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Creator of the ENNIE-nominated Exclusion Zone Botanist. Writer at Skeleton Code Machine: https://www.skeletoncodemachine.com 💀 #MÖRKTOBER
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Packing orders! 📦 💀
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Packing orders! 📦 💀
One thing I've mentioned in recent classes is ending your game. There are countless ways to accomplish this, but it helps to have a figurative "clock" or "timer" built in that forces the end in a timely manner.
I wrote about it at SCM last year: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/the-final-...
🎲✂️
I wrote about it at SCM last year: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/the-final-...
🎲✂️
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
One thing I've mentioned in recent classes is ending your game. There are countless ways to accomplish this, but it helps to have a figurative "clock" or "timer" built in that forces the end in a timely manner.
I wrote about it at SCM last year: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/the-final-...
🎲✂️
I wrote about it at SCM last year: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/the-final-...
🎲✂️
If you like Skeleton Code Machine, you should subscribe to Tumulus.
Four, quarterly issues packed with design inspiration: www.exeunt.press/shop/p/scm-t...
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign
Four, quarterly issues packed with design inspiration: www.exeunt.press/shop/p/scm-t...
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If you like Skeleton Code Machine, you should subscribe to Tumulus.
Four, quarterly issues packed with design inspiration: www.exeunt.press/shop/p/scm-t...
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign
Four, quarterly issues packed with design inspiration: www.exeunt.press/shop/p/scm-t...
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign
This game design activity is silly, but fun and teaches some lessons about theme vs. mechanism. Rolling up JUNGLE VIKINGS, SKELETON DETECTIVES, and FROG RACING will never not be funny to me.
Another hands-on I covered during yesterday's webinar!
Another hands-on I covered during yesterday's webinar!
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This game design activity is silly, but fun and teaches some lessons about theme vs. mechanism. Rolling up JUNGLE VIKINGS, SKELETON DETECTIVES, and FROG RACING will never not be funny to me.
Another hands-on I covered during yesterday's webinar!
Another hands-on I covered during yesterday's webinar!
SKIRMISH WEEK is coming soon to Skeleton Code Machine.
What even is a skirmish game? Which ones do I need to check out and not miss? Take the survey and let me know!
1️⃣ Learn more:
www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/skirmish-s...
2️⃣ Take the survey:
www.skeletoncodemachine.com/survey/5045197
#skirmish
What even is a skirmish game? Which ones do I need to check out and not miss? Take the survey and let me know!
1️⃣ Learn more:
www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/skirmish-s...
2️⃣ Take the survey:
www.skeletoncodemachine.com/survey/5045197
#skirmish
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
SKIRMISH WEEK is coming soon to Skeleton Code Machine.
What even is a skirmish game? Which ones do I need to check out and not miss? Take the survey and let me know!
1️⃣ Learn more:
www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/skirmish-s...
2️⃣ Take the survey:
www.skeletoncodemachine.com/survey/5045197
#skirmish
What even is a skirmish game? Which ones do I need to check out and not miss? Take the survey and let me know!
1️⃣ Learn more:
www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/skirmish-s...
2️⃣ Take the survey:
www.skeletoncodemachine.com/survey/5045197
#skirmish
You should make a weird game.
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
You should make a weird game.
The sad truth at the end of my webinar talk yesterday.
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The sad truth at the end of my webinar talk yesterday.
Don't miss Hands-on Activity #4.... The Worst Dungeon Crawl Ever. 😅
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Don't miss Hands-on Activity #4.... The Worst Dungeon Crawl Ever. 😅
Missed the webinar I did yesterday on "How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library" for the Indiana State Library?
No problem! It was recorded and will be up on YouTube in about a week. I gave 5 things you can do to make your workshop a success.
#ttrpg #boardgames #libraries
No problem! It was recorded and will be up on YouTube in about a week. I gave 5 things you can do to make your workshop a success.
#ttrpg #boardgames #libraries
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Missed the webinar I did yesterday on "How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library" for the Indiana State Library?
No problem! It was recorded and will be up on YouTube in about a week. I gave 5 things you can do to make your workshop a success.
#ttrpg #boardgames #libraries
No problem! It was recorded and will be up on YouTube in about a week. I gave 5 things you can do to make your workshop a success.
#ttrpg #boardgames #libraries
Skirmish Week is coming at Skeleton Code Machine!
Watch for a reader survey coming out soon asking for your opinions! What even is a skirmish game? Which ones do I need to check out and not miss?
#skirmish #wargames #miniskirmish #minis #boardgames
Watch for a reader survey coming out soon asking for your opinions! What even is a skirmish game? Which ones do I need to check out and not miss?
#skirmish #wargames #miniskirmish #minis #boardgames
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Skirmish Week is coming at Skeleton Code Machine!
Watch for a reader survey coming out soon asking for your opinions! What even is a skirmish game? Which ones do I need to check out and not miss?
#skirmish #wargames #miniskirmish #minis #boardgames
Watch for a reader survey coming out soon asking for your opinions! What even is a skirmish game? Which ones do I need to check out and not miss?
#skirmish #wargames #miniskirmish #minis #boardgames
This hands-on "make a bad game on purpose" activity has been extremely well received each time.
