Shannon McDowell
@shannonmcdowell.bsky.social
Board game and escape room puzzle designer based in Canada.
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Days 6 & 7 - We’re into the slower building stage where I’m not going to show some WIPs in favour of the finished product 🙂 but I did finish a small box and made significant progress on the city. Aiming to have the model finished tomorrow!
March 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Days 6 & 7 - We’re into the slower building stage where I’m not going to show some WIPs in favour of the finished product 🙂 but I did finish a small box and made significant progress on the city. Aiming to have the model finished tomorrow!
Day 5 - I have reached the larger props. No finished products today but lots of measuring and cutting. Half of a hidden compartment was constructed (twice, but I think I’ve got it this time!) and foam was cut for what will soon be a sci-fi computer console. Can’t wait to get back to painting!
March 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Day 5 - I have reached the larger props. No finished products today but lots of measuring and cutting. Half of a hidden compartment was constructed (twice, but I think I’ve got it this time!) and foam was cut for what will soon be a sci-fi computer console. Can’t wait to get back to painting!
Day 4 - Migraines and bad weather made today a bit slower than usual. But I did design a base for the rocket and cut some pieces. In retrospect I should have avoided the mitred edges. Also designed some more buildings for the city but haven’t assembled them yet.
March 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Day 4 - Migraines and bad weather made today a bit slower than usual. But I did design a base for the rocket and cut some pieces. In retrospect I should have avoided the mitred edges. Also designed some more buildings for the city but haven’t assembled them yet.
Day 3 - Made a start on the miniature city prop - that’s going to take several days to complete. Painted a small locker prop and designed a bunch of graphics for the miniature city. Doesn’t feel like much. Maybe tomorrow I’ll start on some of the larger builds.
March 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Day 3 - Made a start on the miniature city prop - that’s going to take several days to complete. Painted a small locker prop and designed a bunch of graphics for the miniature city. Doesn’t feel like much. Maybe tomorrow I’ll start on some of the larger builds.
Day 2 - Finished painting the rocket and I love how it looks! Very retro and cartoony which is the vibe of the game. I also cut some pvc pipe and painted the pieces to make some dynamite props. So glad I found letter stickers in my craft supplies so I didn’t have to paint them.
March 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Day 2 - Finished painting the rocket and I love how it looks! Very retro and cartoony which is the vibe of the game. I also cut some pvc pipe and painted the pieces to make some dynamite props. So glad I found letter stickers in my craft supplies so I didn’t have to paint them.
Day 1 - I designed and ordered the banner for the game as well as some other print materials. Also cut apart the rocket prop that was made for me in advance, glued in dowels and started to prime and paint
March 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Day 1 - I designed and ordered the banner for the game as well as some other print materials. Also cut apart the rocket prop that was made for me in advance, glued in dowels and started to prime and paint
The end of a busy four days in Toronto! It was great to spend time with escape room friends and board game friends. Can’t wait to do it again!
March 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The end of a busy four days in Toronto! It was great to spend time with escape room friends and board game friends. Can’t wait to do it again!
Ready for @breakoutcon.bsky.social to start today! With a lovely view of Toronto from my hotel room
March 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Ready for @breakoutcon.bsky.social to start today! With a lovely view of Toronto from my hotel room
Spending the day working on some escape room graphics and remembering why I’m not a graphic designer 😅
March 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Spending the day working on some escape room graphics and remembering why I’m not a graphic designer 😅
Finished my first crochet cardigan! Still need to block it but love how it came out. Lessons were learned and I have a list of things to improve for next time. But I’ve already started on the next sweater!
March 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Finished my first crochet cardigan! Still need to block it but love how it came out. Lessons were learned and I have a list of things to improve for next time. But I’ve already started on the next sweater!
Second row seats at the Lion King! So close I had to zoom out to get the picture 🦁
February 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Second row seats at the Lion King! So close I had to zoom out to get the picture 🦁
The last few days have been all Cryptex Hunt all the time as we gear up for the hunt start in a couple weeks. If you’ve ever been curious about puzzle hunts, this is a great one to be your first! Register a team at www.Cryptexhunt.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The last few days have been all Cryptex Hunt all the time as we gear up for the hunt start in a couple weeks. If you’ve ever been curious about puzzle hunts, this is a great one to be your first! Register a team at www.Cryptexhunt.com
Conundrum is back on the market (again). If anyone knows of a publisher interested in a family-friendly, card only escape room game, please let me know!
January 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Conundrum is back on the market (again). If anyone knows of a publisher interested in a family-friendly, card only escape room game, please let me know!
Finished up a pitch video and submitted Wanderlore to the Cardboard Edison award. This game has so much potential and I can’t wait for more people to see it!
January 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Finished up a pitch video and submitted Wanderlore to the Cardboard Edison award. This game has so much potential and I can’t wait for more people to see it!
Best practice is to not invest too much time or money into your board game prototypes. But sometimes you’re in a crafty mood and generic tokens just won’t cut it
January 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Best practice is to not invest too much time or money into your board game prototypes. But sometimes you’re in a crafty mood and generic tokens just won’t cut it