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Nicole Maynard she/her
@nicolemaynard.bsky.social
I create experiences for people by making paintings and games. https://nicolemaynard.studio/
#Artist #BoardGameDesign
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Join me at #PAXUnplugged2025 in Philly this November as 30 game designers, including myself, debut our latest games! #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames
The vendors for the Indie Games Night Market have been selected and notified!

Check out what's coming!

www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
Indie Games Night Market — New Mill Industries
www.newmillindustries.com
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Friday 11/14 6PM ESTour Indie Games Night Market Special Preview goes up~

I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~

Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
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@officialpax.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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If folks are around for PAX U, I'll be leading a bunch of Counterpoint playtesting at the Unpub tables throughout the weekend! Come find me and let's make some music! 🎲✂️
a man with glasses is playing a violin in front of a plant
Alt: a man with glasses is playing a violin in front of a plant
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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Dan’s review beautifully articulates my intent behind Adulting. I’m so glad it resonates.

“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
Adulting is another forthcoming Indie Games Night Market title, this time tackling the stresses and self-care of an ordinary weekend. It is warm, inviting, and does the multi-victor thing without feeling like a cop-out. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/06/a...
Joy in the Burnout
Eric Dittmore’s Adulting is not Johnny O’Neal’s Adulthood, although it’s inevitable I’ll mix up the two titles somewhere in the text of this review. In fact, I already…
spacebiff.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Here it is in all its glory. 50 copies of Flip Stack Burger Shack ready for the Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged! Let's see if they all fit in the suitcase...
October 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Almost ready for you! Hope to see you at the Indie Games Night Market on Nov. 22nd in Philly! #FrogFaire #Bloomline #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
October 31, 2025 at 5:55 AM
October 31, 2025 at 5:39 AM
So many knowledgeable game designers and gamers helped me with Bloomline & Frog Faire, the two games I'm debuting at the Indie Game Night Market at Pax Unplugged on November 22nd. Thank you! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign #games
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I had a great time listening to interesting presenters at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, NY this past weekend. It was a fabulous experience immersed in the history and current culture of board games and toys! #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamedesign
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Ace of Spades , oil on linen, 36 in. x 48 in., 2023-2025. #painting #art #games
September 28, 2025 at 3:43 AM
New mission statement: I believe in the human experience conveyed through placing paint.

My belief isn’t new - saying it in that way is new for me. #creativity #art #motivation #painting
September 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Echos of my game Bloomline on my morning walk:

#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
September 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
September 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
September 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Here's a list of everyone I could find on Bluesky who will be vending their games at the Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged 2025. I'm excited to see how everyone's plans develop as we get closer to this incredible event.

If I missed you, please let me know and I'll add you to the list! 🎲✂️
August 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
September 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Give yourself permission to be creative | Ethan Hawke | TED
YouTube video by TED
youtube.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Join me at #PAXUnplugged2025 in Philly this November as 30 game designers, including myself, debut our latest games! #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames
The vendors for the Indie Games Night Market have been selected and notified!

Check out what's coming!

www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
Indie Games Night Market — New Mill Industries
www.newmillindustries.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This can apply to anyone receiving feedback:
#creativity #feedback #positivity #gamedesign
youtube.com/shorts/yxqLK...
exceptions prove the rule #boardgames #boardgamedesign
YouTube video by Games by Mondo
youtube.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM