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Scientist/aspiring board game designer/author/maker of bleepy bloops*
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Hello, I’m Tom! I look like this ⬅️, live in the UK, and try to cram a little creativity into my spare time when I can muster the energy:
Board game design
Writing
Electronic Musical Noodling
Photography
Misc arty/crafty things
Board game design
Writing
Electronic Musical Noodling
Photography
Misc arty/crafty things
A big ol’ sale on fascinating works by fascinating designers, all under the banner of what I assume is a delightfully silly pun
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A big ol’ sale on fascinating works by fascinating designers, all under the banner of what I assume is a delightfully silly pun
I picked this up on a whim several years ago and it completely floored me. One of my absolute favourite books, and long past due for a re-read
Out today in the UK is a new paperback printing of Children of Time, the 10th anniversary edition, including a brand new in-universe short story ‘Unbearable’ and some other bits and pieces. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/adri...
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Find out more about Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
www.panmacmillan.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I picked this up on a whim several years ago and it completely floored me. One of my absolute favourite books, and long past due for a re-read
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sale starts tomorrow at twelve a.m. eastern
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
sale starts tomorrow at twelve a.m. eastern
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Explosions, betrayals, and comebacks, oh my…!
Everything you need to know to play #Crownfell, in less than ten minutes:
Everything you need to know to play #Crownfell, in less than ten minutes:
How to Play Crownfell
YouTube video by Mike Berg
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Explosions, betrayals, and comebacks, oh my…!
Everything you need to know to play #Crownfell, in less than ten minutes:
Everything you need to know to play #Crownfell, in less than ten minutes:
Nate’s writing is brilliant - if you’re after a writer go go go
Folks it pains me to ask so bluntly, but could anyone use some work doing by me? I've got to find income for three months until my next royalty payment, and I'm not having much luck.
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Nate’s writing is brilliant - if you’re after a writer go go go
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Folks it pains me to ask so bluntly, but could anyone use some work doing by me? I've got to find income for three months until my next royalty payment, and I'm not having much luck.
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Folks it pains me to ask so bluntly, but could anyone use some work doing by me? I've got to find income for three months until my next royalty payment, and I'm not having much luck.
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The Pyrotechnics launch date is here!
🎇 DECEMBER 31st, 2025 at 11:59PM EST 🎆
There probably won't be anything in particular going on right at that moment. Click the link below to sign up for ONE email notification when you can go an purchase your very own copy.
#boardgames
🎇 DECEMBER 31st, 2025 at 11:59PM EST 🎆
There probably won't be anything in particular going on right at that moment. Click the link below to sign up for ONE email notification when you can go an purchase your very own copy.
#boardgames
Pyrotechnics Board Game - The Seahorse and The Hummingbird
Pyrotechnics is a fast, two-player card duel packed with strategy and sparks—easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly replayable.
www.seahorseandhummingbird.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Pyrotechnics launch date is here!
🎇 DECEMBER 31st, 2025 at 11:59PM EST 🎆
There probably won't be anything in particular going on right at that moment. Click the link below to sign up for ONE email notification when you can go an purchase your very own copy.
#boardgames
🎇 DECEMBER 31st, 2025 at 11:59PM EST 🎆
There probably won't be anything in particular going on right at that moment. Click the link below to sign up for ONE email notification when you can go an purchase your very own copy.
#boardgames
Still listening to this - it’s a formidable collection of bangers, and all proceeds go to charity if you buy it
The amazing community in the M8 discord have collaborated to make a MASSIVE Jungle album (68 tracks! 4.5h!) which is available pay-what-you-want from Bandcamp. It’s almost worth the cost of entry just for that album cover art
sydneycitychiptuneministries.bandcamp.com/album/m8-jun...
sydneycitychiptuneministries.bandcamp.com/album/m8-jun...
M8 Jungle Volume 1, by SYDNEY CITY CHIPTUNE MINISTRIES
68 track album
sydneycitychiptuneministries.bandcamp.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Still listening to this - it’s a formidable collection of bangers, and all proceeds go to charity if you buy it
Slept through quite a show, apparently :(
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Slept through quite a show, apparently :(
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Whether our show is your thing or not, @613mandi.bsky.social and I love podcasting about board games together.
