Johnny | Game Market West
@gamemarketwest.bsky.social
Tabletop game designer and indie game market organizer.
Next event is 9/21/25 at Guildhouse in San Jose: https://www.gamemarketwest.com/
Next event is 9/21/25 at Guildhouse in San Jose: https://www.gamemarketwest.com/
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Enjoying Bluesky so I wanted to introduce myself.
I'm a board game designer 🎲 ✂️ that made my first game this year, a spatial golf trick-taker called Golpher. I'm also the organizer of Game Market West, a tabletop game market for indie designers to showcase and sell their games.
I'm a board game designer 🎲 ✂️ that made my first game this year, a spatial golf trick-taker called Golpher. I'm also the organizer of Game Market West, a tabletop game market for indie designers to showcase and sell their games.
Indie Games Spotlight: Game Market West (Fall 2025) | BoardGameGeek News
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November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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I designed a card game! This is Haunted Mouse and you can join me in this tutorial to see how it plays :)
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
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Haunted Mouse - Learn While Playing
YouTube video by Getting Games
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October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I designed a card game! This is Haunted Mouse and you can join me in this tutorial to see how it plays :)
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
October 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Game Market West was such a great experience. So amazing seeing spicy little indie games represented in such a exciting environment.
Big thanks to @gamemarketwest.bsky.social for making this happen. Excited to see it continue to grow! 🦆✂️🎲🦆
🎥: Board Game Casual (www.youtube.com/@BoardGameCa...)
Big thanks to @gamemarketwest.bsky.social for making this happen. Excited to see it continue to grow! 🦆✂️🎲🦆
🎥: Board Game Casual (www.youtube.com/@BoardGameCa...)
Game Market West Fall 2025 - Indie board games, designer interviews, and more!
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October 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Game Market West was such a great experience. So amazing seeing spicy little indie games represented in such a exciting environment.
Big thanks to @gamemarketwest.bsky.social for making this happen. Excited to see it continue to grow! 🦆✂️🎲🦆
🎥: Board Game Casual (www.youtube.com/@BoardGameCa...)
Big thanks to @gamemarketwest.bsky.social for making this happen. Excited to see it continue to grow! 🦆✂️🎲🦆
🎥: Board Game Casual (www.youtube.com/@BoardGameCa...)
My group buy for @shreesh.bsky.social game, Crisps!, from @dnlnwmn.bsky.social arrived!
September 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My group buy for @shreesh.bsky.social game, Crisps!, from @dnlnwmn.bsky.social arrived!
Fall 2025 Recap: 400+ Attendees | 36 Designers & Special Guests
We had quite the lineup of games from a fan made expansion to a social deduction and area control crossover. Thank you for coming out and supporting indie game designers.
Stay tuned for our next event in late March!
#boardgames
We had quite the lineup of games from a fan made expansion to a social deduction and area control crossover. Thank you for coming out and supporting indie game designers.
Stay tuned for our next event in late March!
#boardgames
September 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Fall 2025 Recap: 400+ Attendees | 36 Designers & Special Guests
We had quite the lineup of games from a fan made expansion to a social deduction and area control crossover. Thank you for coming out and supporting indie game designers.
Stay tuned for our next event in late March!
#boardgames
We had quite the lineup of games from a fan made expansion to a social deduction and area control crossover. Thank you for coming out and supporting indie game designers.
Stay tuned for our next event in late March!
#boardgames
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Hey all — Witches' Revel launches THIS WEEKEND at Game Market West: @gamemarketwest.bsky.social !!!
You can reserve your copy from the Witches’ Revel Store at shop.witches-revel.games (select Pick Up at checkout!)
You can reserve your copy from the Witches’ Revel Store at shop.witches-revel.games (select Pick Up at checkout!)
September 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Hey all — Witches' Revel launches THIS WEEKEND at Game Market West: @gamemarketwest.bsky.social !!!
You can reserve your copy from the Witches’ Revel Store at shop.witches-revel.games (select Pick Up at checkout!)
You can reserve your copy from the Witches’ Revel Store at shop.witches-revel.games (select Pick Up at checkout!)
Game Market West is this Sunday, September 21 at Guildhouse in San Jose! It's a tabletop game market where indie designers show off and sell their newest board/card games.
RSVP: luma.com/6khylmfu
#boardgames
RSVP: luma.com/6khylmfu
#boardgames
Game Market West | Fall 2025 Games
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September 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Game Market West is this Sunday, September 21 at Guildhouse in San Jose! It's a tabletop game market where indie designers show off and sell their newest board/card games.
RSVP: luma.com/6khylmfu
#boardgames
RSVP: luma.com/6khylmfu
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: 18CTN, Numberwang, Hot Dog by Cardner Babakitis
In 18CTN, 3-5 tycoons compete to earn money and build the best stock portfolio by investing in and operating companies that develop and exploit a fictional island (120 minutes).
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In 18CTN, 3-5 tycoons compete to earn money and build the best stock portfolio by investing in and operating companies that develop and exploit a fictional island (120 minutes).
#boardgames
September 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: 18CTN, Numberwang, Hot Dog by Cardner Babakitis
In 18CTN, 3-5 tycoons compete to earn money and build the best stock portfolio by investing in and operating companies that develop and exploit a fictional island (120 minutes).
#boardgames
In 18CTN, 3-5 tycoons compete to earn money and build the best stock portfolio by investing in and operating companies that develop and exploit a fictional island (120 minutes).
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Giveaway & Merchandise
The board game giveaway is first come, first serve at the Game Market West booth near the front door. Our booth will also feature merchandise for sale designed by local artists exclusively for this event.
#boardgames
The board game giveaway is first come, first serve at the Game Market West booth near the front door. Our booth will also feature merchandise for sale designed by local artists exclusively for this event.
#boardgames
September 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Giveaway & Merchandise
The board game giveaway is first come, first serve at the Game Market West booth near the front door. Our booth will also feature merchandise for sale designed by local artists exclusively for this event.
#boardgames
The board game giveaway is first come, first serve at the Game Market West booth near the front door. Our booth will also feature merchandise for sale designed by local artists exclusively for this event.
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: AEGIS Combining Robots by Zephyr Workshop
Each player controls a team of five robots and fight in grid-based tactical dice-rolling combat. Throughout the battle you can combine these robots together to seize victory!
#boardgames @zephyrworkshop.bsky.social
Each player controls a team of five robots and fight in grid-based tactical dice-rolling combat. Throughout the battle you can combine these robots together to seize victory!
#boardgames @zephyrworkshop.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: AEGIS Combining Robots by Zephyr Workshop
Each player controls a team of five robots and fight in grid-based tactical dice-rolling combat. Throughout the battle you can combine these robots together to seize victory!
#boardgames @zephyrworkshop.bsky.social
Each player controls a team of five robots and fight in grid-based tactical dice-rolling combat. Throughout the battle you can combine these robots together to seize victory!
#boardgames @zephyrworkshop.bsky.social
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Bare Bones by West Coast Bias Games
Bare Bones is the dice game that thinks it’s a card game! Use custom dice to score points and action cards to manipulate them. Minimalist artwork lets you focus on the gameplay at hand.
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Bare Bones is the dice game that thinks it’s a card game! Use custom dice to score points and action cards to manipulate them. Minimalist artwork lets you focus on the gameplay at hand.
#boardgames
September 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Bare Bones by West Coast Bias Games
Bare Bones is the dice game that thinks it’s a card game! Use custom dice to score points and action cards to manipulate them. Minimalist artwork lets you focus on the gameplay at hand.
#boardgames
Bare Bones is the dice game that thinks it’s a card game! Use custom dice to score points and action cards to manipulate them. Minimalist artwork lets you focus on the gameplay at hand.
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Bricks & Brutes + More Games by Michael Ott
Castle wall building game where you need to protect yourself with (and from!) Brutes, avoid the Dragon, and deal with the fickle Queen. 2-4 players, 20-25min, ages 8+
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Castle wall building game where you need to protect yourself with (and from!) Brutes, avoid the Dragon, and deal with the fickle Queen. 2-4 players, 20-25min, ages 8+
#boardgames
September 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Bricks & Brutes + More Games by Michael Ott
Castle wall building game where you need to protect yourself with (and from!) Brutes, avoid the Dragon, and deal with the fickle Queen. 2-4 players, 20-25min, ages 8+
#boardgames
Castle wall building game where you need to protect yourself with (and from!) Brutes, avoid the Dragon, and deal with the fickle Queen. 2-4 players, 20-25min, ages 8+
#boardgames
Introducing our special guests for Game Market West Fall 2025!
Ryan Goldsberry is the artist for board games such as Burgle Brothers, Paperback, and Fugitive. We also have Table Space (tabletop games sandbox) and Chrysanna Rose (local dice maker).
RSVP: luma.com/z9973d8j
#boardgames
Ryan Goldsberry is the artist for board games such as Burgle Brothers, Paperback, and Fugitive. We also have Table Space (tabletop games sandbox) and Chrysanna Rose (local dice maker).
RSVP: luma.com/z9973d8j
#boardgames
September 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Introducing our special guests for Game Market West Fall 2025!
Ryan Goldsberry is the artist for board games such as Burgle Brothers, Paperback, and Fugitive. We also have Table Space (tabletop games sandbox) and Chrysanna Rose (local dice maker).
RSVP: luma.com/z9973d8j
#boardgames
Ryan Goldsberry is the artist for board games such as Burgle Brothers, Paperback, and Fugitive. We also have Table Space (tabletop games sandbox) and Chrysanna Rose (local dice maker).
RSVP: luma.com/z9973d8j
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Cricket Champions by Desi Board Games
It's a light strategy game with a touch of luck. Players take on the role of one of eight cricket teams competing in a championship. In each round, players bat and bowl one over using six dice.
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It's a light strategy game with a touch of luck. Players take on the role of one of eight cricket teams competing in a championship. In each round, players bat and bowl one over using six dice.
#boardgames
September 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Cricket Champions by Desi Board Games
It's a light strategy game with a touch of luck. Players take on the role of one of eight cricket teams competing in a championship. In each round, players bat and bowl one over using six dice.
#boardgames
It's a light strategy game with a touch of luck. Players take on the role of one of eight cricket teams competing in a championship. In each round, players bat and bowl one over using six dice.
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Clash of Corgis by Deric Drazich
It's a light card game with three distinct game modes: card-shedding, trick-taking, and memory-based/luck/deduction. Every card features a unique ability for each mode, adding a strategic twist to every play.
#boardgames
It's a light card game with three distinct game modes: card-shedding, trick-taking, and memory-based/luck/deduction. Every card features a unique ability for each mode, adding a strategic twist to every play.
#boardgames
September 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Clash of Corgis by Deric Drazich
It's a light card game with three distinct game modes: card-shedding, trick-taking, and memory-based/luck/deduction. Every card features a unique ability for each mode, adding a strategic twist to every play.
#boardgames
It's a light card game with three distinct game modes: card-shedding, trick-taking, and memory-based/luck/deduction. Every card features a unique ability for each mode, adding a strategic twist to every play.
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Dark Heists by Moe Poplar
It's a spooky deck builder game where you play Victorian era crime lords building criminal organizations to do high stakes heists and have the most notoriety by the end of the game. 60-90 minutes and for mature audiences.
#boardgames
It's a spooky deck builder game where you play Victorian era crime lords building criminal organizations to do high stakes heists and have the most notoriety by the end of the game. 60-90 minutes and for mature audiences.
#boardgames
September 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Dark Heists by Moe Poplar
It's a spooky deck builder game where you play Victorian era crime lords building criminal organizations to do high stakes heists and have the most notoriety by the end of the game. 60-90 minutes and for mature audiences.
#boardgames
It's a spooky deck builder game where you play Victorian era crime lords building criminal organizations to do high stakes heists and have the most notoriety by the end of the game. 60-90 minutes and for mature audiences.
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown - Dungeon Run: Pocket + Season 1 Expansion by Alexander Shen
You’ll battle monsters, dodge traps, and grab treasure while mapping your own path through a randomized dungeon layout. No two runs are ever the same.
#boardgames @shenbotmakes.bsky.social
You’ll battle monsters, dodge traps, and grab treasure while mapping your own path through a randomized dungeon layout. No two runs are ever the same.
#boardgames @shenbotmakes.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown - Dungeon Run: Pocket + Season 1 Expansion by Alexander Shen
You’ll battle monsters, dodge traps, and grab treasure while mapping your own path through a randomized dungeon layout. No two runs are ever the same.
#boardgames @shenbotmakes.bsky.social
You’ll battle monsters, dodge traps, and grab treasure while mapping your own path through a randomized dungeon layout. No two runs are ever the same.
#boardgames @shenbotmakes.bsky.social
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Empower Empathy by Angel Liang
It's an action-packed game where players become superheroes. Using CBT-based mechanics, players tackle Think-Feel-Act challenges, decode emotions with FaceOff Cards, and gain strengths through Power-Up discussions.
#boardgames
It's an action-packed game where players become superheroes. Using CBT-based mechanics, players tackle Think-Feel-Act challenges, decode emotions with FaceOff Cards, and gain strengths through Power-Up discussions.
