Scott Jon Siegel
@numberless.bsky.social
Designer of playful social experiences. Lead Game Designer @ Board.
I love making things that bring people together.
https://numberless.net
https://board.fun
I love making things that bring people together.
https://numberless.net
https://board.fun
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The 'Board' game console could be the next Nintendo Wii, and I'm not exaggerating
Seeing a live demonstration has changed my scepticism into eager anticipation - Board could change how we play videogames, and open new avenues of innovation for board game designers.
www.wargamer.com
Excited for more people to get hands-on and finally realize what we’ve known for the last two years: Board is a truly magical game console, and is very exciting for both players and developers. www.wargamer.com/board/game-c...
Personally, I think it was the face plates. Consoles with removable face plates kick ass.
The Xbox 360 succeeded because we focused on what gamers and game developers wanted.
Not what publishers wanted. Not building a “something-else killer”. Not what Windows wanted. We enabled game developers to make great games people wanted to play.
Not what publishers wanted. Not building a “something-else killer”. Not what Windows wanted. We enabled game developers to make great games people wanted to play.
20 years ago today Xbox 360 launched. The power was never the console - it was you. You camped out at midnight, built lasting communities, and showed us what gaming could mean. You made that generation endure for two decades. Thank you.
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Personally, I think it was the face plates. Consoles with removable face plates kick ass.
A closeted queer woman contends with her grief, alongside the complete erosion of her private life and independence.
Her world is over, and everybody knows. But nobody understands.
From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Her world is over, and everybody knows. But nobody understands.
From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A closeted queer woman contends with her grief, alongside the complete erosion of her private life and independence.
Her world is over, and everybody knows. But nobody understands.
From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Her world is over, and everybody knows. But nobody understands.
From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Hot take: Fame breeds mediocrity, because those who come into influence often believe it merits them to be above critique, and have the power to reject it without consequence (and possibly punish those who would offer it).
This applies to both creative and non-creative fields.
This applies to both creative and non-creative fields.
Everyone should have an editor, ideally - at least for a little while - one who doesn't like them very much
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hot take: Fame breeds mediocrity, because those who come into influence often believe it merits them to be above critique, and have the power to reject it without consequence (and possibly punish those who would offer it).
This applies to both creative and non-creative fields.
This applies to both creative and non-creative fields.
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"babies are born worshipping unknown gods" is one of the most incredible dwarf fortress bugs i have heard of. its poetry.
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"babies are born worshipping unknown gods" is one of the most incredible dwarf fortress bugs i have heard of. its poetry.
Excited for more people to get hands-on and finally realize what we’ve known for the last two years: Board is a truly magical game console, and is very exciting for both players and developers. www.wargamer.com/board/game-c...
The 'Board' game console could be the next Nintendo Wii, and I'm not exaggerating
Seeing a live demonstration has changed my scepticism into eager anticipation - Board could change how we play videogames, and open new avenues of innovation for board game designers.
www.wargamer.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Excited for more people to get hands-on and finally realize what we’ve known for the last two years: Board is a truly magical game console, and is very exciting for both players and developers. www.wargamer.com/board/game-c...
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Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
Hear about the NES US launch 40 years ago from the people that made it happen: Gail Tilden, Bruce Lowry and Lance Barr with @frankcifaldi.bsky.social from the @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social moderating! Panel recording at youtu.be/f2WDfsiLiRA
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
We Launched the NES 40 Years Ago Today - Gail Tilden, Lance Barr, Bruce Lowry - PRGE 2025 Portland
YouTube video by Portland Retro Gaming Expo
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
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i'm not trying to make this about me, this time, but among many other incredible and charismatic qualities, mamdani is the first political candidate in history that seems like maybe, just maybe, he's played firewatch or untitled goose game
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
i'm not trying to make this about me, this time, but among many other incredible and charismatic qualities, mamdani is the first political candidate in history that seems like maybe, just maybe, he's played firewatch or untitled goose game
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The first (1955) Danish edition of Ray Bradbury’s FAHRENHEIT 451. Later editions did not convert the title, so this is the only SI-compatible edition! 🎢
November 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The first (1955) Danish edition of Ray Bradbury’s FAHRENHEIT 451. Later editions did not convert the title, so this is the only SI-compatible edition! 🎢
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: In my book I invented Gatsby lifestyle as a cautionary tale
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
November 1, 2025 at 4:48 AM
F. Scott Fitzgerald: In my book I invented Gatsby lifestyle as a cautionary tale
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
I won’t lie: I love everything about this trailer, up to the point where they all have to start shooting each other with guns, because ultimately this is still a video game about shooting each other with guns.
