Jon Perry
@perryjon.bsky.social
Game designer on UFO 50, Air Land & Sea, Spots, Hot Streak, Scape Goat, Time Barons. Comic author on Let Go. Los Angeles native living in Philly. Website at jonperry.com
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Jon Perry
@perryjon.bsky.social
· Aug 7
So excited this day has finally come! Now, a whole new audience can enjoy the games of UFO 50. (And perhaps more people will be able to enjoy them multiplayer, as well!)
I think at one point I was persuaded to care about tie breakers in games, but increasingly I really don't mind ties at all. Like, ties probably shouldn't happen too often, especially in a 2 player game, but occasional ties just seem like a nice extra bit of variety.
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I think at one point I was persuaded to care about tie breakers in games, but increasingly I really don't mind ties at all. Like, ties probably shouldn't happen too often, especially in a 2 player game, but occasional ties just seem like a nice extra bit of variety.
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being a tabletop designer means sometimes you find an Untitled Spreadsheet and inside is just the numbers 1 to 100 in order
November 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
being a tabletop designer means sometimes you find an Untitled Spreadsheet and inside is just the numbers 1 to 100 in order
Sometimes a game isn't working because the structure is fundamentally flawed. But sometimes it's a confluence of small factors--imprecise tuning, unclear UI, inappropriate terminology--obscuring a game that's otherwise solid. For this reason, you do have to start honing the details pretty early!
November 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sometimes a game isn't working because the structure is fundamentally flawed. But sometimes it's a confluence of small factors--imprecise tuning, unclear UI, inappropriate terminology--obscuring a game that's otherwise solid. For this reason, you do have to start honing the details pretty early!
Hot Streak has been hard to get at times, but it's much more available right now! If you tried & failed to buy a copy before, now is a good time to try again.
November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Hot Streak has been hard to get at times, but it's much more available right now! If you tried & failed to buy a copy before, now is a good time to try again.
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I hadn't seen anyone explain exactly why Trump withholding SNAP funds is illegal until @brycecovert.bsky.social did it for us.
Short version: benefits must go to all eligible applicants, & the reserve fund must be used when appropriations expire to keep the program operating.
Short version: benefits must go to all eligible applicants, & the reserve fund must be used when appropriations expire to keep the program operating.
Trump Is Illegally Withholding Food From Needy Families - The American Prospect
The White House claims it cannot fund food stamp benefits for November. But not only is there a contingency fund meant to be used in this exact fashion, but it’s illegal for the Trump administration t...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I hadn't seen anyone explain exactly why Trump withholding SNAP funds is illegal until @brycecovert.bsky.social did it for us.
Short version: benefits must go to all eligible applicants, & the reserve fund must be used when appropriations expire to keep the program operating.
Short version: benefits must go to all eligible applicants, & the reserve fund must be used when appropriations expire to keep the program operating.
Try removing HP from your strategy game.
October 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Try removing HP from your strategy game.
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The MADHOUSE Halloween Update is LIVE and introduces a new playable character in Versus Mode -- VLAD! Lots of fixes and improvements, too...
#indiegame #Halloween #horrorgame #actionRPG #multiplayer
#indiegame #Halloween #horrorgame #actionRPG #multiplayer
MADHOUSE - Happy Halloween! Here's the first post-launch update! - Steam News
CHANGE LOG GENERAL- Game now features a Pause screen that can be accessed by pressing ESC key, bringing up the Steam overlay, or if the game loses focus (alt+tab) - Game now features an auxiliary save...
store.steampowered.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The MADHOUSE Halloween Update is LIVE and introduces a new playable character in Versus Mode -- VLAD! Lots of fixes and improvements, too...
#indiegame #Halloween #horrorgame #actionRPG #multiplayer
#indiegame #Halloween #horrorgame #actionRPG #multiplayer
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Cherry Rush - the incredible 3-day UFO 50 marathon fundraiser for charity (almost wrote "cherrity") - has been steadily uploading the runs from the event! In case you missed it or just want to relive the fun.
Can't go wrong with any of them!
🍒: www.youtube.com/@Cherry-Rush
Can't go wrong with any of them!
