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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

SPIEL ESSEN PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉 Pre-order ELDERTIDE: A THOUSAND LIGHTS, the JISOGI UPGRADE PACK, and FOMO now at our online store! espergames.shop JISOGI 1.5: Pick it up at the Good Games Publishing booth! But don't be a stranger; stop by our booth to say hi and chat about the game!

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Buy Mass Effect The Board Game! @ithayla.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

incredible medium euro. @esperbgs.bsky.social knocked it out of the park.

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Last month, JISOGI made its way to Gen Con, and we are still buzzing from the incredible energy! Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by, played a round, or picked up a copy! A special shoutout to our friends at Good Game Publishing for hosting us with such an amazing booth presence! 👏

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

📦 JISOGI 1.5 & ELDERTIDE UPDATE 📦 Huge thanks to all backers! Full regional shipping details are live on Kickstarter. ✨ 100% Shipped & In Stock on our online shop: JP, US, CA 🚚 In Transit: • AUS/NZ: Late Aug–Early Sept • EU: Early Sept • UK: Late Sept–Early Oct • Asia: Rest in Sept (VFI)

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Announcing our first event: URABAKO! ✨ Hosted inside THE TENTH MOSAIC in Tokyo, URABAKO (“back of the box”) peels back the curtain on the art and design behind Japanese board games. Sept 22–23 Enjoy a small design exhibit, a play area & shop! Details & tickets: www.esper.games/urabako-en

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Massive surprise! 💥 The team over at Shut Up & Sit Down ( @shutupshow.bsky.social ) just dropped a review of JISOGI on YouTube! We are so thrilled and honored to be featured by them. A huge thank you to the team for the incredible review! ✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=33SC... #BoardGames

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Buy Mass Effect The Board Game! @ithayla.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Jisogi is a wonderful worker placement game by @esperbgs.bsky.social and I'm so glad it's getting big attention and hype recently! @watchitplayed.bsky.social and @shutupshow.bsky.social just released videos covering it and i hope it hits a huge audience because it's such a fun and unique medium euro

rodney looking mildly crazed with a copy of jisogi from his how to play video of it

matt looking also mildly crazed with a copy of jisogi set up on the table in front of him

#khazrakoneeye snoozing with her chin on our jisogi box

jisogi glamor shot with components and cards spread out in a cool fashion in front of the box

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Purple Moose Plays @purplemooseplays.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Got my 1.5 upgrade pack for @esperbgs.bsky.social Jisogi today, very excited to dig in!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We sat down with game designer Totsuca Chuo to discuss his design philosophy, work with @uchibacoya (Sweet Lands, Rosalie), co-designing secrets, and clever mechanics! Plus, Rosalie is LIVE on Kickstarter! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA6c...

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Amuri Studio @amuristudio.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

@esperbgs.bsky.social We really appreciate Tokyo Board Game Club for playing and reviewing our new game "Nine Tails"! youtu.be/m7KCqbd4oO8?... #ボドゲ　#ボードゲーム　#ninetails #boardgame #cardgame

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[GWP Ep. 1] Nine Tails and Tag Team

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Hinokodo @hinokodo.com · 24/07/2026

Really excited to watch this interview @esperbgs.bsky.social ! Very interesting designer making very interesting games! Big idol of mine. youtu.be/oA6csFe3250?...

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Cute Art, Heavy Mechanics: Designing Rosalie and Sweet Lands with Totsuca Chuo (Exclusive Interview)

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Adam Richards - Punchboard @punchboard.co.uk · 24/07/2026

Tokyo Board Game Club ( @esperbgs.bsky.social ) are just knocking it out of the park with their interviews with Japanese game designers. Another good one today with Totsuca Chuo (Sweet Lands, Rosalie). The Uchibacoya method of developing games is really interesting www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA6c...

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Cute Art, Heavy Mechanics: Designing Rosalie and Sweet Lands with Totsuca Chuo (Exclusive Interview)

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

US, Canada, and Japan shipping for Eldertide, JISOGI 1.5, and JISOGI Upgrade Pack for Kickstarter backers starts next week! We just released an update about the shipping schedule for backers on Kickstarter. Please check it out for other regions! #boardgames #tabletop #eldertide #jisogi

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

JISOGI 1.5 is on @watchitplayed! 🥳 We’ve loved Rodney’s videos for years, and his explanation of the rules is incredibly clear! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9989... 📦 Backer shipping starts soon, followed by pre-orders. 🇺🇸 Catch us at Gen Con in August at the Good Games Publishing booth! #boardgames

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The overview video for “Eldertide: A Thousand Lights” is out on YouTube!! Learn the basics of exploration, resource management, and the Storm. Watch here: youtu.be/s4vBqJfYQ3Y We can’t wait for you to play! (Games are currently shipping!) #eldertide #boardgame

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Eldertide: A Thousand Lights - Game Overview

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Watch It Played @watchitplayed.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Your anime studio is on the brink. The staff are underpaid and overworked but you've got a bold vision to bring your studio success (and some sleep) if you can just create a hit! Join me here and let's learn how to play Jisogi from @esperbgs.bsky.social & Good Games Publishing! youtu.be/99892uQLU4g

