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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval is... Pirates of the High Teas! Assemble delicious dishes and pair them with a tasty beverage for your captain at tea time. Congratulations to designer Emily Vincent and publisher Pink Hawk Games! thespiel.net/node/1414

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Tenby! Build your own version of the most charming seaside town in Wales, Ddinbych y pysgod (Tenby). Congratulations to designer Benjie Talbott and publisher Cosy Cub Games! www.majorfun.com/tenby/

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval is... Reforest! Strive to create a thriving pyramid of Pacific Northwest plant cards over three short rounds. Congratulations to designer Sebastian Bernie Wong and publisher Firestarter Games! thespiel.net/node/1412

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Boxtop Pinball: Haunted House! Welcome to the cardboard arcade! You don’t need tokens or quarters, just the flex of a finger. Congratulations to designer Zach Connelly and publisher @pandasaurusgames.com www.majorfun.com/boxtop-pinba...

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval is... Compile! You are an AI trying to understand the world. To do this, you must gain control of three Protocols Congrats to designer Michael Yang and pubs Greater Than Games and Synapses Games! thespiel.net/node/1410 Review written by: Lucio Rodriguez

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Cabanga! Shed cards, avoid points by playing number cards without gaps between them. Congrats to designer Michael Modler and publisher AMIGO Spiele! www.majorfun.com/cabanga/

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval is... The Treasure Ship of Zheng He! Serve as fleet commanders, taking turns directing the course and purpose for each of Zheng He’s seven voyages. Congratulations to designer Hisashi Hayashi and publisher Harvest Valley! thespiel.net/node/1408

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The Treasure Ship of Zheng He Wins The Spiel of Approval!

D: Hisashi Hiyashi | P: Harvest Valley | 1-5 pl | 90-120 min | ages 14+

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Betty Botter Bought Some Butter! Can you say several slippery phrases consecutively without getting your tongue tangled? Congratulations to designers Sooyoung Youn and Stuart Wineman and publisher Playte! www.majorfun.com/betty-botter...

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval is... Wondrous Creatures! thespiel.net/node/1406 A small group of natural scientists set sail to explore and catalog all the wondrous creatures of this mysterious land. Congratulations to designer GW Yeom and publisher Bad Comet Games!

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Clickety Clack! Every turn, dice clatter into a common pool. Every pool offers a new set of choices and chances. Which one will click the best for you? www.majorfun.com/clickety-cla... Congrats to designer Ralf zur Linde and publisher NSV!

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Stand by for a flurry of game award/review announcements. We've been working hard writing and evaluating games and have the first half of this year's winners ready to reveal. 5 for Major Fun and 5 for The Spiel of Approval. Thanks so much to Lucio Rodriguez for joining the review team.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

With football season starting up, The Spiel Foundation hosts an annual pick em pool just for fun and bragging rights. If you want to do some pigskin prognostication, use the link below Thanks to Jim Grosch for setting this up each year! www.funofficepools.com/joinpool.php...

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Episode 470 of The Spiel is now available! thespiel.net/node/1404 This show features everything from soup cans to scented dice. We explore Pop Art with Bruce Voge and then discuss our experiences at GenCon with @runningboardgamer.bsky.social @james-engelhardt.bsky.social & Gubbins

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

GenCon for me started a week early and ended several days after. Prior to the con, we did a test run accepting pallets of games at the DeKoven Center for Play for publishers needing to ship in games. We have high hopes this will be a financial engine for The Spiel Foundation in future years.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Grab a brush or roller and join the fun! Come help The Spiel Foundation get the DeKoven Center for Play ready to open. Many hands will make light work of this BIG space. We’ll have snacks and drinks aplenty. thespielfoundation.com?tribe_events...

