a sneak peek at our next project. Starlines is a deckbuilder with no text on the cards and no shuffling. An innovative visual system of connecting lines replaces words. No text. No shuffling. Just connections. www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thanks for covering my baby. I can’t wait to chat about with you. I’ve got tons to say!

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

News Flash: Arc Nova is not a medium weight game. Why is this not evident to hobby gamers?

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Negroni and pizza with my son. We’re having a great time.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We’re working on a new product line of games to share with your casual gaming friends and family. I’d say this final round was a smashing success!

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I'm always nervous when a new module gets released, but Nature: Climate was just given a very positive review by Gaming Trend! It will be released at GenCon in a few weeks.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We’ve been doing a yearly game designer retreat with the same people since 2006. Some wonderful friendships have been built over that time. It’s a little slice of paradise for me, away from the stresses of my normal life.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It’s very good. I’m glad we got to play it a second time.

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julie muncy @julie.radiantarray.io · 27/06/2026

if you don't know, you should know that Edward Steed did a treatment of one of the most iconic Magic cards of all time in the style of a New Yorker comic a few years ago

Demonic Consultation, as illustrated by Edward Steed

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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast @thesecretcabal.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Tomorrow is the big day - The Cabal Meetup at Origins is almost here! Friday night, June 19th from 7-10pm we’ll be at The Whistle & Keg in a Columbus Ohio giving away games and haning with the Cabalists. Join us for the party! No tickets or registration required, just show up and have fun.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Game Kastle @gamekastlecp.bsky.social thinks my game is OP. I could not agree more!

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I don’t have a problem. You have a problem!

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

My daughter says my head is like a billboard, so she secretly put a sticker on me and then told me 20 minutes later.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Walking with my daughter and dogs, we caught the moon dipping between two trees.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I love this logo. Clearly a broken chain link. Well done!

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Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I cooked several dishes themed around Oceans, and @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social already giving me some ideas for nature 🍕

Scoring rules for nature including the following suggestion for Tiebreakers "if there is still a tie, order 2 pizzas - a vegetarian and a meat lovers - and play again!

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maybe: annie rauwerda @annierau.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

"why use google?" webpage from 1999

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

"This is the Evolution themed game I've been waiting 30+ years for. I had all but given up hope, but in Nature you have created what may very well be the best Evolution game, not only in the moment, but the best Evolution game possible." 🥰 🥰 🥰 boardgamegeek.com/blog/308/blo...

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Nature & Evolution: A list of every rule change | Following the NorthStar:

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I’m very proud of my son. His dream to play basketball started several years ago, but his confidence has been struggling to keep up with his skills. He’s been averaging 2 points a game for the past 100+ games. His fear of being selfish and letting down the team has been holding him back… 1/2

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Going Analog @goinganalogshow.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Well, we can't go to France right now, so instead, we'll just plan a trip there with the help of Let's Go! To France (now on Kickstarter). Here's what we're going to do (and eat!): www.youtube.com/watch?v=36sY...

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Planning a trip to France with...Let's Go! To France

YouTube video by Going Analog

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Spotted in the wild, three snow leopards making the long and arduous journey to GenCon.

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

My design philosophy in a nutshell: “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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Dominic Crapuchettes @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Here's a short blog about 4 oceans themed games written from the perspective of a scientist. Oceans Dominant Species: Marine Aquatica Finspan boardgamegeek.com/blog/17061/b...

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The Ocean Is Not Just a Background - It's a Machine | Play the Planet: Nature & Science Games That Make You Think

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