Gonzo
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I like boardgame stuff, news and rumors. I'm building my parachute as I'm crashing it.
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I’m still looking for more work starting in June! If you know or hear of anything—let me know!! ✨
I’m seeking freelance work to add to my schedule!! 🎲✂️

I’m a boardgame designer/developer having worked with North Star Games, Elephant Laboratories, Underdog Games, and Office Dog.

I’ve led the design of solo modes and expansions under these publishers—and I’m excited to spread my wings further!
May 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…
February 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Calling all benders, allies, and guys with boomerangs!

We're giving away a copy of Avatar the Last Airbender: Aang's Destiny! To enter:

1️⃣ Like & share this post
2️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky

#boardgames #avatarthelastairbender #ATLA #coopgames

Check below for rules ⬇️
February 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Here's a fun #boardgame tool/gizmo I recently discovered from boardgame reviewers @shelfside.bsky.social:

A boardgame personality test!

shelfside-10-personalities.streamlit.app/recommend_page

At the end of it there has personality strenghts/weaknesses as well as recc. Games! So cool!
ShelfSide The 10 Board Game Personalities Test
Based off of the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShelfsideWebsite: https://www.shelfsid...
shelfside-10-personalities.streamlit.app
February 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The user interface for dragon castle (android/apple) is so beautiful. Wish more people would play online, but the asynchronous play I get with my wife and her friend is so pleasant!
February 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Today I called my representatives with the help of 5calls.org. I have no idea if those calls will have any real impact (given I live in a red part of a red state), but it felt good to do SOMETHING.

5calls makes it so easy, providing scripts and phone numbers to call.

Call & share!

5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
February 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Asmondee will soon be a publiclly traded company! Not sure if this is good nor bad, bit definitely interesting.

Link:

corporate.asmodee.com/news/trading...
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
FYI, golden bell studios is still a thing-that-should-not-be-a-thing.
January 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We're back! Let's prepare for a Horrible 2025! On second thought, let's just say a great 2025!
January 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This is the game that got me into the hobby. Hard to believe its been 15 years!
Gone Digital: Philippe Keyaerts' game Small World from Days of Wonder is now available for play on Board Game Arena: boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?ga...

To learn about this 15-year-old classic design, head to the dedicated game page on BoardGameGeek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40... —WEM
December 26, 2024 at 2:18 AM
A chance at free games is almost as delicious as a drinking a cup of hot coco while watching the cold snow drift outside. Happy holidays!
I’m giving away some of my unplayed games to increase my presence on Bluesky.

Repost with a holiday comment and I’ll choose a random winner from all reposts on the 25th, 27th, 29th, and 31st of December. Free shipping in US only.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
December 24, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Boston's NPR published a list of 5 of 2024's games. I'm curious to try Wilmot's warehouse and river of gold!
5 of 2024’s best board games
From brief to epic, cooperative to competitive, we round up five of 2024’s best board games.
www.wbur.org
December 22, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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Paolo Mori continues to be a designer that impresses me the more I play his games. Ethnos is coming back with a new edition, and whether you've played the original or not, you'll find everything you need to know to get started, right here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=II3p...
Ethnos 2nd Edition - How To Play
YouTube video by Watch It Played
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2024 at 5:20 PM
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Paolo Mori:Game Design, Awards, and Parmesan Cheese

This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show…
Paolo Mori:Game Design, Awards, and Parmesan Cheese
This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Briscola Chiamata Samurai Memoir 44 Risk Europe Challengers
fivegamesfordoomsday.com
December 16, 2024 at 5:09 AM
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Gone Digital: Dire Wolf will release a digital version of Cole Wehrle's Arcs: news.direwolfdigital.com/announcing-a...

Dire Wolf previously adapted Wehrle and Leder Games' Root for digital play. The publisher anticipates having the base game for Early Access on Steam in the first half of 2026. —WEM
December 5, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Shut Up & sit down has partnered with Play to Z (publisher whose founder is the same founder as Z-man) to bring back Dogs of War (bgg rank:834)! What an exciting way to top of the year with a reprint of an underplayed game!
December 7, 2024 at 3:11 AM
SBG editions have picked up the IP rights to the tactical co-op game: Fire Team Zero! Perhaps this game will get another print run!
December 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM