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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Working on a new game idea and got a fun PnP prototype together. Excited to break my game lol. #boardgame

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Hey @theop.games what do these numbers mean? Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks! #flip7 #boardgames

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I’d say that UNPUB 2025 was a success! Wonderful to see all these familiar faces and always great to meet new people too. Play testing went extremely well.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Excited! I’ll have a bunch of games and 3 playtest tables this weekend. Tonight from 7:30-9:30, Saturday from 12:30-2:30, and Sunday from 10-noon. Come swing by!

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I forgot how unforgiving this damn boardgame was 😭😭 #dndboardgame #dnd #castleravenloft

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Finally got to play Slay the Spire NOT on table top simulator 🤣. So much fun. #boardgames #gamenight #slaythespire

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I’d say #GAMA2025 was a success. Great meeting each and every one of you wonderful people. The #boardgame industry is amazing. I love it.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

On my way to GAMA Expo in KY with all my lovely Boardgame Nerds. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for us. @gamaofficial.bsky.social #boardgame

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Heading to GAMA tomorrow!! Can’t wait to experience the wonderful event and meet up with people.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I’ve been working on this same card game so much it ran me down and now I have a cold. Ughhh. Why won’t anything click?! 😭 I’m about to trash this thing.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

So last week I received the prototype print for a new board game I’m making. I was really excited for it but after only 10 plays the cards look chipped and very worn down due to the black boarders (see photo). I’m exploring options for white borders and curious whatever everyone thinks. #gamedesign

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Every time I play test my new game the “what if…” fallacy always makes me rethink everything. From push your luck to trick taking to climbing mechanics to cooperative. Make it stop 😅

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I wish I knew how do to fancy tricks with a deck of cards.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Got the first physical print of my ‘Press your luck’ style game called Run the Row. Wow, ain’t she a beaut’! 😻 @playsmidgen.bsky.social #gamedesign #cardgame #boardgame #designer #pressyourluck

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I really should start measuring the sugar I put in my coffee 🤮

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I’ve been designing an abstract strategy boardgame and bought some cloth to make a board using a fabric marker. I really love the natural elements and wonder how great this would look on a wooden board. #gamedesign #abstract #boardgame #indiegame #strategy

Handmade cloth board for a game with a 6 by 6 drawn grid pattern. Round stackable, wooden, token similar to checkers are placed on the cloth mat to represent a game.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Was finally able to pick up the Slay the Spire board game! While we have 100+ hours of play time using TTS on Steam. It’s nice to have a physical copy.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Anyone else excited to go to @gamaofficial.bsky.social Expo at the end of the month? I’m only going for a few days but would be nice to meet some folks. #boardgames #gamaexpo

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

My favorite part of being a #gamedesigner: reviewing product samples 😻. I love my job. #boardgame #productdesign

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hello friends and fellow #boardgame nerds. Considering price is about the same for production, do you prefer the tuck box on the left or the rigid box on the right? Or maybe both? Would you expect to pay more for the ridged box than the tuck? #poll #question #gamedesign

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I the spirit of #WIPWednesday I wanted to share the #design process for my upcoming @playsmidgen.bsky.social #boardgame. Those new to design might not be aware of all the iterations something goes through during testing before it’s “ready to show”. Do you have any #boardgamedesign tips to share?

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

In a boardgame where you’re scoring points, would you rather have straight modifiers like “+2” or “x2” or would you rather have conditional modifiers like “+2 for each…” or “x2 if…”? #boardgames #boardgamedesign #cardgame #survey

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Went to the @gamesandstuffmd.bsky.social boardgame social today. For next time, please offer standing signs for people to place at their table letting others know they are “Looking for players”. This will let solo players or small groups know which games they can jump in. Thanks ☺️

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Ok so #flip7 by @theopgames.bsky.social is so addicting! I can see why it’s sol out everywhere 🥲. Wish I could have gotten the promo edition when I was at #paxu this past year. Maybe next time! #cardgame #boardgame

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Ever wondered how a #boardgame comes to life? Here’s a glimpse of my #design process. It’s crazy to think after each step I swore it was the final one and the bottom one isn’t even the production version! 🤣 What behind the scenes would you like to see? #mrbls #playsmidgen #gamedesign

All the versions of MRBLS laid out in one photo. From paper prototype to a near polished version.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Took some more product photos of #MRBLS yesterday. Pretty happy with how this one turned out. Not sure where or when to use it 🤔 #boardgames #cardgames #boardgamedesign #indiegame #smidgengames

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

MRBLS loves to be photographed! Can’t wait to release this to the public!! #boardgames #indiegame #cardgames

Game box for MRBLS placed on top of a pile of cards.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The Star Wars deck building board game is very enjoyable. Just thought you should all know.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Trying our hands at the #genshin tarot board game. Holy setup, Batman! 🤣

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Always a great party when someone asks to break out #MRBLS. Presave today on Kickstarter. 😀 www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Friends and I are hosting a #boardgame event with 30+ people. While we have well over 100 board games, I decided to make a “menu” to help people get started, and reduce choice paralysis for those casual gamers. #ux This is what I designed. What are your thoughts? #design

A game menu that displays categories for games such as: Chill, Deep Dive, Warm Up, Mix & Mingle, and Action Packed.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Anyone apply for the @cardboardedison.com award and find it was worth the application? Do you find that getting the award helped propel your board game when crowdfunding?

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

When buying a board game that has a time element, do you prefer a timer to be included or would you be fine with no timer and rules text that says “set a timer for 5 minutes” considering most people have phones or timers at home? #boardgamedesign

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Took my game ORBIS to my partners family’s house to introduce them to the game and get feedback. They absolutely LOVED it.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Enjoyed playing #Trio during the holidays with some friends. Was definitely a hit. @happycampergames.bsky.social

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Which #design do y’all like better for a sticker/pin/shirt? #smidgengames #boardgames

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Went to a holiday party last night and they decided to break out my game MRBLS. Although they didn’t win, everyone seemed to have fun. Love to see people enjoying my games. #boardgames #gamedesign #holidayparty #smidgengames #mrbls

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Enjoying #mysterium during game night. WHO DONE IT?! 😆 #boardgames

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Reposting this because I’m curious as well.

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E.R. “Eric” Burgess @erburgess.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Don't let #friday be like this...

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Wanted to get some prototypes printed for my #boardgame so I sent them in to a company I’ve used before. I downloaded their templates like normal and spent hours perfecting the design. However they just emailed me saying I didn’t use their templates and need to resubmit everything🙃 #gamedesigner

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I had such a wonderful experience playtesting MRBLS at #paxunplugged this year during @unpub.bsky.social open game night. If anything, it’s given me the courage to say the game is ready for prime time. Sign up to get notified of the Kickstarter! www.playsmidgen.com @playsmidgen.bsky.social

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