An Asian American woman and Black Canadian woman podcasting together was exceedingly rare when we started years ago - and apparently still is. (Tho we’re far from a top 100 show 😂) Alas.
An Asian American woman and Black Canadian woman podcasting together was exceedingly rare when we started years ago - and apparently still is. (Tho we’re far from a top 100 show 😂) Alas.
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Whether our show is your thing or not, @613mandi.bsky.social and I love podcasting about board games together.
An Asian American woman and Black Canadian woman podcasting together was exceedingly rare when we started years ago - and apparently still is. (Tho we’re far from a top 100 show 😂) Alas.
An Asian American woman and Black Canadian woman podcasting together was exceedingly rare when we started years ago - and apparently still is. (Tho we’re far from a top 100 show 😂) Alas.
It’s been getting a bit @videowizardspod.bsky.social in the Discord
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It’s been getting a bit @videowizardspod.bsky.social in the Discord
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Last 2 days to catch the discounts in our Game Crafter crowd sale for Burned!
Really appreciate those who have already supported: really hope you have as much fun playing as I have designing and developing this one!
www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/bu...
Really appreciate those who have already supported: really hope you have as much fun playing as I have designing and developing this one!
www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/bu...
BURNED is ON SALE!
Two Players. One Mission. No Second Chances.
www.thegamecrafter.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Last 2 days to catch the discounts in our Game Crafter crowd sale for Burned!
Really appreciate those who have already supported: really hope you have as much fun playing as I have designing and developing this one!
www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/bu...
Really appreciate those who have already supported: really hope you have as much fun playing as I have designing and developing this one!
www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/bu...
Fungi friends from a weekend walk
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Fungi friends from a weekend walk
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December 20, 2024 at 7:39 PM
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This week is "Cat Café Chaos"!
The morning rush has begun, and the cats are in charge! Cups clatter, tails flick, and pastries vanish under the furry supervision. Compose the soundtrack to a cozy café spiraling into adorable anarchy!
The morning rush has begun, and the cats are in charge! Cups clatter, tails flick, and pastries vanish under the furry supervision. Compose the soundtrack to a cozy café spiraling into adorable anarchy!
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This week is "Cat Café Chaos"!
The morning rush has begun, and the cats are in charge! Cups clatter, tails flick, and pastries vanish under the furry supervision. Compose the soundtrack to a cozy café spiraling into adorable anarchy!
The morning rush has begun, and the cats are in charge! Cups clatter, tails flick, and pastries vanish under the furry supervision. Compose the soundtrack to a cozy café spiraling into adorable anarchy!
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In the last chapter of my design diary about Cortiça, I cover the game’s release and the currently running reprint campaign. If you want a physical copy, now’s your chance!
gamesbymanuel.com/2025/11/08/c...
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gamesbymanuel.com/2025/11/08/c...
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Cortiça Part 6 – Release
Cortiça was officially released in April 2024 through the Board Game of the Month Club, Button Shy’s subscription service where backers receive a new game every month. This meant that the physical …
gamesbymanuel.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In the last chapter of my design diary about Cortiça, I cover the game’s release and the currently running reprint campaign. If you want a physical copy, now’s your chance!
gamesbymanuel.com/2025/11/08/c...
🎲✂️
gamesbymanuel.com/2025/11/08/c...
🎲✂️
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Released my new 2 player trick taker today at Hamishcon in Warwick, UK.
Look out for copies soon on Travel-Games.co.uk !!
Look out for copies soon on Travel-Games.co.uk !!
November 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Released my new 2 player trick taker today at Hamishcon in Warwick, UK.
Look out for copies soon on Travel-Games.co.uk !!
Look out for copies soon on Travel-Games.co.uk !!
