One of our favorites. We prefer live plays but the BGA version is very smooth. It’s up for a BGA award this year.
Got a couple games of Guild of Merchant Explorers by @matthewdunstan.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social in with 3 new players tonight. It was a big hit for everyone.
February 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
One of our favorites. We prefer live plays but the BGA version is very smooth. It’s up for a BGA award this year.
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If you're looking to go from handwritten / hand-drawn prototypes to the next level, you're in the right place.
#gamedesign #makeaboardgame #boardgamedesign #gamedesign101
Presenting: Absolute Beginners Guide to Making Boards, Cards, and Other Printed Components
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#gamedesign #makeaboardgame #boardgamedesign #gamedesign101
Presenting: Absolute Beginners Guide to Making Boards, Cards, and Other Printed Components
open.substack.com/pub/entrogam...
The Absolute Beginners Guide to Making Boards, Cards, and Other Printed Components
When you're ready to graduate from handwritten cards, here's how to do it.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM
If you're looking to go from handwritten / hand-drawn prototypes to the next level, you're in the right place.
#gamedesign #makeaboardgame #boardgamedesign #gamedesign101
Presenting: Absolute Beginners Guide to Making Boards, Cards, and Other Printed Components
open.substack.com/pub/entrogam...
#gamedesign #makeaboardgame #boardgamedesign #gamedesign101
Presenting: Absolute Beginners Guide to Making Boards, Cards, and Other Printed Components
open.substack.com/pub/entrogam...
Reposted by Alderac Entertainment Group
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Tonight on the Meeple Syrup Show at 9 PM ET (UTC-5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and Hafiz discuss entering game design contests with Pam Walls, from submission to decision.
Join us live in the chat at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
Tonight on the Meeple Syrup Show at 9 PM ET (UTC-5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and Hafiz discuss entering game design contests with Pam Walls, from submission to decision.
Join us live in the chat at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Tonight on the Meeple Syrup Show at 9 PM ET (UTC-5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and Hafiz discuss entering game design contests with Pam Walls, from submission to decision.
Join us live in the chat at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
Tonight on the Meeple Syrup Show at 9 PM ET (UTC-5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and Hafiz discuss entering game design contests with Pam Walls, from submission to decision.
Join us live in the chat at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
This is an amazing Trilogy of games. We LOVED Point Salad so much we campaigned the Flatout Games designers to be able to get AEG to publish it. Our quest to publish Point Salad is our partnerships origin story.
Point Salad and Point City were both great tableau-building games from @flatoutgames.bsky.social & @alderaceg.bsky.social . Point Galaxy is here now, and it carries to torch on, and into outer space! Read my review, right now. Go on. punchboard.co.uk/point-galaxy... #Boardgames #BoardGameSky
Point Galaxy Review - Out of this world tableau building
Point Galaxy is absolutely slathered with the Point game jam that Shawn, Molly, and Robert cook up in the Flatout Games kitchen.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:49 PM
This is an amazing Trilogy of games. We LOVED Point Salad so much we campaigned the Flatout Games designers to be able to get AEG to publish it. Our quest to publish Point Salad is our partnerships origin story.
Our good friend and designer of Tiny Towns Peter Mcpherson has a new game launching today. He made a wonderful Tiny Towns promo to go with it. Great designer and great new product. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cam...
January 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Our good friend and designer of Tiny Towns Peter Mcpherson has a new game launching today. He made a wonderful Tiny Towns promo to go with it. Great designer and great new product. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cam...
Great way to end a weekend of gaming.
And as the finale to an awesome week of gaming, we did a three player game of Knitting Circle. Have generally been a big fan of the @alderaceg.bsky.social / @flatoutgames.bsky.social puzzly tile laying games, and this is no exception. Actually ended up enjoying this one more than I expected to.
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Great way to end a weekend of gaming.
boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp.... From a tiny deck to a Hall of Fame classic.
Love Letter is now officially in the BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame, and we couldn’t be prouder of the designers, players, and fans who we got to play with over the years.
Thank you for all the letters sent. #boardgame
Love Letter is now officially in the BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame, and we couldn’t be prouder of the designers, players, and fans who we got to play with over the years.
Thank you for all the letters sent. #boardgame
The BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame 2026 - Day 4 Inductee | BoardGameGeek News
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January 23, 2026 at 1:01 AM
boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp.... From a tiny deck to a Hall of Fame classic.
