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Unpub @unpub.org · 04/09/2026

Unpub at PAX Unplugged reserved tables are now available for purchase! These tables are for designers to save a spot; playtesters never need a reservation 💙 f.mtr.cool/v19f27pvc5

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Unpub @unpub.org · 03/09/2026

Playtest new games with Unpub at PAX West! Browse the game gallery and plan your visit: f.mtr.cool/79ms0ulk1d Or just show up! 🎲✂️

UNPUB at PAX West promotion over Seattle skyline with the Space Needle; invites visitors to game gallery — unpub.org/paxwest

Floor plan of Summit Level 2 convention hall with an arrow and "UNPUB" highlighting the tabletop freeplay area.

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Unpub @unpub.org · 01/09/2026

@giantbrain.co.uk We can't reply bc of the way Emily has her comments locked down (not complaining - we get it!) bsky.app/profile/gian... If you'd like to do a panel or TED-style talk for Festival or the mentorship program, hit us up! We're betting some folks don't even know critic is an option!

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Sam Francis (Samphire Games) @tzartzam.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Good blog on mentorship for self-publishing (specifically marketing and graphic design) with @unpub.org @tettix.bsky.social pickitupgames.substack.com/p/my-unpub-m...

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My Unpub Mentorship Program Debrief

What I Learned from an Expert

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JC @jcw.gay · 01/08/2026

A photo of a stack of games called Pressed designed by an incredible designer has been lovingly scribbled around and stickered to draw the user's attention.

The current iteration has added a vignette to the myriad of attention-grabbing effects.

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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

GAME DESIGNERS AT GEN CON: please join us tonight and help spread the word. 6pm downstairs at the JW. (It should be easy to pop up to the Indy game market - that starts at 7pm, 3rd floor. Both go til 10!)

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Unpub @unpub.org · 13/07/2026

EXTENDED: Submissions are due by Friday, July 17 at 11:59PM ET #gencon #tabletop #gamedesign 🎲✂️

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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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Unpub @unpub.org · 19/06/2026

It's Friday of Unpub at Origins Game Fair! Come find us in Hall C, booth 2132, to playtest some games. We'll be here until 11:30pm! Pro-Am Game Jam 8:30pm tonight 💪🐎🎲🍬 Browse available games: f.mtr.cool/hiuibtzwkb #origins

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Unpub @unpub.org · 18/06/2026

It's Unpub at Origins Game Fair! Come find us in Hall C, booth 2132, to playtest some games. We'll be here until 11:30pm! Browse available games: f.mtr.cool/hiuibtzwkb #origins

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Unpub @unpub.org · 15/06/2026

Excited about Origins this week? So are we! Check out what designers are bringing to the Unpub space in gaming hall C, #2132. unpub.softr.app/origins-2026

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Origins 2026

Access all the information you need while at an Unpub event.

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Unpub @unpub.org · 08/06/2026

Reserved tables for Unpub at PAX West 2026 are now available! www.unpub.org/paxwest

Unpub @ PAX West
Reserved tables available now
www.unpub.org/paxwest

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Unpub @unpub.org · 07/06/2026

Unpub @ PAX West reserved tables on sale june *eighth*, at noon eastern f.mtr.cool/wwasqzpgfb

Whoops, typo! Comic panels show people reacting and apologizing; corrected message: PAX West tables on sale 6/08 at 12 PM.

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Unpub @unpub.org · 09/05/2026

Check out @stoichamster.bsky.social's design diary about VNTYPL8S that proves that sometimes you just need an Unpub table without a game idea to make a great game: boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...