You can read about a version of it here: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/what-does-...
#gamedesign #dungeoncrawl #playeragency #choice
You can read about a version of it here: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/what-does-...
#gamedesign #dungeoncrawl #playeragency #choice
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This hands-on "make a bad game on purpose" activity has been extremely well received each time.
You can read about a version of it here: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/what-does-...
#gamedesign #dungeoncrawl #playeragency #choice
You can read about a version of it here: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/what-does-...
#gamedesign #dungeoncrawl #playeragency #choice
I did not expect poker to be at the top of this list!
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I did not expect poker to be at the top of this list!
Is it even a presentation if it doesn't have a Venn diagram?
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Is it even a presentation if it doesn't have a Venn diagram?
I write about games at Skeleton Code Machine, and created two guides to help you make weird little games.
You should check it out: www.skeletoncodemachine.com
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign #onepagerpg #adventure
You should check it out: www.skeletoncodemachine.com
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign #onepagerpg #adventure
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I write about games at Skeleton Code Machine, and created two guides to help you make weird little games.
You should check it out: www.skeletoncodemachine.com
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign #onepagerpg #adventure
You should check it out: www.skeletoncodemachine.com
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign #onepagerpg #adventure
TUMULUS 05. "Step into the fairy ring." will begin shipping in early December 2025. Includes original art by @fragrant.garden and fey contract negotiation by @binarystar.games.
Also, some mechs collecting mushrooms. 🤖🍄🌿
Subscribe: www.exeunt.press/shop/p/scm-t...
Also, some mechs collecting mushrooms. 🤖🍄🌿
Subscribe: www.exeunt.press/shop/p/scm-t...
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
TUMULUS 05. "Step into the fairy ring." will begin shipping in early December 2025. Includes original art by @fragrant.garden and fey contract negotiation by @binarystar.games.
Also, some mechs collecting mushrooms. 🤖🍄🌿
Subscribe: www.exeunt.press/shop/p/scm-t...
Also, some mechs collecting mushrooms. 🤖🍄🌿
Subscribe: www.exeunt.press/shop/p/scm-t...
Just realized this Tumulus design only works for 99 issues. If my math is correct, that means the final issue will be Fall 2049.
Unless the issue numbers are actually hexadecimal... 🤔
Unless the issue numbers are actually hexadecimal... 🤔
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Just realized this Tumulus design only works for 99 issues. If my math is correct, that means the final issue will be Fall 2049.
Unless the issue numbers are actually hexadecimal... 🤔
Unless the issue numbers are actually hexadecimal... 🤔
I assure you Make Your Own One-Page RPG is in stock. 😅
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I assure you Make Your Own One-Page RPG is in stock. 😅
This week we are playing blackjack and raising the dead with Necromancer Heretic by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social. It's an interesting blend of card play with journaling.
Subscribe to read it Tuesday: www.skeletoncodemachine.com
#solorpg #ttrpg #gamedesign #necromancer #heretic
Subscribe to read it Tuesday: www.skeletoncodemachine.com
#solorpg #ttrpg #gamedesign #necromancer #heretic
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This week we are playing blackjack and raising the dead with Necromancer Heretic by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social. It's an interesting blend of card play with journaling.
Subscribe to read it Tuesday: www.skeletoncodemachine.com
#solorpg #ttrpg #gamedesign #necromancer #heretic
Subscribe to read it Tuesday: www.skeletoncodemachine.com
#solorpg #ttrpg #gamedesign #necromancer #heretic
Putting the finishing touches on Tumulus 05. "Step into the fairy ring." this week, and then off to the printer it goes.
Here's a screenshot of the cover. Some of the text as shown is just placeholder.
Here's a screenshot of the cover. Some of the text as shown is just placeholder.
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Putting the finishing touches on Tumulus 05. "Step into the fairy ring." this week, and then off to the printer it goes.
Here's a screenshot of the cover. Some of the text as shown is just placeholder.
Here's a screenshot of the cover. Some of the text as shown is just placeholder.
Thank you so much to professors and students at Dickinson for allowing me to join them for the day. Everyone was engaged and made it an enjoyable time on a beautiful campus.
I'd love to do it again some day!
I'd love to do it again some day!
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Thank you so much to professors and students at Dickinson for allowing me to join them for the day. Everyone was engaged and made it an enjoyable time on a beautiful campus.
I'd love to do it again some day!
I'd love to do it again some day!
It was a perfect fall day on campus too, which made the experience even better.
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It was a perfect fall day on campus too, which made the experience even better.
"That snake draft at the start of the game is extremely important to the overall success of each player. Knowing which racer to put out for the low-value first race vs. the high-value final race is critical."
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"That snake draft at the start of the game is extremely important to the overall success of each player. Knowing which racer to put out for the low-value first race vs. the high-value final race is critical."
"Depending on the power of the racer (e.g. “Trip any racer that stops on my space.” or “When I stop on a space with exactly one other racer, they’re eliminated from the race.”), the power is only triggered when the conditions are met."
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"Depending on the power of the racer (e.g. “Trip any racer that stops on my space.” or “When I stop on a space with exactly one other racer, they’re eliminated from the race.”), the power is only triggered when the conditions are met."