Bez Bonnie-Beth 🇹🇭 🇬🇧
@stuffbybez.bsky.social
Loves games, dancing, people. Makes games. Improvises music. Tries to be a decent human. Sometimes refers to herself in the 3rd person. https://linktr.ee/stuffByBez
Designer, developer, illustrator, rules writer/editor. Available for hire.
Learning Thai.
Designer, developer, illustrator, rules writer/editor. Available for hire.
Learning Thai.
Pinned
Hello new bluesky peeps!
I'm Bez Bonnie-Beth Shahriari. Sometimes I design/illustrate stuff.
In A Bind (relaunched as Yogi) is my biggest seller by far.
I'm proudest of my ELL deck games, including Coupell.
...Cute Comical Creatures and Trying to Identify Them After Someone Makes Noises is cool.
I'm Bez Bonnie-Beth Shahriari. Sometimes I design/illustrate stuff.
In A Bind (relaunched as Yogi) is my biggest seller by far.
I'm proudest of my ELL deck games, including Coupell.
...Cute Comical Creatures and Trying to Identify Them After Someone Makes Noises is cool.
Let ourselves be divided and we let the billionnaires win.
Work together and we can maybe all find peace.
wellreadherring.substack.com/p/trans-peop...
Work together and we can maybe all find peace.
wellreadherring.substack.com/p/trans-peop...
Trans People Deserve Better
"Gender critical" feminism doesn't help women but it does help the far right
wellreadherring.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Let ourselves be divided and we let the billionnaires win.
Work together and we can maybe all find peace.
wellreadherring.substack.com/p/trans-peop...
Work together and we can maybe all find peace.
wellreadherring.substack.com/p/trans-peop...
I played this 10 years ago and remember it being very good back then.
Happy to see Ben pushing to bring it to a wider audience.
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Happy to see Ben pushing to bring it to a wider audience.
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Exactly As Planned by No Sharks - Gamefound
Will everything go Exactly As Planned? Find out in this 5-minute, real-time, cooperative heist.
gamefound.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I played this 10 years ago and remember it being very good back then.
Happy to see Ben pushing to bring it to a wider audience.
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Happy to see Ben pushing to bring it to a wider audience.
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
I'm going to Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 17th November!
Do you have any recommendations?
I enjoy parks, weird/spectacular architecture, cool art.
Also I'm keen to connect with folk in the area. :-)
Do you have any recommendations?
I enjoy parks, weird/spectacular architecture, cool art.
Also I'm keen to connect with folk in the area. :-)
November 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I'm going to Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 17th November!
Do you have any recommendations?
I enjoy parks, weird/spectacular architecture, cool art.
Also I'm keen to connect with folk in the area. :-)
Do you have any recommendations?
I enjoy parks, weird/spectacular architecture, cool art.
Also I'm keen to connect with folk in the area. :-)
Are you in HCMC, Vietnam? Or, do you know folk there? Or Danang?
I'll be spending most of my next 2 months in Saigon, and am hoping to connect with folk in the area! ^_^
I'll be spending most of my next 2 months in Saigon, and am hoping to connect with folk in the area! ^_^
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Are you in HCMC, Vietnam? Or, do you know folk there? Or Danang?
I'll be spending most of my next 2 months in Saigon, and am hoping to connect with folk in the area! ^_^
I'll be spending most of my next 2 months in Saigon, and am hoping to connect with folk in the area! ^_^
What's the last post you 'hearted'?
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
What's the last post you 'hearted'?
Reposted by Bez Bonnie-Beth 🇹🇭 🇬🇧
How to find 'success' in BGs:
Reframe success.
Remember you are more than your creations.
Be fearless and analytical in the face of criticism.
Taking time for you. Be kind to yourself.
Think about WHY people say things.
Become better at reading body language.
Empathy.
Facilitating clarity.
Reframe success.
Remember you are more than your creations.
Be fearless and analytical in the face of criticism.
Taking time for you. Be kind to yourself.
Think about WHY people say things.
Become better at reading body language.
Empathy.
Facilitating clarity.
November 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
How to find 'success' in BGs:
Reframe success.
Remember you are more than your creations.
Be fearless and analytical in the face of criticism.
Taking time for you. Be kind to yourself.
Think about WHY people say things.
Become better at reading body language.
