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Sean Nittner @seannittner.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Got back from @goplaynw.bsky.social this week and I finished my AP reports, so I‘m treating myself to boba tea. That’s how it works right? Go Play was a mix of very good times, donut math hi-jinx, and a little bit of putting up boundaries to protect those good times. Here’s the skinny.

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Kristine (GermanCityGirl) @kristine.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

#GoPlayNW2026 sticker that I turned into a magnet! PS. @goplaynw.bsky.social is a super cool local convention that highlights #TTRPGs #LARP #gaming. Check them out!

An adorable furry spherical creature with dark green eyebrows, green fur, and claws. They are wearing red tennis shoes and standing in front of a five-sided polygon.

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nervous demon purveyor 🔥 ndpdesign 🦄 Unwritten Earths Symposium @ndpdesign.com · 27/07/2026

This was all in addition to the Zine Zone, good hangs and conversations about design, publishing and play, catching up with old friends and making some new ones. If you're in the area, think about it for next year, it's a great time! goplaynw.org

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Go Play NW

Go Play NW is an annual weekend event where folks come together to play tabletop role-playing, story, board, and card games. Meet new people! Play new games!

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nervous demon purveyor 🔥 ndpdesign 🦄 Unwritten Earths Symposium @ndpdesign.com · 27/07/2026

I attended my second-ever @goplaynw.bsky.social over the weekend and had a wonderful time! I was doing a little volunteering at the Donut, and also ran and played some games. Shoutouts in this 🧵!

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CW Griffen @cwgriffen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

On my way home from #GoPlayNW. I played Liminal Horror, Vaesen, Inheritance (LARP), Arkham Horror, In The Crease (LARP), The Witch Is Dead, Space Mission, We Are Not Vampires (LARP), Magic Bullet (a zine game made at the con zine table), and PLAY. Had a wonderful time. Thanks @goplaynw.bsky.social!

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Paul Olson @paulolson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Why does real life exist? Why do I have to go to work? Why can’t it just be @goplaynw.bsky.social all the time? What a magical con. So many great games with awesome people! Already cant wait for next year

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Djinnaya @djinnaya.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I had an absolutely stellar time at @goplaynw.bsky.social! My heart is full, and my long love affair with indie ttrpgs is rekindled to a roaring blaze. Thanks, game friends, for being some of the best humans.

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Bully Pulpit Games @bullypulpithq.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

We enjoy seeing our games played in the wild! #ZhenyasWonderTalesRPG was spotted at @goplaynw.bsky.social in Seattle! Photo taken and map drawn by @plakruslar.bsky.social! #TTRPGs #RPGs #gaming

The map for Zhenya's Wonder Tales is shown on an outside wooden slatted table. There are game cards and pencils around the game with a small white name tent.

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Banana Chan 🔜 Tabletop Oahu @bananachangames.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I just finished playing Luke Crane’s larp Inheritance at @goplaynw.bsky.social as a strong 💪 independent ⭐️ girlie who takes charge of her own life (by committing murder). Rán runs the world 💅

A cloth pouch with a rune and the name Rán printed on it

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nervous demon purveyor 🔥 ndpdesign 🦄 Unwritten Earths Symposium @ndpdesign.com · 25/07/2026

I got to debut the new Swords Without Master Eidolon Folios (proof edition) at @goplaynw.bsky.social, and they were a hit! We wove a tale of stolen treasures, wizardly machinations and unintended consequences.

Photo of an outdoor table, strewn with tarot-sized art cards depicting sword and sorcery flavored artwork and playsheets for Swords With Master.

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Sean Nittner @seannittner.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The irony is that I’m sending this just before heading to Seattle for @goplaynw.bsky.social. Hah! I haven’t abandoned cons, I just realize I don’t need the glam of Pax to spend a weekend gaming with friends!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Last chance for advanced sales pricing! Get your Go Play NW 2026 full-weekend membership at goplaynw.org/membership/ by July 19. After that, we will only offer single-day badges at a higher price, so now is the best time to get your badge, whether for one day, two days, or the full weekend!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

In addition, we’re excited to reveal the final two stickers for this year, for a total of 6 designs! We’ll have some individual stickers for sale at the event; feast your eyes on this stickery goodness! I’m looking forward to someone writing a hex crawl for Star’s sticker! Maybe that person is you!?

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Go Play NW Seattle is right around the corner! It's time to peruse the Scheduled Games goplaynw.org/seattle/even... , or be awesome and Submit a Game goplaynw.org/run-an-event/ to facilitate! Game submissions close on July 17th! If scheduling isn't for you, we'll see you at the Donut!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

And don’t forget, this year we’re requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test administered within 72 hours prior to entry, so make sure you get tested: goplaynw.org/covid-19/ See all the details at goplaynw.org/seattle/ —and we’ll see you July 24–26 in Seattle! (5/5)

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Go Play NW Seattle

Go Play NW is an annual weekend event where folks come together to play tabletop role-playing, story, board, and card games. Meet new people! Play new games!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Go Play NW happens because y’all show up to play and run games! We’re known for the pickup gaming circle called the Donut, but you can also submit a game to schedule in advance: goplaynw.org/seattle/run-... Or sign up to play one of the scheduled games: goplaynw.org/seattle/even... (4/5)