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Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon - How To Play

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Aspiring board game designer or curious fan? 🎲 Check out our new interviews with Hiroken (creator of Eternal Decks) & Antoine Bauza (7 Wonders)! Watch now on the Tokyo Board Game Club YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@tokyobgc #gamedesign

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

NEW INTERVIEW! We sat down with board game design legend Antoine Bauza (7 Wonders, Tokaido) fresh off Tokyo Game Market! 🇯🇵 Antoine discusses his 20-year career and shares an exclusive look at PlayPunk’s new prototype, Back2Back! Watch the full interview: 👉 youtu.be/1eniuPJF-v4

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🔥We’re happy to announce that pre-orders for ELDERTIDE, JISOGI 1.5, and the JISOGI Upgrade Pack are officially open on the Esper Game Studio Online Store! 🥳 Games will ship in late summer/early fall, right after our Kickstarter backers receive their copies. espergames.shop

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Coming soon Tokyo Board Game Club! We caught up with Antoine Bauza during his visit to Tokyo Game Market! He’s a veteran game designer and the creator of many award-winning games like 7 Wonders, Hanabi, and Takenoko! Stay tuned! 🔔 www.youtube.com/@tokyobgc

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Our JISOGI 1.5, Eldertide, & Upgrade Pack unboxing is on YouTube! youtu.be/VhVpppWuS0E?... Massive news: the games are officially leaving the factory today for regional hubs! Regular sales open after backers get theirs. Thank you for making this possible! #BoardGames #Kickstarter

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Curious about the game design behind Eternal Decks? We sat down with Hiroken for an exclusive 40-min interview! 🃏✨ He shares his philosophy on minimalist, asymmetric design and gives a first look at Eternal Sevens! 🎬 youtu.be/SMchkMSIq88?... #TokyoBoardgameClub #EternalDecks #GameDesign

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How Hiroken Designed Eternal Decks (Exclusive Interview)

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Adam Richards - Punchboard @punchboard.co.uk · 04/06/2026

If you got swept up in the Eternal Decks buzz, watch this video by @esperbgs.bsky.social . An interview with Hiroken about how he designed Eternal Decks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMch...

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How Hiroken Designed Eternal Decks (Exclusive Interview)

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

[Is It My Turn? Ep.1] Tokyo Game Market Spring 2026 ft. ThinkerThemer 🇦🇺🇯🇵 We’re excited to welcome Amy & Maggie from ThinkerThemer to the Tokyo Board Game Club studio! Watch us chat about content creation, the Japanese indie scene, and play their TGM finds! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZc1...

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We want to thank everyone again for this edition of Tokyo Game Market 2026 Spring! It’s crazy to think that just 2 years ago, we had only a single table to exhibit! Thank you again for everything, and we’re already excited to see you at the next edition in October! #gamemarket #japan #boardgames

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🎁 FREE GIVEAWAY each morning at Tokyo Game Market 2026 Spring! Stop by Esper Game Studio booth in Area 46 for a free shopper bag! 🕚 11:00: 50 Bags (Early Entry) 🕛 12:00: 50 Bags (General Entry) Missed the giveaway? You can still get one FREE with any purchase at our booth! See you there!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The first Esper Game Studio diary is on YouTube! We’ll share news 3–4 times a year. Since we’ve been busy since late 2025, this video is a deep dive recapping everything up to May 2026. (Next ones will be shorter!) On the menu: Updates on JISOGI, Eldertide, FOMO & more. youtu.be/HN4KEx2iUXc

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Esper Game Studio Diary # 1 ! May 2026

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Esper Game Studio: Tokyo Game Market 2026 Spring lineup! 🌸 - Available on the booth: JISOGI & FOMO - Pre-Order: Eldertide & JISOGI Upgrade Pack (promos included!) - Freebies: Shopping bag with purchase & free stickers for stopping by! See you in Area 46! 👋 #ゲムマ2026春

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Freebies for everyone at Tokyo Game Market Spring 2026! 🎁 Stop by our booth located in Area 46 to grab stickers of Esper Game Studio and Tokyo Board Game Club. Plus, every purchase comes with a large shoulder-strap shopping bag—perfect for carrying all your Game Market loot! See you there!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

✨ New FREE update for FOMO ✨ A simple rule change for FOMO that makes the gameplay even more strategic! Pick up the reference card at our booth during events, or download it from our site. Next event is Tokyo Game Market Spring 2026 on May 23–24!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We’re extremely excited to share a video preview of ROSALIE, the new game from Uchibacoya (creators of Sweet Lands)!🌹 It might be the cutest and crunchiest gardening game ever made! Check it out now on the Tokyo Board Game Club! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA1M... ROSALIE Kickstarter launches in July!

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Rosalie - Pre-Kickstarter Game Overview !

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Ready to join the Tokyo Board Game Club? 🇯🇵🎲 We’re rebranding our YouTube into a bilingual hub for interviews, playthroughs, and more! Check out our intro with Gavin & Rodrigo. We’re here to connect Japan’s game scene with the world! youtu.be/bB8PjpUzjDU?...

