Taylor Shuss
@drawnonward.bsky.social
Tabletop Game Designer of 🏳️🌈Stonewall Uprising, 🛫Fold & Fly! and more to come. (he/him)
Lover of Gundams, handsome men & dexterity games.
Lover of Gundams, handsome men & dexterity games.
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I don't like being this vulnerable in public but I also felt like I had to say something. youtu.be/1qlEn8ob2ns
Thoughts from a Minnesota Gamer
YouTube video by Beyond Solitaire
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January 27, 2026 at 4:09 PM
I don't like being this vulnerable in public but I also felt like I had to say something. youtu.be/1qlEn8ob2ns
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I went to a boardgame night this evening at a pretty large brewery in Saint Paul. It's usually pretty quiet on Thursdays but I could barely find parking. When I got there I found out why. The place was packed with folks making protest signs for tomorrow. The atmosphere was infectious and joyful.
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 AM
I went to a boardgame night this evening at a pretty large brewery in Saint Paul. It's usually pretty quiet on Thursdays but I could barely find parking. When I got there I found out why. The place was packed with folks making protest signs for tomorrow. The atmosphere was infectious and joyful.
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Are there board game collectors who collect prototypes of published games?
I know at least 1 famous game designer that doesn't care for his prototypes and I thought it could be good prices for a charity auction.
I know at least 1 famous game designer that doesn't care for his prototypes and I thought it could be good prices for a charity auction.
January 21, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Are there board game collectors who collect prototypes of published games?
I know at least 1 famous game designer that doesn't care for his prototypes and I thought it could be good prices for a charity auction.
I know at least 1 famous game designer that doesn't care for his prototypes and I thought it could be good prices for a charity auction.
To new & aspiring designers - the best way to approach a new design is almost always whatever gets it to the table the fastest.
Not sussing out every detail or balancing any of it ahead of time. Actually making & playing the game.
Not sussing out every detail or balancing any of it ahead of time. Actually making & playing the game.
January 19, 2026 at 7:37 PM
To new & aspiring designers - the best way to approach a new design is almost always whatever gets it to the table the fastest.
Not sussing out every detail or balancing any of it ahead of time. Actually making & playing the game.
Not sussing out every detail or balancing any of it ahead of time. Actually making & playing the game.
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Your regular reminder that you can in fact tackle sensitive and thorny political and societal issues with board games and they can even be fun to play, only thing is you need to actually give it some thought, care and attention
January 13, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Your regular reminder that you can in fact tackle sensitive and thorny political and societal issues with board games and they can even be fun to play, only thing is you need to actually give it some thought, care and attention
Cole did wonders at Leder, and no doubt he'll work his magic at Buried Giant Studios. Kyle also leaving means BGS will have that consistent style I always loved about Leder's games.
Excited to see what new games they bring into the world! And how Leder Games will define itself post-Wehrle. 👀
Excited to see what new games they bring into the world! And how Leder Games will define itself post-Wehrle. 👀
I have an important announcement. Kyle and I are going to be leaving Leder Games to start a new venture. It has been an honor to spend the past eight years working with them. We wish them all the best of luck, and cannot wait to show you what we are working on next.
ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
A Letter from Cole Wehrle
Eight years ago I walked through the doors of a converted warehouse on the edge of Saint Paul and made my way through a back staircase to the still unfinished second floor. I wandered around a bit bef...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Cole did wonders at Leder, and no doubt he'll work his magic at Buried Giant Studios. Kyle also leaving means BGS will have that consistent style I always loved about Leder's games.
Excited to see what new games they bring into the world! And how Leder Games will define itself post-Wehrle. 👀
Excited to see what new games they bring into the world! And how Leder Games will define itself post-Wehrle. 👀
I am so unreasonably jelly that this game exists and
A - I did not design it and
B - I do not own a copy
I can't fix A but I can definitely fix B!
Also might need to try reaching out to Arclight again as my last attempt seemed to go nowhere. 😅 If anyone knows a way to reach them I am all ears!
A - I did not design it and
B - I do not own a copy
I can't fix A but I can definitely fix B!
Also might need to try reaching out to Arclight again as my last attempt seemed to go nowhere. 😅 If anyone knows a way to reach them I am all ears!
