Jon Perry
@perryjon.bsky.social
Game designer on UFO 50, Air Land & Sea, Hot Streak, Spots, Scape Goat, Time Barons. Comic author on Let Go. Los Angeles native living in Philly. Website at jonperry.com
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Jon Perry
@perryjon.bsky.social
· Aug 7
So excited this day has finally come! Now, a whole new audience can enjoy the games of UFO 50. (And perhaps more people will be able to enjoy them multiplayer, as well!)
I think a lot board gamers underestimate the depth of light games and overestimate the depth of heavy games. More moving parts does not necessarily mean a game has more strategy. It often just means there's more noisiness obscuring the impact of your decisions.
February 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM
I think a lot board gamers underestimate the depth of light games and overestimate the depth of heavy games. More moving parts does not necessarily mean a game has more strategy. It often just means there's more noisiness obscuring the impact of your decisions.
Really nice article by @gengelstein.bsky.social on one of the most fundamental tools of game design. I'm constantly doing these kinds of EV calculations while designing, at both early and late stages of the process. gametek.substack.com/p/great-expe...
Great Expectations
Mathematical modeling for game design
gametek.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Really nice article by @gengelstein.bsky.social on one of the most fundamental tools of game design. I'm constantly doing these kinds of EV calculations while designing, at both early and late stages of the process. gametek.substack.com/p/great-expe...
At GDC this year, I'll be one of several people giving a microtalk at this session:
schedule.gdconf.com/session/game...
The larger topic is "Games about Games" but my talk will be about game collections in particular.
schedule.gdconf.com/session/game...
The larger topic is "Games about Games" but my talk will be about game collections in particular.
Games about Games Microtalks | Agenda | GDC Festival of Gaming
"Games about Games" are a rising trend in interactive works which are self reflexively about video games history, culture, and development. They often feature developers, players, or the history of th...
schedule.gdconf.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
At GDC this year, I'll be one of several people giving a microtalk at this session:
schedule.gdconf.com/session/game...
The larger topic is "Games about Games" but my talk will be about game collections in particular.
schedule.gdconf.com/session/game...
The larger topic is "Games about Games" but my talk will be about game collections in particular.
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Having a good time working on some things of my own over here, but also wouldn't mind taking on a couple of bite-sized BGM/SFX gigs this year. If you've got a cool project going and would like an off-beat soundscape feel free to reach out. 🏌️♀️
February 8, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Having a good time working on some things of my own over here, but also wouldn't mind taking on a couple of bite-sized BGM/SFX gigs this year. If you've got a cool project going and would like an off-beat soundscape feel free to reach out. 🏌️♀️
Been immersing myself in competitive Spots on BGA lately (currently holding 10th place in a longrunning tournament that began with 172 players). It's been great seeing how well the game holds up! Tbh, I think there's way more skill to it than many people give it credit for.
February 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Been immersing myself in competitive Spots on BGA lately (currently holding 10th place in a longrunning tournament that began with 172 players). It's been great seeing how well the game holds up! Tbh, I think there's way more skill to it than many people give it credit for.
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on the UFO 50 discord theres a bot command called /randomforme (random for me) thats a daily randomly picked UFO 50 game. i've been using it as a warmup and watercolor practice for some weeks now, so i'm gonna start a thread of em, starting with Day 1: my man, Jangi (Rakshasa)
February 2, 2026 at 9:11 PM
on the UFO 50 discord theres a bot command called /randomforme (random for me) thats a daily randomly picked UFO 50 game. i've been using it as a warmup and watercolor practice for some weeks now, so i'm gonna start a thread of em, starting with Day 1: my man, Jangi (Rakshasa)
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Hi I'm on bluesky now! Last year was a hell of a year as my 2-year-old was diagnosed with cancer (!?!?!?) and spent much of it in the hospital. Thankfully it's in remission now. What a ride. Hoping to slowly get back into gamedev stuff this year!
January 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Hi I'm on bluesky now! Last year was a hell of a year as my 2-year-old was diagnosed with cancer (!?!?!?) and spent much of it in the hospital. Thankfully it's in remission now. What a ride. Hoping to slowly get back into gamedev stuff this year!
A subcategory of spectatorship I'm particularly interested in is dramatic irony in games.
Examples:
-The hole cam in Poker
-Being a moderator/dead person in Werewolf
-Watching your teammate pick a card in Hanabi
But I can't think of many other examples.
Examples:
-The hole cam in Poker
-Being a moderator/dead person in Werewolf
-Watching your teammate pick a card in Hanabi
But I can't think of many other examples.
I increasingly spend time thinking about designing games for spectation as opposed to just active participation. On the extreme end, you have game shows, which are nearly 100% about spectation & interesting to me for that reason. But many types of games benefit from considering, What's fun to watch?
January 15, 2026 at 3:17 AM
A subcategory of spectatorship I'm particularly interested in is dramatic irony in games.
Examples:
-The hole cam in Poker
-Being a moderator/dead person in Werewolf
-Watching your teammate pick a card in Hanabi
But I can't think of many other examples.
Examples:
-The hole cam in Poker
-Being a moderator/dead person in Werewolf
-Watching your teammate pick a card in Hanabi
But I can't think of many other examples.
I increasingly spend time thinking about designing games for spectation as opposed to just active participation. On the extreme end, you have game shows, which are nearly 100% about spectation & interesting to me for that reason. But many types of games benefit from considering, What's fun to watch?
January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I increasingly spend time thinking about designing games for spectation as opposed to just active participation. On the extreme end, you have game shows, which are nearly 100% about spectation & interesting to me for that reason. But many types of games benefit from considering, What's fun to watch?
When writing card texts, is it fine to ignore the grammar rule regarding less/fewer and just write "less" because it's shorter, even if it's not technically correct? I gotta admit that grammar rule always seemed kinda pointless to me, anyway...
