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“As the Liberty lads o'er the sea Bought their freedom, and cheaply, with blood So we, boys, we Will die fighting, or live free, And down with all kings but King Ludd” ― Lord Byron 45 Hours to Go! www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

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The Nights of King Ludd

Rage against the Machines at the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

4 more days to go on the Kickstarter Campaign for "The Nights of King Ludd: The Luddite War on Industry 1811-?" www.kickstarter.com/projects/die... In the comments I share some impressions of the game from the first players to engage with it. @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social #boardgames

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The Nights of King Ludd

Rage against the Machines at the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Only 6 days left to back THE NIGHTS OF KING LUDD, a strategy board game about the Luddite Revolts at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. KS Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/die... Interested in learning more? See comments for a teaching video by @joedewhurst.bsky.social & the latest rules.

A prototype rendering of the upcoming board game, "The Nights of King Ludd: The Luddite War on Industry 1811-?". In the lower right; "6 Days to go! Fully Funded on Kickstarter"

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hell yeah. Looking forward to this…

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Part 2 of my interview about “The Nights of King Ludd: The Luddite War on industry, 1811-?” #boardgames about #luddites

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Super proud that Jamey from @stonemaiergames.com spent a few minutes on Youtube sharing thoughts on what he likes about "A Very Civil Whist". As a designer I've been a long time fan of this format, didn't expect to ever be featured in it. youtu.be/fU5IeJiNghk?...

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A Very Civil Whist: My Favorite Mechanism

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Chicago folks really showed up for some historical board game action at the Indie Game Showcase yesterday! Here’s me looking goofy and exhausted after eight straight hours of demoing and nattering on about social movements and Cold War politics… #BoardGames #CIGS

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Curious how “The Nights of King Ludd” actually plays? Get into the nitty gritty with our developer, @joedewhurst.bsky.social:

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Whoa. Honored to see "Chicago '68" in this lineup!

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Dan Bullock @danbullock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I would have gone with "Don't shoot me, I'm just the manufacturer" but a great preview nonetheless. I invite you all to take the oath😉

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Nights of King Ludd is a "challenging, thought-provoking rumination on an oft-misplaced history, collective anger, and the depths power and capital will plumb to protect their interests. Stark, sobering, and sometimes hopeful..." Beautifully put, thank you @danthurot.bsky.social 🥹 #boardgames

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We’re fully funded!!! Get your copy of The Nights of King Ludd here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Nights of King Ludd Kickstarter is now live! Rage against the machines!

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In less than a week we launch "The Nights of King Ludd: The Luddite War on Industry 1811-?" Follow our campaign page for updates: www.kickstarter.com/projects/die... A new game by me @joedewhurst.bsky.social & @ronengoldstein.bsky.social & published by @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social #boardgames

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Next month is the 58th anniversary of the DNC riots. We’re planning a special Chicago ‘68 game event with our friends at Marz brewing on August 28. Stay tuned!

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This is what we've been up to!

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Please nominate our game, Chicago ‘68!

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Teach & Play of Chicago ‘68 with @catastrophegames.bsky.social and the good people of Riverwalk Games in Michigan. The loser was punished with a shot of Malört, Chicago’s tear gas in a bottle. #boardgames #malort

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We’re play testing The Nights of King Ludd at @sdhistcon.bsky.social! #boardgames

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This morning @joedewhurst.bsky.social, @ronengoldstein.bsky.social, and I had the honor of accepting the Premio Comenio prize for historical games from the Board Game Research Meeting in Genoa. The award recognizes Chicago ‘68 as a game that “makes history accessible, engaging, and meaningful.”

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

In non-demonic board game news, I'm proud to announce that CHICAGO '68 is nominated for a Storia Ludica Premio Comenio award "an international recognition dedicated to games that explore historical themes through the language of play." Presented in Genoa at the Boardgame Research Meeting next month.

An image of the Premio Comenio seal with the words "Chicago '68" below. In the background, the strategy board game Chicago '68 on a table facing the Chicago skyline

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I love the sound of the radio fuzzing out as you leave the city

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Play testing The Nights of King Ludd in golden hour is a vibe. This game saw a barroom republican establish a First Congress, a massive arrest and deportation of Luddites to Australia, and a daring assassination of a local manufacturer.

The board game, “The Nights of King Ludd”, a side view of the main board, a hand picking up and moving the militia piece.

A close up of the Militia Piece placed on one of the Mills in the Nights of King Ludd

An over the shoulders shot of the main board, with long shadows

Close ups of the card market, with a finger pointing to one of the player’s “woes”

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Shoutout to @joedewhurst.bsky.social @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social and @ronengoldstein.bsky.social for bringing this design "off the screen and documentaries into a board game form"

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Awesome review of Chicago '68 by the @playersaidblog.bsky.social; "A stellar piece of design […] You're going to play this 10 times. None of those 10 games are going to look the same at all." www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sib...

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Review | Chicago '68 | The Dietz Foundation | The Players' Aid

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

In-person play testing of “The Nights of King Ludd” marches on! At play were Lord Byron advocating for the Luddites in parliament; the assassin and “General Ludd’s right hand man”, George Mellor; and the teenage arsonists, Mary and Lydia Molyneux. ⚒️ #boardgames #gamedesign

In person play test of the Nights of King Ludd, a cooperative historical board game, here with two woman, one of whom is pointing to a cube component on the game board

A close up of the two card markets in the board game, the Nights of King Ludd.

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Check out this delicious olive loaf I baked the other day: 🫒🍞 #loafsky #olivesky

A beautiful loaf of bread rests cooling on a wire rack, with little speckles of black olives dotting the surface.

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

check out the new board game my brother, @yoyoni.bsky.social and I are working on! "The Nights of King Ludd"

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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller April 15,1946

NANCY BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER
P1- NANCY: OH, DEAR - - I BETTER GET STARTED ON MY HOMEWORK

P2- NANCY IS LISTENING TO THE RADIO AS SHE BEGINS OF DO HER HOMEWORK

RADIO ANNOUNCER: ... SCIENTISTS ARE NOW WORKING ON A NEW SUPER-ATOM BOMB 2000 TIMES MORE
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P3- NANCY IMAGINES AN ATOM BOMB
HURDLING TOWARDS THE EARTH

P4- NANCY CRINGES AS SHE IMAGINES THE EARTH EXPLODING

P5-NANCY : SOMEHOW THAT HOMEWORK DOESN'T SEEM VERY IMPORTANT

NANCY THROWS HER HOMEWORK ON THE FLOOR…

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I think the returning concept of prioritizing and loving physical media should extend to .mp3’s stored on your computer. 💿📼📀

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tommyboy0690.bsky.social @tommyboy0690.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

134 years ago this cartoon was drawn, and in 134 years the problem has only gotten worse.

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Ronen @ronengoldstein.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

That feeling when you see that there’s a there there while also a here here.

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Taught Chicago '68 last night to a new group. I think I witnessed at least two strategic maneuvers I've never seen before. Good stuff ✊ #boardgames

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Jes the human @jesthehuman.itch.io · 09/02/2026

The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED! There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota! Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...

graphic that says no ice in Minnesota itch.io charity bundle

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drewtoothpaste @drewtoothpaste.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

can't believe switzerland won the first gold medal for alpine skiing. this woudl be like if we had an olympics in america and took the gold in school shooting

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Sarah Lazare @sarahlazare.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Pointing out the bravery and decency of Alex Pretti is not about finding the perfect victim. It’s relevant because he was attacked and killed for being decent. People all over Minnesota are engaging in this kind of everyday, ordinary heroism and they know they are taking risks when they do so.

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