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 AM
I am so unreasonably jelly that this game exists and
A - I did not design it and
B - I do not own a copy
I can't fix A but I can definitely fix B!
Also might need to try reaching out to Arclight again as my last attempt seemed to go nowhere. 😅 If anyone knows a way to reach them I am all ears!
A - I did not design it and
B - I do not own a copy
I can't fix A but I can definitely fix B!
Also might need to try reaching out to Arclight again as my last attempt seemed to go nowhere. 😅 If anyone knows a way to reach them I am all ears!
Look at all the cool stuff Pete has been up to!
Here's a look back at my game design journey in 2025. Happy new year!
Peter McPherson - News
2025 Wrap-up and Looking Ahead
www.petermcpherson.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Look at all the cool stuff Pete has been up to!
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The Queen of Spies campaign is in its final 48 hours. Don't forget to back my first co-design with @djackthompson.bsky.social to hit crowdfunding! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Queen of Spies by SaltandPepper - Gamefound
Queen of Spies is a solo, story-driven board game of espionage and daring missions set in occupied Belgium during the First World War.
gamefound.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The Queen of Spies campaign is in its final 48 hours. Don't forget to back my first co-design with @djackthompson.bsky.social to hit crowdfunding! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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I've heard people say that after a certain point - game designers lose a hobby and gain a hussle.
What did you replace your lost hobby with?
For me? That's pretty easy. It was gunpla 🤖
What did you replace your lost hobby with?
For me? That's pretty easy. It was gunpla 🤖
January 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
I've heard people say that after a certain point - game designers lose a hobby and gain a hussle.
What did you replace your lost hobby with?
For me? That's pretty easy. It was gunpla 🤖
What did you replace your lost hobby with?
For me? That's pretty easy. It was gunpla 🤖
Taylor reviewed Fold & Fly! 🌈🛫
Thanks so much for taking a look at my game. 💖🥹
The Taylor-bias is real! 😉
Thanks so much for taking a look at my game. 💖🥹
The Taylor-bias is real! 😉
January 2, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Taylor reviewed Fold & Fly! 🌈🛫
Thanks so much for taking a look at my game. 💖🥹
The Taylor-bias is real! 😉
Thanks so much for taking a look at my game. 💖🥹
The Taylor-bias is real! 😉
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Paper Airplane Game~~Fold & Fly!
YouTube video by Taylor's Side Table
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January 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Well, it was a nice run. I got this geekmail last night.
When I self-published This Is Not a Game About a Pipe, I thought, as many did, that The Treachery of Images was now in the public domain.
1/4
When I self-published This Is Not a Game About a Pipe, I thought, as many did, that The Treachery of Images was now in the public domain.
1/4
December 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Well, it was a nice run. I got this geekmail last night.
When I self-published This Is Not a Game About a Pipe, I thought, as many did, that The Treachery of Images was now in the public domain.
1/4
When I self-published This Is Not a Game About a Pipe, I thought, as many did, that The Treachery of Images was now in the public domain.
1/4
I've heard people say that after a certain point - game designers lose a hobby and gain a hussle.
What did you replace your lost hobby with?
For me? That's pretty easy. It was gunpla 🤖
What did you replace your lost hobby with?
For me? That's pretty easy. It was gunpla 🤖
January 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
I've heard people say that after a certain point - game designers lose a hobby and gain a hussle.
What did you replace your lost hobby with?
For me? That's pretty easy. It was gunpla 🤖
What did you replace your lost hobby with?
For me? That's pretty easy. It was gunpla 🤖
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🎆 Pyrotechnics is officially available for sale!
Start 2026 with a bang! Pyrotechnics is a two-player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy.
#boardgames
Start 2026 with a bang! Pyrotechnics is a two-player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy.
#boardgames
Pyrotechnics - 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
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 AM
🎆 Pyrotechnics is officially available for sale!
Start 2026 with a bang! Pyrotechnics is a two-player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy.
#boardgames
Start 2026 with a bang! Pyrotechnics is a two-player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy.
#boardgames
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Happy New Year, everyone! And sliding in just under the wire is my Xmas game for the year, Pneumatic Santa Returns! If you'd like to grab a copy, go here:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u7hwr...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u7hwr...
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December 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Happy New Year, everyone! And sliding in just under the wire is my Xmas game for the year, Pneumatic Santa Returns! If you'd like to grab a copy, go here:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u7hwr...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u7hwr...
2025 was kind of a bullshit year in a broad sense, and a rather productive year on a personal level.
Lots of solid meetings, prototypes sent out & great playtests. My boyfriend & I are unreasonably gay (complimentary).
I am still actively looking for is work - open to leads or DMs! 👀
Lots of solid meetings, prototypes sent out & great playtests. My boyfriend & I are unreasonably gay (complimentary).
I am still actively looking for is work - open to leads or DMs! 👀
December 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
2025 was kind of a bullshit year in a broad sense, and a rather productive year on a personal level.
Lots of solid meetings, prototypes sent out & great playtests. My boyfriend & I are unreasonably gay (complimentary).
I am still actively looking for is work - open to leads or DMs! 👀
Lots of solid meetings, prototypes sent out & great playtests. My boyfriend & I are unreasonably gay (complimentary).
I am still actively looking for is work - open to leads or DMs! 👀
Me & the boyf built some 30 Minute Fantasy model kits recently
December 20, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Me & the boyf built some 30 Minute Fantasy model kits recently
Got a prototype back from a publisher today. Very much appreciate that they were willing to send it back my way.
What I didn't appreciate was how they treated the game's box. Why would anyone tear into a game box like this? 😕
What I didn't appreciate was how they treated the game's box. Why would anyone tear into a game box like this? 😕
December 20, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Got a prototype back from a publisher today. Very much appreciate that they were willing to send it back my way.
What I didn't appreciate was how they treated the game's box. Why would anyone tear into a game box like this? 😕
What I didn't appreciate was how they treated the game's box. Why would anyone tear into a game box like this? 😕
I love how indie this pitch feels. Primarily because it avoids the all too easy p/review cycle - hopefully in favor of something with more substance.
alright I've got a pitch for you
a small, semi-regular game zine that's a collection of 1-page essays, but not reviews/previews
the writer picks any game they please and produces the essay
that essay is then given to an artist who produces a related/inspired piece for the second page
a small, semi-regular game zine that's a collection of 1-page essays, but not reviews/previews
the writer picks any game they please and produces the essay
that essay is then given to an artist who produces a related/inspired piece for the second page
December 17, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I love how indie this pitch feels. Primarily because it avoids the all too easy p/review cycle - hopefully in favor of something with more substance.
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Today's video is about pitching to multiple publishers at the same time, and what to do if you get an offer from one of them.
🎲✂️
youtu.be/KVqfMec6YCM
🎲✂️
youtu.be/KVqfMec6YCM
How to deal with multiple publishers wanting to sign your game
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
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December 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Today's video is about pitching to multiple publishers at the same time, and what to do if you get an offer from one of them.
🎲✂️
youtu.be/KVqfMec6YCM
🎲✂️
youtu.be/KVqfMec6YCM
top 5 gayest/queerest board game publishers?
December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
top 5 gayest/queerest board game publishers?
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Q for fellow game designers. Context: You work for an organization whose product is not games and in a role that is not game design and are asked to create a game-like activity for an internal event. How do you feel about setting the boundary that game design is not a skill they're paying you for?
December 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Q for fellow game designers. Context: You work for an organization whose product is not games and in a role that is not game design and are asked to create a game-like activity for an internal event. How do you feel about setting the boundary that game design is not a skill they're paying you for?
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Playing IGNM games today by @drawnonward.bsky.social and @ericdittmore.bsky.social !
Adulting + Fold and Fly!
Adulting + Fold and Fly!
December 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Playing IGNM games today by @drawnonward.bsky.social and @ericdittmore.bsky.social !
Adulting + Fold and Fly!
Adulting + Fold and Fly!
Two fantastic games from this year's IGNM being played by equally fantastic people. Thanks so much for playing! 🌈🛫
Playing IGNM games today by @drawnonward.bsky.social and @ericdittmore.bsky.social !
Adulting + Fold and Fly!
Adulting + Fold and Fly!
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Two fantastic games from this year's IGNM being played by equally fantastic people. Thanks so much for playing! 🌈🛫