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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 18h

Sorry for shipping delays this week--we're attending to a couple of family matters.

The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

These are pallets of Sweeping Satellites...complete at the factory, now waiting for shipment to port so they can ship to us!! Initial estimate arrival here: 24 OCT #boardgames #education #satellites

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Practice for a test, teach to a test--you get better at that one test. You don't get #education. I've never seen a teacher who likes standardized tests or finds them valuable. I've rarely seen an administrator who feels that way though.

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The @playersaidblog.bsky.social did a pair of interviews with Yoni (designer of Nights of King Ludd). We put links to those in our latest #kickstarter update. #boardgames #history #education 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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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We have some almost-finished art (wordings will change and there's no icons under the card titles yet) Consider backing!! It is a timely game about the tension between business ownership, workers, and technology www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Another #Kickstarter update for Nights of King Ludd. It's interesting--quite a few women were involved in the protests against rapid technological change. #boardgames #history #Luddites www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

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Rage against the Machines at the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution

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Kobold Spooky Chef @koboldcurrychef.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sharks! by @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social was another Pacificon pickup. Any game that has a nautical theme grabs my wife's attention. Any game about sharks is practically a must buy. I was a little surprised to see Sharks! in the midst of a rack otherwise full of Heavy Serious Wargames Yo.

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

1/3 through #crowdfunding...we've reached the goal--but please check the #game out...its subject is quite timely #history #education #Luddites www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

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Rage against the Machines at the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Education's a big deal for us. Mitch is a teacher the Foundation supports (he's also a relative, for posterity). *EXCITING* he's a candidate for #Iowa State Teacher of the Year--because he does amazing things with children in his classroom!! youtu.be/AgKAc78P1PM?...

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Meet the 2027 Mississippi Bend AEA Regional Teacher of the Year, Mitchel Dierichx!

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Baltic is in da (ware)house!!! We'll start prepping orders this afternoon with the intent of getting everything out on Monday!! #boardgames #Baltic #military

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

4th update for King Ludd is available...and wild to be wayyy over our funding goal! (And thanks to everyone who has backed!!) #kickstarter #history #Luddites #boardgame www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

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Rage against the Machines at the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'm always intrigued by games that can be used in #school, especially younger students...and especially if resources are available for *FREE* for teachers... #games #education triviumstudios.com/encyclopedia...

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ludd's at 200%. Today's update links to commentary from Dan Thurot and his thoughts on the game. Dan's writing is always worthwhile whether you agree with him or not--because he'll make you *THINK* #kickstarter #boardgames #history #criticism www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

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Rage against the Machines at the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We're at 200% of what we needed--so really, it's now just about people wanting a cool game about a timely concept (tech/work) that we're looking to make FEEL like it's straight out of 1811. #history #Luddites #Technology2026andBeyond www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

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Rage against the Machines at the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Holy guacamole! Gobsmacked this funded in six hours...thank you to everyone who's trusting us to make this game!!! #boardgame #history #education

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Anyone interested? THis is on Sunday evenings in the US...you pay to play...but all of the money goes directly to the Foundation's scholarship fund. No experience needed...but should have a curiosity about actual history/events of the 20th century!! startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

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Join The Black Sun Also Rises (A Cthulhu Campaign 1920-1945) - Zoom / Microsoft Teams - Call of Cthulhu | StartPlaying Games

Using classic Call of Cthulhu (1st/2nd ed), adventurers will explore the world of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s in a thankless fight against the Mythos...and the gathering storm of World War Two. The w...

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Baltic's still on a train somewhere in Utah...means it'll be next week when we get it here...

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Teachers are back today in most places. Good luck. Have fun. Don't die.

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

People who've reserved Sinews of War--you've got mail! Nights of King Ludd KS is getting refined...and we'll start actual art soon...because it WILL fund because it's a great frickin' game. Division Cmdr: The 101st: Getting ready for KS after Ludd!! Then we get to do a science/nature game!!!!!