Empathy.
Facilitating clarity.
Reframe success.
Remember you are more than your creations.
Be fearless and analytical in the face of criticism.
Taking time for you. Be kind to yourself.
Think about WHY people say things.
Become better at reading body language.
Empathy.
Facilitating clarity.
Until the end of 2026, I plan to be totally unproductive as far as most people are concerned.
I'm taking a bit over a year to focus on myself. Learning Thai, and following my joys and curiousities.
I might run something at Here for Games Con if it's requested.
Same with UKGE.
1/?
I'm taking a bit over a year to focus on myself. Learning Thai, and following my joys and curiousities.
I might run something at Here for Games Con if it's requested.
Same with UKGE.
1/?
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Until the end of 2026, I plan to be totally unproductive as far as most people are concerned.
I'm taking a bit over a year to focus on myself. Learning Thai, and following my joys and curiousities.
I might run something at Here for Games Con if it's requested.
Same with UKGE.
1/?
I'm taking a bit over a year to focus on myself. Learning Thai, and following my joys and curiousities.
I might run something at Here for Games Con if it's requested.
Same with UKGE.
1/?
How to find 'success' in BGs:
Reframe success.
Remember you are more than your creations.
Be fearless and analytical in the face of criticism.
Taking time for you. Be kind to yourself.
Think about WHY people say things.
Become better at reading body language.
Empathy.
Facilitating clarity.
Reframe success.
Remember you are more than your creations.
Be fearless and analytical in the face of criticism.
Taking time for you. Be kind to yourself.
Think about WHY people say things.
Become better at reading body language.
Empathy.
Facilitating clarity.
November 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
How to find 'success' in BGs:
Reframe success.
Remember you are more than your creations.
Be fearless and analytical in the face of criticism.
Taking time for you. Be kind to yourself.
Think about WHY people say things.
Become better at reading body language.
Empathy.
Facilitating clarity.
Reframe success.
Remember you are more than your creations.
Be fearless and analytical in the face of criticism.
Taking time for you. Be kind to yourself.
Think about WHY people say things.
Become better at reading body language.
Empathy.
Facilitating clarity.
Ask Ms. Meeple: Is a Game Table a Place for Lookie-Loos? | BoardGameGeek News
boardgamegeek.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
"May I make a suggestion?"
"Can I offer some starting advice?"
"Would you like some feedback?"
I would suggest that strategic advice (and feedback/advice in general, not just in games) should be an opt-in thing.
"Can I offer some starting advice?"
"Would you like some feedback?"
I would suggest that strategic advice (and feedback/advice in general, not just in games) should be an opt-in thing.
November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
"May I make a suggestion?"
"Can I offer some starting advice?"
"Would you like some feedback?"
I would suggest that strategic advice (and feedback/advice in general, not just in games) should be an opt-in thing.
"Can I offer some starting advice?"
"Would you like some feedback?"
I would suggest that strategic advice (and feedback/advice in general, not just in games) should be an opt-in thing.
Help me decide where to go for dinner! First comment decides.
A - Janet's place, where I could get a variety of standard dishes. (Pad pong garee, maybe dtom yam...)
B - the Issan place. Raw veg, chillies... I've been there less often but I find the food less homey.
A - Janet's place, where I could get a variety of standard dishes. (Pad pong garee, maybe dtom yam...)
B - the Issan place. Raw veg, chillies... I've been there less often but I find the food less homey.
November 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Help me decide where to go for dinner! First comment decides.
A - Janet's place, where I could get a variety of standard dishes. (Pad pong garee, maybe dtom yam...)
B - the Issan place. Raw veg, chillies... I've been there less often but I find the food less homey.
A - Janet's place, where I could get a variety of standard dishes. (Pad pong garee, maybe dtom yam...)
B - the Issan place. Raw veg, chillies... I've been there less often but I find the food less homey.
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If you're in Bangkok, please come to my event on Saturday afternoon (8th November).
We'll discuss consent, communication, and platonic touch; connect with ourselves; play group activities to explore different aspects of touch; and then have some time to debrief.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
We'll discuss consent, communication, and platonic touch; connect with ourselves; play group activities to explore different aspects of touch; and then have some time to debrief.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
Playful Touch Workshop, Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Let's explore our relationship with touch.**
**Meet people and make connections whilst playing a few games.**
Touch can be silly, empowering, and so much more.