Ignoring the money vortex app Tapped Out, there hasn’t been a proper Simpsons game in 18 years! But in 2025 there aren’t full licensed games anymore, so instead you get a massive season of Fortnite with piecemeal content that’ll cost way more than a $60 game. Simpsons isn’t half assing the crossover
November 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I won’t lie: I love everything about this trailer, up to the point where they all have to start shooting each other with guns, because ultimately this is still a video game about shooting each other with guns.
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this is super cool - first time i've seen a viable, in-production version of the "custom physical pieces that interact with a screen" idea - board.fun
Board – The First Ever Face-to-Face Gaming Console
Board.fun — the official site for the Board Console. Board fuses the best of board games and video games into something entirely new. A 24” face-to-face gaming console that brings everyone together to...
board.fun
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
this is super cool - first time i've seen a viable, in-production version of the "custom physical pieces that interact with a screen" idea - board.fun
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i’m continually struck by the joy zohran has brought to this election and the absolute venom with which it’s been met.
For New Yorkers who work the night shift, it can be nearly impossible to participate in political life of our city.
So tonight we’re bringing this campaign to them — starting with taxi drivers waiting at LaGuardia.
So tonight we’re bringing this campaign to them — starting with taxi drivers waiting at LaGuardia.
October 31, 2025 at 3:34 AM
i’m continually struck by the joy zohran has brought to this election and the absolute venom with which it’s been met.
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The Mushka is out of the bag! 🐾
Mushka is your cute lil' friend that lives in Board - a new tabletop game console that blends board games & video games (board.fun)
We've had so much fun working with the incredible Board team to bring Mushka to life, we can't wait for you to meet 'em ✨
Mushka is your cute lil' friend that lives in Board - a new tabletop game console that blends board games & video games (board.fun)
We've had so much fun working with the incredible Board team to bring Mushka to life, we can't wait for you to meet 'em ✨
October 30, 2025 at 5:36 AM
The Mushka is out of the bag! 🐾
Mushka is your cute lil' friend that lives in Board - a new tabletop game console that blends board games & video games (board.fun)
We've had so much fun working with the incredible Board team to bring Mushka to life, we can't wait for you to meet 'em ✨
Mushka is your cute lil' friend that lives in Board - a new tabletop game console that blends board games & video games (board.fun)
We've had so much fun working with the incredible Board team to bring Mushka to life, we can't wait for you to meet 'em ✨
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We're excited to reveal Strata, a strategy game we developed for Board, a new game console that blends physical and digital play: board.fun
In Strata, you use physical 3D blocks to claim territory and outmaneuver opponents.
Tetris meets Chess.
In Strata, you use physical 3D blocks to claim territory and outmaneuver opponents.
Tetris meets Chess.
October 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We're excited to reveal Strata, a strategy game we developed for Board, a new game console that blends physical and digital play: board.fun
In Strata, you use physical 3D blocks to claim territory and outmaneuver opponents.
Tetris meets Chess.
In Strata, you use physical 3D blocks to claim territory and outmaneuver opponents.
Tetris meets Chess.
