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Amabel Holland
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She/her. "Widely considered one of today’s most innovative game designers." - The New Yorker

Board games: https://hollandspiele.com
video essays: youtube.com/@hollandspiele
Patreon: patreon.com/amabelholland
sidekicking: youtube.com/@SBPlaysGames
okay well probably don't play my board games then

many of them are all grinding teeth, all the time

but to like critique systems of oppression, or simulate the despair spiral of feeling trapped by an abuser
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
the way y'all post about her, and the way Sara talked about her these last couple days, I absolutely believe that ♥️
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Reposted by Amabel Holland
Kids' books, in particular, have the power not only to immerse kids, but to *make them want to tell stories of their own.* Seeing the process, the humanity and (sometimes) physicality of it is so powerful.

(See also Eric Carle on Mr. Rogers):
pbskids.org/videos/watch...
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Giving & Receiving: Eric Carle Visit Video | PBS KIDS
Author and illustrator Eric Carle visits Mister Rogers.
pbskids.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I'm sorry, Skar, that's really rough
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
sharks at least are easy, because if I don't say the ikea shark my entire dating pool will revolt lol
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
they're all good dogs Eric
November 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Two games including expansions. That's the same as in previous years; the things excluded are accessories like dice towers, canvas, and the money chips which we sold very close to at-cost.
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
(thanks for the footnote, Brant)
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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February 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM