Jeff Grisenthwaite
@jeffgrisenthwaite.bsky.social
Board game designer
🇮🇹 Positano
🔮 Soothsayers
🦊 Outfox the Fox
🍌 Monkey Mayhem
🇮🇹 Positano
🔮 Soothsayers
🦊 Outfox the Fox
🍌 Monkey Mayhem
Pinned
Game designer milestone reached!
I just received my copies of my very first published game! It looks gorgeous and feels really good to see it in the world.
I just received my copies of my very first published game! It looks gorgeous and feels really good to see it in the world.
What are your biggest annoyances in BGA games? 🎲✂️
I'm developing a BGA port of one of my games, and I want to avoid the things that make the experience less than ideal at times.
I'm developing a BGA port of one of my games, and I want to avoid the things that make the experience less than ideal at times.
November 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
What are your biggest annoyances in BGA games? 🎲✂️
I'm developing a BGA port of one of my games, and I want to avoid the things that make the experience less than ideal at times.
I'm developing a BGA port of one of my games, and I want to avoid the things that make the experience less than ideal at times.
MRW Trump announces the US will resume nuclear tests the same day I watch House of Dynamite
October 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
MRW Trump announces the US will resume nuclear tests the same day I watch House of Dynamite
Positano got covered in this video, along with 12 Rivers, for having "insane table presence."
My best 🎲✂️ tip for achieving that with your prototypes is to go 3D! Components that rise up above the table are a huge draw.
Make sure that 3D is integral to the gameplay, so that it doesn't feel gimmicky.
My best 🎲✂️ tip for achieving that with your prototypes is to go 3D! Components that rise up above the table are a huge draw.
Make sure that 3D is integral to the gameplay, so that it doesn't feel gimmicky.
Insane Table Presence — 12 Rivers & Positano (2025 Releases)
YouTube video by Board Game Journey
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October 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Positano got covered in this video, along with 12 Rivers, for having "insane table presence."
My best 🎲✂️ tip for achieving that with your prototypes is to go 3D! Components that rise up above the table are a huge draw.
Make sure that 3D is integral to the gameplay, so that it doesn't feel gimmicky.
My best 🎲✂️ tip for achieving that with your prototypes is to go 3D! Components that rise up above the table are a huge draw.
Make sure that 3D is integral to the gameplay, so that it doesn't feel gimmicky.
My iPhone was running out of storage space. I found this weird hack that freed up 13GB with no downsides.
I swear this is part of Apple's planned obsolescence campaign. Let's all fight it!
www.reddit.com/r/iphone/com...
I swear this is part of Apple's planned obsolescence campaign. Let's all fight it!
www.reddit.com/r/iphone/com...
PSA: The proper way to delete or shrink iPhone System Data use on disk
www.reddit.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My iPhone was running out of storage space. I found this weird hack that freed up 13GB with no downsides.
I swear this is part of Apple's planned obsolescence campaign. Let's all fight it!
www.reddit.com/r/iphone/com...
I swear this is part of Apple's planned obsolescence campaign. Let's all fight it!
www.reddit.com/r/iphone/com...
My Essen fomo is strong, but I love seeing the first pics of Soothsayers out in the wild.
Check it out at the Play to Z booth!
Check it out at the Play to Z booth!
October 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
My Essen fomo is strong, but I love seeing the first pics of Soothsayers out in the wild.
Check it out at the Play to Z booth!
Check it out at the Play to Z booth!
1350 games are debuting at Essen Spiel, and Brettspielblog named Soothsayers as their #2 most anticipated game.
"Each tarot card you capture grants you a new game-changing ability. Combine these with your leveled-up actions to create unstoppable combos. DING! DING! DING!"
"Each tarot card you capture grants you a new game-changing ability. Combine these with your leveled-up actions to create unstoppable combos. DING! DING! DING!"
VorSPIEL 25: Die Top 15 Vorfreude Spiele von Carl, Flo & Ben
YouTube video by Brettspielblog - Die besten Brettspiele im Test
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October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
1350 games are debuting at Essen Spiel, and Brettspielblog named Soothsayers as their #2 most anticipated game.
"Each tarot card you capture grants you a new game-changing ability. Combine these with your leveled-up actions to create unstoppable combos. DING! DING! DING!"
"Each tarot card you capture grants you a new game-changing ability. Combine these with your leveled-up actions to create unstoppable combos. DING! DING! DING!"
YES!! Grant put Outfox the Fox in his top 5 this month, saying, "It's my favorite party game I've played in a while!"
I love all 5 of these games I had a chance to check out recently. They are my Top 5 Board Games of September! #boardgames #games #tabletopgames #gamenight
October 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
YES!! Grant put Outfox the Fox in his top 5 this month, saying, "It's my favorite party game I've played in a while!"
For table hog games, how big is too big? I'd love to see some measurements of the smallest tables that you regularly play games on. 🎲✂️
This is my Arches prototype. It spreads over roughly 11 sq ft (1 sq meter).
This is my Arches prototype. It spreads over roughly 11 sq ft (1 sq meter).
September 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
For table hog games, how big is too big? I'd love to see some measurements of the smallest tables that you regularly play games on. 🎲✂️
This is my Arches prototype. It spreads over roughly 11 sq ft (1 sq meter).
This is my Arches prototype. It spreads over roughly 11 sq ft (1 sq meter).
My sly trivia party game, OUTFOX the FOX, is now on sale on Amazon and Target (online)! It'll be on store shelves soon.
Rank Top 5 lists & spot the fake answer (The Fox!)
It recreates the team fun of pub trivia night. The game's one-vs-many structure pits the question reader vs. everyone else.
Rank Top 5 lists & spot the fake answer (The Fox!)
It recreates the team fun of pub trivia night. The game's one-vs-many structure pits the question reader vs. everyone else.
September 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My sly trivia party game, OUTFOX the FOX, is now on sale on Amazon and Target (online)! It'll be on store shelves soon.
Rank Top 5 lists & spot the fake answer (The Fox!)
It recreates the team fun of pub trivia night. The game's one-vs-many structure pits the question reader vs. everyone else.
Rank Top 5 lists & spot the fake answer (The Fox!)
It recreates the team fun of pub trivia night. The game's one-vs-many structure pits the question reader vs. everyone else.
BGA just went full Asmodee with their branding.
Let's pour one out for the original janky site that brought us so much joy
Let's pour one out for the original janky site that brought us so much joy
squidward from spongebob squarepants is holding a bouquet of flowers
ALT: squidward from spongebob squarepants is holding a bouquet of flowers
media.tenor.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
BGA just went full Asmodee with their branding.
Let's pour one out for the original janky site that brought us so much joy
Let's pour one out for the original janky site that brought us so much joy
Protospiel Chicago was fun and productive this past weekend. I played 25 prototypes (!) from other designers and felt like I was able to help at least a few of them unlock the next evolution of their games.
I tested Arches, Pasghetti, Compass & Ink, and Food Frenzy and got helpful feedback.
I tested Arches, Pasghetti, Compass & Ink, and Food Frenzy and got helpful feedback.
September 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Protospiel Chicago was fun and productive this past weekend. I played 25 prototypes (!) from other designers and felt like I was able to help at least a few of them unlock the next evolution of their games.
I tested Arches, Pasghetti, Compass & Ink, and Food Frenzy and got helpful feedback.
I tested Arches, Pasghetti, Compass & Ink, and Food Frenzy and got helpful feedback.
Heard from a publisher yesterday:
"We're looking for family weight games that after playing once, kids can teach the game to other kids."
I'm going to start asking returning playtesters for any game to teach as much of it as they can to the other players. 🎲✂️
"We're looking for family weight games that after playing once, kids can teach the game to other kids."
I'm going to start asking returning playtesters for any game to teach as much of it as they can to the other players. 🎲✂️
September 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Heard from a publisher yesterday:
"We're looking for family weight games that after playing once, kids can teach the game to other kids."
I'm going to start asking returning playtesters for any game to teach as much of it as they can to the other players. 🎲✂️
"We're looking for family weight games that after playing once, kids can teach the game to other kids."
I'm going to start asking returning playtesters for any game to teach as much of it as they can to the other players. 🎲✂️
Protospiel Chicago starts today! Will any other 🎲✂️ people be there?
September 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Protospiel Chicago starts today! Will any other 🎲✂️ people be there?
Here's how I've been estimating the MSRP for a game:
1. Use the Get Estimate tool from pandagm.com
2. Multiply it by 5
Does that seem right to 🎲✂️ people? Any changes you'd suggest?
1. Use the Get Estimate tool from pandagm.com
2. Multiply it by 5
Does that seem right to 🎲✂️ people? Any changes you'd suggest?
Panda Game Manufacturing
pandagm.com
September 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Here's how I've been estimating the MSRP for a game:
1. Use the Get Estimate tool from pandagm.com
2. Multiply it by 5
Does that seem right to 🎲✂️ people? Any changes you'd suggest?
1. Use the Get Estimate tool from pandagm.com
2. Multiply it by 5
Does that seem right to 🎲✂️ people? Any changes you'd suggest?
I love seeing news articles like this while I'm in the middle of reading Rendezvous with Rama
futurism.com/mysterious-o...
futurism.com/mysterious-o...
