Dan Manfredini
@gamedesignerdan.bsky.social
Boardgame designer, hiker, and family guy.
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Board Game Beat just opened! There's a bunch of content there already, and I'll be posting more throughout the week...including Spielwarenmesse coverage, a survey, and a video. Thanks so much for all your support!
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Board Game Beat just opened! There's a bunch of content there already, and I'll be posting more throughout the week...including Spielwarenmesse coverage, a survey, and a video. Thanks so much for all your support!
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I am not posting it through the Leder Games website, instead going to my personal network to look for candidates I know. We are looking for 1 possibly 2 graphic designers as I build our team for growth. This is not a remote position.
Thanks!
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Thanks!
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Job Description - Graphic Designer
Leder Games is a medium-sized studio based in St. Paul, MN that designs and produces innovative board games. We aim to make your new favorite games, games that will require mastery over many plays. Le...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I am not posting it through the Leder Games website, instead going to my personal network to look for candidates I know. We are looking for 1 possibly 2 graphic designers as I build our team for growth. This is not a remote position.
Thanks!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thanks!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Rahdo posted a glowing review of Xenology! 👽✨ www.patreon.com/posts/xenolo... #boardgames
Xenology - Runthrough | Rahdo
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January 20, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Rahdo posted a glowing review of Xenology! 👽✨ www.patreon.com/posts/xenolo... #boardgames
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Trying out Apistocracy and maybe having too much fun. @ryanschneider.bsky.social @barcssarc.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Trying out Apistocracy and maybe having too much fun. @ryanschneider.bsky.social @barcssarc.bsky.social
I was excited to finally see the first review of Xenology be posted by @expert-game-award.bsky.social www.expertgameaward.com/xenology_test/ #boardgames
Xenology - Expert Game Award
Ce que j’aime à Essen, c’est qu’il y a tellement d’offres que, parfois, en s’éloignant des jeux hyper exposés, on finit par tomber sur un titre qui ne paie pas de mine… mais s’avère être une très bonn...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:09 PM
I was excited to finally see the first review of Xenology be posted by @expert-game-award.bsky.social www.expertgameaward.com/xenology_test/ #boardgames
My designer diary for Xenology is featured on BGG today. Check it out and give it a like! 👽 #boardgames boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...
Designer Diary: Xenology | BoardGameGeek News
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January 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
My designer diary for Xenology is featured on BGG today. Check it out and give it a like! 👽 #boardgames boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...
I honestly thought I was onto something here. Was the designer's name for Unlock an anagram pseudonym? No, it turns out it is a very real name and a cool coincidence. Now I don't have to worry about how to fit in the C and Y. 🧩 #boardgames
December 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I honestly thought I was onto something here. Was the designer's name for Unlock an anagram pseudonym? No, it turns out it is a very real name and a cool coincidence. Now I don't have to worry about how to fit in the C and Y. 🧩 #boardgames
If you review heavier board games and are looking for something new, I’m currently looking for reviewers for Xenology. Feel free to reach out. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44... #boardgames
Xenology
Aliens coordinate planetary missions to collect knowledge and specimens
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December 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If you review heavier board games and are looking for something new, I’m currently looking for reviewers for Xenology. Feel free to reach out. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44... #boardgames
This week I got to playtest a prototype that I can only really playtest once a year - my version of White Elephant. I made it for personal use but if any publisher is interested in a holiday game, I'm open to it. 🌲❄️🎲 #boardgames
December 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This week I got to playtest a prototype that I can only really playtest once a year - my version of White Elephant. I made it for personal use but if any publisher is interested in a holiday game, I'm open to it. 🌲❄️🎲 #boardgames
Spotted Xenology in the wild at the local game shop Dragon's Lair this week. Has anyone seen it show up near them? #boardgames
December 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Spotted Xenology in the wild at the local game shop Dragon's Lair this week. Has anyone seen it show up near them? #boardgames
I recorded a quick unboxing of Xenology. Here’s a look at what comes in the box. #boardgames
Xenology Boardgame Unboxing
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December 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I recorded a quick unboxing of Xenology. Here’s a look at what comes in the box. #boardgames
We completed Day 2 and I'm blown away! I couldn't believe that this day's puzzle actually worked. Kudos to the folks who designed the intricacies of the box! #boardgames
EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Silent Storm
Can you unravel the mystery of the Silent Storm and save Christmas?
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December 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
We completed Day 2 and I'm blown away! I couldn't believe that this day's puzzle actually worked. Kudos to the folks who designed the intricacies of the box! #boardgames
Started December with the Exit Advent Calendar - So far so good! ❄️🎲 #boardgames
EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Silent Storm
Can you unravel the mystery of the Silent Storm and save Christmas?
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December 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Started December with the Exit Advent Calendar - So far so good! ❄️🎲 #boardgames
Played Bouba/Kiki today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40...
Bouba/Kiki
Bizarre sights and sounds collide and you work together to solve scenarios.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Played Bouba/Kiki today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40...
Played Oshiya Tokio today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
Oshiya Tokio
A fast-paced and dynamic card game with clever game-mechanics by Reiner Knizia
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November 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Played Oshiya Tokio today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
Played Llama Llama today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
Llama Llama
Score hands based on secretly chosen goal cards!
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November 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Played Llama Llama today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
Played Carcassonne: The Dice Game today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/89...
Carcassonne: The Dice Game
Roll, hold and reroll dice inspired by tiles and pieces in Carcassonne to win.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Played Carcassonne: The Dice Game today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/89...
Played Rise of Tribes today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/20...
Rise of Tribes
Grow your tribe and conquer the new prehistoric land with your might and wit.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Played Rise of Tribes today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/20...
Played Fifty today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29...
Fifty
Grab the right numbers, and make them count.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Played Fifty today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29...
Played Foolish Fool today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
Foolish Fool
A new goofy rule each turn. Don't forget them or you'll be the foolish fool.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Played Foolish Fool today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
Played Lecker Lava today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39...
Lecker Lava
Try to position your monster to eat up the tastiest lava.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Played Lecker Lava today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39...
Played Slide today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41...
Slide
Group numbers in your grid to make them disappear.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Played Slide today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41...
Played Waddle today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
Waddle
Place penguins to score. Or, manipulate the tricky marble-based turn-order track!
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November 23, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Played Waddle today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
Played MLEM: Space Agency today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/38...
MLEM: Space Agency
Send your cats throughout the solar system to occupy planets and moons.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Played MLEM: Space Agency today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/38...
Played Hot Streak today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...
Hot Streak
Which mascot will cross the finish line first? Who will be DQ'd?
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November 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Played Hot Streak today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/44...