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Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
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→ RIGHTEOUS FROG PRINT NOW IN THE SHOP ←
11x14 inches: $24
16x20 inches: $26.50
All shop orders over $40 get free shipping!
www.emilyk.art/product/tzef...
11x14 inches: $24
16x20 inches: $26.50
All shop orders over $40 get free shipping!
www.emilyk.art/product/tzef...
Tzefarde'a Tzedek - Frog of Righteousness - Emily K • Cartoonist & Illustrator
A calligraphic representation of the Rabbinical commentary on the Plague of Frogs, with Hebrew and English in the shape of the Portland Frog.
www.emilyk.art
October 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
→ RIGHTEOUS FROG PRINT NOW IN THE SHOP ←
11x14 inches: $24
16x20 inches: $26.50
All shop orders over $40 get free shipping!
www.emilyk.art/product/tzef...
11x14 inches: $24
16x20 inches: $26.50
All shop orders over $40 get free shipping!
www.emilyk.art/product/tzef...
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"Tzefardea Tzedek" (Frog of Righteousness)
As soon as the Portland Frog became a meme, Jewish social media blew up with jokes about the 2nd Passover plague - tzefarde'a (frogs) - and the Rabbinical commentary around it. I knew I had to make a calligraphy piece encompassing all of it. (more in alt.)
As soon as the Portland Frog became a meme, Jewish social media blew up with jokes about the 2nd Passover plague - tzefarde'a (frogs) - and the Rabbinical commentary around it. I knew I had to make a calligraphy piece encompassing all of it. (more in alt.)
October 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"Tzefardea Tzedek" (Frog of Righteousness)
As soon as the Portland Frog became a meme, Jewish social media blew up with jokes about the 2nd Passover plague - tzefarde'a (frogs) - and the Rabbinical commentary around it. I knew I had to make a calligraphy piece encompassing all of it. (more in alt.)
As soon as the Portland Frog became a meme, Jewish social media blew up with jokes about the 2nd Passover plague - tzefarde'a (frogs) - and the Rabbinical commentary around it. I knew I had to make a calligraphy piece encompassing all of it. (more in alt.)
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According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
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good news! we've successfully addressed the problem where people were getting too emotionally entangled with our chatbot. we're happy to announce you'll be able to fuck it soon
October 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
good news! we've successfully addressed the problem where people were getting too emotionally entangled with our chatbot. we're happy to announce you'll be able to fuck it soon
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
Me, a totally normal human with a regular amount of interest in things:
The Locked Tomb book series is a literary metroidvania.
The Locked Tomb book series is a literary metroidvania.
October 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Me, a totally normal human with a regular amount of interest in things:
The Locked Tomb book series is a literary metroidvania.
The Locked Tomb book series is a literary metroidvania.
Last night I dreamt of a roll of clear frosted toilet paper, and a toilet paper holder with purple and pink LED underlighting. Is this what davinci felt like
October 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Last night I dreamt of a roll of clear frosted toilet paper, and a toilet paper holder with purple and pink LED underlighting. Is this what davinci felt like
Wow end of an era indeed. I started my career working on Facebook games, and they’re still the majority of my portfolio:
Scramble, Cafe World, City of Wonder, Gardens of Time, Plants vs. Zombies Adventures…
All those titles lost in time. Like tears in rain.
Scramble, Cafe World, City of Wonder, Gardens of Time, Plants vs. Zombies Adventures…
All those titles lost in time. Like tears in rain.
I got an email today that Facebook is shutting down web games. That certainly has big end of an era vibes — the first commercial game I worked on was a FB Flash game at Zynga.
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wow end of an era indeed. I started my career working on Facebook games, and they’re still the majority of my portfolio:
Scramble, Cafe World, City of Wonder, Gardens of Time, Plants vs. Zombies Adventures…
All those titles lost in time. Like tears in rain.
Scramble, Cafe World, City of Wonder, Gardens of Time, Plants vs. Zombies Adventures…
All those titles lost in time. Like tears in rain.