🍒: www.youtube.com/@Cherry-Rush
Cherry Rush
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Cherry Rush - the incredible 3-day UFO 50 marathon fundraiser for charity (almost wrote "cherrity") - has been steadily uploading the runs from the event! In case you missed it or just want to relive the fun.
Can't go wrong with any of them!
🍒: www.youtube.com/@Cherry-Rush
Can't go wrong with any of them!
🍒: www.youtube.com/@Cherry-Rush
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Periodically over ~25 years I’ve seen concern erupt over one variety of structured, playful interaction or another, questioning whether some kinds of “gameplay” might be inherently flawed (regardless of context or ends). Even after much thought I’ve never found these critiques cogent or accurate
October 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Periodically over ~25 years I’ve seen concern erupt over one variety of structured, playful interaction or another, questioning whether some kinds of “gameplay” might be inherently flawed (regardless of context or ends). Even after much thought I’ve never found these critiques cogent or accurate
New UFO 50 merch just dropped!
Merch for two more classic LX games has joined our official UFO 50 collection—introducing the Night Manor long sleeve and our Party House pin set.
Available now: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
Available now: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
October 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
New UFO 50 merch just dropped!
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Looking for a party game that combines social deduction with the pleasant absurdity of rating animals, films, and the weather on a scale of ★ to ★★★★★? And it's just a simple deck of cards? AND it's live on Kickstarter now?!?! Guess what, STARFRIENDS has launched! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bra...
Starfriends: The 5-Star Game About What Everyone Else Thinks
A party game where you get into your friends' heads. Kinda like a blend of Wavelength and Letterboxd that fits into a deck of cards.
www.kickstarter.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Looking for a party game that combines social deduction with the pleasant absurdity of rating animals, films, and the weather on a scale of ★ to ★★★★★? And it's just a simple deck of cards? AND it's live on Kickstarter now?!?! Guess what, STARFRIENDS has launched! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bra...
Lots of people appreciate the writing in Hot Streak -- the hilarious mascot backstories & the wacky fortunes. I just want to call out the talented person behind all of that: Sophie Abromowitz. IMO, her work really elevates the game. (She also named all the dogs in Spots, btw)
sophie-abromowitz.com
sophie-abromowitz.com
abromowitz website
Writer/comedian Dan Abromowitz's portfolio page. Clickhole, Someecards, Gawker, the New Yorker, McSweeney's, CollegeHumor, Funny Or Die.
sophie-abromowitz.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Lots of people appreciate the writing in Hot Streak -- the hilarious mascot backstories & the wacky fortunes. I just want to call out the talented person behind all of that: Sophie Abromowitz. IMO, her work really elevates the game. (She also named all the dogs in Spots, btw)
sophie-abromowitz.com
sophie-abromowitz.com
Thanks for having me on the Decision Space podcast!
In this episode I got to expound a bit more on some of the concepts from my GDC talk.
In this episode I got to expound a bit more on some of the concepts from my GDC talk.
It was an absolute privilege to have @perryjon.bsky.social on @decisionspace.bsky.social to discuss tabletop game design. Check it out!
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Chunky Decisions and Other Design Lessons with Jon Perry
Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 10/08/2025 · 1h 14m
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October 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thanks for having me on the Decision Space podcast!
In this episode I got to expound a bit more on some of the concepts from my GDC talk.
In this episode I got to expound a bit more on some of the concepts from my GDC talk.
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🛸 THE UFO 50 REMIXTaPE is here!!!
Check it out on Bandcamp: twistbitofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-uf...
Also available on YouTube (link in the replies)!
Thank you to @mossmouth.bsky.social, @strotchy.bsky.social, and everyone in the UFO 50 community. 🧡
#UFO50 #UFO50Remix #BandcampFriday
Check it out on Bandcamp: twistbitofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-uf...
Also available on YouTube (link in the replies)!
Thank you to @mossmouth.bsky.social, @strotchy.bsky.social, and everyone in the UFO 50 community. 🧡
#UFO50 #UFO50Remix #BandcampFriday
THE UFO 50 REMIXTaPE, by Eirik Suhrke, TwistBit
11 track album
twistbitofficial.bandcamp.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🛸 THE UFO 50 REMIXTaPE is here!!!
