Scott Jon Siegel
@numberless.bsky.social
Designer of playful social experiences. Lead Game Designer @ Board.
I love making things that bring people together.
https://numberless.net
https://board.fun
I love making things that bring people together.
https://numberless.net
https://board.fun
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A Lord of the Rings cover band called Wilco Waggins
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Chappell Rohan
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Sex Bomb-adil.
December 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Wilco Waggins
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Been toying around with a newfangled console called Board. The price tag is steep: $700. But the games, which all involve physical playing pieces that interact with the screen, are a blast. Can it prevail in the marketplace? I talked to the team about their gamble. www.polygon.com/board-game-c...
December 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Been toying around with a newfangled console called Board. The price tag is steep: $700. But the games, which all involve physical playing pieces that interact with the screen, are a blast. Can it prevail in the marketplace? I talked to the team about their gamble. www.polygon.com/board-game-c...
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Are you on Board?
A new $700 anti-console hopes to save your family from PlayStation and Netflix loneliness
Are you on Board?
www.polygon.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Are you on Board?
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SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
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Step 1: Watch this hilarious video
Step 2: Buy Despelote
Step 3: Play Despelote
Step 4: Transcend from "Slug Dusted with Salt" to "Enriched Human" through the power of autobiographical storytelling
Step 5: Gradually descend back into the default state of "Goo Ball"
Step 2: Buy Despelote
Step 3: Play Despelote
Step 4: Transcend from "Slug Dusted with Salt" to "Enriched Human" through the power of autobiographical storytelling
Step 5: Gradually descend back into the default state of "Goo Ball"
DESPELOTE: FIFTH TRAILER (now on nintendo switch)
YouTube video by Panic
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Step 1: Watch this hilarious video
Step 2: Buy Despelote
Step 3: Play Despelote
Step 4: Transcend from "Slug Dusted with Salt" to "Enriched Human" through the power of autobiographical storytelling
Step 5: Gradually descend back into the default state of "Goo Ball"
Step 2: Buy Despelote
Step 3: Play Despelote
Step 4: Transcend from "Slug Dusted with Salt" to "Enriched Human" through the power of autobiographical storytelling
Step 5: Gradually descend back into the default state of "Goo Ball"
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He looks like he’s trying to stop his dog from leaving him
December 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
He looks like he’s trying to stop his dog from leaving him
Make sure you read the thread
December 3, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Make sure you read the thread
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I GENUINELY HATE THAT WE USE THE SAME TERM TO REFER TO THE PLAGIARISM SLOP MACHINE AND THE CODE THAT MAKES TAILS FOLLOW YOU AROUND IN SONIC 2.
July 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I GENUINELY HATE THAT WE USE THE SAME TERM TO REFER TO THE PLAGIARISM SLOP MACHINE AND THE CODE THAT MAKES TAILS FOLLOW YOU AROUND IN SONIC 2.
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We do bones, Charlie Brown.
November 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We do bones, Charlie Brown.
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Personally, I think it was the face plates. Consoles with removable face plates kick ass.
The Xbox 360 succeeded because we focused on what gamers and game developers wanted.
Not what publishers wanted. Not building a “something-else killer”. Not what Windows wanted. We enabled game developers to make great games people wanted to play.
Not what publishers wanted. Not building a “something-else killer”. Not what Windows wanted. We enabled game developers to make great games people wanted to play.
20 years ago today Xbox 360 launched. The power was never the console - it was you. You camped out at midnight, built lasting communities, and showed us what gaming could mean. You made that generation endure for two decades. Thank you.
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Personally, I think it was the face plates. Consoles with removable face plates kick ass.
A closeted queer woman contends with her grief, alongside the complete erosion of her private life and independence.
Her world is over, and everybody knows. But nobody understands.
From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Her world is over, and everybody knows. But nobody understands.
From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A closeted queer woman contends with her grief, alongside the complete erosion of her private life and independence.
Her world is over, and everybody knows. But nobody understands.
From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Her world is over, and everybody knows. But nobody understands.
From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Hot take: Fame breeds mediocrity, because those who come into influence often believe it merits them to be above critique, and have the power to reject it without consequence (and possibly punish those who would offer it).
This applies to both creative and non-creative fields.
This applies to both creative and non-creative fields.
Everyone should have an editor, ideally - at least for a little while - one who doesn't like them very much
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hot take: Fame breeds mediocrity, because those who come into influence often believe it merits them to be above critique, and have the power to reject it without consequence (and possibly punish those who would offer it).
This applies to both creative and non-creative fields.
This applies to both creative and non-creative fields.
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"babies are born worshipping unknown gods" is one of the most incredible dwarf fortress bugs i have heard of. its poetry.