Repping the scientifically determined 77th best videogame character of all time, Leon Sexy Kennedy
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Repping the scientifically determined 77th best videogame character of all time, Leon Sexy Kennedy
Night soil, night soil
We know how to move it
Gimme that night soil, night soil
We can monetise it
We know how to move it
Gimme that night soil, night soil
We can monetise it
one of the first games in this video is just straight up a cutthroat competitive board game about shoveling poo. it only gets better from there
November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Night soil, night soil
We know how to move it
Gimme that night soil, night soil
We can monetise it
We know how to move it
Gimme that night soil, night soil
We can monetise it
If you’re looking for ethical alternatives, Tidal and Quobuz are high quality streaming services which pay artists more fairly and have extensive catalogues, and Bandcamp is the best way to financially support artists
Spotify is crashing HARD because of the boycott. Their stock dropped 11% in value over the last month. Let’s keep this going!
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you’re looking for ethical alternatives, Tidal and Quobuz are high quality streaming services which pay artists more fairly and have extensive catalogues, and Bandcamp is the best way to financially support artists
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“That’s not a game, it’s an activity.”
“That’s not a cat, it’s an animal.”
“That’s not a sound, it’s a noise.”
“That’s not a branch, it’s a limb.”
“That’s not a dinner, it’s a meal.”
“That’s not a knife… THIS is a knife.”
“Ceci n'est pas une pipe, c'est un tableau.”
#boardgames 🎲✂️
🤷
“That’s not a cat, it’s an animal.”
“That’s not a sound, it’s a noise.”
“That’s not a branch, it’s a limb.”
“That’s not a dinner, it’s a meal.”
“That’s not a knife… THIS is a knife.”
“Ceci n'est pas une pipe, c'est un tableau.”
#boardgames 🎲✂️
🤷
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“That’s not a game, it’s an activity.”
“That’s not a cat, it’s an animal.”
“That’s not a sound, it’s a noise.”
“That’s not a branch, it’s a limb.”
“That’s not a dinner, it’s a meal.”
“That’s not a knife… THIS is a knife.”
“Ceci n'est pas une pipe, c'est un tableau.”
#boardgames 🎲✂️
🤷
“That’s not a cat, it’s an animal.”
“That’s not a sound, it’s a noise.”
“That’s not a branch, it’s a limb.”
“That’s not a dinner, it’s a meal.”
“That’s not a knife… THIS is a knife.”
“Ceci n'est pas une pipe, c'est un tableau.”
#boardgames 🎲✂️
🤷
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This is the book that got to start designing boardgames on my long commute to work!
I still recommend it to aspiring game designers.
I still recommend it to aspiring game designers.
1403. CHALLENGES FOR GAMES DESIGNERS: NON-DIGITAL EXERCISES FOR VIDEO GAME DESIGNERS
👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/challenges-for-games-designers-non-digital-exercises-for-video-game-designers
#Books #Booksky #Gaming #VideoGames
👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/challenges-for-games-designers-non-digital-exercises-for-video-game-designers
#Books #Booksky #Gaming #VideoGames
November 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This is the book that got to start designing boardgames on my long commute to work!
I still recommend it to aspiring game designers.
I still recommend it to aspiring game designers.
Doing something very very silly and unnecessarily complicated
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Doing something very very silly and unnecessarily complicated
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My latest self-published game Heavenly Bodies 🪐✨🌙 is now up on the Pax Unplugged preview list!!
Help fulfill my dream of thumbing-up 👍 all the games at Indie Games Night Market 2025 to the top of the list!! (We have some big competition for visibility!) 🎲✂️
boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/...
Help fulfill my dream of thumbing-up 👍 all the games at Indie Games Night Market 2025 to the top of the list!! (We have some big competition for visibility!) 🎲✂️
boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/...
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
My latest self-published game Heavenly Bodies 🪐✨🌙 is now up on the Pax Unplugged preview list!!
Help fulfill my dream of thumbing-up 👍 all the games at Indie Games Night Market 2025 to the top of the list!! (We have some big competition for visibility!) 🎲✂️
boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/...
Help fulfill my dream of thumbing-up 👍 all the games at Indie Games Night Market 2025 to the top of the list!! (We have some big competition for visibility!) 🎲✂️
boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/...