Peter McPherson ⏭️ Unpub Prime
@peterlmcpherson.bsky.social
Board game designer: Tiny Towns, Wormholes, and Fit to Print. Rulebook writer.
He/him - Upstate NY
Upcoming releases:
Hotel Greene
In progress designs:
Letterlands
Voyage
petermcpherson.com
Discord playtest server: https://discord.gg/hvSuTk3XJF
He/him - Upstate NY
Upcoming releases:
Hotel Greene
In progress designs:
Letterlands
Voyage
petermcpherson.com
Discord playtest server: https://discord.gg/hvSuTk3XJF
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Trans rights are human rights 🏳️⚧️
Lodge is the first game I've made to get a deluxe version, and I think it's a great upgrade. The acrylic guest tokens have a satisfying feel, and the mountain room tile tray looks great on the table next to the lodge amenity tray. $69 on Kickstarter this coming Tuesday! lodge.pickpocket.games
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Lodge is the first game I've made to get a deluxe version, and I think it's a great upgrade. The acrylic guest tokens have a satisfying feel, and the mountain room tile tray looks great on the table next to the lodge amenity tray. $69 on Kickstarter this coming Tuesday! lodge.pickpocket.games
Even when @danthurot.bsky.social doesn't love one of my games I'm delighted to get a review on Space-Biff! And despite his criticisms, he says some kind things about Lodge in his review.
Thanks as always, Dan!
Thanks as always, Dan!
I’d Like to Lodge a Complaint
Ahh… do you smell that in the air? That winter nip? That hint of woodsmoke? It’s the tangy scent of preview season, baby! First on the list is Peter McPherson’s Lodge. Ever wanted…
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January 23, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Even when @danthurot.bsky.social doesn't love one of my games I'm delighted to get a review on Space-Biff! And despite his criticisms, he says some kind things about Lodge in his review.
Thanks as always, Dan!
Thanks as always, Dan!
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Our nation. Our tax dollars. Our name.
Our responsibility to oppose, defend, and defeat.
Our opportunity to reclaim, redefine, and fight like fucking hell for the country we deserve.
Our responsibility to oppose, defend, and defeat.
Our opportunity to reclaim, redefine, and fight like fucking hell for the country we deserve.
January 23, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Our nation. Our tax dollars. Our name.
Our responsibility to oppose, defend, and defeat.
Our opportunity to reclaim, redefine, and fight like fucking hell for the country we deserve.
Our responsibility to oppose, defend, and defeat.
Our opportunity to reclaim, redefine, and fight like fucking hell for the country we deserve.
Watch @boardgamersteph.bsky.social and Michael play through a game of Lodge with the deluxe edition, plus a snappy rules teach!
All the Games with Steph: Lodge - Teach & Playthrough
YouTube video by Steph Hodge
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January 23, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Watch @boardgamersteph.bsky.social and Michael play through a game of Lodge with the deluxe edition, plus a snappy rules teach!
Check out this round of Lodge from The Brothers Murph in just 32 minutes!
Lodge Play Through | The Game Haus
YouTube video by The Brothers Murph
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Check out this round of Lodge from The Brothers Murph in just 32 minutes!
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Sliding Mountain Tray ➡️ Lodge Amenity Tray
Lodge: Deluxe Edition hits Kickstarter January 27th.
🔗 https://lodge.pickpocket.games
Lodge: Deluxe Edition hits Kickstarter January 27th.
🔗 https://lodge.pickpocket.games
January 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Sliding Mountain Tray ➡️ Lodge Amenity Tray
Lodge: Deluxe Edition hits Kickstarter January 27th.
🔗 https://lodge.pickpocket.games
Lodge: Deluxe Edition hits Kickstarter January 27th.
🔗 https://lodge.pickpocket.games
Guess what's in alpha on BGA?!
Join the PickPocket Discord to start playing before the Kickstarter launches on the 27th: discord.gg/ZC4nbu6PEq
Join the PickPocket Discord to start playing before the Kickstarter launches on the 27th: discord.gg/ZC4nbu6PEq
January 21, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Guess what's in alpha on BGA?!
Join the PickPocket Discord to start playing before the Kickstarter launches on the 27th: discord.gg/ZC4nbu6PEq
Join the PickPocket Discord to start playing before the Kickstarter launches on the 27th: discord.gg/ZC4nbu6PEq
One week until launch!
