Bill Huffman (he/him) ➡️ GMG All-Day Playtest
@palanion.bsky.social
Husband, father, copyeditor, boardgame designer, baseball fan, bi. Let’s talk board games.
https://palaniongames.wixsite.com/palanion-games
https://palaniongames.wixsite.com/palanion-games
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Prolific board game designer Amabel Holland has won the second annual Bobby Nunes Memorial Award - recognising exceptional discussion of cultural issues in historical gaming - for her video essay on Kurt Vonnegut's long-lost board game:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Prolific board game designer Amabel Holland has won the second annual Bobby Nunes Memorial Award - recognising exceptional discussion of cultural issues in historical gaming - for her video essay on Kurt Vonnegut's long-lost board game:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
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I will be at PAX Unplugged looking at games for Buffalo Games and Gamewright. If you have anything you'd like to show us please reach out.
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I will be at PAX Unplugged looking at games for Buffalo Games and Gamewright. If you have anything you'd like to show us please reach out.
Put it on your calendar and use some of that holiday money on this amazing small game. Tons of pop in a small package!
I am so excited to add it to my game collection!
I am so excited to add it to my game collection!
The Pyrotechnics launch date is here!
🎇 DECEMBER 31st, 2025 at 11:59PM EST 🎆
There probably won't be anything in particular going on right at that moment. Click the link below to sign up for ONE email notification when you can go an purchase your very own copy.
#boardgames
🎇 DECEMBER 31st, 2025 at 11:59PM EST 🎆
There probably won't be anything in particular going on right at that moment. Click the link below to sign up for ONE email notification when you can go an purchase your very own copy.
#boardgames
Pyrotechnics Board Game - The Seahorse and The Hummingbird
Pyrotechnics is a fast, two-player card duel packed with strategy and sparks—easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly replayable.
www.seahorseandhummingbird.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Put it on your calendar and use some of that holiday money on this amazing small game. Tons of pop in a small package!
I am so excited to add it to my game collection!
I am so excited to add it to my game collection!
Another great game I can vouch for: such an appealing puzzle!
Well we’re 2 weeks out so it’s time for me to scramble to assemble Skyline!
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Another great game I can vouch for: such an appealing puzzle!
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HUGE Announcement!!
I’m thrilled to reveal we’re starting a podcast:
BATS!
The “BoardGame-Animal-Talk-Show”
With special guests:
Reiner Knizia
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
Ammon Anderson
@asmeesh.bsky.social
@ithayla.bsky.social
& MORE to reveal!!~
Coming late December, stay tuned!!
#boardgames
I’m thrilled to reveal we’re starting a podcast:
BATS!
The “BoardGame-Animal-Talk-Show”
With special guests:
Reiner Knizia
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
Ammon Anderson
@asmeesh.bsky.social
@ithayla.bsky.social
& MORE to reveal!!~
Coming late December, stay tuned!!
#boardgames
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
HUGE Announcement!!
I’m thrilled to reveal we’re starting a podcast:
BATS!
The “BoardGame-Animal-Talk-Show”
With special guests:
Reiner Knizia
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
Ammon Anderson
@asmeesh.bsky.social
@ithayla.bsky.social
& MORE to reveal!!~
Coming late December, stay tuned!!
#boardgames
I’m thrilled to reveal we’re starting a podcast:
BATS!
The “BoardGame-Animal-Talk-Show”
With special guests:
Reiner Knizia
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
Ammon Anderson
@asmeesh.bsky.social
@ithayla.bsky.social
& MORE to reveal!!~
Coming late December, stay tuned!!
#boardgames
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Hey Folks!
For @marcelineleiman.bsky.social’s IGNM release Heavenly Bodies I did
an abstract-ish take on the hourglass nebula!
Stop by the Indie Games Night Market at Pax & the painting could be yours!
Huge thanks to Marceline for the commission, the support is incredibly appreciated~
For @marcelineleiman.bsky.social’s IGNM release Heavenly Bodies I did
an abstract-ish take on the hourglass nebula!
Stop by the Indie Games Night Market at Pax & the painting could be yours!
Huge thanks to Marceline for the commission, the support is incredibly appreciated~
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hey Folks!
For @marcelineleiman.bsky.social’s IGNM release Heavenly Bodies I did
an abstract-ish take on the hourglass nebula!
Stop by the Indie Games Night Market at Pax & the painting could be yours!
Huge thanks to Marceline for the commission, the support is incredibly appreciated~
For @marcelineleiman.bsky.social’s IGNM release Heavenly Bodies I did
an abstract-ish take on the hourglass nebula!
Stop by the Indie Games Night Market at Pax & the painting could be yours!
Huge thanks to Marceline for the commission, the support is incredibly appreciated~
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Everything in a box of Stellar Drift
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Everything in a box of Stellar Drift
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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
Well, I broke my budget this morning. I bought 🎲✂️ components, my ticket for @unpub.org , my ticket for @g2summit.bsky.social , and my ticket for ReUnity .
