BoardGame Animal ➡️ PAX Unplugged 💫✨
@boardgameanimal.bsky.social
Board Game Reviews, Lists, Comedy, Discussions & more! Me & my animal pals talk all sorts of board, tabletop, & card games~
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As an introductory post for anyone who doesn’t know us; I’m Justin! We make board game commentary videos, reviews, & sketches~
We often feature our pets as characters to liven up our content. Our main stars are
Harry, Connie, Mickey & Lefty!
#boardgames #pets #animals
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We often feature our pets as characters to liven up our content. Our main stars are
Harry, Connie, Mickey & Lefty!
#boardgames #pets #animals
youtube.com/@boardgamean...
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“It’s a loose and chaotic trick-taker, one which is more amusing than strict. Those favoring serious titles in this genre will find this rebellious and unsatisfying. ... Origin Story cuts its own path of lighter mischief that is emphasizes amusement over intricacy”
I feel so seen. This made my day.
I feel so seen. This made my day.
Origin Story took me by surprise. It combines trick-taking and tableau building in a chaotic and empowering manner. Check out my review: playerelimination.com/2025/11/17/i...
I am Watercolor Man – An Origin Story Review
Origin stories are the worst. This is coming from a cretin who ingests superhero content via cinema as opposed to paper. I don’t want to see Thomas and Martha Wayne murdered by a low life, ag…
playerelimination.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“It’s a loose and chaotic trick-taker, one which is more amusing than strict. Those favoring serious titles in this genre will find this rebellious and unsatisfying. ... Origin Story cuts its own path of lighter mischief that is emphasizes amusement over intricacy”
I feel so seen. This made my day.
I feel so seen. This made my day.
#PaxUnplugged is THIS WEEK!!
Don’t miss our #IGNM preview to get ready~
#boardgames #indiegames #cardgames #indie
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
Don’t miss our #IGNM preview to get ready~
#boardgames #indiegames #cardgames #indie
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#PaxUnplugged is THIS WEEK!!
Don’t miss our #IGNM preview to get ready~
#boardgames #indiegames #cardgames #indie
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
Don’t miss our #IGNM preview to get ready~
#boardgames #indiegames #cardgames #indie
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
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We’re getting copies of Houdini’s Last Act ready for #IndieGamesNightMarket at #PAXUnplugged next weekend and thought we’d share some insights into what we’re doing to pull off (what turned out to be) a pretty ambitious production! 🧵
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
We’re getting copies of Houdini’s Last Act ready for #IndieGamesNightMarket at #PAXUnplugged next weekend and thought we’d share some insights into what we’re doing to pull off (what turned out to be) a pretty ambitious production! 🧵
November 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
November 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Indie Games Night Market signage ready!
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Indie Games Night Market signage ready!
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This is a must watch for anyone attending Pax Unplugged. And I highly recommend people follow @boardgameanimal.bsky.social. His videos are always thoughtful, humorous, and entertaining.
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This is a must watch for anyone attending Pax Unplugged. And I highly recommend people follow @boardgameanimal.bsky.social. His videos are always thoughtful, humorous, and entertaining.
Going to #PAXunplugged? Don’t miss the Indie Games Night Market where creativity & ingenuity abound!
You want games about paper airplanes?
Relationships? Lemonade? Adulting?
Or maybe you want a game that’s *not* about a pipe
Watch our preview of all the games here:
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
You want games about paper airplanes?
Relationships? Lemonade? Adulting?
Or maybe you want a game that’s *not* about a pipe
Watch our preview of all the games here:
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
November 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Going to #PAXunplugged? Don’t miss the Indie Games Night Market where creativity & ingenuity abound!
You want games about paper airplanes?
Relationships? Lemonade? Adulting?
Or maybe you want a game that’s *not* about a pipe
Watch our preview of all the games here:
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
You want games about paper airplanes?
Relationships? Lemonade? Adulting?
