Andy D
@andydgames.bsky.social
Aspiring to be a good board game designer
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Nayakas by TTGDA member andydgames.bsky.social is a worker placement game for 2–4 players and works to capture the spirit of India’s feudal kingdoms after the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire through simple yet strategic gameplay.
Find out more information here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
Find out more information here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
Andy D (@andydgames.bsky.social)
Aspiring to be a good board game designer
andydgames.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Nayakas by TTGDA member andydgames.bsky.social is a worker placement game for 2–4 players and works to capture the spirit of India’s feudal kingdoms after the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire through simple yet strategic gameplay.
Find out more information here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
Find out more information here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
It's here!! My worker-placement game based on the Vijayanagara Empire, NAYAKAS, was launched last week.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
October 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's here!! My worker-placement game based on the Vijayanagara Empire, NAYAKAS, was launched last week.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
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Tadoba | Sinauli | Muziris | 3-in-1 PNP Games by IBGDC
India's stories, brought to you by Indian game designers, developers and artists
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August 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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The first prototype for my game, Courtful of Tricks, an entry to the Solo PNP game design contest on BGG.
August 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The first prototype for my game, Courtful of Tricks, an entry to the Solo PNP game design contest on BGG.
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I just listed my game Produce Bazaar for @protospielo.bsky.social, which is taking place Aug 22-24. I'd love some help getting this game published!
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August 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I just listed my game Produce Bazaar for @protospielo.bsky.social, which is taking place Aug 22-24. I'd love some help getting this game published!
Game: protospiel.online/prototype-ga...
Offer feedback for my sell sheet (which is attached):
protospiel.online/sell-sheet-f...
🎲✂️🎲
Game: protospiel.online/prototype-ga...
Offer feedback for my sell sheet (which is attached):
protospiel.online/sell-sheet-f...
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We played a three player game of Century Spice Road.
I lost and it was a terrible loss. The scores ended 67-65-37.
Fun game though :)
I lost and it was a terrible loss. The scores ended 67-65-37.
Fun game though :)
August 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We played a three player game of Century Spice Road.
I lost and it was a terrible loss. The scores ended 67-65-37.
Fun game though :)
I lost and it was a terrible loss. The scores ended 67-65-37.
Fun game though :)
Reposted by Andy D
Badge sales for Protospiel Online August 22-24 2025 are open! 3 days of digital playtesting with 24 hour moderator support.
Early bird pricing is available through Mon Aug 11, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT. 🎲✂️
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Early bird pricing is available through Mon Aug 11, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT. 🎲✂️
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Badges - Protospiel Online
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August 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Badge sales for Protospiel Online August 22-24 2025 are open! 3 days of digital playtesting with 24 hour moderator support.
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Early bird pricing is available through Mon Aug 11, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT. 🎲✂️
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Played Parks finally! It's a game that I always placed right where I could see it on my shelf, and I took it with me whenever I attended meetups, and after nearly three years, I played it today! Finished with a respectable score of 35.
August 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Played Parks finally! It's a game that I always placed right where I could see it on my shelf, and I took it with me whenever I attended meetups, and after nearly three years, I played it today! Finished with a respectable score of 35.
Check out Tadoba | Sinauli | Muziris | 3-in-1 PNP Games by IBGDC on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sid...
Tadoba | Sinauli | Muziris | 3-in-1 PNP Games by IBGDC
India's stories, brought to you by Indian game designers, developers and artists
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July 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Check out Tadoba | Sinauli | Muziris | 3-in-1 PNP Games by IBGDC on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sid...
After a hiatus, back to participating in the BGG Solo PNP Contest. This time around, I am working on a solo trick-taking game.
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35269...
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35269...
[WIP] Courtful of Tricks - Solo PNP Design Contest - Trick Taking (Online Components Available) | BGG
Courtful of Tricks is a solo only trick-taking card game and an entry in the 2025 Solitaire Print and Play Contest.
You are a junior minister in the legendary Court of Emperor Krishnadevaraya, sche...
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June 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
After a hiatus, back to participating in the BGG Solo PNP Contest. This time around, I am working on a solo trick-taking game.
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35269...
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35269...
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I did a small printrun of Vibes, a game about helping art students find a group they vibe with, and I'm looking to see who I ought to send review copies too. I've never sought out reviewers before and I don't want to go on Facebook which is where everyone tells me to go.
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Vibes: Help your students find a group they vibe with!
YouTube video by Knife Bunny
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February 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I did a small printrun of Vibes, a game about helping art students find a group they vibe with, and I'm looking to see who I ought to send review copies too. I've never sought out reviewers before and I don't want to go on Facebook which is where everyone tells me to go.
youtu.be/hbL-UC327rQ
🎲✂️
youtu.be/hbL-UC327rQ
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I used thermocol foam to create player boards for my prototype of Daily Bread.
