Eric Dittmore
@ericdittmore.bsky.social
Teacher
Tabletop game designer
DittmoreDesigns.com
Tabletop game designer
DittmoreDesigns.com
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Adulting is another forthcoming Indie Games Night Market title, this time tackling the stresses and self-care of an ordinary weekend. It is warm, inviting, and does the multi-victor thing without feeling like a cop-out. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/06/a...
Joy in the Burnout
Eric Dittmore’s Adulting is not Johnny O’Neal’s Adulthood, although it’s inevitable I’ll mix up the two titles somewhere in the text of this review. In fact, I already…
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Dan’s review beautifully articulates my intent behind Adulting. I’m so glad it resonates.
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
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I got to play @ericdittmore.bsky.social's Adulting recently and it was very solid. I love how it approached multi-victor and it might be one of the most dynamic deckbuilders I've yet played. Give this a look at next week's Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged!
Adulting is another forthcoming Indie Games Night Market title, this time tackling the stresses and self-care of an ordinary weekend. It is warm, inviting, and does the multi-victor thing without feeling like a cop-out. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/06/a...
Joy in the Burnout
Eric Dittmore’s Adulting is not Johnny O’Neal’s Adulthood, although it’s inevitable I’ll mix up the two titles somewhere in the text of this review. In fact, I already…
spacebiff.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I got to play @ericdittmore.bsky.social's Adulting recently and it was very solid. I love how it approached multi-victor and it might be one of the most dynamic deckbuilders I've yet played. Give this a look at next week's Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged!
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Check out Adulting, a 'cozy, engine-building card game about the mundane struggles of adulthood' from TTGDA member @ericdittmore.bsky.social during PAX Unplugged's Indie Night Market this Saturday night!
Build a healthy balance of chores and self-care.
Find more information at DittmoreDesigns.com
Build a healthy balance of chores and self-care.
Find more information at DittmoreDesigns.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Check out Adulting, a 'cozy, engine-building card game about the mundane struggles of adulthood' from TTGDA member @ericdittmore.bsky.social during PAX Unplugged's Indie Night Market this Saturday night!
Build a healthy balance of chores and self-care.
Find more information at DittmoreDesigns.com
Build a healthy balance of chores and self-care.
Find more information at DittmoreDesigns.com
Such a stellar line up of games! I can’t wait to be a part of this in just a week’s time!
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Such a stellar line up of games! I can’t wait to be a part of this in just a week’s time!
I ran a game design workshop at my local makerspace today. It was fun showing off the games me and my friends have made as a starting point. I loved that I could say, “you don’t have to make a thousand copies to bring your game to life.” Indie games rule!!
@vickilanger.dev
@xoe.gay
@vickilanger.dev
@xoe.gay
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I ran a game design workshop at my local makerspace today. It was fun showing off the games me and my friends have made as a starting point. I loved that I could say, “you don’t have to make a thousand copies to bring your game to life.” Indie games rule!!
@vickilanger.dev
@xoe.gay
@vickilanger.dev
@xoe.gay
I love seeing people use the language of Adulting to talk about their real-life self care. I want nothing more for this game than for it to resonate with folks in this way and to help them reexamine the “grind set” that we can all fall victim to. Make space in your routine for self care!
Due to unexpected work commitments yesterday & today I didn’t have time to finish editing/exporting our IGNM preview
SO! It’ll be out tomorrow, Saturday at 7PM EST, the one week pre-anniversary of the IGNM~
Huge thanks for everyone’s patience; I just rather deliver quality than rush it out
SO! It’ll be out tomorrow, Saturday at 7PM EST, the one week pre-anniversary of the IGNM~
Huge thanks for everyone’s patience; I just rather deliver quality than rush it out
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I love seeing people use the language of Adulting to talk about their real-life self care. I want nothing more for this game than for it to resonate with folks in this way and to help them reexamine the “grind set” that we can all fall victim to. Make space in your routine for self care!
