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Alex
@alex-dewlap.bsky.social
Hobbiest video game developer and board game designer.

My game design blog: https://www.dewlapgames.com/

I host board game events with my partner on Boston's North Shore
https://www.shelflife.games/
Played Royal Visit tonight. The multiple win condition in a very simple tug of war gameplay makes for a game that's tense right from the start. My partner was not pleased that I won a single turn before she was about to close it out. A great 2 player game. #boardgames
February 18, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Hi 👋 I'm Alex.

I'm in desperate need of a creative outlet so I've decided to blog about my attempts at board games design. Here's my first post about a game I'm working on. Let me know if there specific topics that interest you!

www.dewlapgames.com/design-diary...

#boardgames #boardgamedesign
Design Diary #1: Poker Without Betting
Here's my first foray into documenting a design I have been working on. I want this to be an exercise in exploring all parts of a game, starting with the raw idea, which will never be the final versio...
www.dewlapgames.com
February 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Sky Team is a really excellent game. Just learned it tonight. Easy to learn, quick to play and immediately exciting from turn one as you and your co-pilot try not to crash your plane on landing. #boardgames
December 23, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Went to @bostonfig.bsky.social today and saw a bunch of great games and enthusiastic people. Was really impressed by a few student designed games.

Forever Soup: bradleyinteractive.com/2024/exhibit...

Sent By The Gods: mythicalmoose.media/sent-by-the-...
Sent By The Gods
Sent By The Gods is a new, easy to learn tabletop strategy game based on the Labyrinth from Greek mythology! Inspired by classic Eurogames and mixed with the theming and competition of beloved Ameritr...
mythicalmoose.media
December 15, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Played Beacon Patrol last night. Cozy co-op game that feels very low stakes. Really enjoyed it.
December 2, 2024 at 1:32 AM