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It’s time! SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2026 CARDBOARD EDISON AWARD ARE OPEN! Board game designers, show us what you’ve been working on! Deadline is January 31: cardboardedison.com/award
HEY BOARD GAME DESIGNERS! We're updating our reports on publishing contracts! If you've signed a game with a publisher in the past 5 years, let us know (our Gmail is our name) and we'll send you the anonymous survey. See our past reports here: cardboardedison.com/reports And please spread the word!
January 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
HEY BOARD GAME DESIGNERS! We're updating our reports on publishing contracts! If you've signed a game with a publisher in the past 5 years, let us know (our Gmail is our name) and we'll send you the anonymous survey. See our past reports here: cardboardedison.com/reports And please spread the word!
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GDofNC are hosting Playtesting 4 Prizes at Whose Turn today. 5 tables, 10 designers, and 18 prototype designs!
January 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM
GDofNC are hosting Playtesting 4 Prizes at Whose Turn today. 5 tables, 10 designers, and 18 prototype designs!
10 lessons about the process of designing board games from 2025, via @matthewdunstan.bsky.social
Game Design Lessons from 2025
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM
10 lessons about the process of designing board games from 2025, via @matthewdunstan.bsky.social
Notes on efficiency and chunking in scoring, and how they can shape player experiences in sports and games, via @gengelstein.bsky.social
Game, Set, Match
Tennis is structured as a series of sets (best of 5 sets for men, best of 3 sets for women), with the first player winning six games winning the set (assuming they win by two.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Notes on efficiency and chunking in scoring, and how they can shape player experiences in sports and games, via @gengelstein.bsky.social
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Game designers going to Nuremberg toy fair!
If you have a game that you would like to pitch to Korea Boardgames follow the link to book a meeting with us.
lunacal.ai/leon/meeting
If you have a game that you would like to pitch to Korea Boardgames follow the link to book a meeting with us.
lunacal.ai/leon/meeting
Spielwarenmesse 2026 author meeting | Book appointment with Leon Scheuber on lunacal.ai
Schedule an appointment with Leon Scheuber
lunacal.ai
January 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Game designers going to Nuremberg toy fair!
If you have a game that you would like to pitch to Korea Boardgames follow the link to book a meeting with us.
lunacal.ai/leon/meeting
If you have a game that you would like to pitch to Korea Boardgames follow the link to book a meeting with us.
lunacal.ai/leon/meeting
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Protospiel Online Jan 2026 is now open! 🎲✂️
Check out our awesome sponsor lineup!
Wherever you see them online or in person, please tell them thank you for helping support our mission to foster inclusivity, transparency, & collaboration in the tabletop games industry. 💜
Check out our awesome sponsor lineup!
Wherever you see them online or in person, please tell them thank you for helping support our mission to foster inclusivity, transparency, & collaboration in the tabletop games industry. 💜
January 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Protospiel Online Jan 2026 is now open! 🎲✂️
Check out our awesome sponsor lineup!
Wherever you see them online or in person, please tell them thank you for helping support our mission to foster inclusivity, transparency, & collaboration in the tabletop games industry. 💜
Check out our awesome sponsor lineup!
Wherever you see them online or in person, please tell them thank you for helping support our mission to foster inclusivity, transparency, & collaboration in the tabletop games industry. 💜
Submissions for the 2026 Children & Family Game Design Contest on BoardGameGeek are open through April 15. Prizes include GeekGold.
2026 Children & Family Game Design Contest [CONTEST STARTED] | BGG
It's that time of the year again! Come design with us, for kids and families! And welcome to the
This is the 11th edition of the contest! 🥳
The contest was originally started in 2015 as Children'...
boardgamegeek.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Submissions for the 2026 Children & Family Game Design Contest on BoardGameGeek are open through April 15. Prizes include GeekGold.
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It's already been a year, folks. Making and Playing games is self-care. Community events are community-care. You're invited to join us for our first Pittsburgh Playtest of the year, this Sunday, January 18th. Meet local game-makers and playtest their latest game prototypes
January 15, 2026 at 6:25 PM
It's already been a year, folks. Making and Playing games is self-care. Community events are community-care. You're invited to join us for our first Pittsburgh Playtest of the year, this Sunday, January 18th. Meet local game-makers and playtest their latest game prototypes
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A split test is a playtest where players play two games back-to-back and then compare their experiences.
It’s now my default testing method.
This thread explains why it’s been transformative for me and how to do it well.
🎲✂️(1/18)
It’s now my default testing method.
This thread explains why it’s been transformative for me and how to do it well.
🎲✂️(1/18)
January 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
A split test is a playtest where players play two games back-to-back and then compare their experiences.
It’s now my default testing method.
This thread explains why it’s been transformative for me and how to do it well.
🎲✂️(1/18)
It’s now my default testing method.
This thread explains why it’s been transformative for me and how to do it well.
🎲✂️(1/18)
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Today's 15s Board Game Design 🎲 Tip for the Day continues our prototyping discussion with "What gear to buy": youtube.com/shorts/Nq7_W... #boardgame #tabletopgames #gamedesign #lgbtq #gamepublisher
Board Game Design 🎲 Tip for the Day: P-14, Game Prototype Making Gear #boardgamedesign #gamedesign
YouTube video by Fight in a Box
youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Today's 15s Board Game Design 🎲 Tip for the Day continues our prototyping discussion with "What gear to buy": youtube.com/shorts/Nq7_W... #boardgame #tabletopgames #gamedesign #lgbtq #gamepublisher
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It's #CraftWednesday! Do you have a game-related crafting project in progress? It could be a prototype, print and play, upgrading the components of a favourite game, making an accessory or even something larger like a table or games room. Share a picture and join in! Please RP!
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
It's #CraftWednesday! Do you have a game-related crafting project in progress? It could be a prototype, print and play, upgrading the components of a favourite game, making an accessory or even something larger like a table or games room. Share a picture and join in! Please RP!
Some trends that shaped the board game industry in 2025 and what they have meant for game designers, via @matthewdunstan.bsky.social
The state of the board game industry for designers in 2025
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Some trends that shaped the board game industry in 2025 and what they have meant for game designers, via @matthewdunstan.bsky.social
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The doors to Protospiel Indy open on March 13, two months from today! More details at the link. indyttgc.org/event/616/
PS Indy opens in 2 months
The doors to Protospiel Indy open on March 13, two months from today! Here’s what you can do to get ready: Save $15 on your three-day designer badge by registering at February 13th. If you n…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:59 AM
The doors to Protospiel Indy open on March 13, two months from today! More details at the link. indyttgc.org/event/616/
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Just updated the Tabletop Game Jobs group tonight with around 27 new job openings, across the board from design, event management, marketing, graphic design, crowdfunding, logistics and more.
Tabletop Game Jobs FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/Table...
Tabletop Game Jobs FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/Table...
January 13, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Just updated the Tabletop Game Jobs group tonight with around 27 new job openings, across the board from design, event management, marketing, graphic design, crowdfunding, logistics and more.
Tabletop Game Jobs FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/Table...
Tabletop Game Jobs FB Group - www.facebook.com/groups/Table...
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Do you have an idea for a Panel or Event at Unpub Festival in March?
We’re still looking for your suggestions.
Deadline is this coming Sunday.
Come share your knowledge.
I’ll give you a Tastykake.
unpub.fillout.com/2026events
We’re still looking for your suggestions.
Deadline is this coming Sunday.
Come share your knowledge.
I’ll give you a Tastykake.
unpub.fillout.com/2026events
Panel Submission Unpub Festival 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Do you have an idea for a Panel or Event at Unpub Festival in March?
We’re still looking for your suggestions.
Deadline is this coming Sunday.
Come share your knowledge.
I’ll give you a Tastykake.
unpub.fillout.com/2026events
We’re still looking for your suggestions.
Deadline is this coming Sunday.
Come share your knowledge.
I’ll give you a Tastykake.
unpub.fillout.com/2026events
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Attention game designers! Here's your reminder that @protoconut.bsky.social is only a few weeks away in Utah. This is a great opportunity to get your game in front of eager playtesters. Double and triple designer sessions appear sold out, but there are still single sessions left.
ProtoCON 2026
tabletop.events
January 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Attention game designers! Here's your reminder that @protoconut.bsky.social is only a few weeks away in Utah. This is a great opportunity to get your game in front of eager playtesters. Double and triple designer sessions appear sold out, but there are still single sessions left.