Scientist Watching to See If Mysterious Object Visiting Our Solar System Releases Any Probes
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb argued interstellar object 3I/ATLAS "could either visit us or release some mini-probes that arrive to Earth."
futurism.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I love seeing news articles like this while I'm in the middle of reading Rendezvous with Rama
futurism.com/mysterious-o...
futurism.com/mysterious-o...
She must be doing a bit, right?
Funniest thing I've seen this week.
Funniest thing I've seen this week.
September 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
She must be doing a bit, right?
Funniest thing I've seen this week.
Funniest thing I've seen this week.
My forthcoming Monkey Mayhem! game from @scrungo.games just won a big award!
The annual Independent Toy Awards are decided based on votes from toy retailers in the UK.
This game should start showing up on store shelves in international markets soon, but will be delayed in the US due to tariffs.
The annual Independent Toy Awards are decided based on votes from toy retailers in the UK.
This game should start showing up on store shelves in international markets soon, but will be delayed in the US due to tariffs.
August 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
My forthcoming Monkey Mayhem! game from @scrungo.games just won a big award!
The annual Independent Toy Awards are decided based on votes from toy retailers in the UK.
This game should start showing up on store shelves in international markets soon, but will be delayed in the US due to tariffs.
The annual Independent Toy Awards are decided based on votes from toy retailers in the UK.
This game should start showing up on store shelves in international markets soon, but will be delayed in the US due to tariffs.
If we were to dissect the conglomeration we currently call "theme", what would be in it? Below, Peer mentions:
- Setting
- Message (he calls it "theme")
I'll add:
- Character (who are you)
- Motivation (what's your goal)
- Tone/vibes
What else? 🎲✂️
- Setting
- Message (he calls it "theme")
I'll add:
- Character (who are you)
- Motivation (what's your goal)
- Tone/vibes
What else? 🎲✂️
Because a discussion I had elsewhere, a quick thought about theme:
I think we should use "setting" more. Example:
Lets take the fictional game "Punhchline", a game about being a Comedian. Its a heavy, Worker Placement game, where you have to manage your time, gigs, money, touring the country...
I think we should use "setting" more. Example:
Lets take the fictional game "Punhchline", a game about being a Comedian. Its a heavy, Worker Placement game, where you have to manage your time, gigs, money, touring the country...
August 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
If we were to dissect the conglomeration we currently call "theme", what would be in it? Below, Peer mentions:
- Setting
- Message (he calls it "theme")
I'll add:
- Character (who are you)
- Motivation (what's your goal)
- Tone/vibes
What else? 🎲✂️
- Setting
- Message (he calls it "theme")
I'll add:
- Character (who are you)
- Motivation (what's your goal)
- Tone/vibes
What else? 🎲✂️
One of my games will soon be released globally, except for the US due to tariffs. This is a US-based company producing a game by a US designer.
America Last?
America Last?
August 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
One of my games will soon be released globally, except for the US due to tariffs. This is a US-based company producing a game by a US designer.
America Last?
America Last?
Some of the first press I'm seeing on my forthcoming trivia party game, Outfox the Fox! www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-cul...
Gen Con 2025 Brings New Adventures - Indianapolis Monthly
Gen Con 2025 in downtown Indianapolis came and went with new board games, challenges, and adventures for all participants to experience.
www.indianapolismonthly.com
August 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Some of the first press I'm seeing on my forthcoming trivia party game, Outfox the Fox! www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-cul...
I'll be demoing Positano a lot over the next few days! If you're at Gen Con, stop by the SlugFest booth (1329) and say hi.
August 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I'll be demoing Positano a lot over the next few days! If you're at Gen Con, stop by the SlugFest booth (1329) and say hi.
When I spill something, my immediate response is to hit Ctrl+z
July 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
When I spill something, my immediate response is to hit Ctrl+z
Just played my first couple games of 52 Realms. Super fun! Extremely well balanced (barely lost and then barely won).
I'm curious about any key 🎲✂️ lessons you've learned pursuing the PnP business model for Postmark Games @matthewdunstan.bsky.social @rorymuldoon.bsky.social.
I'm curious about any key 🎲✂️ lessons you've learned pursuing the PnP business model for Postmark Games @matthewdunstan.bsky.social @rorymuldoon.bsky.social.
July 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Just played my first couple games of 52 Realms. Super fun! Extremely well balanced (barely lost and then barely won).
I'm curious about any key 🎲✂️ lessons you've learned pursuing the PnP business model for Postmark Games @matthewdunstan.bsky.social @rorymuldoon.bsky.social.
I'm curious about any key 🎲✂️ lessons you've learned pursuing the PnP business model for Postmark Games @matthewdunstan.bsky.social @rorymuldoon.bsky.social.
My fantastic four
July 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
My fantastic four
You've inherited a movie theater.
What's your first double feature?
What's your first double feature?
July 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
You've inherited a movie theater.
What's your first double feature?
What's your first double feature?