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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

So excited. Steve Jones at Blue Panther just printed 40 copies of Throw Down That Flag for me and @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social. We created this game specifically for the @sdhistcon.bsky.social Night Market. I really love what we’ve made.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A little early morning fun. Working on the counter sheet for Throw Down That Flag. Co-designed with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social for the @sdhistcon.bsky.social Night Market on 7 November. It will be printed by Blue Panther.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

With just a few hours left to go, it’s cool to see that Rebels Against Rebellion has reached #5 on the BGG hotness. Really awesome for such a niche topic. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

By far the game I saw at GenCon that I’m most excited about is @leder.games upcoming design from Alita Robertson called Kart. It looks beautiful, and the gameplay sounds smooth and fun. Was super cool to have Alita give me an overview.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Just finished reading Maid by Stephanie Land. Highest possible recommendation.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Had an awesome time at @sdhistcon.bsky.social North. Demo’d Night Witches with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social, Undaunted 2200 Revolution, and Rebels Against Rebellion. @ospreygames.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In celebration of the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and I want to share our next collab. Throw Down That Flag is a homage to the 1st Minnesota’s contribution to that famous battle. It will be available at Night Market @sdhistcon.bsky.social on 7 November

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I have achieved peak middle-aged suburban American dad status. Reading this while grilling and sipping on a hazy IPA on my deck.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Just a note for folks who might be interested in Rebels Against Rebellion. I've started a design diary where I do some deep diving into the game's origin story. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social boardgamegeek.com/thread/37152...

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Just had the chance to play a couple games of Rebels Against Rebellion using a prototype made for Origins. Can’t wait to demo this to folks! @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I followed up with this yesterday, but they’ve blocked me. Trying to find the best way to contact them now.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

For those following this @elizhargrave.bsky.social, etc, 4Pillars is refusing to takedown the AI slop. Here is a link to their refusal on FB: www.facebook.com/share/1B9TT6... According to Ohio law, I can refuse the use of my likeness for commercial purposes, and I have made it clear to them I will.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Take a look at this magnificent cover from @kwanchai.bsky.social and Jina Rueter for my upcoming co-design with @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social: Rebels Against Rebellion, published by Flying Pig Games. This is my first venture into the American Civil War for a game design.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

TIL that there is apparently a limit to the amount of time TTS will track for your activity. That's...a lot of time spent designing and testing games in TTS.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I’m loving what the Braves and Hawks are doing, but tipoff for the WNBA season cannot get here soon enough.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I always say that you can tell what game I’m currently working on based on the books I’m reading. The current reading list is a bit unusual.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Night Witches (co-designed with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and published by @fortcircle.bsky.social) is now available for pre-order! :) www.nightwitches.com

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

With the recent announcement of Undaunted 2200: Revolution, I can now share the full 2026 plans...(possibly with one or two more additions later...) @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @mropla.bsky.social

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

There are just under 175,200 games in the BGG database and I’m associated with 55 of those (0.0003%), yet two of those games are ranked alongside each other. Quick - someone tell me the odds of that? (Paging Geoff Engelstein!)

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Things are heating up! #2 on the hotness. Launches tomorrow, and I can't wait! What a treat to be able to collaborate with @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social, Brett J. Gilbert, and @mightyboards.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mig...

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Tawny Newsome is awesome. I know there are haters, but I'm really enjoying watching Star Fleet Academy with my family. And this episode was very cool. DS9 is my favorite Trek, and this was an awesome homage.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Tier as of season 5 volume 2. What do you agree or disagree with?

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Look at this thing of beauty from my favorite designer: Paolo Mori. Just listened to @danthurot.bsky.social’s excellent interview with Paolo and his co-designer Alessandro Zucchini. Highly recommended.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Carlos Ureta's illustrations for Queen of Spies are gorgeous, with each one telling a story. But this is my favorite combo: Alice the spymaster training her protégé, Sophie. @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

CAN. NOT. WAIT. First ever co-design with the amazing Brett J. Gilbert (and 48,237th co-design with the similarly awesome @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social). Also my first collaboration with @mightyboards.bsky.social, and it's been fantastic. 2e0yc.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/1...

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Had a great 2p game day with my local gaming buddy yesterday. @ospreygames.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social A couple of classics (A Few Acres of Snow and Targi), my new hotness (Toy Battle), and one my co-designs (General Orders: Sengoku Jidai).

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

A new game joins the 2026 lineup. Queen of Spies, co-designed with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and published by @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I can't wait for this to become a reality. My second co-design with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social, brought to life by @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social and Meeple Foundry! gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

It's been a while since I've posted this. All of the co-designs that have come out of the Cambridge Cabal. Does not include our solo work or designs outside of the Cambridge Cabal. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @matthewdunstan.bsky.social

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

New addition to the 2026 lineup. The kickstarter for War Chest: Shock Tactics is live. It was a really exciting opportunity to expand the War Chest line with this new expansion. The "shock" mechanism we added really changes the feel of the game. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ald...

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Ok, I’ve signed up to be notified when tickets go on sale for the K-Pop Demon Hunters sing-along theatrical release! It’s rare that a movie comes along that everyone in the family is excited about. :)

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

My Star Trek loving daughter and I started season 3 of STN last night. Before starting the episode we needed to do a recap. But not of the overall plot of season 2, just of all the romances going on in the show. lol!

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I came back from GenCon empty handed but full of love and happiness from seeing some of my absolute favorite peeps! @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @rebellionunplugged.bsky.social

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I don’t usually share personal stuff, but this was fun. Daddy-daughter date with my baby girl in Paris. Check out that earring. IYKYK.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Just left my bestie. First time visiting him and his family in 7 yrs. 😢 @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I recently reorganized my game shelves so that my historical games are arranged by time period. It seems fitting that these two would be together.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Running demos of Line of Fire: Burnt Moon in the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social area of Origins. Having a blast!

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

2026 is looking great. Also on schedule for 2026, but not included in the image because the covers aren't finalized are Zheng He, Night Witches, War Chest: Shock Tactics, Rebels Against Rebellion, and a couple of unannounced games.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

There’s a LOT of pressure for a game design to be good when the art is this fantastic.

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