THREE WEEKS LEFT to get your board game design submitted to the 2026 Cardboard Edison Award! cardboardedison.com/award
January 11, 2026 at 8:44 PM
THREE WEEKS LEFT to get your board game design submitted to the 2026 Cardboard Edison Award! cardboardedison.com/award
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This is a great competition for your as-yet-unpublished prototype.
It’s time! SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2026 CARDBOARD EDISON AWARD ARE OPEN! Board game designers, show us what you’ve been working on! Deadline is January 31: cardboardedison.com/award
January 11, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This is a great competition for your as-yet-unpublished prototype.
The word for the January / February 2026 Bi-Monthly 24 Hour Design Challenge on BoardGameGeek is “culture"
January / February 2026 Bi-Monthly 24 Hour Design Challenge - Culture | BGG
hr]For general questions, references, and most things, check out 2026 Bi-Monthly 24-Hour Design Challenges Discussion Thread and Meta-Thread [hr]
Word of the Bi-Month:
Culture
Welcome back everybody ...
boardgamegeek.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The word for the January / February 2026 Bi-Monthly 24 Hour Design Challenge on BoardGameGeek is “culture"
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Note there are multiple flavors of "stuck".
Here I'm mostly talking about this feeling:
"I see no good options and I don't know how to advance."
...rather than:
"I don't know how to choose between my options."
But the latter can also be a problem if it slows the game too much.
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Here I'm mostly talking about this feeling:
"I see no good options and I don't know how to advance."
...rather than:
"I don't know how to choose between my options."
But the latter can also be a problem if it slows the game too much.
🎲✂️(1/3)
January 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Note there are multiple flavors of "stuck".
Here I'm mostly talking about this feeling:
"I see no good options and I don't know how to advance."
...rather than:
"I don't know how to choose between my options."
But the latter can also be a problem if it slows the game too much.
🎲✂️(1/3)
Here I'm mostly talking about this feeling:
"I see no good options and I don't know how to advance."
...rather than:
"I don't know how to choose between my options."
But the latter can also be a problem if it slows the game too much.
🎲✂️(1/3)
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Happy 2026 everyone! I'm starting to work on new game design videos for the year, and I'd love to hear from you!
Do you have a topic you would like me to cover, or a question you want me to answer?
Let me know and I will either make standalone videos for them, or include them in a Q and A video :)
Do you have a topic you would like me to cover, or a question you want me to answer?
Let me know and I will either make standalone videos for them, or include them in a Q and A video :)
January 9, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Happy 2026 everyone! I'm starting to work on new game design videos for the year, and I'd love to hear from you!
Do you have a topic you would like me to cover, or a question you want me to answer?
Let me know and I will either make standalone videos for them, or include them in a Q and A video :)
Do you have a topic you would like me to cover, or a question you want me to answer?
Let me know and I will either make standalone videos for them, or include them in a Q and A video :)
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👉 DC - Maryland - Virginia Tabletop Gamers 👈
Play new games and meet their designers at local events -- find a full listing here:
dmv-designed-games.beehiiv.com/p/tabletop-g...
🤎 Designed in the ♦️🎲 DMV
Play new games and meet their designers at local events -- find a full listing here:
dmv-designed-games.beehiiv.com/p/tabletop-g...
🤎 Designed in the ♦️🎲 DMV
Tabletop Games in the DMV: January 2026
A month of events in your own backyard
dmv-designed-games.beehiiv.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:27 AM
👉 DC - Maryland - Virginia Tabletop Gamers 👈
Play new games and meet their designers at local events -- find a full listing here:
dmv-designed-games.beehiiv.com/p/tabletop-g...
🤎 Designed in the ♦️🎲 DMV
Play new games and meet their designers at local events -- find a full listing here:
dmv-designed-games.beehiiv.com/p/tabletop-g...
🤎 Designed in the ♦️🎲 DMV
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GMG is excited for our next All-Day Playtesting event tomorrow at Church on the Hill. We are expecting about 60 people. Boardgame design is alive and well!
January 10, 2026 at 1:22 AM
GMG is excited for our next All-Day Playtesting event tomorrow at Church on the Hill. We are expecting about 60 people. Boardgame design is alive and well!
How to give useful game-design feedback by matching your advice to the designer’s experience level
Levels of Designer (Fun Problems #78)
YouTube video by Blue Beard Entertainment
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:35 AM
How to give useful game-design feedback by matching your advice to the designer’s experience level