And last night, I worked on card design for my multivictor, card shedding, resource mgmt card and dice game, to prep for in-person test tomorrow
And last night, I worked on card design for my multivictor, card shedding, resource mgmt card and dice game, to prep for in-person test tomorrow
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Well, I broke my budget this morning. I bought 🎲✂️ components, my ticket for @unpub.org , my ticket for @g2summit.bsky.social , and my ticket for ReUnity .
And last night, I worked on card design for my multivictor, card shedding, resource mgmt card and dice game, to prep for in-person test tomorrow
And last night, I worked on card design for my multivictor, card shedding, resource mgmt card and dice game, to prep for in-person test tomorrow
This game is SO good! I highly recommend you go see this game in action! And be prepared to want a copy for yourself!
Heyyo! If you're going to be at #PAXUnplugged, come find me on the exhibition floor at the Origami Whale Games booth where I'll be demonstrating my game, Match Hatchery!
#boardgames 🎲✂️ #paxu
#boardgames 🎲✂️ #paxu
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This game is SO good! I highly recommend you go see this game in action! And be prepared to want a copy for yourself!
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I spent my night cutting, folding, and packing my first 20 sets of Heavenly Bodies!! 🪐✨ the card game I’ll have for sale at Indie Games Night Market during Pax Unplugged this year!
After this, I’ll only have 30 more sets to go!!
Here’s a thread of my process! 🎲✂️
After this, I’ll only have 30 more sets to go!!
Here’s a thread of my process! 🎲✂️
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I spent my night cutting, folding, and packing my first 20 sets of Heavenly Bodies!! 🪐✨ the card game I’ll have for sale at Indie Games Night Market during Pax Unplugged this year!
After this, I’ll only have 30 more sets to go!!
Here’s a thread of my process! 🎲✂️
After this, I’ll only have 30 more sets to go!!
Here’s a thread of my process! 🎲✂️
Very exciting news from @marcelineleiman.bsky.social who is making lots of things happen this year!!
Okay!! The publisher has given me the green light to make the
✨ *BIG ANNOUNCEMENT* ✨
I worked on an IP-based social deduction game coming out next year!!!!!! And not only that—but it’s based on the Netflix show Wednesday!!! 🦇💀
Cover reveal coming in the future!! 🎲✂️
✨ *BIG ANNOUNCEMENT* ✨
I worked on an IP-based social deduction game coming out next year!!!!!! And not only that—but it’s based on the Netflix show Wednesday!!! 🦇💀
Cover reveal coming in the future!! 🎲✂️
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Very exciting news from @marcelineleiman.bsky.social who is making lots of things happen this year!!
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The publisher, The Seahorse & The Hummingbird, has committed to donating 2% of every sale towards charity. Details here: www.seahorseandhummingbird.com/giving/
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The publisher, The Seahorse & The Hummingbird, has committed to donating 2% of every sale towards charity. Details here: www.seahorseandhummingbird.com/giving/
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Pyrotechnics, designed by Michael Sprague and published by @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social, will be available at the Midnight Market! It's a two-player card duel that fits right in your pocket and plays in ten-minute bursts. 🎆🎆🎆
Snag it November 7th at www.lunarpunk.games/midnight-mar...
Snag it November 7th at www.lunarpunk.games/midnight-mar...
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Pyrotechnics, designed by Michael Sprague and published by @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social, will be available at the Midnight Market! It's a two-player card duel that fits right in your pocket and plays in ten-minute bursts. 🎆🎆🎆
Snag it November 7th at www.lunarpunk.games/midnight-mar...
Snag it November 7th at www.lunarpunk.games/midnight-mar...
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Great creators behind this one. And it already won "Best in Show" at @bostonfig.bsky.social! That's why I just backed Punch Bowl: An Award-Winning Game of Giant Fruits 🍊🍇🍋🍓 on @kickstarter.com. Please check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/run...
Punch Bowl: An Award-Winning Game of Giant Fruits 🍊🍇🍋🍓
A stunning and strategic game of competitive punch-making with mouthwatering fruit gems, from the makers of Fire Tower
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Great creators behind this one. And it already won "Best in Show" at @bostonfig.bsky.social! That's why I just backed Punch Bowl: An Award-Winning Game of Giant Fruits 🍊🍇🍋🍓 on @kickstarter.com. Please check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/run...
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Follow Heavenly Bodies on BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
Learn more about Indie Games Night Market: www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
Learn more about Indie Games Night Market: www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
Indie Games Night Market — New Mill Industries
www.newmillindustries.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Follow Heavenly Bodies on BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
Learn more about Indie Games Night Market: www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
Learn more about Indie Games Night Market: www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
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I’m thrilled to share we have a special video going through *every* game at the 2025 Indie Games Night Market (at PaxU)!
