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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We promise that no dogs were starved in the creation of this post - although Bumi (our pup) might disagree. #boardgamesky #boardgameblues

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Shout out to Cartman, fellow Coloradan. My attempt at digital illustration is really bringing the "I'll just die if you don't take me to Casa Bonita" energy. #southpark #digitalart #casabonita

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We had an amazing time last weekend at the #RockyMountainPinballShowdown with free to play pinball, retro arcade games, old school consoles, and now tabletop too! Here's to supporting local makers, passionate community builders, and all the Duck Hunt we can handle. #boardgamesky #tabletopgames

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Intriguing and candid review. I've never been so swayed to buy a game from an article. The retro surrealist in me that loves to pick apart games (and loves trick takers) is pining for this one.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

More than anything, I want to buy this to play with the pieces. Gorgeous table presence - worthy of my inner child.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You should try Santorini: Riddle of the Sphinx.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're running some special programming at this year's Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown (www.pinballshowdown.com/index.html). Any curious board gamers with an arcade itch, should use the discount code tabletop26 for $5 off! #pinball #arcadegamers #coloradoevents

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As we continue our slow invasion of Denver and the surrounding area, you can now find The Mire and Sinister at Golden Game Guild And if you haven't yet, definitely check out this quirky game store and library full of nooks and crannies for all your gaming needs. #goldencolorado #localgamestore

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Colorado here....Dealing with both....

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Follow us here or on YouTube for this and other experiments in #indiegamedesign. See the full video - youtu.be/c4MaChI1UIs?... #boardgamesky #gamedesigndiaries

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

What motivates players to act when they know their win conditions might shift? We took some time to explore motivation, team dynamics, and player expectations in our latest game. #boardgamesky #indiegamedesign #designerdiaries boardgamegeek.com/blog/17280/b...

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Sinister: Perspectives on Player Motivation, Team Dynamics, and Bloody Exorcism | For the Love of the Game Design

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Back from our first @originsgamefair.bsky.social with Sample Boxes from @longpack.bsky.social and Boda Games. They're fantastic for seeing the breadth of options from these and other manufacturers. However, they are also a #TTRPG design playground for a 10 year old with a wild imagination.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

DIECATHLON is now up for late pledges! Check out some of our newest character art and check out the project on Gamefound! gamefound.com/en/projects/... #indieboardgames #indiegames #boardgamesky

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Our 2nd Annual Board Game Exchange is coming up at the beginning of May. Come celebrate games, eat tasty food, and support a good cause! Check it out - www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev... #boardgamesky #boardgameshelf #coloradogamers

Waterbear Workshop's 2nd annual Board Game Exchange will be at Zymos Brewing on Sunday May 3rd from 3:00-7:00pm.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our party last Wednesday! Out of 60+ attendees, we got 44 backers at the event. We'll be donating $44 (rounded to $50) to Extra Life. Want to support a truly grassroots board game crowdfund effort? Check it out! #indieboardgames gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

In my mad rush to post this, I forgot to mention the $1 per backer at the party will go to Extra Life!

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

WE ARE LIVE! If you're in the Denver area, come join the party at Edgewater Marketplace. We'll donate $1 for every backer at the party. If you're not, you can still back the project at gamefound.com/en/projects/.... #indiegames #indieboardgames #boardgamesky

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Calling all Coloradans! We are launching our first crowdfunder on April 8th at Barquentine Brewing in Edgewater Public Market and everyone's invited! Details in image and at waterbearworkshop.com/DIECATHLON/ #indiegames #denverevents #denvergamers

Event at Barquentine Brewing in Edgewater Public Market on April 8th from 5:00 - 9:00pm. More info at https://waterbearworkshop.com/DIECATHLON/.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

GAMA EXPO 2026 HIGHLIGHTS! How do you know we are a two-person team? I'm posting this more than a week after GAMA EXPO at 8:28 on a Sunday night, which as everyone knows is the optimal time for posting to social media. But for real, we had an amazing time. #indieboardgames #boardgamedesign

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I would buy this game just to have that box on my shelf and look at it every day.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The formulas on both of these could be utter nonsense, and I would never know...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

hmmmmm...what about one die rolled a massive number of times?

