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@jaffles-gaming.bsky.social
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Hey I'm Jaina! Aspiring board game designer, and occasional content creator. I also really like old fighting games and 3D platformers. linktr.ee/jaffles_gaming?utm_source… 🏳️‍⚧️ she/her

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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's been a fun foray into the world of heavier euros (I tend to be a mid to mid-heavy player most days). Art and production are stellar and I love the whimsical theme.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Looks fantastic Matt! Wishing y'all the best of luck on the campaign 😊
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Been solo'ing Sweet Lands until I can find a crew ready to take on its pastel punishment. Inching closer to the "acceptable" score of 250. Today's run was Coral Lyla at 235. 300 is feeling like noting but a sweet dream at this point 🫠
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Let's just say... I've got a Story to Tell
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
very much the vibe
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I have spent the last 4 hours of my life writing a sea shanty.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I've never been more excited to see my name and "game goo" in the same sentence. Appreciate you checking out my channel! 😊
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thank you Cole! Really appreciate you checking it out 😊
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Here's a link to the vid if anyone would like to check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxn4...
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Nobility Faction Guide for The Old King's Crown
YouTube video by Jaffles Gaming
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thank you to @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social for the incredibly kind shoutout to my Nobility Video in their latest Gamefound Update for the TOKC: Songs of Home Expansion. Super exciting update overall - love the way the new Kingdom Cards are shaping up. gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So well deserved y'all! Congrats!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I found I had a similar experience. Reminded me of playing Distilled and happily describing my "peanut butter, birthday cake, burnt tire" whiskey I just aged for 12 years 😄 Interesting to see how theming here is enhancing the game experience even when broadly disconnected from the mechanics.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEFu... This essay (which I think is great) - touches on this a bit. There's a sense of "we can utilize fascism to serve our needs, but control it" and the paradoxical "well if it did get out of control, we'll be immune to the consequences" from those pushing the agenda.
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The terrifying reason Cabaret is happening again
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Best level in the game so far, with Wizard Peak in second place. What a neat little take on platforming and exploration this game is turning out to be.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I think, ultimately, the Red Path hits the sweet spot of "tough but fair", and the Green Path's blind 180 degree jump is a little too mean. Maybe if the final ramp that leads out to the island was a little more obvious. Even just making the ramp point directly to the island would go a long way.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
But I do think you probably need to remove as many friction points as possible if you're going to ask a player to this type of spatial navigation. Re-using the fairies that rescue you from falling into a pit in this level would go a long way towards encouraging experimentation.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I genuinely love when 3D platformer games ask players to do this type of spatial navigation puzzle, and I think this type of ask tends to get over-hated (see: Ocarina of Time's Water Temple). I need more games in my life that make me "rotate the horse in my head".
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It all looks so simple from this bird's eye view, but mapping out the space and routing the jumps at eye level is a genuine challenge. Execution is non-negligible here too, as the "supercharge" you have to do moves you at a higher speed, and does not allow you to stop, glide, or hit walls.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I can't decide whether I think the level design of Spyro 1's "Treetops" stage is brilliant or asking a little too much of a player. Unlike any level so far this seriously demands you to build an understanding of the 3D space if you want to find the Egg Thieves. Quick visualization I made:
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Buried Giant Studios @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We hosted two panels at GenCon. The first covered Game Design and Development which you can find here! Later this week, we'll have our second panel, about Art and Graphic Design in games, so stay tuned!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
youtu.be/Hxn4Bijtod8?... And it's live! The first in my deep dive series exploring the dignified houses (glorious weirdos) of @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social 's Old King's Crown. Really proud of how this one turned out.
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Nobility Faction Guide for The Old King's Crown
YouTube video by Jaffles Gaming
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Went a little bigger and little weirder on this one. Hope folks enjoy and learn a thing or two!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
New vid tomorrow! :)
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Fun facts - I got engaged in Berlin, and they let me and my fiance into Berghain. Good thing I didn't try to talk to the bouncer about board games 😄
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Cool topic! Balatro/StS are all big inspirations on a design I'm working on too. The conversation between "Roguelike Video Games" and Board Games is interesting. Is Wingspan a roguelike? Not really (lol), but I find I get excited about some of the same things when I start a new game of either.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Thank you for stopping by! Nothing delights me more than when people ask questions while I'm teaching something 😊 (It means they're paying attention 😆)
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I absolutely can't wait to get a copy of my own someday - I think Renee and I will really enjoy playing it together. It was such a treat to hang out more in person - hope I can catch you at future cons!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Absolutely! I got a grand total of one game played this year 😆 - gotta up those numbers big time. It was an excellent trick taker prototype by @lordoftheboard.bsky.social 👀
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Thank you guys! Wonderful to meet the whole gang in person 😊
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Two 3.5 hour drives, 32 demo'd games of Old King's Crown, one 🌪️, and and a Jamboree later and my first GenCon is officially done. Truly an amazing experience, can't thank @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social and @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social enough for inviting me out. Anyway, here's the haul.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Had a blast playing some Old King's Crown with @mattmartens.bsky.social and @hoponboard.bsky.social ! Check out the VOD for Uprising shenanigans, GameCube era tunes, and chatter about @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social and @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social plans for Gen Con. youtu.be/WNV9ShhTkq4
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The Old King's Crown 3p Match ft Buried Giant Studios | Matt and HopOnBoard | Chris
YouTube video by Jaffles Gaming
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
for anyone invested it worked immediately after I posted this
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Exporting twitch VODs to YouTube is one of the most unnecessarily excruciating things I've ever experienced. The tinfoil hat inside me is telling me YT leaves this broken on purpose to get people to just stream there instead. (and the worst part is it's working on me.) anyway new video eventually
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
it's brutal in Chicago too - stay safe!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Melee community forever! Was so happy to join and nerd out about TOKC and Melee, what a treat!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Thank you for the shoutout! Glad you enjoyed the TOKC content - there's more on the way :D
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It was a delight to come on the show and really dig into TOKC as a design. Thanks for having me!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Thank you to @petewiss.bsky.social and the @decisionspace.bsky.social team for having me on their show! Had a really fun conversation about TOKC and, more broadly, what types of designs can cultivate dedicated and passionate player communities.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I've been working on a design for a few years now! I think it's just getting over that initial hurdle of feeling comfortable putting it in front of a group.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Looks so fun! Glad y'all had a fun weekend :)
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
How to do you know when a prototype is good enough to put in front of other people?
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
OKC really does sing with a similarly experienced group. Hope you get that experience someday!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
submitted my wishlist for Gencon 30 seconds after it went live. Was immediately put at #15,804 in the queue my god. You really do need to do it the moment it goes live huh #gencon #boardgames
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
True peak arcade racing. Time to go listen to the whole OST
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
(sorry for the potato quality image - trying to avoid spoilers on google images)
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
I don't think I can recommend it highly enough! Super creative, and absolutely stunning art.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Y'all been watching Witch Hat Atelier?
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Anything that invokes this classic is a winner in my book!
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
So happy for you Sam! Can't wait to get my copy of Homelands and try it out for myself.
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Jaffles @jaffles-gaming.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
I'm about to raid our laundry room for all the hang-drying clothes 😁
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