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Designer Diary: VNTYPL8S | BoardGameGeek Blog

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Unpub @unpub.org · 07/04/2026

Unpub at Origins Game Fair 2026 f.mtr.cool/exgvwpvbmo - Schedule is posted - Reserved Tables are available for purchase - Speed Pitch submissions are open 🎲✂️ 🎉🎉🎉

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Unpub @unpub.org · 31/03/2026

The March Unpub newsletter contains a lot of exciting info including Unpub @ Origins reserved tables on-sale date, and this year's Unpub Tabletop Mentorship Program session application forms! www.unpub.org/news/march-madness-at…

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Unpub @unpub.org · 30/03/2026

Final PAX snack report, Blüdle had 8 bags of sour gummi worms (heck yes), 1 gummi popsicle (yuck), and 1 french toast butterfinger (double yuck)

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Unpub @unpub.org · 29/03/2026

Is it Sunday at #PAXEast already?? Don't miss the Unpub area in Hall C! Game designers need your help playtesting their in-development games to make them the best they can be. 10am to 6pm today! Browse the games here: f.mtr.cool/pvohuktxmr

map to unpub in the tabletop end of pax east expo hall

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Unpub @unpub.org · 26/03/2026

Blüdle is so stinking excited to see his favorite gummi brand Trolli at #PAXEast !!!

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Unpub @unpub.org · 25/03/2026

See you tomorrow (and the rest of the weekend!) in the Tabletop end of Expo! We're next to the Cookie Brigade, as always 😍 #PAXEast 🎲✂️

map to find Unpub in the tabletop part of expo at pax east 2026

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Steven Vesci @vescis.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

BTW the game photography workshop at Unpub by @jcw.gay was the simplest, most immediately useful workshop I have ever attended. And he barely even 'presented' in a traditional way - it was all "hey, take some pictures" "Now, take some pictures thinking of something." "Try some angles"

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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🎲✂️ I had like 5 minutes warning that I was going to introduce @connievdc.bsky.social but it was easy because she is a great designer, community builder, AND advice-giver. Advice 🧵:

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Unpub @unpub.org · 16/03/2026

Always Baltimore, usually March, dates for 2027 not announced yet. Easiest ways to stay in touch are our newsletter and our discord! unpub.org/newsletter unpub.org/discord

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Unpub @unpub.org · 15/03/2026

It's the last day 😭 Let's get as much playtesting in today as we can!! unpub.org/app

UNPUB Festival Sunday 3/15 - Game Triage Room 9am-5pm; Reserved Playtesting 10am-4pm; Open Playtesting 4:30-5pm

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Unpub @unpub.org · 14/03/2026

Good luck to the Hunters Point Sandsharks today! They're in a middle school basketball tournament that took one of our designers away from the convention, so please send them all the winning vibes!

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Unpub @unpub.org · 14/03/2026

Day Three! Happy Pi Day!! unpub.org/app

UNPUB 3/14: Signal Boost 9-11am; Triage 9am-11:59p; Pro-Am Jam 9-11:30p; Reserved playtest 10-8:30; Open playtest 9-11:59p

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Unpub @unpub.org · 13/03/2026

Day two is upon us! unpub.org/app

UNPUB 3/13; Game Triage, Flea Marke, Karaoke, Playtesting

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Unpub @unpub.org · 12/03/2026

Today's the day! Registration desk is open now to pick up your badge. Triage room is available for prototype edits. Scheduled content starts at noon! unpub.org/app

Unpub 2026 Thursday (3/12) schedule: Panels, Feedback Frenzy, Networking telephone game, Game Triage, Open Playtesting.
details at unpub.org/app

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Lunarpunk Games @lunarpunk.games · 11/03/2026

Unpub is this weekend! We're exciting to play your games and share some of ours with you. Our publishing studio focuses on games where any number of players can win or lose OR games where there are no winers and losers, just various outcomes players reach. Here's what we're bringing:

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Unpub @unpub.org · 26/02/2026

If you asked to be emailed about the 2026 UTMP Session, you're about to get an email! f.mtr.cool/xuagntkcev

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Unpub @unpub.org · 25/02/2026

Come play (published??) games with us at Games and Stuff!

Unpub kick-off party: Wed Mar 11, 6–9 PM. Free for Unoub attendees. Hosted by Games and Stuff. All are welcome

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9th Level Games @9thlevelgames.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

🎲TTRPG designer? Going to Unpub Festival 2026 @unpub.org Sign up for TTRPG Speed Dating to show off a small portion of your design in short 10-15min sessions with playtesters. Sign up here forms.gle/ow6Tt6Ryqkdt...

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Unpub Festival 2026 - TTRPG Speed Dating Designer Signup

This form is to officially sign up for a spot in the inaugural TTRPG Speed Dating event at Unpub Festival 2026. About the TTRPG Speed Dating Event This event is meant to give TTRPG designers the spa...