Lodge: Retail Edition - Only $39
⛷️ Skiing onto Kickstarter January 27th.
🔗 https://lodge.pickpocket.games
⛷️ Skiing onto Kickstarter January 27th.
🔗 https://lodge.pickpocket.games
January 20, 2026 at 7:29 PM
One week until launch!
My first time doing 5 Calls but it won't be my last! Took me 9 minutes. I hope my state representative Elise Stefanik listens to my input and actually utilizes her role in congress to do something meaningful 🙃
Finished my daily calls (voice mails this morning) begging my reps to not fund the group that could haul me off the street with impunity for "looking Asian".
Now to my regular begging people on social media to please make the calls too. It takes 5 mins. Get over your anxiety - people are dying.
Now to my regular begging people on social media to please make the calls too. It takes 5 mins. Get over your anxiety - people are dying.
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 20, 2026 at 6:37 PM
My first time doing 5 Calls but it won't be my last! Took me 9 minutes. I hope my state representative Elise Stefanik listens to my input and actually utilizes her role in congress to do something meaningful 🙃
My designer diary for Lodge just went up on BoardGameGeek. It's a journey that took over 5 years, and you can read about it here!
Lodge - Official Design Diary | Lodge
From Designer, Peter McPherson
In the summer of 2020, I started designing a little card game about players building competing hotels, aiming for a small-box game of around 108 cards. Today, Lodge is ...
boardgamegeek.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:07 PM
My designer diary for Lodge just went up on BoardGameGeek. It's a journey that took over 5 years, and you can read about it here!
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We are calling for an immediate stop to all purchases from Upper Deck.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
YIKES.
Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.
Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.
Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.
Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.
Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES COVETED HARRY POTTER LICENSE, UPCOMING PRODUCT COLLECTION - Upper Deck
Carlsbad, CA (Jan. 7, 2026) – Upper Deck, the global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is adding another iconic license to its extensive portfolio – announcing a deal to create collecti...
upperdeck.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:14 PM
We are calling for an immediate stop to all purchases from Upper Deck.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
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✏️ Some of the incredible original sketches for Lodge done by the incredible Leslie Herman!
https://lodge.pickpocket.games
https://lodge.pickpocket.games
January 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
✏️ Some of the incredible original sketches for Lodge done by the incredible Leslie Herman!
https://lodge.pickpocket.games
https://lodge.pickpocket.games
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Today is the official release day for Sanibel! This one has a special place in my heart because I made it for my dad, who was an insatiable shark tooth collector and who loved shells as well. He got to play a pre-production copy on Sanibel about 6 weeks before he died last year.
Love you dad ♥️
Love you dad ♥️
January 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Today is the official release day for Sanibel! This one has a special place in my heart because I made it for my dad, who was an insatiable shark tooth collector and who loved shells as well. He got to play a pre-production copy on Sanibel about 6 weeks before he died last year.
Love you dad ♥️
Love you dad ♥️
Amenities, which give unique ways to score, weren't a part of Lodge when I pitched to @pickpocket.games. They were Cameron's idea, and now it's hard to imagine the game without them! So much more tension and texture.
Grab the perfect amenities to keep your guests happy in Lodge!
Coming to Kickstarter January 27th.
Coming to Kickstarter January 27th.
January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Amenities, which give unique ways to score, weren't a part of Lodge when I pitched to @pickpocket.games. They were Cameron's idea, and now it's hard to imagine the game without them! So much more tension and texture.
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Hey content creators, let me know if you're looking for a guest for your podcast or show! I'm looking to put myself out there more this year now that I'm more actively designing, developing, and even *gasp* playing games this past year.
(Here's a photo of me in a recording studio from years ago)
(Here's a photo of me in a recording studio from years ago)
January 14, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Hey content creators, let me know if you're looking for a guest for your podcast or show! I'm looking to put myself out there more this year now that I'm more actively designing, developing, and even *gasp* playing games this past year.
(Here's a photo of me in a recording studio from years ago)
(Here's a photo of me in a recording studio from years ago)
@kovray.bsky.social Just posted their lovely how-to-play video for Lodge! If you're curious about the game (including its solo mode), this is a great place to start.
Lodge | How to Play | Learn to Play in 8 Minutes! | Tile Placement Board Game Tutorial
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM
@kovray.bsky.social Just posted their lovely how-to-play video for Lodge! If you're curious about the game (including its solo mode), this is a great place to start.