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

FOMO: Forager of Mechanical Oddities will be playable at Bordspelfestival 2026 in Ghent, Belgium, on May 9th! 🇧🇪 If you’re in the area, come check it out! You can even win a copy of the game in the tombola! FOMO is available in Japan and Europe via our online shop. Check the link in our bio! 🔗

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Something new arrives very soon... 👀 👹

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

TGIF! Finally kicking off this 5-day long weekend in Japan. The out-of-office is ON and the holiday vibes are officially here. Wishing everyone a restful and fun Golden Week! 🇯🇵🎏

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Tokyo Game Market 2025 Spring is just around the corner! While everyone at the Esper Game Studio booth speaks Japanese and English, we’re also ready to assist you in Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese, and French! 🌏 Whether you're visiting from abroad or want to chat, come say hi! 📍 Booth Area 46

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

JISOGI is featured in the latest episode of the manga series Analog Game Express (アナゲ超特急) from manga artist Eiichiro Mashin (磨伸映一郎) to be published in the April issue of the Japanese game magazine GM Warlock (GMウォーロック)!! You can read it in the magazine or on the artist's Pixiv Fanbox account!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Esper Game Studio is coming to Game Market Spring on May 23-24! Find us in AREA 46! (Funny story: The official map has us listed with the overseas exhibitors... but we’re actually a local Japanese company based right in Tokyo! 😂) Stay tuned for our lineup!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🚨 Final Call! The JISOGI 1.5 Pledge Manager closes tomorrow, April 15 (18:00 JST). You must provide your address and pay shipping to receive your game. Search your inbox for "Hive Pledge Manager." You can still add Eldertide or sleeves! Thanks for your support!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🎨 JISOGI Artist Spotlight: Thomas Romain Honored to feature Thomas Romain, a 20-year anime veteran (MAPPA, Bones). He brings incredible prestige and classic style to our final game piece. A joy to collaborate with! Pre-order JISOGI 1.5 on Hive Pledge Manager until April 15.

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

JISOGI fans! The Pledge Manager for JISOGI 1.5 closes April 15th. Please ensure your pledge is finalized before shipping starts. Not a backer? Pre-orders are still open for the game, the Upgrade Pack, Eldertide, and more. Link: www.hiveinteractive.net/projects/jis...

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

A real board for the same price? In this economy?! 🤯 Instead of a sticker, every Upgrade Pack now includes a new, physical Action board at no extra cost. We’re absorbing the price to give you the best quality! Details in Kickstarter Update #7. Link in bio to shop on Hive!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The Eldertide rulebook is officially available to read on our website! www.esper.games/support Kickstarter Backers: Check Update #10 for some exciting news! We’ll be sharing those details here as well over the next few days, so stay tuned! #Eldertide #Boardgames #Kickstarter

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🎨 JISOGI Artist Introduction: Sushizawa (@19701125s ) Sushizawa is an artist known for his unique touch and ability to express a distinctive atmosphere. We are thrilled to collaborate with him on JISOGI’s theme cards, capturing the originality to the fullest! JISOGI 1.5 Pledge manager is open!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The final JISOGI 1.5 rulebook is here! 📘 Find it now on our website, BGG, and Tabletop Simulator. (The physical copies are officially at the factory!) Japanese version & Upgrade Pack news coming soon. Thanks for your support!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🎨 JISOGI Artist Spotlight: Inagaki Ivan (@inagakiivan) We’re thrilled to reintroduce guest artist Inagaki Ivan! He created the "Spirit School" Trend card, bringing it to life with incredible character designs and color. JISOGI 1.5 & the Upgrade Pack are now on Hive Pledge Manager!

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Esper Board Game Studio @esperbgs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🚨JISOGI 1.5 Pledge Manager is LIVE! Backers: Finalize shipping & add copies, the Upgrade Pack, ELDERTIDE, or card sleeves to your order. Newcomers? Late pledges are open for the game and all add-ons! Check it out: www.hiveinteractive.net/projects/jis...

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The GLORIO Blog @glorioblog.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Is the board game about running an anime studio worth playing? "Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon", is a board game about running your oxn anime studio, but does it actually deliver on this promise, or is this yet another abstract efficiency puzzle with a fancy coat of paint? And, perhaps most…

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Is the board game about running an anime studio worth playing?

"Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon", is a board game about running your oxn anime studio, but does it actually deliver on this promise, or is this yet another abstract efficiency puzzle with a fancy coat of paint? And, perhaps most importantly, is it any fun to play? Let’s find out.

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Lone Meeple @lonemeeple.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Beating the solo scenario in Jisogi Anime Studio Tycoon (again! 🏆). There is something so satisfying about balancing the budget and producing a hit series without the studio collapsing. An I absolutely love this game. #BoardGames #SoloBoardGaming #AnimeStudioTycoon #Tabletop

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The Tabletop Bellhop (Moe T) @tabletopbellhop.com · 08/03/2026

Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon from Good Games Publishing. One of the best games I discovered at #GAMAExpo2026

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