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Unpub @unpub.org · 22/02/2026

The preprinted badge deadline for Unpub Festival 2026 is SOON™️ (tonight!!) If you wait to buy your badge, you'll still get one, it just won't have a beautiful preprinted name on it. www.unpub.org/upcoming-eve...

Unpub Festival 2026
Badge Deadline Approaching
February 22nd at midnight eastern
(Pictures of example badges)
Don't miss out on having a pre-printed badge!

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Ludology Podcast @ludologypod.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social talk to Heather O'Neill and Hunter Johnson about @unpub.org Festival 2026 (March 12-15 in Maryland). *Note* This episode is out of order; we will resume regular numbering next episode! ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-355...

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Ludology

Welcome to Ludology, an analytical discussion of the how’s and why’s of the world of board games. Rather than news and reviews, Ludology explores a variety of topics about games from a wider lens, as ...

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Unpub @unpub.org · 11/02/2026

What can game designers learn at Unpub? f.mtr.cool/liqfdzteqg

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Unpub @unpub.org · 09/02/2026

Why should people come to Unpub? f.mtr.cool/ctkyeakjfu

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Unpub @unpub.org · 09/02/2026

Playtesting is in the air at Unpub! February newsletter just went out. It's got: - GDC info - Festival updates - PAX East info - Mentorship program pre-signups and more!! f.mtr.cool/idfaeukkxg

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Unpub @unpub.org · 05/02/2026

Why should game designers go to Unpub? f.mtr.cool/cbgpczuivh

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Unpub @unpub.org · 29/01/2026

Unpub Festival 2026 is soon!! 🎲✂️ Meet award-winning game designers 🎲✂️ Play games in development with an inclusive community 🎲✂️ Give feedback on games that will be on your table in the future f.mtr.cool/phpmyzrwtk

Flyer for Unpub Festival 2026, featuring a diverse group playing board games. Event dates: March 12-15, in Linthicum, MD.

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Unpub @unpub.org · 28/01/2026

We're delighted to announce that our Unpub Festival 2026 Guest of Honor is Connie Vogelmann! Learn more about Connie and preview her keynote topic in our latest newsletter: www.unpub.org/news/announcing-the-u…

Announcing the Unpub Festival 2026 Guest of Honor
Connie Vogelmann

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Unpub @unpub.org · 22/01/2026

Our January Unpub Newsletter just went out and has some exciting news! Check it out! 🎲✂️

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Unpub @unpub.org · 22/01/2026

Our January Unpub Newsletter just went out and has some exciting news! Check it out! 🎲✂️

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Unpub @unpub.org · 15/01/2026

Want to make the most of Unpub Festival? Worried about late-night FOMO? Stay onsite to maximize the fun! Book by Feb 11th for attendees-only discount: www.marriott.com/event-reservations… 🎲✂️

UNPUB Festival hotel room block closing soon. Discounted rate for attendees, book by February 11th to stay onsite at the convention.

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Tabletop Game Designers Association @ttgda.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Are you looking for a last minute gift for a game designer in your life? We asked TTGDA members for their favorite tools they would recommend as gifts. They've been collected into our first ever TTGDA Gift Guide! tinyurl.com/3z3u9umh

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Unpub @unpub.org · 01/12/2025

Are you heading to #paxeast in March? Do you have a prototype 🎲✂️ that could use some public playtesting? You're in luck: Unpub's reserved table slots are now available for purchase! www.unpub.org/paxeast

Unpub @ PAX East, Boston, MA, Thursday March 26 - Sunday, March 29

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King Bee @king-bee.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Coming 12/5-15, Brian Neff and I are going to be running a Game Jam! The goal is to help more TTRPG designers get published and tied into the community. Details below and at itch.io/jam/grassroo.... Big thanks to our signal boosting friends, including @9thlevelgames.bsky.social and @unpub.org

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Grassroots Game Jam 2025

A game jam from 2025-12-05 to 2026-01-23 hosted by Grassroots Game Jam, Brian Neff & Raven's Library. A Quick Intro Brian and Ty are veteran RPG players and designers who have been in the industry for...

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