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Sam Francis (Samphire Games) @tzartzam.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This is my gem from UK Games Expo so far! Played in bed this morning for a mini lie-in instead of scrolling. Very nice puzzle by @kevmakesgames.bsky.social

One for Sorrow, solo card game, won with all magpie cards in order 1-13

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Huff No More @huffnomore.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Such an amazing weekend at @ukge.bsky.social teaming up with the brilliant @minervatabletop.co.uk and @kevmakesgames.bsky.social !

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BoardGameWire 🔜 Spiel Essen @boardgamewire.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The UK Games Expo has continued its meteoric growth into one of the world’s largest tabletop gaming conventions, after more than 51,000 people descended on Birmingham’s NEC for the show’s 20th anniversary: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

People walking around a cavernous hall space, which is filled with booths showcasing different board games. Visible in the picture are stands for Ares Games, Rebellion, Trench Crusade and Paverson Games, among others. Photo from the 2026 UK Games Expo tabletop gaming convention.

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Kev Makes Games @kevmakesgames.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Both, depending on what's needed. I've used the stencils for numbers - they're plastic(?!) and you can get different "heads" for the wood-burner, e.g. stars, squares, etc. I've also just gone freehand with some icons - good enough for prototypes and PNP versions

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Kev Makes Games @kevmakesgames.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Nice! I used wooden dice and a wood-burning tool/pen. It works well, though it's not as colourful!

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Scott - Minerva 🦉 @minervatabletop.co.uk · 11/06/2025

PLAYFEST LONDON IS BACK! I’m pleased to announce that Playfest London, my all-day playtesting event for designers and the public, will be held on Sunday 28th September at The Bedford in Balham. More details and booking to come soon. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎲✂️

A picture of the ballroom in The Bedford pub, full of tables of board game designers testing their games with other designers and the general public.

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Games By John Sherman @gamesbyjohnsherman.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Tester Thursday is back! This time it's Extreme Dishwasher Loading by @kevmakesgames.bsky.social

A Flip and write game where the object is to load your dishwasher the best you can; the player with the most points wins.

There were 2 play modes, but we played the race mode, where you can either try to fill your washer or could call it quits and hope your opponent hasn’t loaded their washer better than you. It was a great puzzle of a game and loved having multiple levels to load, whilst having the constraint of having to chose 1 card from the 2 levels available that turn (3 levels total). Looking forward to trying this again.

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Kev Makes Games @kevmakesgames.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I’m thrilled that One for Sorrow has received multiple awards in this year’s BGG 2025 In-Hand Game Design Contest! It’s been a fantastic journey, and I’m so grateful to everyone who’s played, tested, or encouraged it along the way. #OneForSorrow #SoloGame #InHandGame #PnP #BGG #CardGame

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Rob Harper @harperrob.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Playtest bookings are now open for UK Games Expo, as well as a call for volunteers (organised by @playtestuk.bsky.social). Have a look here... playtest-london.blogspot.com/2025/02/regi... 🎲✂️

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Registration for the Playtest Zone @ UKGE2025 is now open

Registration for the Playtest Zone at the UK Games Expo 2025 is now open. This event is for designers, who would like members of the g...

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Kev Makes Games @kevmakesgames.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Damn pirates! Next adventure was open space… FML

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Matthew Dunstan @matthewdunstan.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

New video is up! This week I'm chatting about a crucial skill for game designers - collaboration! youtu.be/T23O36vZtMs 🎲✂️

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The skill you absolutely need as a game designer

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Huff No More @huffnomore.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

We’re super excited to be back at @aireconuk.bsky.social next month! Come and see us in the Demo Zone for a game of Sakana Stack or Flower Cards before their release in May 🐟🐡🌸🌻

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Fight in a Box @fightinabox.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Today's 15s Board Game Design 🎲 Tip for the Day continues our playtesting discussion with "Do you want to continue?": youtube.com/shorts/NxxJn... #tabletopgames #gamedesign #lgbtq #gamepublisher #boardgame #boardgamedesign

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Board Game Design 🎲 Tip for the Day: PT-16, "Do you want to continue?" #boardgamedesign #gamedesign

YouTube video by Fight in a Box

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Kev Makes Games @kevmakesgames.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I’ve entered SubMerge into the BGG 9-Card Nanogame Contest—a quick solo puzzle inspired by Sprawlopolis. Arrange submarines, position divers, and avoid sharks! It’s a work in progress, free, and I’d love your feedback! boardgamegeek.com/thread/34624...

Prototype game cards played over each other at the end of a game

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Jess- Allies or enemies games @alliesorenemies.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

It's amazing to see an actual physical prototype of the game Shawn has been working on for years! You can see his excitement in his unboxing youtu.be/_wsnmARB-f8?...

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Mike Berg, We 🧡 Games @weheart.games · 10/02/2025

This entry to the 2025 in-hand BGG design contest looks so good I want to print and sleeve it just for the artwork: kevmakesgames.itch.io/one-for-sorrow

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One for Sorrow by Kev Makes Games

An ancient rhyme, a race against time. An 18 card in-hand game

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