Sign with details for painting part at the DeKoven Center for play

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Spiel #469 is now available! This episode features geeky pairings galore. Books, movies, board games, and music, plus refreshing libations and light summer snacks. thespiel.net/node/1403

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Episode 469 - Whisky Jack & Melon Soup

This episode features a geeky pairings galore. Books, movies, boardgames, and music plus refreshing libations and light summer snacks.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Episode 468 of The Spiel is now available! This show features a treasured collector's item and a game/science discussion that includes monkeys with machetes, impervious turtles, and sex starved moths. thespiel.net/node/1402

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing our colorful vision for the DeKoven Center for Play begin to take shape this Saturday. If you're near Indy, feel free to grab a brush and join the fun! thespielfoundation.com?tribe_events...

painting party graphic - help the spiel foundaiton spruce up the dekoven center for play. may 16 11am-5pm 3904 N Emerson Ave Indianapolis, IN 46226

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

New day. New jacket. I think this one’s awesome.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

We had an amazing evening at the Big Gay Prom in Indianapolis tonight. Fabulous event to support the Indianapolis Mens’s Choir.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I think this jacket is stylin’! What say you?

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A new episode of The Spiel is now available! Raise a glass and join the fun. Episode 467 features segments with playful folks from Saskatchewan to Sydney: Scotch Council and My Favorite Game. thespiel.net/node/1401

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Happy Spielaversary! The Spiel Foundation turns 20 today! Crazy how a little podcast could grow into such an amazing dream. Thousands of folks have given so much support & love over these two decades. I am eternally grateful to everyone who has joined me for a walk along this playful path.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

It's opening day for Season 21 of The Spiel. First, Doug Richardson returns as co-host for the show! Then we introduce three new segments: Game Lab with Lucio Rodriguez Spielunking the Game Cave with @runningboardgamer.bsky.social The Playground with James Engelhardt thespiel.net/node/1400

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Episode 466 - A Lab, A Cave, And A Playground

Doug Richardson makes a triumphant return as co-host for the show PLUS three new segments: Game Lab with Lucio Rodriguez, Spiel-lunking the Game Cave with Brynn Symington, and The Playground with Jame...

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Looking forward to being at GAMA Expo in Louisville next week with a small team from The Spiel Foundation! We’re a non profit organization celebrating twenty years promoting play as a positive and powerful force in the world.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We will be punching games at Casa de Spiel this Saturday from 11-6. If you have a few hours, come join the fun! There’s a decent chance we’ll be moving games into our new home next month. We’ll need an army for that monumental task. Keep your fingers crossed. thespielfoundation.com?tribe_events...

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Season 20 of The Spiel finishes with a flourish and a coronation. Two incredible games have been selected as Meeple Crown winners: Fromage and Hot Streak! Congrats to Ben Rosset, Matthew O'Malley & R2i Games (Fromage) and Jon Perry & CMYK Games (Hot Streak)! thespiel.net/node/1399

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Barbecubes! Flip a card, then find a way to fit the food shown on the world’s tiniest grill.. using the world’s tiniest tongs. Congrats to designers Rob Sparks & Brett J Gilbert and publisher Alley Cat Games! thespiel.net/node/1398 #boardgames

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Barbecubes is Major Fun!

D: Rob Sparks, Brett J Gilbert | P: Alley Cat Games | 2-6 pl | 10 min | ages 8+

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval Award is... Sand Art! From a common workbench, take actions to fill your bottle with lovely patterns to create a one of a kind piece of art. Congratulations to designer Kory Jordan and publisher @25thcentury.games thespiel.net/node/1397

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Duck & Cover! Move duck cards from a grid into stacks. The Captain calls out a duck number. Everyone uses this duck to cover a neighbor OR it swims to a new space Congrats to Oussama Khelifati & @captaingames.bsky.social thespiel.net/node/1396

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Duck & Cover is Major Fun!

D: Oussama Khelifati | P: Captain Games | 2-7 pl | 20 min | ages 8+

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval Award is... Chai Garam! Tea is not just a beverage in India. It’s a way of life - an emotion. Only the best brewers will stand out and succeed. Congratulations to designer Sidhant Chand and publisher Mozaic Games! thespiel.net/node/1395 #boardgames

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Chai Garam Wins The Spiel of Approval Award!

D: Sidhant Chant | P: Mozaic Games | 1-4 pl | 60 min | ages 14+

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Oya One More! Match dice you roll to the pattern on a card. Here’s the catch! You can only match a single die or ALL the dice to a card. Congratulations to designer KC Ogbuagu and publisher Nibcard Games! thespiel.net/node/1394

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Oya One More is Major Fun!

D: Kenechukwu (KC) Ogbuagu | P: Nibcard Games | 1-8 pl | 20 min | ages 7+

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval is... Love Conquers All! Place tiles representing challenges we face when building relationships so they fit within the framework of the board. Congratulations to designer Jeff Siadek & Gorilla Games! thespiel.net/node/1393 #boardgames #spielofapproval

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval Award is... Tofu Shifu! Develop recipes to serve your customer’s tastes and become a master of this culinary art. Congratulations to designers Ayi & Hypercross R&D and publisher Ayi Games thespiel.net/node/1392 #boardgames #spielofapproval

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of the Major Fun Award is... Whirly Derby! Secretly choose how many of your marbles to risk on each race, then load everyone’s marbles into the launcher and let them fly! Congrats to Tedman Getschman & Big Potato thespiel.net/node/1391 #boardgames #majorfun

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval Award is... Boom Patrol! Blow up tanks, gather gold, or gain glory to collect the most medals over a few brutally short and crazy rounds. Congratulations to designers Anthony & Nicole Amato & @smirkanddagger.bsky.social thespiel.net/node/1390

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval Award is... Rock Hard 1977! Find a road to fame and fortune by rocking out. How you spend your time will shape the course of your career. Congratulations to designer @jackiefox.bsky.social @devirgames.bsky.social thespiel.net/node/1389 #boardgames

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Rock Hard 1977 Wins The Spiel of Approval Award!

D: Jackie Fox | P: Devir | 2-6 pl | 90 min | ages 16+

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The latest winner of The Spiel of Approval Award is... Don Quixote: The Ingenious Hidalgo! Guide Don Quixote through a series of adventures over two chapters, hoping to shape his character and the outcome of the story to match your goals. thespiel.net/node/1388 #spielofapproval #boardgames

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

My work at The Spiel Foundation includes overseeing two game award programs with decades of history. The Major Fun Award celebrates games with a playful soul - games great for kids, families or parties The Spiel of Approval Award celebrates games that encourage thoughtful or strategic play

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

My friend Fagner is a brilliant game designer from Brazil. He has a new roll-and-write game called Christmas Union about elves organizing for fair working conditions at the North Pole. Still a few days left to support his work and get a copy. gamefound.com/en/projects/...?

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday and The Spiel Foundation could use your help. We are in the process of renovating an old church to become The DeKoven Center for Play! We’re making great progress but still have miles to go and many bills to pay before we can open in 2026. www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

A new episode of The Spiel is now available! Episode 464 - A Tale of Two Essens (with a side of haggis) Rick Hammerle and Katherine Rosland join the show to chat about our experiences at the world’s largest game fair, plus a side quest to Scotland thespiel.net/node/1387

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Six pies made for the big meal today: 2 apple 2 pumpkin 1 mincemeat and 1 cherry/raspberry mix. The making is as enjoyable as the eating.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

My friends in Enugu, Nigeria are hoping to host the second annual SebCon. They need to raise a modest sum ($2,000) to grow the event. Watch the intro video and you'll see the whole SebCon team's passion for play is a positive force in the world. www.kickstarter.com/projects/seb...

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Come play Owo Ni Koko from designer Olusanya Oluwafemi at the Nigeria table in Hall 4 C-100 at The Spiel Foundation booth!

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Come meet designer Yen Lin and demo Hegemony of Faith from 11-1 every day in Hall 4 C-100 at The Spiel Foundation booth.

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We are ready for Essen Spiel Day 1 at The Spiel Foundation booth! Come play 24 different games from 5 different countries over the course of the fair. You can also try your luck at our mini-Spielathon to help us raise funds and maybe even win a prize!

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Episode 463 of The Spiel is now available! Chelsea Steenbock, Chair of Play with Your Food, and I chat about how games have shaped our lives and how our passion for play enables us to build community and serve others beyond the game table. thespiel.net/node/1386 #boardgames #thespiel #playmatters

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Stephen Conway - The Spiel Foundation @thespiel.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

I am incredibly excited to announce The Spiel Foundation's game demo schedule for Spiel Essen 2025! We have 23 different games to demo with designers from 5 different countries: Nigeria, Taiwan, South Africa, Brasil, and Australia! thespielfoundation.com?p=19788 #boardgames #spielessen

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