Love Letter is now officially in the BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame, and we couldn’t be prouder of the designers, players, and fans who we got to play with over the years.
Thank you for all the letters sent. #boardgame
Love Letter is now officially in the BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame, and we couldn’t be prouder of the designers, players, and fans who we got to play with over the years.
Thank you for all the letters sent. #boardgame
As beautiful and cozy as Calico. Challenging but not quite as mean.
This one came in as well! @flatoutgames.bsky.social @alderaceg.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 11:07 AM
As beautiful and cozy as Calico. Challenging but not quite as mean.
We are just excited to be partnered with @flatoutgames.bsky.social they really made the magic happen. It’s an amazing game. We can not wait for Cascadia Alpine Lakes we have been playing it with them for years. It’s a wonderful new Cascadia game.
Cascadia is one of my favorite games from @alderaceg.bsky.social
Nature themed drafting tile laying game that's a little more complex than the other titles I previously mentioned but it's totally worth it if you like this genre
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Nature themed drafting tile laying game that's a little more complex than the other titles I previously mentioned but it's totally worth it if you like this genre
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AEG & Flatout Games | Cascadia - Award-Winning Board Game Set in the Pacific Northwest | Easy to Learn | Quick to Play | Ages 10+
Take a journey to the Pacific Northwest as you compete to create the most harmonious ecosystem in Cascadia! Turns are simple - select a tile/token set and place each into your expanding ecosystem. Earn points by fulfilling wildlife goals and creating the largest habitat corridors. With variable scoring goals, each game of Cascadia brings a new spatial puzzle to your table!
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January 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
We are just excited to be partnered with @flatoutgames.bsky.social they really made the magic happen. It’s an amazing game. We can not wait for Cascadia Alpine Lakes we have been playing it with them for years. It’s a wonderful new Cascadia game.
It is a very clever game. We are fans of unique push your luck mechanics. This is another game by the design team at Flatout Games not as flashy as the Point series games but it quietly makes it to the table quite a bit.
Ten from @alderaceg.bsky.social still consistently gets to our table. This push your luck card game has you revealing cards until you keep or bust going over 10.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:16 PM
It is a very clever game. We are fans of unique push your luck mechanics. This is another game by the design team at Flatout Games not as flashy as the Point series games but it quietly makes it to the table quite a bit.
Review of press files for JumbleJack has begun. #DingDing #BigGameNight 🎲✂️
January 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Review of press files for JumbleJack has begun. #DingDing #BigGameNight 🎲✂️
We could not agree more. Thanks. #DingDing
Propolis, un Splendor like sympathique.
Emblèmes, Des bons moments de trahison comme on les aimes =)
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Propolis, a charming Splendor-like game
Emblems, good moments of betrayal just the way we like them =)
#j2s #boardgames
Emblèmes, Des bons moments de trahison comme on les aimes =)
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Propolis, a charming Splendor-like game
Emblems, good moments of betrayal just the way we like them =)
#j2s #boardgames
January 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM
We could not agree more. Thanks. #DingDing
As I worked on figuring out how the contents will all fit in our new game #WordWipe ‘s box It reminded me of the humble beginning of #L5R. Photo copied cards on paper glued to boxes. I still put pencil to paper to figure things out others do with tech. Do you have photo’s of your analog WIP 🎲✂️
January 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Wow those are some amazing projects and the cover for a few of them are 🔥🔥🔥. #DingDing can’t wait for Shock Tactics and the other Fun Factory projects to come in.
January 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Wow those are some amazing projects and the cover for a few of them are 🔥🔥🔥. #DingDing can’t wait for Shock Tactics and the other Fun Factory projects to come in.
We see VOTK on the list #DingDing one of our favorites. You can take it with you.
December 2025 Gaming #boardgames @bgstatsapp.bsky.social @beziergames.bsky.social @alderaceg.bsky.social @dailymagicgames.bsky.social @thunderworksgames.bsky.social
December 2025 Gaming
December turned out to be a gaming lost cause for the most part. Two Sundays cancelled for various reasons, one shortened one, and a bunch of work stuff going on so lunches weren't always available as well. In fact, if it wasn't for my Final Girl plays (6) and four games of the very short Werewords in one lunch period, it would have been a wasteland!