Can’t wait to see this preview of some titles that will be at IGNM! I’m so honored to be included in this list of amazing designers.
Goofy pic, but man this has been fun~
#tomorrownight~
@vawcer.bsky.social @aveknots.bsky.social @marcelineleiman.bsky.social @macaroobanzai.bsky.social @xoe.gay @ericdittmore.bsky.social @cardboardedison.com @tedmannschaller.bsky.social @chrisinhm.bsky.social & so many more I don’t have room~
#tomorrownight~
@vawcer.bsky.social @aveknots.bsky.social @marcelineleiman.bsky.social @macaroobanzai.bsky.social @xoe.gay @ericdittmore.bsky.social @cardboardedison.com @tedmannschaller.bsky.social @chrisinhm.bsky.social & so many more I don’t have room~
November 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Can’t wait to see this preview of some titles that will be at IGNM! I’m so honored to be included in this list of amazing designers.
This is a great time to pick up some Hollandspiele games!
I’m picking up a copy of Sykes-Picot by @rollplusfun.bsky.social and Persuasion by @xoe.gay
I’m picking up a copy of Sykes-Picot by @rollplusfun.bsky.social and Persuasion by @xoe.gay
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This is a great time to pick up some Hollandspiele games!
I’m picking up a copy of Sykes-Picot by @rollplusfun.bsky.social and Persuasion by @xoe.gay
I’m picking up a copy of Sykes-Picot by @rollplusfun.bsky.social and Persuasion by @xoe.gay
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This is a feed of designers bringing their games to Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged 2025 next week. Right now, it is chock full of folks cutting, printing, boxing, and otherwise willing their games to life.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This is a feed of designers bringing their games to Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged 2025 next week. Right now, it is chock full of folks cutting, printing, boxing, and otherwise willing their games to life.
Reposted by Eric Dittmore
Friday 11/14 6PM ESTour Indie Games Night Market Special Preview goes up~
I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~
Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~
Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Friday 11/14 6PM ESTour Indie Games Night Market Special Preview goes up~
I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~
Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~
Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
Tomorrow is a big day... How-to-Play video day! I have my script ready. My wife agreed to lend a hand. I got a little tripod for my phone. Everything is ready to go. Any pro-tips for making a how-to-play video before I get to it tomorrow? 🎲✂️
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Tomorrow is a big day... How-to-Play video day! I have my script ready. My wife agreed to lend a hand. I got a little tripod for my phone. Everything is ready to go. Any pro-tips for making a how-to-play video before I get to it tomorrow? 🎲✂️
Have you ever wondered how to phonetically spell out the sounds your farts make? This game has all the answers!
The Midnight Market ends today, and it's your last chance to head over to get some of these cool indie games.
While you're heading over, check out this cool little unboxing video of Tootin' & Hollerin', by Joe Kell.
The night is for indie games. 🌖
lunarpunk.games/midnightmarket
While you're heading over, check out this cool little unboxing video of Tootin' & Hollerin', by Joe Kell.
The night is for indie games. 🌖
lunarpunk.games/midnightmarket
Midnight Market - Tootin' & Hollerin' Unboxing Video
YouTube video by Lunarpunk Games
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Have you ever wondered how to phonetically spell out the sounds your farts make? This game has all the answers!
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24 Hours remain! Don't miss your chance to catch these unique experiences!
Games of harsh votes and reluctant concessions.
Divisions and misdirection.
Flashy duels of action, resource, & goal management.
Introspective hunts for evils among friends.
Silly competitions of pushing your luck and toots.
Games of harsh votes and reluctant concessions.
Divisions and misdirection.
Flashy duels of action, resource, & goal management.
Introspective hunts for evils among friends.
Silly competitions of pushing your luck and toots.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM
24 Hours remain! Don't miss your chance to catch these unique experiences!
Games of harsh votes and reluctant concessions.
Divisions and misdirection.
