Kara C-D🎃
@chyphend.bsky.social
Board game witch and bad jokes. She/her.
Designer for Mansions of Madness 2nd, LotR: Journeys in Middle-earth, Descent: Legends of the Dark & now Sunderfolk! Opinions are my own.
Designer for Mansions of Madness 2nd, LotR: Journeys in Middle-earth, Descent: Legends of the Dark & now Sunderfolk! Opinions are my own.
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Today's the day, don't miss our ICE Out Charity Stream stream with @giantbomb.bsky.social from the MinnMax Studio at 5pm Central! www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
You can donate now - bit.ly/iceoutminnea...
100% goes to helping those in need with rent assistance and food delivery here in Minneapolis.
You can donate now - bit.ly/iceoutminnea...
100% goes to helping those in need with rent assistance and food delivery here in Minneapolis.
January 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Today's the day, don't miss our ICE Out Charity Stream stream with @giantbomb.bsky.social from the MinnMax Studio at 5pm Central! www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
You can donate now - bit.ly/iceoutminnea...
100% goes to helping those in need with rent assistance and food delivery here in Minneapolis.
You can donate now - bit.ly/iceoutminnea...
100% goes to helping those in need with rent assistance and food delivery here in Minneapolis.
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HEY I AM DOING A FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS
AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX
THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK
AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX
THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
HEY I AM DOING A FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS
AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX
THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK
AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX
THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK
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please remember that no matter how many “ICE is losing in MN” articles you read today, there is still a very real, urgent, ongoing crisis in Minnesota.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
please remember that no matter how many “ICE is losing in MN” articles you read today, there is still a very real, urgent, ongoing crisis in Minnesota.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
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“Sophie-Wan Kenobi…that is a name I have not heard in a long time.”
January 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM
“Sophie-Wan Kenobi…that is a name I have not heard in a long time.”
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Eggroll Queen is one of my kids' favorite food trucks in town, and they're hurting. Consider helping, perhaps?
www.facebook.com/eggrollqueen...
www.facebook.com/eggrollqueen...
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Eggroll Queen is one of my kids' favorite food trucks in town, and they're hurting. Consider helping, perhaps?
www.facebook.com/eggrollqueen...
www.facebook.com/eggrollqueen...
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Board game bro shows
"We just wanna talk about games."
"We keep our show politics free."
The @saltandsass.bsky.social podcast
"It's one of the most racist and sexist games ever made. A mechanically strong game from 2006 that I think should die in a fire." 🔥😂
"We just wanna talk about games."
"We keep our show politics free."
The @saltandsass.bsky.social podcast
"It's one of the most racist and sexist games ever made. A mechanically strong game from 2006 that I think should die in a fire." 🔥😂
Ep. LXXXVII Games From 2006 | Salt and Sass Games #podcast
YouTube video by Salt and Sass Games
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Board game bro shows
"We just wanna talk about games."
"We keep our show politics free."
The @saltandsass.bsky.social podcast
"It's one of the most racist and sexist games ever made. A mechanically strong game from 2006 that I think should die in a fire." 🔥😂
"We just wanna talk about games."
"We keep our show politics free."
The @saltandsass.bsky.social podcast
"It's one of the most racist and sexist games ever made. A mechanically strong game from 2006 that I think should die in a fire." 🔥😂
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bwahaha I love hitting Suzanne with surprise activities on the podcast. 😈😂
Were you happy with your ranking? 😁
Were you happy with your ranking? 😁
🎙️ Ep. LXXXVII is live!
Suzanne & Mandi try the Gauntlet, review some games and end with a Game Pie with games from 2006!
💻https://youtu.be/NH-hCLbcu2A
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/436716
🌟 Clip: In the new segment, Board Game Gauntlet, Suzanne is having some regrets with her chosen rankings so far...😆
Suzanne & Mandi try the Gauntlet, review some games and end with a Game Pie with games from 2006!
💻https://youtu.be/NH-hCLbcu2A
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/436716
🌟 Clip: In the new segment, Board Game Gauntlet, Suzanne is having some regrets with her chosen rankings so far...😆
January 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
bwahaha I love hitting Suzanne with surprise activities on the podcast. 😈😂
Were you happy with your ranking? 😁
Were you happy with your ranking? 😁
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I love my city so so much
they will never break minneapolis’ spirit. this is why we will win
brass solidarity band brought the resistance and joy from george floyd square to whittier tonight
brass solidarity band brought the resistance and joy from george floyd square to whittier tonight
January 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I love my city so so much
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I designed this week's Raddle puzzles, and they're all based on bird names! 🪶
Up today: Can you get from WHOOPING to CRANE? raddle.quest/2026/01/26
Up today: Can you get from WHOOPING to CRANE? raddle.quest/2026/01/26
January 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I designed this week's Raddle puzzles, and they're all based on bird names! 🪶
Up today: Can you get from WHOOPING to CRANE? raddle.quest/2026/01/26
Up today: Can you get from WHOOPING to CRANE? raddle.quest/2026/01/26
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Board Game Beat just opened! There's a bunch of content there already, and I'll be posting more throughout the week...including Spielwarenmesse coverage, a survey, and a video. Thanks so much for all your support!
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Board Game Beat just opened! There's a bunch of content there already, and I'll be posting more throughout the week...including Spielwarenmesse coverage, a survey, and a video. Thanks so much for all your support!
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Wingspan - $9.99
Gloomhaven - $9.79
Carcassonne - $2.99
Splendor - $1.99
Root - $5.99
Dune Imperium - $16.09
Spirit Island - $9.99
Ark Nova - $17.24
Lords of Waterdeep - $4.99
Race for the Galaxy - $5.59
Cascadia - $11.24
Mystic Vale - $2.59
One Deck Galaxy - $6.49
...
Lots more too!
Gloomhaven - $9.79
Carcassonne - $2.99
Splendor - $1.99
Root - $5.99
Dune Imperium - $16.09
Spirit Island - $9.99
Ark Nova - $17.24
Lords of Waterdeep - $4.99
Race for the Galaxy - $5.59
Cascadia - $11.24
Mystic Vale - $2.59
One Deck Galaxy - $6.49
...
Lots more too!
Is your board game collection at home taking up too much space? Try out those games in digital format, including old classics, new takes on time-honored formats, and everything in between.
Steam Board Game Fest is live now, running until February 2!
store.steampowered.com/category/boa...
Steam Board Game Fest is live now, running until February 2!
store.steampowered.com/category/boa...
Board Games
Steam Board Game Fest 2026
store.steampowered.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Wingspan - $9.99
Gloomhaven - $9.79
Carcassonne - $2.99
Splendor - $1.99
Root - $5.99
Dune Imperium - $16.09
Spirit Island - $9.99
Ark Nova - $17.24
Lords of Waterdeep - $4.99
Race for the Galaxy - $5.59
Cascadia - $11.24
Mystic Vale - $2.59
One Deck Galaxy - $6.49
...
Lots more too!
Gloomhaven - $9.79
Carcassonne - $2.99
Splendor - $1.99
Root - $5.99
Dune Imperium - $16.09
Spirit Island - $9.99
Ark Nova - $17.24
Lords of Waterdeep - $4.99
Race for the Galaxy - $5.59
Cascadia - $11.24
Mystic Vale - $2.59
One Deck Galaxy - $6.49
...
Lots more too!
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New comic! 🤔 Poker face: 10/10. Game awareness: pending. 😇
📜 You can read this week's blog post at:
www.semicoop.com/comic/red-vs...
📜 You can read this week's blog post at:
www.semicoop.com/comic/red-vs...
January 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
New comic! 🤔 Poker face: 10/10. Game awareness: pending. 😇
📜 You can read this week's blog post at:
www.semicoop.com/comic/red-vs...
📜 You can read this week's blog post at:
www.semicoop.com/comic/red-vs...
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Board Game Beat is officially launched & loaded with content...with more to come as I report on Spielwarenmesse!
If you're into independent board game journalism—articles, videos, interviews, news, reviews & more—please check it out and share.
www.wericmartin.com
#boardgame #spielwarenmesse
If you're into independent board game journalism—articles, videos, interviews, news, reviews & more—please check it out and share.
www.wericmartin.com
#boardgame #spielwarenmesse
Board Game Beat LLC | W. Eric Martin
Tabletop and board game journalism with deep-dive news, reviews, interviews, videos, and essays, plus rulebook writing and editing services.
www.wericmartin.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Board Game Beat is officially launched & loaded with content...with more to come as I report on Spielwarenmesse!
If you're into independent board game journalism—articles, videos, interviews, news, reviews & more—please check it out and share.
www.wericmartin.com
#boardgame #spielwarenmesse
If you're into independent board game journalism—articles, videos, interviews, news, reviews & more—please check it out and share.
www.wericmartin.com
#boardgame #spielwarenmesse
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Announcing!!!!
🦖 DINO RACER 🦕🍌
Dino Racer is a fast-paced card game where you’ll draft cards of five wacky dinos competing in a prehistoric race to the finish.
Expect this one to *saur* at Gen Con 2026!!!! 🎲✂️
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46...
🦖 DINO RACER 🦕🍌
Dino Racer is a fast-paced card game where you’ll draft cards of five wacky dinos competing in a prehistoric race to the finish.
Expect this one to *saur* at Gen Con 2026!!!! 🎲✂️
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46...
January 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Announcing!!!!
🦖 DINO RACER 🦕🍌
Dino Racer is a fast-paced card game where you’ll draft cards of five wacky dinos competing in a prehistoric race to the finish.
Expect this one to *saur* at Gen Con 2026!!!! 🎲✂️
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46...
🦖 DINO RACER 🦕🍌
Dino Racer is a fast-paced card game where you’ll draft cards of five wacky dinos competing in a prehistoric race to the finish.
Expect this one to *saur* at Gen Con 2026!!!! 🎲✂️
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46...
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I spent the weekend trying to process what's happening in my city of Minneapolis, Minnesota by creating this video. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM
I spent the weekend trying to process what's happening in my city of Minneapolis, Minnesota by creating this video. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
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I love my friend the Lyn Lake sign guy.
January 25, 2026 at 2:17 AM
I love my friend the Lyn Lake sign guy.
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In Memoriam 2025
Designers build on the creativity and hard work of those who came before. TTGDA would like to recognize those in the tabletop industry who we lost last year. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, and are diminished by their loss.
irp.cdn-website.com/2b6905d0/fil...
Designers build on the creativity and hard work of those who came before. TTGDA would like to recognize those in the tabletop industry who we lost last year. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, and are diminished by their loss.
irp.cdn-website.com/2b6905d0/fil...
irp.cdn-website.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In Memoriam 2025
Designers build on the creativity and hard work of those who came before. TTGDA would like to recognize those in the tabletop industry who we lost last year. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, and are diminished by their loss.
irp.cdn-website.com/2b6905d0/fil...
Designers build on the creativity and hard work of those who came before. TTGDA would like to recognize those in the tabletop industry who we lost last year. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, and are diminished by their loss.
irp.cdn-website.com/2b6905d0/fil...
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I can't express how much the industry lost with Amber. She mostly operated behind-the-scenes... pushing the companies she worked with to evolve and grow and bolstering people (including me) who were/are underrepresented in gaming. She was goofy and kind and lovely and made everything better. 💔
A list like this is always going to have some omissions, so I'd love to add two big names here:
Amber Cook
October 25
Tabletop game marketing luminary. Responsible for rebrandings of Looney Labs and Steve Jackson, among others. Defender of women and other marginalized people in tabletop.
Amber Cook
October 25
Tabletop game marketing luminary. Responsible for rebrandings of Looney Labs and Steve Jackson, among others. Defender of women and other marginalized people in tabletop.
In Memoriam 2025
Designers build on the creativity and hard work of those who came before. TTGDA would like to recognize those in the tabletop industry who we lost last year. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, and are diminished by their loss.
irp.cdn-website.com/2b6905d0/fil...