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Sometimes your bosses lose sight of the goal and why they are in #education. Fight for what's right, even when the admins won't. Saturday, one of the kids I fight for/mentor.......earned her commission as a @usmarinecorps.bsky.social 2LT. She's a bad-ass and I'm in awe of her future, just sayin'.

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

SInews of War is live now on the website...should be able to be ordered at 0630 US CDT.

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

One of the things I love about #boardgames (and #roleplaying)...you sit at tables with other humans. There's human-human direct interaction. We NEED that. Honestly, facilitating that is one of the *great* skills almost ever El Ed #teacher has (whether good/bad teaching)...

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We will have a new professional wargame available to pre-reserve copies of on the Foundation website starting next Monday!! It's not just expending ammo...how are you going to get fuel/men halfway across the world in time to make a difference?

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Art continues for Division Commander: The 101st. The counters will have card-suits for the units, same as in real life. This will make ID-ing the pieces on the game board easier. (DC101 will go to #kickstarter after Nights of King Ludd) #boardgames #education #history

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Chicago '68 was named the Comenio Prize winner for Best Historical Game of 2025/26!! Pretty sweet--since it is not an award you self-nominate for!!

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

ETA on Sweeping Satellites arriving here: 81 days. 25 days to final physical proof 14 days to finalize production 42 days to get it here.

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Ugh--that's bad news...nothing recoverable from the hard drive. *80 pages of a novel--lost *120 pages of poems--lost *All game reservations from March--lost...these can be reconstructed though. Ugh.

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

DivCom:101 has had its projected box cover revised--different background. Definitely looking better!

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

And...just received a factory update on Sweeping Satellites (like 2 minutes ago!)...board sizing issue is fixed...so the full print run should go to production on Monday...which means we should have it to distribute in early September. #boardgames #space #satellites #education

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

While dealing with bad life stuff....got good news upon waking up today: LC Baltic is estimated to arrive here on 10 AUG. We'll start shipping to people the same day it arrives here!

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Cool Littoral stuff... Baltic--should ship to us next week, so it is then 45ish days out Space Force--reserve a copy...hoping this goes to the printer this fall Challenge coin--available now. Instead of 5% going to our scholarship fund, with the coins, it's 37.5%!!

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

@originsgamefair.bsky.social day two, evening session: Littoral Commander #Ukraine getting another play-test #wargaming @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social @armchairdragoons.bsky.social

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Ian TB @iantb.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

FWIW I designed a deck construction #wargame for the @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social that uses the OODA loop as the fulcrum of player action: theplayersaid.com/2025/10/27/i...

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The physical proof of SWEEPING SATELLITES is now being looked at for typos, etc. We have one of the designers doing this to guarantee the game works for professionals. Here's an image... You can reserve a copy on the Foundation website. #satellites #boardgames #education

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

If you are in Europe and want to avoid shipping costs to us...Indo-Pac and Australia are now available here: boardgamecommerce.com/fr

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

We have a 'flash sale' today in honor of D-Day's 82nd anniversary. dietzfoundation-org.square.site/product/order-of-the-day-normandy/5?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false #DDay #history #education #boardgames

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Took a look today...shocking/amazing...up to 25 different nations using the Littoral Commander system professionally one way or another--and at least 3 others using its system for country-specific training!! It is great to have been able to help PME in so many different ways. #education #boardgames

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Chicago '68 was featured on a podcast this week but it didn't get limited to Chicago '68, they also discussed the next game Yoni is doing for the Foundation: The Nights of King Ludd!! www.breakupgamingsociety.com/.../ghost-in.... #podcasts #history #boardgames #education

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The Dietz Foundation @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The smoke's cleared from Indo and Australia arriving and paying the bills and...we've just added $10k into our scholarship fund! For everyone who supports us via our projects--thank you!!! (Not even mentioning the help provided to get our most recent scholarship funded--it'll be announced in SEP)

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