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Please consider volunteering! We need folks for registration, setup and teardown, and assistants for the Donut pitch circle. Volunteer for 8 hours and attend for free! Find out more and sign up at our Volunteer page: goplaynw.org/volunteer/ (3/5)

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

You can still get an attending membership for the full weekend or any one (or two) of the three days: goplaynw.org/membership/ We also still have scholarships available for the weekend, if you need assistance for any reason to attend: goplaynw.org/scholarship/ (2/5)

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Go Play NW 2026 Seattle Summer in-person event is just under a month away—July 24–26! There’s still time to purchase your attending membership or request a scholarship, volunteer to help out, submit a game or sign up to play, and plan for your COVID test. Read on for helpful links! (1/5)

A deck of Question cards from the game For the Queen, with a turned-up card that has the handwritten statement "Go Play NW is in one month!" and the printed question "What have you done about it?"

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David Dunham @radiofreelunch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Just signed up for @goplaynw.bsky.social (24-26 July in Seattle). Looking forward to using the donut to play some new narrative games this summer!

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Wil (He/Him) @rivetgeek.aggregatecognizance.com · 13/05/2026

I'm really looking forward to the two sourcebooks coming out for The Last Caravan #TTRPG: Lost Highway and Westward Bound. If you haven't checked out TLC, you really should. I'm definitely running it alongside Tribe in the Dark at @goplaynw.bsky.social.

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Game submissions are OPEN! While the excitement of the Donut pitch circle will always be a featured friend, now’s the time to satisfy the planning side of our brains and schedule some games! Visit goplaynw.org/seattle/run-... and schedule that game!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

—so from the bottom of my and all of the Go Play NW volunteers’ hearts: thank you, and we look forward to playing games with you! Sincerely, Brendan and the Go Play NW Team

Fuzzy green mascot Go wearing a party hat and holding a banner that says "Thank you! (heart) from the Go Play NW Team."

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I hope I’m making sense here, and I know I’m ready to take a little break from this pace of posting, but I really am moved by the amount of support we have received from all of you—

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

—And seriously, please apply for a scholarship if that would help you attend Go Play NW! We want you to be here! We have many to offer!— goplaynw.org/scholarship/

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The Go Play NW community’s commitment to accessibility, be it in terms of Covid-safety, scholarships, or our code of conduct, is our way of saying that playing games with your friends is deeply important and meaningful.

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

There is something special about Go Play NW that motivates us all to put in the effort to make it happen year after year—and that motivates you to participate and support us! Play and joy are fundamental to our ability to flourish.

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

And as we transition from the full-steam fundraising of the membership drive to a more slow and steady pace of posts from now until Go Play NW Seattle July 24-26, I want to reflect on why I, and the rest of the Go Play NW volunteers, have been typing our little fingers raw with all these posts

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

In the midst of all this fundraising, we held Go Play NW Online! We connected with old friends and new, played and playtested games, ate pancakes, and had a lovely time! If you attended the online event, would you do us the honor of responding to the feedback survey? Link is in the Discord server!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

As we move into the final hours of the membership drive, here is one last reminder that you’ve got until 11:59 PM PDT tonight to get early bird pricing on your attending membership for Go Play NW Seattle! goplaynw.org/membership

"Less than 8 hours left in Go Play NW's Membership Drive. Get your Membership by 11:59pm Pacific for early-bird prices. goplaynw.org/membership." A group of people wearing masks sitting around a table smiling, waving, and making zines.

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

As with the sticker packs, we unfortunately cannot ship, so shirts are *only* available for pickup at our Seattle Summer event.

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

It's not too late to get this year's shirt, designed by Sovanny Vorn! Get a shirt with your Attending Membership at goplaynw.org/membership

"Final hours of the Go Play NW Membership Drive. goplaynw.org/membership."
"Rock. the. shirt."
Isometric design of a city made of blocks, books, dice, and other toys. The mascot Go peeks out, and there are potions, dice, a miniature train, and a waving tentacle. An arrow points to the design on a black t-shirt.
"designed by Sovanny Vorn, *mockup only, final art may differ."
"Double your impact: up to $1,800 of funds raised by March 20th will be matched."

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Unfortunately we cannot ship, so these are *only* available for pickup at our Seattle Summer event.

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Don't forget that we have a delightful sticker pack you can add on to your membership. Each sticker is designed by a member of our community! Shown here are: - "Go the Wood Nymphlet" by Kate - "Hercule PoirGOt" by Violet - "GOSR" by Brendan Get them at goplaynw.org/membership

"Go Play NW (Membership Drive) Final Hours. goplaynw.org/membership. Don't forget your sticker pack!"
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A colorful squiggly illustration of Go holding bright pink flowers and surrounded by butterflies.
A black and white pen illustration of Go as Hercule PoirGOt, with a distinctive mustache, bowtie, hat, suit, and cane. Ready to solve a mystery!
An etching of Go as a red-eyed creature with hooves.
"+3 more mystery designs."
"Double your impact: up to $1,800 of funds raised by March 20th will be matched."

