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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Looks great! You had this at UNPUB this year, didn’t you?

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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

I personally like this better than the video game because it’s cooperative not solo. The numbers are more manageable and setup isn’t too terrible. Upgrading cards is simple because its upgrade is just printed on the reverse side. But because of this, all class cards must be sleeved (included in box)

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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 · 26/02/2025

I’m going through all that as we speak for a few of my games. First time publishing them. Happy to help anyway I can so you can get your game launched!

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I feel this. I wrote a novel, then after my editor got it back to me I didn’t want to even touch it for a year. So burnt out. It happens. Running a company properly is no easy thing, or everyone would do it. Are you thinking about self publishing now?

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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 · 23/02/2025

They’re not as easy as they seem. I’ve been struggling hard with my latest one and almost feel like hanging it up for the time being.

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

It was great meeting you guys at PaxU. I’ll make sure to swing by while I’m at @gamaofficial.bsky.social!

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ohmyitsdoug @ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I might have figured it out 🤔. It’s either the lack of sleep or the nyquill. 🤣

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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

To clarify, A and B are the same just flipped hands. Same with C and D.

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

I thought of that since I am one who plays with my hand fanned out that way, however the matching number is its natural 14 pair which is a key element in the game. I guess I could add it to the bottom only, and the matching number at top like so. 🤔

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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

The problem with trick taking games is they’re oversaturated right now, and if they’re not done properly the true fans of trick taking games will go elsewhere. Push your luck required too much luck with all the randomness. Climbing is cool but I need to add more to it so the game’s engaging.

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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 · 17/02/2025

This is my partner every time we play a new game 😭😭😭

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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

Hey I’m Doug 👋 Indie game designer and founder of Smidgen Games @playsmidgen.bsky.social I’ve created a few games launching this year including: MRBLS, ORBIS, Alphablitz!, Run the Row, and a new abstract game I’m finalizing now. Looking forward to getting my games in the hands of players soon!

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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

This is a very interesting shape for sure. Wonder what I can do with it… 🤔

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

Ahhh my secret is out 🤣. Card games, especially older ones that use a deck of cards, always have a wealth of inspiration!

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

I was surprised too! That’s why I had both made and quoted. I FOR👏SURE thought the tuck box would have been cheaper. But what I learned is A) the cost difference after 2000+ units becomes very narrow and B) these are all standard box shapes so no custom tooling needed.

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

The quote from the manufacturer was nominal ($.10 more at my MOQ). I love the ridged box but i also like how the ruck box has more surface area to stand out and not get lost on the shelf. Completely torn 😭

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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 swear I typed “In”*. This phone is out to get me…

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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

Maybe there’s something to be said about a healthy mix of both. Using your MTG reference, I was some consistency, however those high risk high reward modifiers can pop off. d o p a m i n e 🫦

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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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