#boardgames
September 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Empower Empathy by Angel Liang
It's an action-packed game where players become superheroes. Using CBT-based mechanics, players tackle Think-Feel-Act challenges, decode emotions with FaceOff Cards, and gain strengths through Power-Up discussions.
#boardgames
It's an action-packed game where players become superheroes. Using CBT-based mechanics, players tackle Think-Feel-Act challenges, decode emotions with FaceOff Cards, and gain strengths through Power-Up discussions.
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Gadget Grid by Matt Hewes
Tactical, last player standing battle royale with no player elimination in an ever-shifting arena. Players collect Gadget Cards that can alter the layout of the board, enhance their own abilities, or attack other players.
#boardgames
Tactical, last player standing battle royale with no player elimination in an ever-shifting arena. Players collect Gadget Cards that can alter the layout of the board, enhance their own abilities, or attack other players.
#boardgames
September 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Gadget Grid by Matt Hewes
Tactical, last player standing battle royale with no player elimination in an ever-shifting arena. Players collect Gadget Cards that can alter the layout of the board, enhance their own abilities, or attack other players.
#boardgames
Tactical, last player standing battle royale with no player elimination in an ever-shifting arena. Players collect Gadget Cards that can alter the layout of the board, enhance their own abilities, or attack other players.
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Get 9 by Jacquie Carroll
GET 9 is designed for players of all ages (5+). The object of the game is to create calculations ending in the number 9. Players use cards/dice and can see other players’ cards with an opportunity to steal a hand.
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GET 9 is designed for players of all ages (5+). The object of the game is to create calculations ending in the number 9. Players use cards/dice and can see other players’ cards with an opportunity to steal a hand.
#boardgames
September 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Get 9 by Jacquie Carroll
GET 9 is designed for players of all ages (5+). The object of the game is to create calculations ending in the number 9. Players use cards/dice and can see other players’ cards with an opportunity to steal a hand.
#boardgames
GET 9 is designed for players of all ages (5+). The object of the game is to create calculations ending in the number 9. Players use cards/dice and can see other players’ cards with an opportunity to steal a hand.
#boardgames
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My September update is up! New and upcoming release info, appearances, trivia results, our trip to Middle Earth, and more. This is also a great time to subscribe if you haven't yet.
Leacock’s Lab: September 2025 Update
Upcoming releases and appearances, trivia results, our trip to Middle Earth, and more
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September 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
My September update is up! New and upcoming release info, appearances, trivia results, our trip to Middle Earth, and more. This is also a great time to subscribe if you haven't yet.
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Girls vs Ghouls by Tyler Phelps
It's a team-based game of hidden identities, strategic board play, and Halloween mischief. Players are secretly assigned to one of two teams—Girls or Ghouls—and compete to lure trick-or-treaters to their side.
#boardgames
It's a team-based game of hidden identities, strategic board play, and Halloween mischief. Players are secretly assigned to one of two teams—Girls or Ghouls—and compete to lure trick-or-treaters to their side.
#boardgames
September 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Girls vs Ghouls by Tyler Phelps
It's a team-based game of hidden identities, strategic board play, and Halloween mischief. Players are secretly assigned to one of two teams—Girls or Ghouls—and compete to lure trick-or-treaters to their side.
#boardgames
It's a team-based game of hidden identities, strategic board play, and Halloween mischief. Players are secretly assigned to one of two teams—Girls or Ghouls—and compete to lure trick-or-treaters to their side.
#boardgames
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Gun It by Randy O'Connor
Gun It is a timed cooperative game in which 1-4 players are packed together in a car in the middle of a thriller. Over a series of rounds, the crew must collaborate to shoot their way through numerous hostile vehicles.
#boardgames
Gun It is a timed cooperative game in which 1-4 players are packed together in a car in the middle of a thriller. Over a series of rounds, the crew must collaborate to shoot their way through numerous hostile vehicles.
#boardgames
September 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Game Market West Fall 2025 Countdown: Gun It by Randy O'Connor
Gun It is a timed cooperative game in which 1-4 players are packed together in a car in the middle of a thriller. Over a series of rounds, the crew must collaborate to shoot their way through numerous hostile vehicles.
#boardgames
Gun It is a timed cooperative game in which 1-4 players are packed together in a car in the middle of a thriller. Over a series of rounds, the crew must collaborate to shoot their way through numerous hostile vehicles.
#boardgames