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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happiest of Birthdays to the kindest & hardest working person in tabletop, the incredible @panda8ngel.bsky.social !!🌼🐼

Stylized graphic featuring board game luminary Amanda Panda, an Asian woman with long hair, glasses, and a radiant smile.

Cartoon image depicting table top game influencer Amanda Panda winking at the camera in a blue border with rainbow colored panda ears.

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Aug 29

I use @bethsobel.bsky.social River & Stone deck for cribbage! We play a couple of times every week!

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Aug 20

Just a yearly reminder that you should never address someone by what you *think* is a familiar version of their name. Especially if you do not know them. Even more especially if you're changing the spelling of their name. Even MORE if every bit of their public-facing profile has their name on it...

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Aug 17

A reminder for the folks that persist in saying 'You're being dramatic' and 'don't worry, THAT won't happen'.
It's happening. And you need to be interested because, make no mistake, it will come for you. And none of us will be left to fight alongside you.

Still shots from the movie Enola Holmes.
Edith speaks to Sherlock Holmes.
“You don't know what it is to be without power. Politics doesn’t interest you. Why?"
Holmes says, "Because it's fatally boring."
Edith replies, "Because you have no interest in changing a world that suits you well.”

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Aug 15

It's SO good!! I have an entire notebook dedicated to it! 💙👑

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Marceline Leiman 🔜 Indie Games Night Market @ PaxU @marcelineleiman.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hello! Since I have a new job working as a Lead Designer at a new studio under Unstable Games—it’s time to make a new pinned post!

My name is Marceline, a full-time game designer and adjunct professor at NYU Game Center.

You may know my work from High Tide, Oceans, Trekking the World 2e, Organism!

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Aug 14

I would 100% be in for puppet Root.

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Jen @ladyjenpool.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hey, as a librarian I need to tell you:

Our funding depends on usage.

So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Aug 5

Yes! Our favorite Panda is making her debut on The Five By!! Check it out!

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jul 30

We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest co-host @panda8ngel.bsky.social, who will be debuting her first review in this episode! 🐼🎉

Check out what @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, Amanda and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing!

thefiveby.fireside.fm/163

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beth @bethsobel.bsky.social · Jul 28

JKR is funding life-destroying legislation. When you license HP and put it on your product, the money you pay to do that is literally ruining lives. This isn't ambiguous, it is direct, measurable harm. I will never give a penny to a company who chooses money over the lives of my friends.

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 28

UK folks - check out this job at Rowan, Rook, and Decard!

Maz @mazistyping.bsky.social · Jul 28

So we are hiring at the moment for two jobs - one in social media & marketing, and the other across customer experience & community. Links are here rowanrookanddecard.com/work-with-us... and I want to talk for a minute about what we’re offering beyond “a job in games”.

Work with us - Rowan, Rook and Decard

We post open staff roles on our social media channels, on our regular email, and below. We are currently hiring for two roles: We are always looking for freelancers to work with us on a project basis....

rowanrookanddecard.com

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 25

IYKYK
*screams*

Actor Rhys Darby, dressed in a green formal jacket, standing behind a bar in a recent episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 23

Echoing Marceline - be sure you let CGE know how you feel about their support of JKR by commenting on their youtube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAIs...
Or sending them an email: [email protected]

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Dan Thurot @danthurot.bsky.social · Jul 23

It's a deliberate decision, in a hobby that's founded on the idea that people should come together in a shared space, to craft a board game that says to the most vulnerable among us, "No, you don't belong here."

Codenames 🔜 Spiel25 @codenamesgame.bsky.social · Jul 22

It's here! CGE Unlocked: Summer Edition has landed!

We've been quietly working on something exciting... and now it's time to reveal it all 👀

Watch the full premiere
🔗 youtu.be/SAIsSCGm0d4?...

#CGE #CGEUnlocked #Codenames
#BoardGames

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 22

Canine Chick n Pups visits dogs whose pet parents struggle to provide adequate care. They supply kennels, food, toys, & spay/neuter services to help give these pups the best life possible, in addition to medical care & finding new homes when needed. Their wishlist:
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

A large, cream colored dog looks at the camera with a wide open happy mouth

A larger, older, black and while terrier looks to the side while sitting on a grey bench.

A grey dog stands with a leash being held by someone off camera. Text reads: Bella is now an official member of our Not the Momma Club

A large brown dog rests in a dog bed in front of a fireplace. Text reads: Her first 4 years lonely yard ornament. Her remaining years pampered house pooch. Clover is Adopted!

AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 22

Real GOATs don't need to show their ass to get the job done. Real innovators lead with kindness. Real leaders lift and inspire.
You're enabling because he's "one of the boys". Because he's loud. Because you're afraid to be his target.
Is this the message you want to send?
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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 22

Gentle reminder:
Stop enabling men who throw tantrums, demean co-workers, posture aggressively, belabor every point that is not their own, and take over (and credit for) other folks' ideas with "well, it's his process, he's just being honest, he doesn't mean it personally, blah blah blah" 1/2

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 14

This sounds fantastic! I love Race around the World!

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 1

A reminder that you can get Rebel Scum from @9thlevelgames.bsky.social directly from their website!
9thlevel.com/products/reb...

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jun 21

Gary?

Close up of a grey snail with a yellow and brown striped shell crawling on concrete

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks! This appears to be for designers, not publishers.

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jun 16

Yes! My copy of Tycoon: India 1981 made it!! Can't wait til the weekend to crack this open!
@sidhantchand.bsky.social

India Tycoon Board game and casino coins

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FOBoardGame @foboardgame.bsky.social · Jun 11

Omg. Podcast after my own heart.

Thanks @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @boardgamefeast.bsky.social for geeking out about all the services libraries have!!

And it’s true, a patron recommendation for purchase is most definitely taken into account!

The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · Jun 11

New episode 🐼
We welcome omni-streamer @panda8ngel.bsky.social to the club to discuss the state of board game conventions, the aversion to co-operative games and why libraries are so awesome. With reviews of Darwin’s Journey, Dungeon Kart (@brotherwisegames.bsky.social) and My Shelfie The Dice Game.

109 - Darwin’s Journey, Dungeon Kart and My Shelfie The Dice Game with Amanda Panda (aka Panda8ngel)

We welcome streamer Amanda Panda to discuss board game conventions, co-operative games, Darwin’s Journey, Dungeon Kart and My Shelfie The Dice Game.

www.omnigamers.club

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jun 11

I just got my copy of Camper Van from @malapatastudio.bsky.social - guess what I'm doing tonight?

A tranquil illustraion of a pastel colored VW bus parked near a calm lake with trees and mountain in the background

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jun 10

Pet Names from @pinktigergames.com is now on Kickstarter! Not only is it an adorable game, but it also comes with a plush storage case you can use as a purse!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ami...

Pet Names: A Game of Endearments 🦊

A fast, fun game where you compete to make the best nicknames for friends and family, featuring 400 mini cards in a furry fox plush.

www.kickstarter.com

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