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Osprey Games 🎲 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

// Target Identified: Mech. GROUND-SHOT class // IFF: Lunar Frontier Authority 🎲 Undaunted 2200: Revolution ✏️ @djackthompson.bsky.social & @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social 🎨 Roland MacDonald 6th (US) / 8th (UK) Oct Pre-Order: bit.ly/4dFZCCL #Undaunted #Deckbuilding #SciFi

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Semi Co-op @semicoop.com · 22/09/2026

New comic! Technically, the card did say… 📜 You can read this week's blog post at: www.semicoop.com/comic/rules-... #mtg

A Magic: The Gathering card called “Gaea’s Blessing” lies on the table, the text "draw a card" in the text box is slightly bolder. A spin down counter lays in the corner and a white cat paw is trying to grab it. A set of hands are scribbling a hand-drawn Magic card called Terror. A caption at the bottom reads: “Rachel enjoyed Magic: The Gathering but didn’t like how many times she had to ‘draw a card’.”

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The launch of Undaunted 2200: Revolution is fast approaching. Let us see what @djackthompson.bsky.social & @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social prepared for us this time - some cool, new things! Check below: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/09/16/i... @ospreygames.bsky.social @rolandsrevenge.bsky.social

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Osprey Games 🎲 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

From orbital hackers to experimental mechs, allies offer powerful benefits in Undaunted 2200: Revolution. Find out more in our preview articles over on the @boardgamegeek.com page. bit.ly/4gKqC4p ✏️ David Thompson & Trevor Benjamin 🎨 Roland MacDonald 6th (US) // 8th (UK) Oct #Undaunted

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Osprey Games 🎲 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Keep an eye on the Undaunted 2200: Revolution @BoardGameGeek page. We'll be posting daily rules previews to prime you for battle across the near-future Solar System. bit.ly/4xjyuRp ✏️ @djackthompson.bsky.social & @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social 🎨 Roland MacDonald #Undaunted #Strategy #SciFi

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Watch It Played @watchitplayed.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Ok @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and @djackthompson.bsky.social - let’s see what you got up to in Queen of Spies.

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Watch It Played @watchitplayed.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Moytura is a head-to-head game that throws an extra head into the mix that both players have to manage. Area control for two with special powers and beautiful art. The @djackthompson.bsky.social & @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social duo do it again and @bitewinggames.bsky.social did a great production. 1/2

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

With just a few hours left to go, it’s cool to see that Rebels Against Rebellion has reached #5 on the BGG hotness. Really awesome for such a niche topic. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

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Meeple Mountain 🔜 Gen Con @meeplemountain.com · 16/08/2026

Rattlesnake from OspreyGames and designer Michael Hardacre packs a lot of bite for such a small box. Read more in this Meeple Mountain review. www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/ratt... #BoardGames #CardGame 4/5 ★

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Dan Thurot @danthurot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

"Why is Crokinole a board game but pool isn't?" who cares. say pool is a board game. drink deeply of the richness that is your birthright. become an insurgent to the categories that chain you. reject canon. write fanfiction that's better than anything jj abrams could ever dream.

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Osprey Games 🎲 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Undaunted 2200: Revolution is prepping for launch this October, but you can check out the game photos right now on @boardgamegeek.com! ✏️ @djackthompson.bsky.social & @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social 🎨 Roland MacDonald 📸 BoardGameShots 6th (US) // 8th (UK) October bit.ly/4xhTdoi #Undaunted

Aircraft and mech cards for Undaunted 2200: Revolution.

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Kareem the board game minimalist @gameminimalist.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

And now us lucky folks can get our very own copy through their kickstarter campaign www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

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Mexica // Bridges of Shangri-la // Gheos // Reel Rivals

Four renowned euro-style board games return with triumphant new editions.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Just a note for folks who might be interested in Rebels Against Rebellion. I've started a design diary where I do some deep diving into the game's origin story. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social boardgamegeek.com/thread/37152...

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Shut Up & Sit Down @shutupshow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Podcast! This episode has Tom & Matt peeping the latest mythological entertainment in Moytura and Azure, and placing an inconceivable quantity of numbers in Daydream. We’ve also just enough time for a solo venture into Conservas - where Tom tries his hardest to not put the whole ocean in a can.