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

What other useful accoutrements beyond the dice/cards/paper/writing utensils have y’all found? Join our Discord and tell us! And if you'd like to witness the Wonders of Rocks at our in-person event, get your Attending Membership now: goplaynw.org/membership

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Go Play NW Online • March 14 & 15, 2026 • Discord

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

- Rocks! Easily sourced from nature, they can support/replace the tape in keeping papers down, serve as tokens/markers, and even be shiny and beautiful to boot! Rocks™, get yours today! Collect them avidly! Trade with friends!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

- Blue tack/painter’s tape. While it’s rarely a truly blustery day in Seattle, the wind can come whipping down the plain through the plaza enough to upend components. A little easily removed adhesive to stick ‘em down can make all the difference to enjoyment of an outdoor game

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

- Cushions. No matter how highly quality the chair, sometimes a cushion makes all the difference for an aching tailbone

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Is a <fine/drizzly/blustery/way too warm/way too cold/will certainly change between writing and sending this post> day here in Seattle, and as we have outdoor spaces as part of our summer event, we thought we'd chat about the surprisingly useful gaming accessories we’ve found in the previous years:

"Go Play NW" on top of a background of a bunch of rounded rocks. In the middle, "Let's talk rocks."

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

It’s the final days of our 2026 Membership Drive—and your last chance to get your Attending Membership for at the early-bird $110 price! We're tantalizingly close to our 100 members goal—help us reach it before the Membership Drive ends! Supporting Memberships count, too! goplaynw.org/membership

"Less than 48 hours left (in the Go Play NW Membership Drive). goplaynw.org/membership. Last chance for early-bird pricing on Attending Memberships. Buy now to help us reach our 100 membership goal!" The fuzzy green mascot Go stands in front of a bright pink glazed donut with sprinkles. "Double your impact: up to $1,800 of funds raised by March 20th will be matched."

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Reaching any of these goals would mean so much to us, and make a much better experience for our attendees Remember, if you support us by March 20th, your support will be doubled! goplaynw.org/membership/

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Finally, two *huge* improvements to the Seattle Summer event: At $15k, we'll be able to make our indoor space more accessible and pleasant with pipe and drape sound baffling At $16k, we'll be able to rent tents for outdoor gaming areas. Believe us when we say they're a game-changer!

The plaza of Centilia Cultural Center, where people are playing games at several tables with tents to shade them from the sun.

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

At $14k, we can chip in for the costs of running the Zine Zone, currently generously covered by Brendan and Kate. We'll also be able to spruce up badges with fun designs! Not familiar with the Zine Zone? You can read more about it here: www.tabletopgamealliance.org/the-zine-zon...

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The Zine Zone! at Go Play Northwest 2025

Go Play NW is a small TTRPG and board game convention based in Seattle, Washington focused on creating a welcoming atmosphere for playing fun games and making new friends in the Pacific Northwest.…

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

At 100 memberships, we'll be able to print bigger schedule and map posters that will make navigating the Seattle Summer event easier At $13k, we'll be able to make chilled refreshments available for free to all our attendees at the Seattle Summer event

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Fundraising is a strange and uncertain thing. A lot of the “extras” beyond the base goal, aren’t really extras at all, but important for providing the level of accessibility that is core to what makes Go Play NW what it is. Please help us make our Seattle Summer event all that it can be!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

As our membership drive makes its final sprint to the finish line, a generous supporter has offered to match all incoming funds raised, from now until March 20, up to $1,800! This is a fantastic chance to make your financial support go twice as far!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

First off, a huge, huge thank you to everyone who helped us reach our base funding goal. It's such a joy and relief to know that we'll be able to cover the event venue, COVID safety supplies, and other baseline costs. Sincerely, thank you ❤️ But! We're not done yet! goplaynw.org/membership

"Go Play NW (Membership Drive) Final Days. goplaynw.org/membership. Base funding goal reached!" Text is surrounded by celebratory confetti emojis. Thermometer graphic showing $12,138 raised of $12,000 (USD) goal, 101% funding, 89 memberships, and 3 days left. "Help us make it even better! At 100 memberships, we will be able to have a big schedule and map. At $13k, we will be able to have a drink cooler. At $14k, we can chip in for the Zine Zone and make fun badges. At $15k, we will be able to get sound baffling for indoor gaming spaces. At $16k, we will be able to get tents for outdoor gaming spaces." Tent goal is highlighted with star graphics. "Double your impact: up to $1,800 of funds raised by March 20th will be matched."

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We hope to see you here! If it's ever any help, we offer scholarships (thanks to our members' generosity!) and are hoping to put some funds aside to offset travel costs. Please reach out if we can help! goplaynw.org/scholarship/

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

If you’ve been meaning to join us, but haven’t gotten to it just yet, now’s the time! Get early bird pricing by purchasing your Attending Membership by March 20, and help make sure we can make this thing happen!

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Go Play NW @goplaynw.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

If you’ve already become a member, or if you can’t join us this year, we appreciate you bearing with our increasingly urgent messages (and please, tell your friends, share our Bluesky and Instagram posts, etc.).

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