Or maybe you want a game that’s *not* about a pipe
Watch our preview of all the games here:
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
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Curious what all of these Indie Night Games Market games are all about? Check out this preview from BoardGame Animal.
#PaxUnplugged
#boardgames
#PaxUnplugged
#boardgames
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Curious what all of these Indie Night Games Market games are all about? Check out this preview from BoardGame Animal.
#PaxUnplugged
#boardgames
#PaxUnplugged
#boardgames
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@boardgameanimal.bsky.social got to the heart of what I was aiming for. Yes, it's a trick-taker, but I'm a euro-gamer at heart and wanted to design something that gave you more agency on every trick. I'm so glad that shone through.
Also, his voice is butter, so give it a listen
Also, his voice is butter, so give it a listen
November 16, 2025 at 3:06 AM
@boardgameanimal.bsky.social got to the heart of what I was aiming for. Yes, it's a trick-taker, but I'm a euro-gamer at heart and wanted to design something that gave you more agency on every trick. I'm so glad that shone through.
Also, his voice is butter, so give it a listen
Also, his voice is butter, so give it a listen
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"A great example of using trick-taking in a slightly unconventional way and blending it together with the spirit of other types of games."
"If you like a lot of game, a lot of gears turning all in a small package, and throwing in the element of trick-taking, then this is one for you to check out."
"If you like a lot of game, a lot of gears turning all in a small package, and throwing in the element of trick-taking, then this is one for you to check out."
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 2:59 AM
"A great example of using trick-taking in a slightly unconventional way and blending it together with the spirit of other types of games."
"If you like a lot of game, a lot of gears turning all in a small package, and throwing in the element of trick-taking, then this is one for you to check out."
"If you like a lot of game, a lot of gears turning all in a small package, and throwing in the element of trick-taking, then this is one for you to check out."
Reposted by BoardGame Animal ➡️ PAX Unplugged 💫✨
Boardgame Animal created an entertaining preview of the games coming to the Indie Games Night Market. If you’re going to #paxunplugged please say hi to me and the other designers!
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Boardgame Animal created an entertaining preview of the games coming to the Indie Games Night Market. If you’re going to #paxunplugged please say hi to me and the other designers!
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Watching this while making copies of Fold & Fly! feels just too perfect!
Get some amazing games next weekend at PAX Unplugged, including Fold & Fly! 🌈🛫
Get some amazing games next weekend at PAX Unplugged, including Fold & Fly! 🌈🛫
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Watching this while making copies of Fold & Fly! feels just too perfect!
Get some amazing games next weekend at PAX Unplugged, including Fold & Fly! 🌈🛫
Get some amazing games next weekend at PAX Unplugged, including Fold & Fly! 🌈🛫
Reposted by BoardGame Animal ➡️ PAX Unplugged 💫✨
Such a stellar line up of games! I can’t wait to be a part of this in just a week’s time!
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Such a stellar line up of games! I can’t wait to be a part of this in just a week’s time!
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“I’ll get right to the point—Heavenly Bodies isn’t just one of my favorite games here, but it’s easily going to be ending up high on my list of games in 2025. Period.”
“There’s something about the gameplay that feels like home.”
!!!! 🌟!!!!
“There’s something about the gameplay that feels like home.”
!!!! 🌟!!!!
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
“I’ll get right to the point—Heavenly Bodies isn’t just one of my favorite games here, but it’s easily going to be ending up high on my list of games in 2025. Period.”
“There’s something about the gameplay that feels like home.”
!!!! 🌟!!!!
“There’s something about the gameplay that feels like home.”
!!!! 🌟!!!!
Shoutout to @asmeesh.bsky.social for letting me use one of her sculptures as “Medusa-turned-to-stone” Harry, a joke I most certainly will have to bring back
November 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Shoutout to @asmeesh.bsky.social for letting me use one of her sculptures as “Medusa-turned-to-stone” Harry, a joke I most certainly will have to bring back
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Look at this line up! Amazing! 👀 😍 #PAXU
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Look at this line up! Amazing! 👀 😍 #PAXU
This is one to look out for folks!
Okay, Duckies, Now Let’s Get In Formation has a lot in a little bag. Wanted to share a little bit of the packing (and stamping) process in photos! 🧵✂️🎲
1) counting and packing ducks into baggies
2) the packs of helper and formation cards
3) the rules fit on a single rule sheet
1) counting and packing ducks into baggies
2) the packs of helper and formation cards
3) the rules fit on a single rule sheet
November 16, 2025 at 12:06 AM
This is one to look out for folks!
We don’t have a huge presence on Instagram but if you’re on there; follow & share please 💜
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November 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
We don’t have a huge presence on Instagram but if you’re on there; follow & share please 💜
www.instagram.com/p/DRGLWQ5ACW...
www.instagram.com/p/DRGLWQ5ACW...
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
Zoo Vadis in a top 10 list is a sign of an amazing, thoughtful person
😏
😏
Second Chance
Zoo Vadis
No Thanks!
Quest for El Dorado
Coloretto
Strike
Skulls of Sedlec
Sprawlopolis
Camel Up
Las Vegas
This list can change at any time, but it was fun to think about.
Zoo Vadis
No Thanks!
Quest for El Dorado
Coloretto
Strike
Skulls of Sedlec
Sprawlopolis
Camel Up
Las Vegas
This list can change at any time, but it was fun to think about.
board game enthusiasts of bluesky, what are your top 10 board games of all time
November 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Zoo Vadis in a top 10 list is a sign of an amazing, thoughtful person
😏
😏
I can’t even begin to explain my appreciation
Life started to make my excitement for Pax wane quite a bit
But the support & inclusion from the community was the exact boon I needed. I’m excited/hopeful again! Little things can make all the difference. Thank you all; I can’t wait to see you there~
Life started to make my excitement for Pax wane quite a bit
But the support & inclusion from the community was the exact boon I needed. I’m excited/hopeful again! Little things can make all the difference. Thank you all; I can’t wait to see you there~
If you’re attending Indie Games Night Market at Pax Unplugged this year:
You can be the winner of a painting supporting @boardgameanimal.bsky.social pay medical bills!!
I’ll be selling $5 raffle tickets and announcing the winner at 9:30 PM! All proceeds will go to Justin for support.
Come thru!!
You can be the winner of a painting supporting @boardgameanimal.bsky.social pay medical bills!!
I’ll be selling $5 raffle tickets and announcing the winner at 9:30 PM! All proceeds will go to Justin for support.
Come thru!!
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 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I can’t even begin to explain my appreciation
Life started to make my excitement for Pax wane quite a bit
But the support & inclusion from the community was the exact boon I needed. I’m excited/hopeful again! Little things can make all the difference. Thank you all; I can’t wait to see you there~
Life started to make my excitement for Pax wane quite a bit
But the support & inclusion from the community was the exact boon I needed. I’m excited/hopeful again! Little things can make all the difference. Thank you all; I can’t wait to see you there~
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after giving it serious thought i have my list
November 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
after giving it serious thought i have my list
Due to unexpected work commitments yesterday & today I didn’t have time to finish editing/exporting our IGNM preview
SO! It’ll be out tomorrow, Saturday at 7PM EST, the one week pre-anniversary of the IGNM~
Huge thanks for everyone’s patience; I just rather deliver quality than rush it out
SO! It’ll be out tomorrow, Saturday at 7PM EST, the one week pre-anniversary of the IGNM~
Huge thanks for everyone’s patience; I just rather deliver quality than rush it out
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 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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I thought today I can share some of my progress going from prototype to prototype—hopefully sharing a bit about my process, and how I approach graphic design! 🎲 ✂️
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I thought today I can share some of my progress going from prototype to prototype—hopefully sharing a bit about my process, and how I approach graphic design! 🎲 ✂️