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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Reading headlines in the North of England be like: 'what t'holding?'

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Jon Perry @perryjon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's not quite available for purchase yet, but here's a sneak peak at box art for the next Air Land & Sea (including both a classic and a Critters at War version).

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Playtesting the TTS Mod of Thirty Years of Misery (Mod created by the friend who I am playing against)

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy to announce that for the last few months I have been translating Kilovolt's The Coming Wave: Storm Over the Yellow Sea into English for VUCA Simulations. Although not my design, I am just happy to be assisting the company introducing a Chinese game into the Western market.

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@andyburnham.bsky.social was hidden on the Hegemony artwork. Forshadowing.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This weekend I had the privilege of grappling with some very big and difficult games with a spotlight on Michael Lorino's Imperial Elegy. As usual, the whole experience got me thinking about big games, what they demand of their players and the rewards to be found in their exploration. 🧵

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SHAC: The Social Housing Action Campaign @shacaction.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Thx to @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social for this! Please share the letter. If your MP is one of the signatories, please encourage to maintain pressure on Government to address the gap. If your MP is not among the signatories, please ask them to endorse it.

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today we’re posting the prelaunch page for our next game: the second edition of An Infamous Traffic. There is so much to say about this game, and we’ll be talking about it quite a bit in the coming months, but I wanted to provide a little background here. 🧵 www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...

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Coming soon: An Infamous Traffic: Second Edition

A new edition of the acclaimed game of cutthroat capitalism in the nineteenth century opium trade.

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Sanjeev Kohli @govindajeggy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

According to Arthurian legend, England was co-ruled by King Arthur and King Ian

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Tracy King @tracyking.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Well I’ve spent the whole of #NorEng drawing the three English lions on a tote bag, time well spent even if we don’t win

A tote bag depicting the three lions of the England team crest but one is Henry’s Cat and one is Bagpuss

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YoYoni @yoyoni.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We’re play testing The Nights of King Ludd at @sdhistcon.bsky.social! #boardgames

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Scam Ghouldin @gotitatguineys.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The best edit I’ve seen in weeks, you absolutely have to turn the sound on for this one.

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Don't think I have seen a more tense stand-off between empires in any other game I have played before. Karamandids are stuck in the middle and not a clue what to do anymore.

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I try to keep politics to a minimum on here but I am absolutely made up that Andy Burnham has won the seat for Ashton upon Makerfield.

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General Witchfinders - The British Horror Podcast and Zine @generalwitch.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

1/4 CALLING WRITERS & ARTISTS OF A SPOOKY PERSUASION Submissions are open for the next General Witchfinders zine. tinyurl.com/zine5ub PLS REPOST covers by @rpfoxart.bsky.social @annijyn.com @feltmistress.bsky.social @scoobtoobins.bsky.social

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Ever seen those Victorian Era photos in which they included a deceased member of the family....

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HamKutz13 @hamkutz13.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It's time for more Japan of Green Gables in Victoria 3! It's navy building time! We build an iron fleet and make our boaty boats go boom boom and toot toot. Afterall isn't that what the 19th century was all about? Join in on YouTube or Twitch. #Victoria3 #Japan #GrandStrategy #ParadoxInteractive

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Japan of Green Gables Ep8

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Wasn't expecting myself to purchase it but...here we are. Had a fantastic chat with @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social about their game, being shy around Cole Werhle and living in China. Rulebook is one of the best I have ever seen in such a long time and a prime example how they should be done. #UKGE26

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Zilla Blitz @zillablitz.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

In the house! The Far Seas from Vuca Sims. German cruiser actions in WW1. Solo mode too! #boardwargames #boardgames @vucasimulations.bsky.social

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Bloody thing too big for Kallax but gotta love the presentation. #aegirgames #europauniversalis

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The Players’ Aid @playersaidblog.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Tonight we are playing a prototype copy of Crown & Courage from Tompet Games. Followup to the hit Halls of Hegra coming to kickstarter in June.

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

@scarredforlife.bsky.social really late to the Podcast and heard the boardgame episode. Not so much a boardgame but Solo RPG worth checking out

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

@revoltingross.bsky.social apologies for the ping - thought this might be interesting if any of you all are into Solo RPG's. Credit: Blackwell Games/Fiona Ruthven

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Extremely privelaged to have been part of the General Witchfinders - @generalwitch.bsky.social 'zine now on sale - one for all those that love British horror and folklore. ko-fi.com/generalwitch... Stories and art galore! Credit - Cover art: @scoobtoobins.bsky.social

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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We didn't copy or get inspired by Inscryption and Balatro as I've been making solitaire games since 2007, but those games helped lay the groundwork for more people to be willing to try out our wacky solitaire game, and I'm very grateful for that!