The trailer for Lodge is here! @timchuon.bsky.social did a phenomenal job with it—I've watched this so many times!
It is so strange and wonderful to see a little idea I had turned into something as beautiful as this.
It is so strange and wonderful to see a little idea I had turned into something as beautiful as this.
January 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM
The trailer for Lodge is here! @timchuon.bsky.social did a phenomenal job with it—I've watched this so many times!
It is so strange and wonderful to see a little idea I had turned into something as beautiful as this.
It is so strange and wonderful to see a little idea I had turned into something as beautiful as this.
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💼 I’m looking for work as a board game designer.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
December 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
💼 I’m looking for work as a board game designer.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
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Are you a GAMA member??
If you are, please consider nominating my game High Tide for Light Strategy OR Gateway Game of the Year!
If you are, please consider nominating my game High Tide for Light Strategy OR Gateway Game of the Year!
January 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Are you a GAMA member??
If you are, please consider nominating my game High Tide for Light Strategy OR Gateway Game of the Year!
If you are, please consider nominating my game High Tide for Light Strategy OR Gateway Game of the Year!
Here's a look back at my game design journey in 2025. Happy new year!
Peter McPherson - News
2025 Wrap-up and Looking Ahead
www.petermcpherson.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Here's a look back at my game design journey in 2025. Happy new year!
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AHHH! Our first game is announced! I’m so excited for y’all to play Pongo🥰
We’ve got some EXCITING NEWS!! Our very first game is Pongo! 1-4 players are conservations researching the the lives of orangutans in this “I split, You choose” card game designed by Lance Schricke with art from Kit Turner (@kitturnerillu on instagram).
We can’t wait to share more details soon🤩
We can’t wait to share more details soon🤩
January 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
AHHH! Our first game is announced! I’m so excited for y’all to play Pongo🥰
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I am trying to stay organized, but sometimes it is tricky! If you are a reviewer interested in covering Pacts, let me know? Message us, email, whatever you'd like.
January 7, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I am trying to stay organized, but sometimes it is tricky! If you are a reviewer interested in covering Pacts, let me know? Message us, email, whatever you'd like.
Tylor from Kovray picked Lodge as his #5 game played in December! ❤
Top 5 Board Games We Played in December 2025 | Did We Meet Our Annual Goal?
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Tylor from Kovray picked Lodge as his #5 game played in December! ❤
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I’ve been getting a ton of interest across the internet about Heavenly Bodies!! 🌙✨
HB is not currently available outside of the 50 I made and sold at Indie Games Night Market 2025.
So if you’re a publisher… this one is still up for license! 😊
HB is not currently available outside of the 50 I made and sold at Indie Games Night Market 2025.
So if you’re a publisher… this one is still up for license! 😊
Heavenly Bodies (9)
“Heavenly Bodies was my favorite game from the Indie Games Night Market [2025]. From the first play, I knew it was going to end up on this list.”
“It just a beautiful example of taking a concept, something like Rummy, and turning it on its head… It is wonderful.”
“Heavenly Bodies was my favorite game from the Indie Games Night Market [2025]. From the first play, I knew it was going to end up on this list.”
“It just a beautiful example of taking a concept, something like Rummy, and turning it on its head… It is wonderful.”
January 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
I’ve been getting a ton of interest across the internet about Heavenly Bodies!! 🌙✨
HB is not currently available outside of the 50 I made and sold at Indie Games Night Market 2025.
So if you’re a publisher… this one is still up for license! 😊
HB is not currently available outside of the 50 I made and sold at Indie Games Night Market 2025.
So if you’re a publisher… this one is still up for license! 😊
Lodge made spot #21 on Rahdo's 26 most anticipated games of 2026, as well as Let's Go to France and Forage by my good friends @sirjoshwood.bsky.social and the @flatoutgames.bsky.social trio! youtu.be/0Gr8a-a3UBc?...
The 26 Most Anticipated Games of 2026!
YouTube video by Rahdo Runs Through
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Lodge made spot #21 on Rahdo's 26 most anticipated games of 2026, as well as Let's Go to France and Forage by my good friends @sirjoshwood.bsky.social and the @flatoutgames.bsky.social trio! youtu.be/0Gr8a-a3UBc?...