How do you create your board protos?
How do you create your board protos?
February 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I used thermocol foam to create player boards for my prototype of Daily Bread.
How do you create your board protos?
How do you create your board protos?
Sharing an updated image of the game board for Nayakas, my worker placement game.
February 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Sharing an updated image of the game board for Nayakas, my worker placement game.
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Played: In Boitas, a 2-4 player trick-taking game from Sidhant Chand & Kheo Games, you try to win import goods at ports each round, while picking up cowrie shells as well to buy additional cards, which can be worth points or grant special abilities.
BGG page: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42... —WEM
BGG page: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42... —WEM
January 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Played: In Boitas, a 2-4 player trick-taking game from Sidhant Chand & Kheo Games, you try to win import goods at ports each round, while picking up cowrie shells as well to buy additional cards, which can be worth points or grant special abilities.
BGG page: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42... —WEM
BGG page: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42... —WEM
Just coz we are playtesting Nayakas, a worker placement game set in India.
Another set of playtests are scheduled for this week.
Almost there....
Another set of playtests are scheduled for this week.
Almost there....
October 20, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Just coz we are playtesting Nayakas, a worker placement game set in India.
Another set of playtests are scheduled for this week.
Almost there....
Another set of playtests are scheduled for this week.
Almost there....
Looks like there are more of us here now. Time for me to get more active..
October 19, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Looks like there are more of us here now. Time for me to get more active..
Happy New Year! May it bring peace and happiness to everyone.
January 1, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Happy New Year! May it bring peace and happiness to everyone.
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Badge sales for Protospiel Online Jan 12-14 2024 are now open!
3 days of digital playtesting with 24 hour moderator support.
Early bird pricing is available through Jan 5, 2024 at 11:59pm. 🎲✂️
protospiel.online/badges/
3 days of digital playtesting with 24 hour moderator support.
Early bird pricing is available through Jan 5, 2024 at 11:59pm. 🎲✂️
protospiel.online/badges/
December 29, 2023 at 5:23 PM
Badge sales for Protospiel Online Jan 12-14 2024 are now open!
3 days of digital playtesting with 24 hour moderator support.
Early bird pricing is available through Jan 5, 2024 at 11:59pm. 🎲✂️
protospiel.online/badges/
3 days of digital playtesting with 24 hour moderator support.
Early bird pricing is available through Jan 5, 2024 at 11:59pm. 🎲✂️
protospiel.online/badges/
The concept proposal for Goa Kranti was submitted today. That was the first deliverable of the #zenobiaaward. If we don't progress then that would be it.
December 30, 2023 at 12:05 PM
The concept proposal for Goa Kranti was submitted today. That was the first deliverable of the #zenobiaaward. If we don't progress then that would be it.
And just like that Baked with Love, my bread delivery game, is being playtested a lot! 4 playtests in 48 hours. Would have loved to be at a con and get more tests.
December 27, 2023 at 6:11 AM
And just like that Baked with Love, my bread delivery game, is being playtested a lot! 4 playtests in 48 hours. Would have loved to be at a con and get more tests.
Reposted by Andy D
I REALLY enjoyed recording this podcast with @dashiellsteven.bsky.social, in which we discuss gaming, identity, and academic theory. youtu.be/f-EuOdZlbCo
Beyond Solitaire Podcast 139: Steven Dashiell on Gaming and Cultural Capital
This week, Dr. Steven Dashiell (@dashiellsteven), a scholar who writes about social clout and gaming, talks about our beloved French sociologist Pierre Bourd...
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December 4, 2023 at 2:28 PM
I REALLY enjoyed recording this podcast with @dashiellsteven.bsky.social, in which we discuss gaming, identity, and academic theory. youtu.be/f-EuOdZlbCo
Shared the first draft of the concept proposal with my mentors and pod members of the Zenobia Award. Looking forward to their feedback!
December 1, 2023 at 8:35 AM
Shared the first draft of the concept proposal with my mentors and pod members of the Zenobia Award. Looking forward to their feedback!
Reposted by Andy D
Tips for taking really nice photographs of your board games: framing, lighting, lenses, and more
How I Photograph Board Games - Talking Shelf Space
A couple of people have expressed interest in my process of creating the photos I add to my first impressions and reviews. That came as quite a surprise as I still very much feel there is a lot I need...
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November 18, 2023 at 1:05 AM
Tips for taking really nice photographs of your board games: framing, lighting, lenses, and more
Thank you @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social! Hello Sky!
November 14, 2023 at 6:01 PM
Thank you @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social! Hello Sky!