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Sebastian Bae @sebastianbae.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The cycle of a gamer continues.

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I have spent endless hours with digital version of Europa Universalis & was anxiously awaiting its boardgame implementation. The wait is over & what follows is detailed material about this great position. Enjoy! 👉 theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/05/10/e... @europauniversalis.paradoxinteractive.com

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Europa Universalis: The Price of Power – Game Overview

Europa Universalis: The Price of Power is an ambitious grand strategy board game that successfully brings the spirit of the famous computer series to the tabletop. Players guide one of the great po…

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HamKutz13 @hamkutz13.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Just released a new tutorial video about the new shipbuilding mechanics introduced in Update 1.13 and The Great Wave in Victoria 3. Check it out and let me know what you think. #Victoria3 #ParadoxInteractive #tutorial

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Shipbuilding Tutorial in Victoria 3

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General Witchfinders - The British Horror Podcast and Zine @generalwitch.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!! For those of you who couldn’t make it to Dorchester on a Tuesday night, here is the live podcast we did on folk horror. Listen and share it with your friends. If you are – or know of – a venue with a big screen and want us to do a show for you, get in touch tinyurl.com/GW-L1V3

An image featuring the three hosts of the General Witchfinders podcast standing together and smiling.
From left to right:
• Jon Pountney has long, light-coloured hair and a full beard. He is wearing glasses, a black-and-yellow checked shirt over a striped top, and is holding up a peace sign.
• Ross Cleaver, in the centre, is wearing glasses and a black t-shirt with a small graphic. He has his arms around the shoulders of the other two men.
• James Randall, on the right, is wearing a grey and white plaid shirt over a grey t-shirt. He is giving a thumbs-up.
Below the men, the podcast title, General Witchfinders, is written in a large, white, decorative Gothic-style font against a black background.

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Zilla Blitz @zillablitz.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

With over 500 unique exquisitely designed cards, the upcoming Politik might very well have the most impressive set of cards I've ever seen in a board game. Simply mind-boggling how much effort was put into this. #boardgames

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Bugger - hoping this was something new

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

For all those that love Folk Horror and movies such as theHammer Horror genre - check out this awesome podcast. I had the privelage to draw #BigChrisLee - WEEEEEEEE!!!

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tompetgames.bsky.social @tompetgames.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Crown & Courage is inspired by real events from WWII Norway. Each thursday we will pick a historical moment that is represented in the game. We will start with the sinking of Blucher.

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tompetgames.bsky.social @tompetgames.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The kickstarter for our upcoming game, Crown & Courage launches in june! Sign up here to be notified of the launch www.kickstarter.com/projects/tom...

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Coming soon: Crown & Courage

Escape the Germans and inspire hope for your country as the King of Norway.

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James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Nice AAR of a first play through of Battlegroup Clash Baltics. Just literally a handful of copies remaining if you want to pick one up: share.google/F5fzO7h4Os2d...

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Games | Sapper Studio

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General Witchfinders - The British Horror Podcast and Zine @generalwitch.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Welcome to our new followers! We’re a podcast exploring British horror, mainly 60s and 70s films, plus TV and books. Our latest episode covers Richard Burton in ‘The Medusa Touch’ We also publish a zine twice a year with short stories, articles, and art www.generalwitchfinders.com #BritishHorror

A black square background with three lines of text. At the top, the words ‘General Witchfinders’ are written in an ornate, white, gothic-style font. Below this, the word ‘HELLO’ is written in a large, bold, purple sans-serif font. At the bottom, the words ‘NEW FOLLOWERS’ are written in a smaller version of the same purple sans-serif font.

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Farcry 5 is starting to feel like a documentary.

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Mike @whickerman.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Modern Tactics Afghanistan - absolute blast of a game #VUCA

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Kyle Ferrin 🧙‍♂️✍️ @d20plusmodifier.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I'm begging the "it's a distraction" crew to understand that Trump is just bad and evil at lots of things at the same time. www.hatchmag.com/articles/tru...

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