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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The vendors for the Indie Games Night Market have been selected and notified!
Check out what's coming!
www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
Check out what's coming!
www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
Indie Games Night Market — New Mill Industries
www.newmillindustries.com
Join me at #PAXUnplugged2025 in Philly this November as 30 game designers, including myself, debut our latest games! #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames
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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~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
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~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
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~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
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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
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! 🎲✂️
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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 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
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 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.”
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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
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...
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...
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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...
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
Frog Faire is coming November 22nd! #FrogFaire #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
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boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
October 31, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Frog Faire is coming November 22nd! #FrogFaire #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
Bloomline debuts November 22nd! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #Bloomline #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
October 31, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Bloomline debuts November 22nd! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #Bloomline #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
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boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
The Artist who Couldn't Draw: an animated film by Danny Gregory
YouTube video by Sketchbook Skool
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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
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boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
Look what arrived! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign #unboxing #games
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
October 13, 2025 at 1:32 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
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
Talented frogs!🐸
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
October 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#Unboxing Frog Faire cards today! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
October 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#Unboxing Frog Faire cards today! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
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boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/364...
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
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
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
My belief isn’t new - saying it in that way is new for me. #creativity #art #motivation #painting
Echos of my game Bloomline on my morning walk:
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
September 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Echos of my game Bloomline on my morning walk:
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
#FrogFaire box stickers arrived from Moo.com!#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
September 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
#FrogFaire box stickers arrived from Moo.com!#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
Making #Bloomline cards is a labor of love! #boardgames #IndieGamesNightMarket #IGNM #tabletopgames #PAX #PAXUnplugged2025 #boardgamedesign
September 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Making #Bloomline cards is a labor of love! #boardgames #IndieGamesNightMarket #IGNM #tabletopgames #PAX #PAXUnplugged2025 #boardgamedesign
Reposted by Nicole Maynard she/her
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! 🎲✂️
If I missed you, please let me know and I'll add you to the list! 🎲✂️
August 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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! 🎲✂️
If I missed you, please let me know and I'll add you to the list! 🎲✂️
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
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
Join me at #PAXUnplugged2025 in Philly this November as 30 game designers, including myself, debut our latest games! #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames
This can apply to anyone receiving feedback:
#creativity #feedback #positivity #gamedesign
youtube.com/shorts/yxqLK...
#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
This can apply to anyone receiving feedback:
#creativity #feedback #positivity #gamedesign
youtube.com/shorts/yxqLK...
#creativity #feedback #positivity #gamedesign
youtube.com/shorts/yxqLK...