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Unpub @unpub.org · 07/07/2026

📣 Calling Tabletop Game Designers 📣 Are you heading to Gen Con later this month? We have three (3!) speed pitch opportunities for underrepresented groups to get their games in front of publishers! More info at f.mtr.cool/dgjijlevjs #gencon #gamedesign 🎲✂️

Tabletop Game Designers Speed Pitch at Gen Con, apply: Unpub.org/GenCon; publishers: SpeedPitch@Unpub.org

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I can't wait for y'all to play this! Was a blast to write for

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Oh, I love the prewritten content, I just think letting players come up with their own activities would take it more into RPG territory.

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I also really like this take, but the role of the announcer is too close to GMing for me to be swayed. (I also don't know enough about wargaming, so I may just be confidently incorrect here lol)

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

What it needs to get it across the TTRPG finish line is letting players say what their character wants $ for and what they do between the races. Does your character visit the snack bar? Do they do whippits in the parking lot? Do they call their husband and tell them everything's gonna be okay?

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I want a Mork Borg reskin where it's called Hot Streak because it's some gruesome tournament where gladiators battle and race atop a thin strip of rock over a lake of lava.

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The game also heavily relies on the Magic Circle, falling flat if you just go through the mechanical motions but SINGING as an experience if everyone understands the assignment and gets their degenerate gambler on.

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Winning or losing doesn't seem to be as important as the moment to moment chaos management and personal experiences of success.

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Lore, narrative, and a sense of place is a big part of the game, with much of the rulebook devoted to providing backgrounds for the mascots and their hometowns

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Players have some means of mitigating the randomness, so there's joy in when your plan goes well and comedy when the RNG shatters your best laid plans

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

There's usually someone running the game, a GM who is responsible for hyping everyone up, keeping the vibes alive, and relaying the consequences of player choices.

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Have to give a big shoutout to @airportgameway.bsky.social Gameway Video Game Lounges. I was stuck in CLT for 8 hours a few weekends ago and discovered this paradise. Spent the time in comfy chairs switching between Xbox, PS5, and PC games I've been wanting to check out. 5 star experience.

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

PS I'll be in the playtest zone from 1-4 if you'd like to come say hi ❤️

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

This weekend will be my first TantrumCon! Looking forward to experiencing a new show and hopefully getting out into the city a bit. Anything (games or Charlotte stuff) I should check out?

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Underdog Games put together a fantastic How to Play video for my newest game Quick Paws 🐶🐾🦴 Does a great job showcasing the mechanics and moments that make the game a special treat for dog lovers and gamers of all ages. youtu.be/l6jxBdtmPXE?...

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How To Play - Quick Paws

YouTube video by Underdog Games

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

My newest #boardgame QUICK PAWS is out now from Underdog Games! This fast, funny, and frantic fetch-fest has been a huge hit in testing and I'm pumped it's available for people to give it a forever home 🐕 Do you got that dog in ya?

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Check to see if your local #boardgame store is running demos of my new game Solar Gardens darringtonpress.com/play-solar-g...

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Play Solar Gardens at Your Local Guild Store! – Darrington Press

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Get a chance to play yet? Thanks for grabbing a copy!

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

Very cool getting to see Solar Gardens in person at #GenCon! Whenever I've been at the Darrington Press booth, I keep hearing "we just demoed this and came straight here to buy it", so it's wonderful to see it connecting with people.

Eric Slauson posing with Solar Gardens game

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

Thanks for grabbing a copy! Darrington knocked the production out of the park, and Alex's design is strong, I'm sure you're gonna love it.

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

It's been a pleasure being a part of the development of it. Stoked everyone can now hate draft for the good of society.

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I hope to see you at #GenCon this week(end)! I'll be mentoring in the BIPOC lounge on Saturday, demoing MonsDRAWsity and signing copies in the Friendly Skeleton booth all weekend, and celebrating the launch of Solar Gardens at the Darrington Press booth too (signing copies there Friday 3-4)

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

I am thrilled to have worked on this game, which has you competing to build green spaces atop skyscrapers in a solarpunk utopia. Doing the theme justice, it's made of biodegradable, plastic-free materials AND a portion of every copy sold goes to planting trees in our National Parks.

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Pumped to announce SOLAR GARDENS, designed by Alex Cutler (Critter Kitchen, A Place for All My Books), developed by me, and published by the fine folks over at @darringtonpress.bsky.social

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

How to play video for my upcoming game Quick Paws. Check it out! youtu.be/l6jxBdtmPXE?...

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How To Play - Quick Paws

YouTube video by Underdog Games

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

As always, a huge thank you to the family, friends, and playtesters who have played this over the years (and even agreed to be filmed for pitch videos)! I couldn't do this whole game design thing without your support and encouragement. Stay tuned for more updates!

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

My next game, Quick Paws, is coming soon from Underdog Games! I'm really excited for this one (cue tippy taps 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾)!

An image showing the cover of Quick Paws

An image showing several components from Quick Paws

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Getting my REAL ID but wondering when I'll need to get my REAL_Final_exportready_PRINT_2025_FINAL ID

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

OMG I didn't even make this connection. Incredible.

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Variant Ventures @variantventures.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Had to crack out a few more whiteboard for gameplay and get creative with point tracking, but man is #monsdrawsity fun! ✍🏼

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slausondesigns.bsky.social @slausondesigns.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

12 hours left to back this beautiful board game about books and the people who love them dearly

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

Fellow teachers may enjoy this Teacher's Guide that explains how you can use MonsDRAWsity in a variety of educational settings. ericslauson.carrd.co#section06 #boardgames #education

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Eric Slauson

Eric Slauson is a professional game designer, editor, writer, and developer.

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

Books AND board games?! Sign me up. Hopefully the table talk is just constant book recommendations.

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

Today I got to make a lifelong dream a reality by being on NPR! Had a blast talking games with Tory @downtowntbrown.bsky.social and James @mastromarino.bsky.social on @wamu.org.web.brid.gy WAMU's 1A Link to episode below!

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

Today is my favorite day: the day they announce the #Oscar noms and I spend all day getting angrier and angrier. Challengers not getting a nomination for score is WILD.

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

Could you throw me on this list as well? Thanks!

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

Lily from Duolingo and GLaDOS from Portal: two belligerently unimpressed queens Are there any board games with cards, achievements, or rulebooks written with this sarcastic, antagonistic vibe?

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