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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

In case you haven't seen it, this was my vision for a cover for the Ear Candy expansion to Rock Hard: 1977. I love the look of '70s album covers.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

@devirgames.bsky.social has posted the rules for the Ear Candy expansion to Rock Hard: 1977 if you'd like a peek at the gameplay and components. boardgamegeek.com/filepage/325...

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Rulebook | Rock Hard 1977: Ear Candy

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Senet magazine @senetmagazine.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

ICYMI: Issue 23 is out now! Featuring a waltz through the theme of music in board games, with the help of @jackiefox.bsky.social (Rock Hard: 1977), Abe Burson (Luthier) and Robb Smigielski (The Gig). Go to senetmagazine.com to order your copy or subscribe. #boardgamesarebeautiful‬‬

The opening of Senet's feature on music in board games, which has the headline 'Playing by Ear' and a cartoon image of a man playing a trumpet.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

In case you need a smile today, may I present the ultimate cat tunnel battle

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Stop working and play with me now

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

If my cats were board gamers, Slinky would choose a cozy game (pictured) and Peanut would choose a war game. Especially if it involves the neighbor's cat.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

For 50+ years I've been wishing I had photos from the night in 1975 when my friends and I dressed up as Kiss and jammed. And now it turns out that a precious few exist. Thank you to Jeff Stephens, who kept a few of them, and to Scott Newell and the late John Papadakis, who are with in this photo!

four teenagers wearing Kiss makeup, lying on the floor with their heads together.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

When a cat loves and trusts you this much every shredding is instantly forgiven.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The cats, much like Mount St. Helens, are dormant at present

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Yes - technically I have kissed Robin Zander of Cheap Trick.

Jackie Fox kissing Robin Zander on the cheek, 1977

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Jackie Fox with Peter Claffey from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Yes he is quite tall. Also very funny.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

I had so much fun today doing the BoardGameGeek.com annual support drive livestream with my girl @panda8ngel.bsky.social You can still watch the stream on YouTube and you can still contribute to BGG. Every $ helps!

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

When you just want to watch a little K-drama but your cats don’t

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Don’t introduce yourself with four spaceships. Introduce yourself with an introduction. Hell, AI can write one for you if you’re desperate.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

How many times do you need to hear "Thank you for holding. Your call is important to us" before you can conclude it isn't?

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Peanut!!! What did you do today?

Water dish with a cat coil toy stuck on the rim. And a cat looking at it.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

CAT OWNERS-PLEASE READ My cat, Peanut, has taken to drowning her toys. This morning I took a red pom pom out of her toy box. Tonight this is what her water dish looked like. From now on, I will either give her natural toys or check each toy for colorfastness before I let her put it into her mouth.

Clear bowl of magenta-colored water in which a red pom pom cat toy is floating.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Peanut is like yo I’m the only foundation you need

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I have a follower on FB who keeps sending me decades-old photos of myself with "Gorgeous" on there. It's kinda starting to creep me out.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My fellow board game designers will be pleased to know that according to Zip Recruiter the average salary for a board gamer designer is almost $150,000/year and the best place to be one is Sitka, Alaska.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Can't wait for the Rock Hard: 1977 expansion (due in 2026)? Want to rock out in the '80s? Check out Garage Rock by Nate Heater. Got a sneak peek at Dice Tower West and it looked pretty cool! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecNT...

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Garage Rock! ... coming soon to Kickstarter

YouTube video by Mariposa Games

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

If you can't get enough of board games, you probably have dirty dishes in your house. I know I do! Anyway, here's an excuse to put off cleaning for another few minutes. Or company while you clean! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQig...

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E143. Bass Lines to Board games ft. Jackie Fox @devir-games

YouTube video by Meeple2Meeple

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

You have been judged and found wanting

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Listen up, Bluesky algorithm—I’m here for the #BoardGames, got it? Board games.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

All your cord are belong to us

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

All the baseball fans on here acting as if their team owes them a victory.

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

This is Peanut. She doesn’t care about politics.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space was the first game I ever played at a board game meetup. So, it’s a bit surreal to see Rock Hard: 1977 nipping at its heels on the BGG hotness.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Hanging with the finalists at the Rock Hard: 1977 championship at the World Series of Board Gaming. They were real rock stars, starting the game around 11 PM. Justin (lower left), the winner, even made it to the awards presentation at 8 AM. Congrats to them all.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

If you are at the World Series of Board Games, I'll have two copies of the Jackie Fox promo card for Rock Hard: 1977 available after the awards presentation Sun morning for $250 each, cash, Venmo or PayPal. 100% of proceeds go to a 501(c)(3) charity for L.A. fire prevention and relief.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Hi, Bluesky! Did I ever mention that I love #boardgames and #cats? Though TBH, it is a bit hard to start up a board game when the cat is using your gaming table as a cat bed and she looks so happy.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Sometimes it’s better not to know

Cat with her head under a chest of drawers

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Our Family Plays Games @ourfamplaysgames.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

DEVIR UPDATE We want to thank the many hobbyists who took a stand and showed their support for this cause. In 2025, there is no place for those unwilling to recognize and respect the humanity of others. Devir has released a statement addressing this matter. boardgamegeek.com/thread/35556...

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A message to the community | Ace of Spades

Hello everyone, There’s a principle we hold on to in moments like this: never attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity. It does not excuse the error, but it reminds us that harm can be...

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I am always acutely aware that my artistic choices affect others. Unfortunately, of late, publishers (my own included) are making choices that affect disadvantaged communities, not to mention their other artists. Publishers always need to ask who might be harmed. Don't go generic-just go kind.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The Dice Tower Awards ceremony from last week's Gen Con is up now. I guess @sirjoshwood.bsky.social won't be looking after my cats next time I go to a con. :-( www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skpl...

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The 18th Annual Dice Tower Awards

YouTube video by The Dice Tower

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Some more art for you to enjoy. Evelyn de Morgan is one of the few notable Pre-Raphaelites who was a woman. Of all her works, this one, The Love Potion, speaks to me. Is she a sorceress? Just a smart woman helping others find love? Either way, she has a black kitty!

Painting of a woman in an orange gown and red shoes pouring a potion from a jar into a goblet. A black cat sits at her feet. Books with Latin titles are behind her. Through the window we can see a couple dancing.

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Jackie Fox @jackiefox.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Rock Hard: 1977 won the Dice Tower award for Best Theming 2024. The only thing better than getting to accept in person is having @sirjoshwood.bsky.social read your acceptance speech. Hope I get to be in the audience when he inevitably wins one!

Trophy in the shape of a dice tower with a plaque reading "18th Annual Dice Tower Awards, Best Theming, Rock Hard: 1977, Devir, Jackie Fox, Designer

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