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 AM
When writing card texts, is it fine to ignore the grammar rule regarding less/fewer and just write "less" because it's shorter, even if it's not technically correct? I gotta admit that grammar rule always seemed kinda pointless to me, anyway...
I prefer square grids to hex grids. It's easier for me to parse visually and I like having diagonality as a resource to play with.
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
I prefer square grids to hex grids. It's easier for me to parse visually and I like having diagonality as a resource to play with.
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YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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January 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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Here's a question for board game designers... What's a wonky rule that you wanted to cut, but in the end had to leave in because it just felt too important?
January 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Here's a question for board game designers... What's a wonky rule that you wanted to cut, but in the end had to leave in because it just felt too important?
My favorite party games of 2025: Yubibo & JinxO
January 5, 2026 at 1:07 AM
My favorite party games of 2025: Yubibo & JinxO
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As so many of us are… I’m furious and scared and exhausted. It may feel pointless… but call your reps. CALL. you can email too but the call is more important.
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
As so many of us are… I’m furious and scared and exhausted. It may feel pointless… but call your reps. CALL. you can email too but the call is more important.
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
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Hot Streak ABSOLUTELY lives up to the hype
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Hot Streak ABSOLUTELY lives up to the hype
Took my time reading this, a few pages a day, but just finished. So good. Michael DeForge never disappoints.
December 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Took my time reading this, a few pages a day, but just finished. So good. Michael DeForge never disappoints.
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OH MY GOD
It's the final stretch till Christmas. Here's my gingerboard creation for 2025. May those risky gift requests pay off.
@cmyk.games
@cmyk.games
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
OH MY GOD
Christmas deals!
❄️ UFO 50 Winter Sale is on! ❄️
🍒 20% off on Nintendo Switch!
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
(Discount available in NA, EU, AU, and NZ!)
🍒 25% off on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/...
🍒 20% off on Nintendo Switch!
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
(Discount available in NA, EU, AU, and NZ!)
🍒 25% off on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/...
December 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Christmas deals!
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The Party House guest pins in their natural habitat.
Part of our official UFO 50 collection: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
Part of our official UFO 50 collection: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
December 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Party House guest pins in their natural habitat.
Part of our official UFO 50 collection: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
Part of our official UFO 50 collection: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
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🕹️ YOU ARE NOW ENTERING CORGISPACE 🕹️
CorgiSpace is a new collection of 8-bit games with short legs on purpose! This collection by Adam 'Atomic' Saltsman includes more than a dozen action, adventure, arcade, and puzzle games, and it's OUT NOW!
Get it today on Steam and itch.io!
CorgiSpace is a new collection of 8-bit games with short legs on purpose! This collection by Adam 'Atomic' Saltsman includes more than a dozen action, adventure, arcade, and puzzle games, and it's OUT NOW!
Get it today on Steam and itch.io!
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🕹️ YOU ARE NOW ENTERING CORGISPACE 🕹️
CorgiSpace is a new collection of 8-bit games with short legs on purpose! This collection by Adam 'Atomic' Saltsman includes more than a dozen action, adventure, arcade, and puzzle games, and it's OUT NOW!
Get it today on Steam and itch.io!
CorgiSpace is a new collection of 8-bit games with short legs on purpose! This collection by Adam 'Atomic' Saltsman includes more than a dozen action, adventure, arcade, and puzzle games, and it's OUT NOW!
Get it today on Steam and itch.io!
Incredibly happy to see Hot Streak mentioned on this list of board games! It's also a really well curated list, written up by some people in the community who really know their stuff.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Roll with it: the 30 best board games for Christmas 2025
If Monopoly is your festive fallback for family fun then go directly to Jail and do not pass Go. A new wave of party pleasers, trick takers and strategy games can transport you to Stalingrad, the spir...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Incredibly happy to see Hot Streak mentioned on this list of board games! It's also a really well curated list, written up by some people in the community who really know their stuff.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
A surprise highlight of BGG Con was being a spectator at Monster Dash, a lifesize version of Hot Streak featuring classic movie monsters. The event was very well attended and raised around $2000 for local charity Cafe Momentum -- huge props to the organizers! (cafemomentum.org)
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A surprise highlight of BGG Con was being a spectator at Monster Dash, a lifesize version of Hot Streak featuring classic movie monsters. The event was very well attended and raised around $2000 for local charity Cafe Momentum -- huge props to the organizers! (cafemomentum.org)
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UFO 50 has been shortlisted for Best Game at the 2025 #GameMaker Awards! Fantastic group of games we're a part of - it's an honor.
Our team members have been using GameMaker to make games for a long time. Big thanks to everyone at @gamemaker.io!
🗳️You can vote for us here: opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Our team members have been using GameMaker to make games for a long time. Big thanks to everyone at @gamemaker.io!
🗳️You can vote for us here: opr.as/GMA25-Vote
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
UFO 50 has been shortlisted for Best Game at the 2025 #GameMaker Awards! Fantastic group of games we're a part of - it's an honor.
Our team members have been using GameMaker to make games for a long time. Big thanks to everyone at @gamemaker.io!
🗳️You can vote for us here: opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Our team members have been using GameMaker to make games for a long time. Big thanks to everyone at @gamemaker.io!
🗳️You can vote for us here: opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Off to BGG Con! I probably should be going to PAX U instead but BGG is a 10 year tradition now, and I don't wanna miss seeing my crew from out there. Looking forward to playing tons of games & getting inspired!
November 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Off to BGG Con! I probably should be going to PAX U instead but BGG is a 10 year tradition now, and I don't wanna miss seeing my crew from out there. Looking forward to playing tons of games & getting inspired!