Do we ha
www.meetup.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
If you're in Bangkok, please come to my event on Saturday afternoon (8th November).
We'll discuss consent, communication, and platonic touch; connect with ourselves; play group activities to explore different aspects of touch; and then have some time to debrief.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
We'll discuss consent, communication, and platonic touch; connect with ourselves; play group activities to explore different aspects of touch; and then have some time to debrief.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
If you're in Bangkok, please come to my event on Saturday afternoon (8th November).
We'll discuss consent, communication, and platonic touch; connect with ourselves; play group activities to explore different aspects of touch; and then have some time to debrief.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
We'll discuss consent, communication, and platonic touch; connect with ourselves; play group activities to explore different aspects of touch; and then have some time to debrief.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
Playful Touch Workshop, Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Let's explore our relationship with touch.**
**Meet people and make connections whilst playing a few games.**
Touch can be silly, empowering, and so much more.
Do we ha
www.meetup.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
If you're in Bangkok, please come to my event on Saturday afternoon (8th November).
We'll discuss consent, communication, and platonic touch; connect with ourselves; play group activities to explore different aspects of touch; and then have some time to debrief.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
We'll discuss consent, communication, and platonic touch; connect with ourselves; play group activities to explore different aspects of touch; and then have some time to debrief.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
If you are reading this, please reply with pictures of baby birds.
Let's gather all the chick pics!
Let's gather all the chick pics!
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If you are reading this, please reply with pictures of baby birds.
Let's gather all the chick pics!
Let's gather all the chick pics!
Reposted by Bez Bonnie-Beth 🇹🇭 🇬🇧
May 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Reposted by Bez Bonnie-Beth 🇹🇭 🇬🇧
Also, new edition of Yogi! Always good to see a @stuffbybez.bsky.social game!
October 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Also, new edition of Yogi! Always good to see a @stuffbybez.bsky.social game!
"Try it and find out!"
No, I refuse to be suckered in by your appeal to my curiousity. I actually think it's a problematic way to run an event.
I want clarity. I want to have some assurance that this is actually 'for me'.
And, curiousity-gap marketing also has consent issues imo.
No, I refuse to be suckered in by your appeal to my curiousity. I actually think it's a problematic way to run an event.
I want clarity. I want to have some assurance that this is actually 'for me'.
And, curiousity-gap marketing also has consent issues imo.
October 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"Try it and find out!"
No, I refuse to be suckered in by your appeal to my curiousity. I actually think it's a problematic way to run an event.
I want clarity. I want to have some assurance that this is actually 'for me'.
And, curiousity-gap marketing also has consent issues imo.
No, I refuse to be suckered in by your appeal to my curiousity. I actually think it's a problematic way to run an event.
I want clarity. I want to have some assurance that this is actually 'for me'.
And, curiousity-gap marketing also has consent issues imo.
NGL, there is a bit of FOMO from not being at the grand boardgame event in Germany.
But I have stuff I've planned here. And I'm looking forward to meeting a few people, meeting up with friends, and playing in various ways together.
Honestly, right now, I'd rather be where I am. :-)
But I have stuff I've planned here. And I'm looking forward to meeting a few people, meeting up with friends, and playing in various ways together.
Honestly, right now, I'd rather be where I am. :-)
October 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
NGL, there is a bit of FOMO from not being at the grand boardgame event in Germany.
But I have stuff I've planned here. And I'm looking forward to meeting a few people, meeting up with friends, and playing in various ways together.
Honestly, right now, I'd rather be where I am. :-)
But I have stuff I've planned here. And I'm looking forward to meeting a few people, meeting up with friends, and playing in various ways together.
Honestly, right now, I'd rather be where I am. :-)
Reposted by Bez Bonnie-Beth 🇹🇭 🇬🇧
In today’s episode we’re joined by my kids (for their first time doing a full episode) to talk about Halloween stuff! We also talk about Yogi, Mr Postmouse’s Picnic, and Twinkle Twinkle.
#boardgames
@hachettebgusa.bsky.social @allplay.bsky.social
youtu.be/kRlHSj54bi8?...
#boardgames
@hachettebgusa.bsky.social @allplay.bsky.social
youtu.be/kRlHSj54bi8?...