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Rory Muldoon @rorymuldoon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Super excited to announce Master of Coin, the next Postmark game from @matthewdunstan.bsky.social and myself. It’s a game of kingdom development, where coins are the randomiser and the resource. If that sounds fun, please hit that notify button on kickstarter. www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...

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Coming soon: Master of Coin

Flip coins to manage the economy of a fledgling fantasy kingdom. Can you balance the books and be crowned Master of Coin?

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Nick Bentley Makes Games @nickbentley.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This is a key design principle of Shigeru Miyamoto, the Nintendo designer who invented Super Mario and Zelda, and one of the greatest game designers ever. If someone that good advocates for a principle, it often pays to put serious focus on it. 🎲✂️(1/3)

Tabletop game design tip of the day: a good idea solves multiple problems at once

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Play for Keeps Games @playforkeepsgames.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Beyond hyped to announce that we're kickstarting new editions of Mexica, Bridges of Shangri-La, Gheos, and Reel Rivals. Breathing new life into these long-lost board game gems has been an absolute pleasure, and we are so excited to tell you more about what we’ve been working on - link in comments

Box Renders of Mexica, Bridges of Shangri-La, Gheos, Reel Rivals

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Normally don't post vids in the afternoon but saw First Giants was at the top of BGG's hotness so I thought I'd release our review a day early. Here are our thoughts on this beautiful card game by @matthewdunstan.bsky.social & Brett J Gilbert. youtu.be/o8VTDph6Ok8

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First Giants is for the dinosaur lovers in all of us - TCbH Review

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Rory Muldoon @rorymuldoon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I look forward to reposting this again in about 12 months time.

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Anthony Howgego @howgegodev.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Osprey has a very talented team and a strong catalogue of games. I'm hopeful someone in the industry has the good sense to make this aquisition and retain that talent.

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Rory Muldoon @rorymuldoon.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Dan reviewing a game of mine is bucket list territory. Chuffed to bits with this write up.

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Trevor Benjamin @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Just played 7 Wonders Architects (4p), followed by 7 Wonders Duel (2p). I'm so impressed with how well these games adapt to their intended audiences, while still oozing 7 Wonders.

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Trevor Benjamin @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Well, well, well. What do we have here?!? Can't get over the quality of the final production. @bitewinggames.bsky.social absolutely nailed it. Linen rulebook?!?

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Trevor Benjamin @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Last few hours to back my game SEAGRASS, co-designed with Brett J. Gilbert and published by @bitewinggames.bsky.social. I'm super happy with the way this one has turned out. Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bit...

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Arribada & Seagrass | Charming, travel-friendly board games!

2 charming and approachable board games with optional travel pack upgrades!

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TableTapas Games @tabletapasgames.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Moytura is a phenomenal 2p area control game from @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social and @djackthompson.bsky.social. It's not surprise the shared incentives were a selling point for us here at TableTapas

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Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire @asmeesh.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It's kickstarter day for @bitewinggames.bsky.social ! You gotta go check it out and see the most adorable carrying case ever #boardgames www.kickstarter.com/projects/bit...

illustration of a seascape. It reads SEAGRASS by Trevor Bengamin & Brett J Gilbert in the centre, with sealife swirling around it in a circle. Animals include manta rays, jellyfish, parrot fish, sea turtles. Around the edges are rocks ans seagrass with corals, seastars and crabs. Colours are coral and blue-green.

Board game cover illustration that reads ARRIBADA, Robert Hovakimyan on the bottom. Illustration is in blues, sea green and oranges, depicting a top-down illustration of a sea turtle coming ashore. The fins and head are sea green, the shell is oranges and yellows. The shell itself has a pattern of a moon cycle on it.

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Bitewing Games @bitewinggames.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The sun is out and the water is fine! Come dive into our next two Travel Line games: Arribada and Seagrass. NOW LIVE on Kickstarter for only 16 days! Also don’t miss the new add-ons for Gazebo! 👀 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bit...

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Arribada & Seagrass | Charming, travel-friendly board games!

2 charming and approachable board games with optional travel pack upgrades!

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

With the recent announcement of Undaunted 2200: Revolution, I can now share the full 2026 plans...(possibly with one or two more additions later...) @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @mropla.bsky.social

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Osprey Games 🎲 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🔥 UNDAUNTED 2200: REVOLUTION – October Fight across space stations, asteroids & planets. Control mechs & spacecraft. Play through branching narratives or standalone games: bit.ly/4sXAWL0 Pre-orders open. @djackthompson.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @rolandsrevenge.bsky.social

An image with the board game cover for Undaunted 2200: Revolution against a cosmic background lit by a lens flare. Text reads "DECIDE THE FATE OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM". The cover art depicts various head-and-shoulder portraits of people in sci-fi uniforms surrounded by spacecraft, while mechs battle below.

