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ohmyitsdoug.bsky.social
Mastermind behind Smidgen Games, Designer of Board Games (MRBLS, ORBIS), Author of “All the Faces You Wear”
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On my way to GAMA Expo in KY with all my lovely Boardgame Nerds. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for us. @gamaofficial.bsky.social #boardgame

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Heading to GAMA tomorrow!! Can’t wait to experience the wonderful event and meet up with people.

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I’ve been working on this same card game so much it ran me down and now I have a cold. Ughhh. Why won’t anything click?! 😭 I’m about to trash this thing.

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

So last week I received the prototype print for a new board game I’m making. I was really excited for it but after only 10 plays the cards look chipped and very worn down due to the black boarders (see photo). I’m exploring options for white borders and curious whatever everyone thinks. #gamedesign

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

Every time I play test my new game the “what if…” fallacy always makes me rethink everything. From push your luck to trick taking to climbing mechanics to cooperative. Make it stop 😅

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

I wish I knew how do to fancy tricks with a deck of cards.

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Got the first physical print of my ‘Press your luck’ style game called Run the Row. Wow, ain’t she a beaut’! 😻 @playsmidgen.bsky.social #gamedesign #cardgame #boardgame #designer #pressyourluck

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

I really should start measuring the sugar I put in my coffee 🤮

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

I’ve been designing an abstract strategy boardgame and bought some cloth to make a board using a fabric marker. I really love the natural elements and wonder how great this would look on a wooden board. #gamedesign #abstract #boardgame #indiegame #strategy

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Was finally able to pick up the Slay the Spire board game! While we have 100+ hours of play time using TTS on Steam. It’s nice to have a physical copy.

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Interesting and timely discussion about the impact of tariffs on the boardgaming hobby. boardgamegeek.com/thread/34531... #boardgames #tariffs

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Anyone else excited to go to @gamaofficial.bsky.social Expo at the end of the month? I’m only going for a few days but would be nice to meet some folks. #boardgames #gamaexpo

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

My favorite part of being a #gamedesigner: reviewing product samples 😻. I love my job. #boardgame #productdesign

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Hello friends and fellow #boardgame nerds. Considering price is about the same for production, do you prefer the tuck box on the left or the rigid box on the right? Or maybe both? Would you expect to pay more for the ridged box than the tuck? #poll #question #gamedesign

submitted 26 days ago • 4 comments

I the spirit of #WIPWednesday I wanted to share the #design process for my upcoming @playsmidgen.bsky.social #boardgame. Those new to design might not be aware of all the iterations something goes through during testing before it’s “ready to show”. Do you have any #boardgamedesign tips to share?

submitted 27 days ago • 2 comments

In a boardgame where you’re scoring points, would you rather have straight modifiers like “+2” or “x2” or would you rather have conditional modifiers like “+2 for each…” or “x2 if…”? #boardgames #boardgamedesign #cardgame #survey

submitted 29 days ago • 4 comments

Went to the @gamesandstuffmd.bsky.social boardgame social today. For next time, please offer standing signs for people to place at their table letting others know they are “Looking for players”. This will let solo players or small groups know which games they can jump in. Thanks ☺️

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

Ok so #flip7 by @theopgames.bsky.social is so addicting! I can see why it’s sol out everywhere 🥲. Wish I could have gotten the promo edition when I was at #paxu this past year. Maybe next time! #cardgame #boardgame

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

#Flip7 allows for 18+ people. Wild!

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Ever wondered how a #boardgame comes to life? Here’s a glimpse of my #design process. It’s crazy to think after each step I swore it was the final one and the bottom one isn’t even the production version! 🤣 What behind the scenes would you like to see? #mrbls #playsmidgen #gamedesign

submitted 32 days ago • 0 comments

Took some more product photos of #MRBLS yesterday. Pretty happy with how this one turned out. Not sure where or when to use it 🤔 #boardgames #cardgames #boardgamedesign #indiegame #smidgengames

submitted 32 days ago • 0 comments

MRBLS loves to be photographed! Can’t wait to release this to the public!! #boardgames #indiegame #cardgames

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

The Star Wars deck building board game is very enjoyable. Just thought you should all know.

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

Trying our hands at the #genshin tarot board game. Holy setup, Batman! 🤣

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