Episode 246 - Spooky Stuff
YouTube video by Board Game Blitz Podcast
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
In today’s episode we’re joined by my kids (for their first time doing a full episode) to talk about Halloween stuff! We also talk about Yogi, Mr Postmouse’s Picnic, and Twinkle Twinkle.
#boardgames
@hachettebgusa.bsky.social @allplay.bsky.social
youtu.be/kRlHSj54bi8?...
#boardgames
@hachettebgusa.bsky.social @allplay.bsky.social
youtu.be/kRlHSj54bi8?...
I'll be running the first Playful Touch Discussion event on Saturday 18th.
Explore platonic touch, physically and through discussion.
Maybe together we can gain some clarity, self-understanding, or even develop better language around touch, boundaries, and desires.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
Explore platonic touch, physically and through discussion.
Maybe together we can gain some clarity, self-understanding, or even develop better language around touch, boundaries, and desires.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
Playful Touch Discussion (with a short practical bit), Sat, Oct 18, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Let's explore our relationship with touch.**
**Meet people, connect, discuss, share stories.**
**Let's learn from each other!**
Touch can be silly, empowering, therape
www.meetup.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I'll be running the first Playful Touch Discussion event on Saturday 18th.
Explore platonic touch, physically and through discussion.
Maybe together we can gain some clarity, self-understanding, or even develop better language around touch, boundaries, and desires.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
Explore platonic touch, physically and through discussion.
Maybe together we can gain some clarity, self-understanding, or even develop better language around touch, boundaries, and desires.
www.meetup.com/bkklgbt/even...
A lovely day playing Root yesterday with 1 super-fan and 2 absolute newbies.
3 games, 3 different stories.
It's a decent game, but the game was just a framework for our gathering and a bit of chatter.
I hope to keep meeting lovely queer-friendly alt-friendly folk in Bangkok.
3 games, 3 different stories.
It's a decent game, but the game was just a framework for our gathering and a bit of chatter.
I hope to keep meeting lovely queer-friendly alt-friendly folk in Bangkok.
October 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
A lovely day playing Root yesterday with 1 super-fan and 2 absolute newbies.
3 games, 3 different stories.
It's a decent game, but the game was just a framework for our gathering and a bit of chatter.
I hope to keep meeting lovely queer-friendly alt-friendly folk in Bangkok.
3 games, 3 different stories.
It's a decent game, but the game was just a framework for our gathering and a bit of chatter.
I hope to keep meeting lovely queer-friendly alt-friendly folk in Bangkok.
Reposted by Bez Bonnie-Beth 🇹🇭 🇬🇧
New episode of BTC! I talk to @stuffbybez.bsky.social about the importance of building & embracing your brand as a game designer. We discuss tailoring games to resonate with an audience, defining a clear creative purpose, and leaning into that vision to strengthen your work.
Link in comments...
Link in comments...
October 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New episode of BTC! I talk to @stuffbybez.bsky.social about the importance of building & embracing your brand as a game designer. We discuss tailoring games to resonate with an audience, defining a clear creative purpose, and leaning into that vision to strengthen your work.
Link in comments...
Link in comments...
Reposted by Bez Bonnie-Beth 🇹🇭 🇬🇧
Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop
October 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop
pls send any affirmations/validation you can
Grieving over some losses of new relationships over the past week and struggling to make connections and I'm really struggling to not spiral but I know tomorrow I'll probably be OK but today I'm just crying a lot and really not OK.
Grieving over some losses of new relationships over the past week and struggling to make connections and I'm really struggling to not spiral but I know tomorrow I'll probably be OK but today I'm just crying a lot and really not OK.
October 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
pls send any affirmations/validation you can
Grieving over some losses of new relationships over the past week and struggling to make connections and I'm really struggling to not spiral but I know tomorrow I'll probably be OK but today I'm just crying a lot and really not OK.
Grieving over some losses of new relationships over the past week and struggling to make connections and I'm really struggling to not spiral but I know tomorrow I'll probably be OK but today I'm just crying a lot and really not OK.
The domain for 'Tour and Fro' is available.
I think this would be a good name for someone.
I think this would be a good name for someone.
October 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The domain for 'Tour and Fro' is available.
I think this would be a good name for someone.
I think this would be a good name for someone.