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Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire @asmeesh.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Some illustration details for the upcoming board game Seagrass, published by @bitewinggames.bsky.social Kickstarter is April 7th and the unboxing is up on Youtube :)

gritty watercolour-esque digital illustration of a pink and blue/green sea turtle swimming in a current.

gritty watercolour-esque digital illustration of a pink and blue/green manta ray swimming in a current. Corals and seagrass lie below and some other mantas and fish can be seen along the edges.

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Catbus @catbus.phd · 04/06/2025

the Inhuman League

if you face swap Mulder and Scully they look like a great Synth Pop band.

(above a photo of face swapped Mulder and Scully)

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Mighty Boards 🔜 SPIEL 3-M300 @mightyboards.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

In 24 hours, we close the campaign for For the Gods! ⚡ Pledge now to grab the Limited Edition and get a FREE Kickstarter gift! 🎁 www.kickstarter.com/projects/mig...

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Mighty Boards 🔜 SPIEL 3-M300 @mightyboards.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Did you know the 12 greek gods of For the Gods! are beautifully illustrated by the amazing Katarzyna "Ulvar" Bekus?! ✨ For the Gods! is live for 4 more days on Kickstarter. Back now to get the Limited Edition and a FREE gift! 🎁 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/mig...

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The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Alright folks, just posted our Ra retrospective, probably the most ambitious project I’ve ever done for the channel. If you care about historical context of #boardgames or just want to help us grow, this is one I’d really appreciate you sharing about. @25thcentury.games youtu.be/aOJKFlf7l_g

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Ra: Knizia's most impactful game - TCbH Retrospective Review

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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Reviewers: if something doesn't seem right about a game, please take a moment to re-read the rules or even reach out to the publisher or designer for clarification before publishing a review. That extra step can save heartache and damaged reputation on both sides.

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Jon Perry @perryjon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Richard Garfield's been explaining how luck & skill are not opposites for well over a decade, but I still encounter designers & players who haven't internalized this lesson. I suspect it's the number one reason people tend to underrate the amount of strategy in lighter games.

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Bitewing Games @bitewinggames.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🏝️Behold... our next two charming, travel-friendly board games! Arribada and Seagrass launch on Kickstarter on April 7. Follow the link to be notified upon launch: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bit...

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Coming soon: Arribada & Seagrass | Charming, travel-friendly board games!

2 charming and approachable board games with optional travel pack upgrades!

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Matthew Dunstan @matthewdunstan.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

In today's video I share some insights from judging entries from this year's @cardboardedison.com award, and some tips that you can apply to your own games, whether you enter them in a contest or not! youtu.be/9_5Wv6CaHKY 🎲✂️

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How to do better at game design competitions

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Watch It Played @watchitplayed.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Pleased to be spreading the word For The Gods! From the design team of @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social & Brett J. Gilbert and published by @mightyboards.bsky.social, I have confidence in this team to deliver. Check out the campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mig...

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Peter McPherson ⏭️ PAX U @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I make games because I love every step of the process—the initial idea, the scrappy first prototype, the first playtest filled with glee and failure and hope. Here’s my scrappy first prototype of Tiny Towns. [1/6]

A piece of paper showing a 4x4 grid mostly filled with drawings of buildings. Next to the grid are building names next to polyomino shapes with squares of different colors.

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Mighty Boards 🔜 SPIEL 3-M300 @mightyboards.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Hottest game on BoardGameGeek right now and live on Kickstarter 😍🔥 Come join 1000+ backers on the campaign page and get your free gift 🥳 👇https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/for-the-gods

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Jon Perry @perryjon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I think a lot board gamers underestimate the depth of light games and overestimate the depth of heavy games. More moving parts does not necessarily mean a game has more strategy. It often just means there's more noisiness obscuring the impact of your decisions.

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David Thompson @djackthompson.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Things are heating up! #2 on the hotness. Launches tomorrow, and I can't wait! What a treat to be able to collaborate with @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social, Brett J. Gilbert, and @mightyboards.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mig...

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