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"babies are born worshipping unknown gods" is one of the most incredible dwarf fortress bugs i have heard of. its poetry.
Excited for more people to get hands-on and finally realize what we’ve known for the last two years: Board is a truly magical game console, and is very exciting for both players and developers. www.wargamer.com/board/game-c...
The 'Board' game console could be the next Nintendo Wii, and I'm not exaggerating
Seeing a live demonstration has changed my scepticism into eager anticipation - Board could change how we play videogames, and open new avenues of innovation for board game designers.
www.wargamer.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Excited for more people to get hands-on and finally realize what we’ve known for the last two years: Board is a truly magical game console, and is very exciting for both players and developers. www.wargamer.com/board/game-c...
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Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
Hear about the NES US launch 40 years ago from the people that made it happen: Gail Tilden, Bruce Lowry and Lance Barr with @frankcifaldi.bsky.social from the @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social moderating! Panel recording at youtu.be/f2WDfsiLiRA
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
We Launched the NES 40 Years Ago Today - Gail Tilden, Lance Barr, Bruce Lowry - PRGE 2025 Portland
YouTube video by Portland Retro Gaming Expo
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
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i'm not trying to make this about me, this time, but among many other incredible and charismatic qualities, mamdani is the first political candidate in history that seems like maybe, just maybe, he's played firewatch or untitled goose game
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
i'm not trying to make this about me, this time, but among many other incredible and charismatic qualities, mamdani is the first political candidate in history that seems like maybe, just maybe, he's played firewatch or untitled goose game
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The first (1955) Danish edition of Ray Bradbury’s FAHRENHEIT 451. Later editions did not convert the title, so this is the only SI-compatible edition! 🎢
November 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The first (1955) Danish edition of Ray Bradbury’s FAHRENHEIT 451. Later editions did not convert the title, so this is the only SI-compatible edition! 🎢
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: In my book I invented Gatsby lifestyle as a cautionary tale
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
November 1, 2025 at 4:48 AM
F. Scott Fitzgerald: In my book I invented Gatsby lifestyle as a cautionary tale
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
I won’t lie: I love everything about this trailer, up to the point where they all have to start shooting each other with guns, because ultimately this is still a video game about shooting each other with guns.
Ignoring the money vortex app Tapped Out, there hasn’t been a proper Simpsons game in 18 years! But in 2025 there aren’t full licensed games anymore, so instead you get a massive season of Fortnite with piecemeal content that’ll cost way more than a $60 game. Simpsons isn’t half assing the crossover
November 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I won’t lie: I love everything about this trailer, up to the point where they all have to start shooting each other with guns, because ultimately this is still a video game about shooting each other with guns.
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this is super cool - first time i've seen a viable, in-production version of the "custom physical pieces that interact with a screen" idea - board.fun
Board – The First Ever Face-to-Face Gaming Console
Board.fun — the official site for the Board Console. Board fuses the best of board games and video games into something entirely new. A 24” face-to-face gaming console that brings everyone together to...
board.fun
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
this is super cool - first time i've seen a viable, in-production version of the "custom physical pieces that interact with a screen" idea - board.fun
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i’m continually struck by the joy zohran has brought to this election and the absolute venom with which it’s been met.
For New Yorkers who work the night shift, it can be nearly impossible to participate in political life of our city.
So tonight we’re bringing this campaign to them — starting with taxi drivers waiting at LaGuardia.
So tonight we’re bringing this campaign to them — starting with taxi drivers waiting at LaGuardia.
October 31, 2025 at 3:34 AM
i’m continually struck by the joy zohran has brought to this election and the absolute venom with which it’s been met.
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The Mushka is out of the bag! 🐾
Mushka is your cute lil' friend that lives in Board - a new tabletop game console that blends board games & video games (board.fun)
We've had so much fun working with the incredible Board team to bring Mushka to life, we can't wait for you to meet 'em ✨
Mushka is your cute lil' friend that lives in Board - a new tabletop game console that blends board games & video games (board.fun)
We've had so much fun working with the incredible Board team to bring Mushka to life, we can't wait for you to meet 'em ✨
October 30, 2025 at 5:36 AM
The Mushka is out of the bag! 🐾
Mushka is your cute lil' friend that lives in Board - a new tabletop game console that blends board games & video games (board.fun)
We've had so much fun working with the incredible Board team to bring Mushka to life, we can't wait for you to meet 'em ✨
Mushka is your cute lil' friend that lives in Board - a new tabletop game console that blends board games & video games (board.fun)
We've had so much fun working with the incredible Board team to bring Mushka to life, we can't wait for you to meet 'em ✨