We’re working with @dnlnwmn.bsky.social, some awesome designers, playing some games, all to give you a thorough set of previews & reviews to see the games you won’t want to miss~
We’re working with @dnlnwmn.bsky.social, some awesome designers, playing some games, all to give you a thorough set of previews & reviews to see the games you won’t want to miss~
October 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I’m thrilled to share we have a special video going through *every* game at the 2025 Indie Games Night Market (at PaxU)!
We’re working with @dnlnwmn.bsky.social, some awesome designers, playing some games, all to give you a thorough set of previews & reviews to see the games you won’t want to miss~
We’re working with @dnlnwmn.bsky.social, some awesome designers, playing some games, all to give you a thorough set of previews & reviews to see the games you won’t want to miss~
Who's solving the Louvre robbery?
Right answers only
Right answers only
October 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Who's solving the Louvre robbery?
Right answers only
Right answers only
Got games to the table this weekend!! So nice to do that. Played Cascadia, Flip 7, and cribbage. Good times had by all. I even played a bunch of River Valley Glassworks on BGA. I desperately need to get my game brain back in shape.
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Got games to the table this weekend!! So nice to do that. Played Cascadia, Flip 7, and cribbage. Good times had by all. I even played a bunch of River Valley Glassworks on BGA. I desperately need to get my game brain back in shape.
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Chicken Fried Dice has been simmering for a while and I think we're almost ready for plating! Learn more at get.chickenfrieddice.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Chicken Fried Dice has been simmering for a while and I think we're almost ready for plating! Learn more at get.chickenfrieddice.com
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Hello! I am looking for #gamereviewers to review the #boardgame Pyrotechnics! What's a good hashtag to get the attention of reviewers? Post in the comments, please.
Here's a video with a little more detail on the game:
youtu.be/ouyu-EuYEcw
/puts pinky-thumb phone to head and mouths, "Call me!"
Here's a video with a little more detail on the game:
youtu.be/ouyu-EuYEcw
/puts pinky-thumb phone to head and mouths, "Call me!"
October 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Hello! I am looking for #gamereviewers to review the #boardgame Pyrotechnics! What's a good hashtag to get the attention of reviewers? Post in the comments, please.
Here's a video with a little more detail on the game:
youtu.be/ouyu-EuYEcw
/puts pinky-thumb phone to head and mouths, "Call me!"
Here's a video with a little more detail on the game:
youtu.be/ouyu-EuYEcw
/puts pinky-thumb phone to head and mouths, "Call me!"
Happy World Mental Health Day!!
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy World Mental Health Day!!
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Not many board games are as mysterious as City of Six Moons. Is it a puzzle? A training ground for historical preservation? A grift? To answer those questions and many more, today we’re joined by Amabel Holland to discuss her oddest title yet. Listen here: spacebiff.com/2025/10/07/s...
Space-Cast! #50. City of Six Amabels
Not many board games are as mysterious as City of Six Moons. Is it a puzzle? A working board game? A grift? To answer those questions and many more, today we’re joined by Amabel Holland to di…
spacebiff.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Not many board games are as mysterious as City of Six Moons. Is it a puzzle? A training ground for historical preservation? A grift? To answer those questions and many more, today we’re joined by Amabel Holland to discuss her oddest title yet. Listen here: spacebiff.com/2025/10/07/s...
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Have you been watching my design posts of PACT with anticipation? Are you going to SPIEL Essen this year? Well I'm setting up the game at booth 3U130 Thursday Morning and Friday Afternoon!
Stop by!
Play!
Ask questions!
questions like "Is this Silksong: The Board Game?"
Stop by!
Play!
Ask questions!
questions like "Is this Silksong: The Board Game?"
October 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Have you been watching my design posts of PACT with anticipation? Are you going to SPIEL Essen this year? Well I'm setting up the game at booth 3U130 Thursday Morning and Friday Afternoon!
Stop by!
Play!
Ask questions!
questions like "Is this Silksong: The Board Game?"
Stop by!
Play!
Ask questions!
questions like "Is this Silksong: The Board Game?"
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Excited to announce that Club Spooky and That’s the Spirit are finally launching on Kickstarter next week, October 14th!
Assemble the coolest group of ghouls at Club Spooky and find the culprit of your accidental death in Thats the Spirit!
Preview page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
Assemble the coolest group of ghouls at Club Spooky and find the culprit of your accidental death in Thats the Spirit!
Preview page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
October 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Excited to announce that Club Spooky and That’s the Spirit are finally launching on Kickstarter next week, October 14th!
Assemble the coolest group of ghouls at Club Spooky and find the culprit of your accidental death in Thats the Spirit!
Preview page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...
Assemble the coolest group of ghouls at Club Spooky and find the culprit of your accidental death in Thats the Spirit!
Preview page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...