Flashy duels of action, resource, & goal management.
Introspective hunts for evils among friends.
Silly competitions of pushing your luck and toots.
Games of harsh votes and reluctant concessions.
Divisions and misdirection.
Flashy duels of action, resource, & goal management.
Introspective hunts for evils among friends.
Silly competitions of pushing your luck and toots.
Zach Morris is a wonderfully inventive designer, and their game Duck, Duck, Choose! is a delightful multi-victor game about reaching consensus and sharing with others (or not). I’ve loved playtesting this one and can’t wait to share it with my game group!
We have a little unboxing video for you: Duck, Duck, Choose! / What Does My Rival Desire?, a combo pack of games by Zach Morris.
Available at the Midnight Market until the night of the 10th or 50 copies sell out. Available at: lunarpunk.games/midnightmarket
The night is for indie games. 🌖
Available at the Midnight Market until the night of the 10th or 50 copies sell out. Available at: lunarpunk.games/midnightmarket
The night is for indie games. 🌖
Midnight Market - Duck Duck Choose/What Does My Rival Desire? Unboxing Video
YouTube video by Lunarpunk Games
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Zach Morris is a wonderfully inventive designer, and their game Duck, Duck, Choose! is a delightful multi-victor game about reaching consensus and sharing with others (or not). I’ve loved playtesting this one and can’t wait to share it with my game group!
I’m very excited about this online indie market. I’ve had the good fortune to playtest all of these games and can confirm that they are all bangers! Get em while you can!
November 8, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I’m very excited about this online indie market. I’ve had the good fortune to playtest all of these games and can confirm that they are all bangers! Get em while you can!
Dan’s review beautifully articulates my intent behind Adulting. I’m so glad it resonates.
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
Adulting is another forthcoming Indie Games Night Market title, this time tackling the stresses and self-care of an ordinary weekend. It is warm, inviting, and does the multi-victor thing without feeling like a cop-out. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/06/a...
Joy in the Burnout
Eric Dittmore’s Adulting is not Johnny O’Neal’s Adulthood, although it’s inevitable I’ll mix up the two titles somewhere in the text of this review. In fact, I already…
spacebiff.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Dan’s review beautifully articulates my intent behind Adulting. I’m so glad it resonates.
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
I’ve had the pleasure of playtesting both of these games and was eager awaiting the day I could buy them. That day is finally here, and just in time for spooky season!
October 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I’ve had the pleasure of playtesting both of these games and was eager awaiting the day I could buy them. That day is finally here, and just in time for spooky season!
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We are live! And we funded in 15 minutes! Amazing! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We are live! And we funded in 15 minutes! Amazing! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason on the Building the Game podcast about the process of finding the core of a game. I speak a lot about the process of designing Adulting. Check it out!
buildingthegamepodcast.com/episode-696-...
buildingthegamepodcast.com/episode-696-...
Episode 696: Adulting is Six Seven
buildingthegamepodcast.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason on the Building the Game podcast about the process of finding the core of a game. I speak a lot about the process of designing Adulting. Check it out!
buildingthegamepodcast.com/episode-696-...
buildingthegamepodcast.com/episode-696-...
Sent my files to print for Adulting. It’s a weird feeling not being able to tinker on a game anymore that I’ve been working on for years. Now I’m busying myself with other tasks (making a website, listing on BGG, prepping materials for my table at the IGNM, etc.) Always more to be done! 🎲✂️
September 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Sent my files to print for Adulting. It’s a weird feeling not being able to tinker on a game anymore that I’ve been working on for years. Now I’m busying myself with other tasks (making a website, listing on BGG, prepping materials for my table at the IGNM, etc.) Always more to be done! 🎲✂️
I’m close to printing my game Adulting for the Indie Game Night Market. My last step is to design the box. Working on it a bit now, and I’m very grateful for the tips in Graphic Design for Board Games by @danielsolis.bsky.social
For research, what are some of your favorite board game boxes? 🎲✂️
For research, what are some of your favorite board game boxes? 🎲✂️
September 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I’m close to printing my game Adulting for the Indie Game Night Market. My last step is to design the box. Working on it a bit now, and I’m very grateful for the tips in Graphic Design for Board Games by @danielsolis.bsky.social
For research, what are some of your favorite board game boxes? 🎲✂️
For research, what are some of your favorite board game boxes? 🎲✂️
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It's a release!
Drawing Dungeon is a roll-and-write dungeon crawl I've been working on for a few months now!
Four maps and a playtime of 15-20 minutes per session, all for $3!
Explore the dungeon, collect treasure, and defeat the boss (or die trying)!
Drawing Dungeon is a roll-and-write dungeon crawl I've been working on for a few months now!
Four maps and a playtime of 15-20 minutes per session, all for $3!
Explore the dungeon, collect treasure, and defeat the boss (or die trying)!
Drawing Dungeon by Soucy Games
Sharpen your pencil and prepare to delve into the dungeon! Switch between exploring new rooms and defeating the monsters inside them to earn more items and treasure!
soucygames.itch.io
September 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It's a release!
Drawing Dungeon is a roll-and-write dungeon crawl I've been working on for a few months now!
Four maps and a playtime of 15-20 minutes per session, all for $3!
Explore the dungeon, collect treasure, and defeat the boss (or die trying)!
Drawing Dungeon is a roll-and-write dungeon crawl I've been working on for a few months now!
Four maps and a playtime of 15-20 minutes per session, all for $3!
Explore the dungeon, collect treasure, and defeat the boss (or die trying)!
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Amabel Holland has designed board games that tackle the struggle to end slavery, women’s suffrage, and the highly personal topic of gender transition, referring to them as “political art.” What can board games say that other art forms can’t?
The Personal, Political Art of Board-Game Design
What can board games say that other art forms can’t?
www.newyorker.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Amabel Holland has designed board games that tackle the struggle to end slavery, women’s suffrage, and the highly personal topic of gender transition, referring to them as “political art.” What can board games say that other art forms can’t?
Honored that Xoe talked about my new design Hermit Hustle, even if it took some digs at the hierarchies in the game, lol. Xoe won’t be satisfied until all hierarchies are destroyed!
August Vlog
• Balancing with Flavor Text
• Unranked spotlight: Hermit Hustle
• Vibes 2nd edition delayed
• Conviction required role play setup
• Some Bread art
• Unraveled pacing planning to be changed
• Everything is okay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Gb...
🎲✂️
• Balancing with Flavor Text
• Unranked spotlight: Hermit Hustle
• Vibes 2nd edition delayed
• Conviction required role play setup
• Some Bread art
• Unraveled pacing planning to be changed
• Everything is okay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Gb...
🎲✂️
Balancing with Flavor Text (Vlog 8/2025)
YouTube video by Knife Bunny
www.youtube.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Honored that Xoe talked about my new design Hermit Hustle, even if it took some digs at the hierarchies in the game, lol. Xoe won’t be satisfied until all hierarchies are destroyed!
Can’t wait to play this one with my Dino-obsessed nephew 🦕
The evolution of Uh Oh, Dino!- our cute and chaotic dinosaur co-op!
The photos obviously show how the art has evolved. More subtly reflected in these images is how much gameplay iteration happened during development.
The photos obviously show how the art has evolved. More subtly reflected in these images is how much gameplay iteration happened during development.
August 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Can’t wait to play this one with my Dino-obsessed nephew 🦕
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When the Expo Hall closes, the indies come out to play. Head down to Summit Level 0 on Saturday night during PAX West for that small-batch, limited-run, bespoke artisanal cardboard.
west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
August 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
When the Expo Hall closes, the indies come out to play. Head down to Summit Level 0 on Saturday night during PAX West for that small-batch, limited-run, bespoke artisanal cardboard.
west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...