Designers build on the creativity and hard work of those who came before. TTGDA would like to recognize those in the tabletop industry who we lost last year. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, and are diminished by their loss.
irp.cdn-website.com/2b6905d0/fil...
January 25, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I can't express how much the industry lost with Amber. She mostly operated behind-the-scenes... pushing the companies she worked with to evolve and grow and bolstering people (including me) who were/are underrepresented in gaming. She was goofy and kind and lovely and made everything better. 💔
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honestly still pretty happy with this game even tho i made it 6 years ago. cleaned up some terms (bonuses/weaknesses instead of perks/flaws? what was 2020 calvin thinking) and formatting, but otherwise it's still pretty solid!
Check it out if you want to roleplay as scifi marines with your friends
Check it out if you want to roleplay as scifi marines with your friends
Made some touch ups to my free game, Marine Squad, a smol rpg about being scifi soldiers with your friends
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Marine Squad: A 6 Page RPG
A 6-Page RPG by Calvin Wong Tze Loon 黃子倫 Above graphic by Joey Schouten Whether in the bowels of LV426 or the shores of Hell; the rank and file ODST or elite XCOM troopers; they are the Marines. Mari...
docs.google.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:08 AM
honestly still pretty happy with this game even tho i made it 6 years ago. cleaned up some terms (bonuses/weaknesses instead of perks/flaws? what was 2020 calvin thinking) and formatting, but otherwise it's still pretty solid!
Check it out if you want to roleplay as scifi marines with your friends
Check it out if you want to roleplay as scifi marines with your friends
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I have designed a week of bird-themed puzzles for Raddle! The first is SCREECH → OWL at raddle.quest/335
January 25, 2026 at 8:04 AM
I have designed a week of bird-themed puzzles for Raddle! The first is SCREECH → OWL at raddle.quest/335
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This is why it's important to call and let your voice be heard. @5calls.org makes it easy to make a difference. #abolishice
YOUR PHONE CALLS TO THE SENATE ARE WORKING. KEEP CALLING.
202–224-3121
Three Democrats who previously broke with the party and voted with the GOP are now saying they will not vote for the bill. That’s enough for the bill to be unpassable right now.
202–224-3121
Three Democrats who previously broke with the party and voted with the GOP are now saying they will not vote for the bill. That’s enough for the bill to be unpassable right now.
DHS funding bill faces new Senate hurdles after another person killed in Minneapolis
Some Democrats who voted for recent funding bills said they'll vote against any DHS bill without restrictions on enforcement operations. The deadline to avert a shutdown is Friday.
www.nbcnews.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 AM
This is why it's important to call and let your voice be heard. @5calls.org makes it easy to make a difference. #abolishice
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There’s almost exactly ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your unpublished board game design to this year’s Cardboard Edison Award! cardboardedison.com/award
January 25, 2026 at 4:40 AM
There’s almost exactly ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your unpublished board game design to this year’s Cardboard Edison Award! cardboardedison.com/award
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Doesn’t matter if it’s healthy. Materials that don’t kill you go straight into your face. Right now. Please. We’ll come back stronger tomorrow.
I suppose I could do an "oh fuck we should probably eat something tonight" reminder with the knowledge that lots of us have no appetite and/or no energy to figure out something like food.
January 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Doesn’t matter if it’s healthy. Materials that don’t kill you go straight into your face. Right now. Please. We’ll come back stronger tomorrow.
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Genuinely the only thing keeping me going—but it really is keeping me going—is how good it is to see people link arms and push for this to end.
I cannot stop thinking about how much love people can have for their neighbors, and how much work and money is poured into breaking that love apart.
I cannot stop thinking about how much love people can have for their neighbors, and how much work and money is poured into breaking that love apart.
January 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Genuinely the only thing keeping me going—but it really is keeping me going—is how good it is to see people link arms and push for this to end.
I cannot stop thinking about how much love people can have for their neighbors, and how much work and money is poured into breaking that love apart.
I cannot stop thinking about how much love people can have for their neighbors, and how much work and money is poured into breaking that love apart.