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Exeunt Press 💀🎲 @exeunt.press · 26/01/2026

Reading Sarah Shipp's "Thematic Integration in Board Game Design" has had a profound impact on how I think about games. In particular, her three layers of theme model has really stuck with me. I wrote about it at Skeleton Code Machine in May 2024: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/layers-of-...

more engaging, better marketing, intuitive rules

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Some of the best strategy games are elegant in their simplicity. For them, it's not about building out multiple paths to winning; it's about taking advantage of how different mechanics and elements resonate with each other and leaving space for creative thinkers to discover connections.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who made our first #IndieGame Bazaar a success! -- 10 vendors (plus Wayward Bastards and Zymos Brewing) -- 150+ attendees -- 60+ #indieboardgames sold -- $330 raised for Extra Life, a gaming-themed fundraising arm of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Last chance to mentally commit to coming to Waterbear's #IndieGame Bazaar at Zymos on Sunday! We will be doing a drawing for giveaways from: - Glue Bunny Games - Stellar Factory - The Good Game Company Learn more - www.facebook.com/events/85036... #bouldergamers #boardgamesky #gamergifts

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Come meet @eliotcrowcreates.bsky.social at our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar! Eliot crafts engaging, story-rich experiences for gamers of all kinds with a little whimsy and a lot of love. Learn more - www.facebook.com/events/85036... #denverevents #coloradogamers #boardgamedesign

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We proudly present Jessica Ray of Jessica Ray Designs, our artist for our upcoming crowdfunder DIECATHLON. Meet Jess and order some seriously cool prints at our first annual Indie Game Bazaar this coming Sunday. Learn More - www.facebook.com/events/85036... #boardgameart #boardgamedesign

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Cheeky Dingo pairs tongue-in-cheek fun with a range of styles, difficulties, and flavors. From casual adult-themed games of luck to medium-weight worker placement games that ask the question "How many people does it take to feed an army of angels?" Learn more - www.facebook.com/events/85036...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

What better way to pair selling our cozy two-player abstract strategy game with promoting our horror-themed social deduction game? Nothing pairs comfy and creepy quite like a Krampus Christmas Market! #indiegames #indieboardgames #boardgamedesigners #denvergamers

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Castle Rock's own 789 Games makes games that are playful, broadly appealing, and just plain fun. Their debut title will be available for sale at Waterbear's first annual #IndieGame Bazaar this coming Sunday! Learn More www.facebook.com/events/85036... #partygames #familygames #uniquegifts

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Being swaddled in die resin while I determine the fates of tabletop gamers is a life goal and low key retirement plan.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

That depends. How many games are we limited to in a single gift. 20? or just 10? And how can we guarantee we end up with our own gift at the end? There are so many variables.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Get a sneak peak at Rock Face Studio's Amnesis and Fibonacci's Harmony at Watebear's first annual #IndieGame Bazaar. While they promote their up and coming releases, they'll also be featuring their artist, Shannon Miguela, whose prints will be for sale! #gameart www.facebook.com/events/85036...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Party games, peppers, and poets, oh my! Colorado welcomes The Good Game Company, with partner Rudiger relocating to the Greater Denver Area! This grassroots #gamepublisher has been making memorable #partygames and #familygames for nearly a decade. Learn More www.facebook.com/events/85036...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Plaay Games has been making games for #Denvergamers for over two decades. Now this sports loving mainstay is joining our lineup of indie game designers and publishers for our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar. #Shoplocal. Play local. www.facebook.com/events/85036...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

What do heroes, sports, and cats have in common? They feature in engaging, colorful, and competitive #cardgames by Denver's own Studio Sp1cy! Find unique local gifts for gamers in your life at our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar. www.facebook.com/events/85036...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Spike Jones and Andy Kaufman take on Slaughterhouse Five or Sirens of Titan. That or an office-style comedy about faculty at a Hogwarts-coded school of magic.

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

This is How You Lose the Time War is such a beautiful book...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Play variations of your favorite #cardgames with NimNog LLC's Deck of Shields, a five suit variant home grown in #Colorado. NimNog will be selling Deck of Shields at our first annual Indie Game Bazaar on December 14th. Check out the Facebook event to learn more! www.facebook.com/events/85036...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Dripping with jealousy. Must go to Pax U next year...

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Came here to say I remember first edition and loved it - until I looked up first edition...I was thinking second edition. It's amazing how games evolve. First edition for anyone curious:

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Waterbear Workshop @waterbear-workshop.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

If anyone is in the Denver area and looking for an opportunity to support local game designers, artists, and other businesses, then come to The Indie Game Bazaar at Zymos Brewing next month! Please share with anyone that might be interested, and let's show these Denver designers some love!

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