Check it out on Bandcamp: twistbitofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-uf...
Also available on YouTube (link in the replies)!
Thank you to @mossmouth.bsky.social, @strotchy.bsky.social, and everyone in the UFO 50 community. 🧡
#UFO50 #UFO50Remix #BandcampFriday
Check it out on Bandcamp: twistbitofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-uf...
Also available on YouTube (link in the replies)!
Thank you to @mossmouth.bsky.social, @strotchy.bsky.social, and everyone in the UFO 50 community. 🧡
#UFO50 #UFO50Remix #BandcampFriday
Fellow UFO 50 dev Paul Hubans has just released his new game in early access! Go check it out!
MADHOUSE has released into Early Access on Steam! Explore a haunted open world while chopping and blasting your way through foes in this retro horror-themed action RPG as you uncover the tragic stories behind its inhabitants.
💀 Special introductory price of only $4.99 💀
💀 Special introductory price of only $4.99 💀
October 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Fellow UFO 50 dev Paul Hubans has just released his new game in early access! Go check it out!
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Hey, I'd love to be commissioned to work as a video games composer :) If you have a sort-of-serious project going on and would like some tunes, contact me.
Been working as a composer for the theatre and film for the past 15 years, also got the main Slovenian award for theatre music in 2021.
Been working as a composer for the theatre and film for the past 15 years, also got the main Slovenian award for theatre music in 2021.
September 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Hey, I'd love to be commissioned to work as a video games composer :) If you have a sort-of-serious project going on and would like some tunes, contact me.
Been working as a composer for the theatre and film for the past 15 years, also got the main Slovenian award for theatre music in 2021.
Been working as a composer for the theatre and film for the past 15 years, also got the main Slovenian award for theatre music in 2021.
I need some print & play testers for a new card game! I can't say too much publicly, but basics:
* 2 players
* 15 min
* Requires printing ~63 cards
* Non-violent theme
* Has drafting
* Has a weird/ambitious hook
Email test@jonperry.com
Thanks!
* 2 players
* 15 min
* Requires printing ~63 cards
* Non-violent theme
* Has drafting
* Has a weird/ambitious hook
Email test@jonperry.com
Thanks!
September 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I need some print & play testers for a new card game! I can't say too much publicly, but basics:
* 2 players
* 15 min
* Requires printing ~63 cards
* Non-violent theme
* Has drafting
* Has a weird/ambitious hook
Email test@jonperry.com
Thanks!
* 2 players
* 15 min
* Requires printing ~63 cards
* Non-violent theme
* Has drafting
* Has a weird/ambitious hook
Email test@jonperry.com
Thanks!
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Here's all of the new content that I managed to add since the demo released at the end of last May -- this is starting to feel like a real game! [Sound On] 🔊
MADHOUSE goes into Steam Early Access on 10/01 🎃
#indiegame #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame #rpg
MADHOUSE goes into Steam Early Access on 10/01 🎃
#indiegame #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame #rpg
September 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Here's all of the new content that I managed to add since the demo released at the end of last May -- this is starting to feel like a real game! [Sound On] 🔊
MADHOUSE goes into Steam Early Access on 10/01 🎃
#indiegame #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame #rpg
MADHOUSE goes into Steam Early Access on 10/01 🎃
#indiegame #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame #rpg
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doubtless you have already heard, but Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzzillo, and Maxi Boch's new game is out today and it's really good. store.steampowered.com/app/1281040/...
Baby Steps on Steam
Play as Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had… putting one foot in front of the other.
store.steampowered.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
doubtless you have already heard, but Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzzillo, and Maxi Boch's new game is out today and it's really good. store.steampowered.com/app/1281040/...
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- Starting this Friday 09/20, we'll be re-airing the entire Year of UFO 50, weekly, on its own standalone feed. A much more fun way to play along - just subscribe and let the episodes come to you!
Perfect for Switch/new players, tell your friends! And watch this space for a link...
and finally...
Perfect for Switch/new players, tell your friends! And watch this space for a link...
and finally...
September 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
- Starting this Friday 09/20, we'll be re-airing the entire Year of UFO 50, weekly, on its own standalone feed. A much more fun way to play along - just subscribe and let the episodes come to you!