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January 7, 2026 at 10:40 PM
We see VOTK on the list #DingDing one of our favorites. You can take it with you.
#DingDing. Fun Factory approved.
Here's my #BGStats for 2025. The smaller number is without BGA games. I play TIGOME, Flowers, ans Draft & Write records solo almost every morning. 😂
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#boardgame @alderaceg.bsky.social @burntislandgames.bsky.social @grandgamersguild.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
#DingDing. Fun Factory approved.
This game is couch a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Calico #boardgame designed by Kevin Russ, published by @alderaceg.bsky.social and @flatoutgames.bsky.social
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More games and session reports here:
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More pictures of this session here:
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January 7, 2026 at 10:35 PM
This game is couch a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
All true we have been playing and loving their games since Point Salad. The game is great BEEPLES are just a bonus.
Did some bee things in @alderaceg.bsky.social and @flatoutgames.bsky.social newest, Propolis. Has the familiar Molly, Robert and Shawn DNA but with some worker placement and adorable beeples.
December 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
All true we have been playing and loving their games since Point Salad. The game is great BEEPLES are just a bonus.
Entered. What a great giveaway.
You've got 2 days to win a huge Reiner Knizia prize package shipped worldwide. We partnered with 25th Century Games, @allplay.bsky.social, @bitewinggames.bsky.social, and Ravensburger to give you the prize of your life. Enter now!
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Meeple Mountain is partnering with 25th Century Games, Allplay, Bitewing Games, and Ravensburger to give away a massive Reiner Knizia Prize Package. Enter to win now!
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December 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Entered. What a great giveaway.
Launching a game about fireworks on the day known for fireworks. We love the marketing synergy.
Do you want to learn how to play Pyrotechnics and hear good things about the game? Check out this awesome how-to-and-review from King’s Entertainment Reviews! Great timing for this video because the game launches on Wednesday, New Year's Eve!
#boardgames
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How To & Review | My Thoughts & How To Play Pyrotechnics from The Seahorse and The Hummingbird
YouTube video by King’s Entertainment Reviews
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December 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Launching a game about fireworks on the day known for fireworks. We love the marketing synergy.
Guess my name? Will I be joining your team #Assemble #BigGameNight 2026.
December 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Guess my name? Will I be joining your team #Assemble #BigGameNight 2026.
One of our favorite designers always has knowledge to drop. It was strange year for sure but we are excited about 2026.
My first video looking back at 2025 - this one focussed on the state of the board game industry and what it means for designers.
A very happy holiday season to everyone!
youtu.be/XH4o2alaNoA
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A very happy holiday season to everyone!
youtu.be/XH4o2alaNoA
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The state of the board game industry for designers in 2025
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
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December 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
One of our favorite designers always has knowledge to drop. It was strange year for sure but we are excited about 2026.
Their games are so good. We will probably pick up Dune and call it a “work” expense.
Merry Christmas! We hope your holiday has been one to remember! As a little gift, Dire Wolf games on mobile platforms are joining in on the Steam Winter Sale discounts starting today and lasting until January 1st!
🔗 See the deals here: news.direwolfdigital.com/steam-winter...
🔗 See the deals here: news.direwolfdigital.com/steam-winter...
December 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Their games are so good. We will probably pick up Dune and call it a “work” expense.
Sharks and Tornados I wonder where the team came up with those ideas for factions. We love seeing our expansions on these lists but still think it would be great if BGG created a list that was just core games.
BGG Top Games - 1501 Through 1600 #boardgames @czechgames.com @renegadegamestudios.com @alderaceg.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @vanrydergames.bsky.social
BGG Top Games – 1501 Through 1600
Sorry for breaking the weekly schedule, those of you who have been following these posts so religiously (hi, Bob!) Last week had other important posts to do that didn't take quite as much time, because these posts do take a lot of effort and such. Not to mention it was Christmas! But we're back with another century of Boardgame Geek rated games goodness.
dudetakeyourturn.ca
December 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Sharks and Tornados I wonder where the team came up with those ideas for factions. We love seeing our expansions on these lists but still think it would be great if BGG created a list that was just core games.
Love it. Just under the wire. It adds a that little something this time of year. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Waited all year to play a festive game of Undergrove but got it done in time! @elizhargrave.bsky.social @alderaceg.bsky.social #boardgames
December 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Love it. Just under the wire. It adds a that little something this time of year. Happy Holidays to you and yours.