Perfect for Switch/new players, tell your friends! And watch this space for a link...
and finally...
Perfect for Switch/new players, tell your friends! And watch this space for a link...
and finally...
There are only so many times you get to use the term "cult classic" with regards to board games but it's appropriate for Magical Athlete.
It's a lighter game, but the appeal here is similar to Cosmic Encounter -- just a pure celebration of modular rules bouncing around & colliding with each other.
It's a lighter game, but the appeal here is similar to Cosmic Encounter -- just a pure celebration of modular rules bouncing around & colliding with each other.
Announcing MAGICAL ATHLETE, the only game where you can race a baby against a banana:
www.cmyk.games/products/mag...
www.cmyk.games/products/mag...
Magical Athlete
Magical Athlete is a chaotic racing game where anything can happen. Recruit a team of absurd racers—Centaur, Egg, Rocket Scientist—then just roll your die and move that many spaces. Except each racer ...
www.cmyk.games
September 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
There are only so many times you get to use the term "cult classic" with regards to board games but it's appropriate for Magical Athlete.
It's a lighter game, but the appeal here is similar to Cosmic Encounter -- just a pure celebration of modular rules bouncing around & colliding with each other.
It's a lighter game, but the appeal here is similar to Cosmic Encounter -- just a pure celebration of modular rules bouncing around & colliding with each other.
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Reminder! We're doing a big LIVE finale show this week!
Guests! News! Exclamation marks!
Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Presents: A Year of UFO 50 Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE!
09/17 at 5:30pm PST @ twitch.tv/eggplantshow
Guests! News! Exclamation marks!
Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Presents: A Year of UFO 50 Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE!
09/17 at 5:30pm PST @ twitch.tv/eggplantshow
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
September 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Reminder! We're doing a big LIVE finale show this week!
Guests! News! Exclamation marks!
Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Presents: A Year of UFO 50 Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE!
09/17 at 5:30pm PST @ twitch.tv/eggplantshow
Guests! News! Exclamation marks!
Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Presents: A Year of UFO 50 Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE!
09/17 at 5:30pm PST @ twitch.tv/eggplantshow
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UFO 50 for Nintendo Switch is set to release in New Zealand on September 25. Thanks for your patience!
September 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
UFO 50 for Nintendo Switch is set to release in New Zealand on September 25. Thanks for your patience!
Did a short written interview, where I answered some questions about Hot Streak.
This week's newsletter: We speak to @perryjon.bsky.social about his game Hot Streak.
Cheer anthropomorphised fish, bears and hot dogs to victory in @cmyk.games' tabletop mascot-race simulation.
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Cheer anthropomorphised fish, bears and hot dogs to victory in @cmyk.games' tabletop mascot-race simulation.
thegenerationsgames.substack.com/p/jon-perry-...
Jon Perry on Hot Streak: 'You want to see crazy, unexpected stuff'
Cheer anthropomorphised fish, bears and hot dogs to victory in the UFO 50 co-creator's tabletop game mascot-race simulation
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September 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Did a short written interview, where I answered some questions about Hot Streak.
Last Sunday, I chatted about design in UFO 50 at a preview event for @roguelike.club & here's the video:
tinyurl.com/3j7afb2c
Also, be sure to keep watching after for two *excellent* talks by @ezra-szanton.itch.io and @apepers.bsky.social on synergy in deckbuilding & systems suspense respectively
tinyurl.com/3j7afb2c
Also, be sure to keep watching after for two *excellent* talks by @ezra-szanton.itch.io and @apepers.bsky.social on synergy in deckbuilding & systems suspense respectively
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September 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Last Sunday, I chatted about design in UFO 50 at a preview event for @roguelike.club & here's the video:
tinyurl.com/3j7afb2c
Also, be sure to keep watching after for two *excellent* talks by @ezra-szanton.itch.io and @apepers.bsky.social on synergy in deckbuilding & systems suspense respectively
tinyurl.com/3j7afb2c
Also, be sure to keep watching after for two *excellent* talks by @ezra-szanton.itch.io and @apepers.bsky.social on synergy in deckbuilding & systems suspense respectively