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"The Six of VIII" is discussed on Episode 86 of The BGG Podcast with Daniel Newman and Amanda Panda.
One of the few games to get a reprint within New Mill, and now it is getting a new edition from @25thcentury.games
boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
#boardgames
One of the few games to get a reprint within New Mill, and now it is getting a new edition from @25thcentury.games
boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
#boardgames
Episode 86: Daniel Newman - Indie Game Markets, Trick Takers that stood out to us and connecting with the younger generation | The BoardGameGeek Podcast
boardgamegeek.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"The Six of VIII" is discussed on Episode 86 of The BGG Podcast with Daniel Newman and Amanda Panda.
One of the few games to get a reprint within New Mill, and now it is getting a new edition from @25thcentury.games
boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
#boardgames
One of the few games to get a reprint within New Mill, and now it is getting a new edition from @25thcentury.games
boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
#boardgames
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A Sentimental Saturday Night Special: The Top 25 Games of 2025
youtu.be/bacmZ1L0t0E?...
@bitewinggames.bsky.social
@tricktaking.bsky.social
@shreesh.bsky.social
@dvcgames.bsky.social
@bbornmueller.bsky.social
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social
@cmyk.games
#boardgames
1/2
youtu.be/bacmZ1L0t0E?...
@bitewinggames.bsky.social
@tricktaking.bsky.social
@shreesh.bsky.social
@dvcgames.bsky.social
@bbornmueller.bsky.social
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social
@cmyk.games
#boardgames
1/2
The Top 25 Board Games of 2025
YouTube video by Board Game Animal
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 12:40 AM
A Sentimental Saturday Night Special: The Top 25 Games of 2025
youtu.be/bacmZ1L0t0E?...
@bitewinggames.bsky.social
@tricktaking.bsky.social
@shreesh.bsky.social
@dvcgames.bsky.social
@bbornmueller.bsky.social
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social
@cmyk.games
#boardgames
1/2
youtu.be/bacmZ1L0t0E?...
@bitewinggames.bsky.social
@tricktaking.bsky.social
@shreesh.bsky.social
@dvcgames.bsky.social
@bbornmueller.bsky.social
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social
@cmyk.games
#boardgames
1/2
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I don't know how he manages to play so many games and then write such engaging reviews about them all, but I thank @danthurot.bsky.social for spending a slice of that time with my first little indie game Venusian Vegas and for all his support of the Indie Games Night Market this year! ❤️
In the final triple review of the year, I'm covering three trick-takers that go above and beyond: casino-heister Venusian Vegas, snitty restaurant manager Beastro, and social parable The Hedgehog's Dilemma. Read 'em here: spacebiff.com/2025/12/16/v...
A Prickle of Trickers
Say it with me now: All I play anymore is trick-taking games. Every so often, one comes along that makes me perk up and take note. Which is an exciting (if unfair) way of setting these three Indie …
spacebiff.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I don't know how he manages to play so many games and then write such engaging reviews about them all, but I thank @danthurot.bsky.social for spending a slice of that time with my first little indie game Venusian Vegas and for all his support of the Indie Games Night Market this year! ❤️
boardgamegeek.com/thread/36280...
This was a big surprise! Torchlit was voted Most Innovative in the 2025 Golden Trickster!
Cheers to everyone and big congrats to @bbornmueller.bsky.social, @seandavidross.bsky.social, and @tricktaking.bsky.social for their amazing work on Fellowship and Bacon!
This was a big surprise! Torchlit was voted Most Innovative in the 2025 Golden Trickster!
Cheers to everyone and big congrats to @bbornmueller.bsky.social, @seandavidross.bsky.social, and @tricktaking.bsky.social for their amazing work on Fellowship and Bacon!
2025 WINNERS FOR THE GOLDEN TRICKSTER AND GOLDEN CLIMBER | The Trick-Taking Guild
Hey Y'all!!!
Well, that was quite the nail-biter!!
2 of the awards had a 1 vote margin, and 1 of the awards had a 3 vote margin!!!
But, without further ado, let's give out these awards!!!
We have t...
boardgamegeek.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
boardgamegeek.com/thread/36280...
This was a big surprise! Torchlit was voted Most Innovative in the 2025 Golden Trickster!
Cheers to everyone and big congrats to @bbornmueller.bsky.social, @seandavidross.bsky.social, and @tricktaking.bsky.social for their amazing work on Fellowship and Bacon!
This was a big surprise! Torchlit was voted Most Innovative in the 2025 Golden Trickster!
Cheers to everyone and big congrats to @bbornmueller.bsky.social, @seandavidross.bsky.social, and @tricktaking.bsky.social for their amazing work on Fellowship and Bacon!
This was a nice surprise to see both Chasing Shadows and Torchlit on Kovray today! Very happy to hear both games went down well.
TOP 5 Board Games of November!
youtu.be/ktZMPQyxV-E
So many good games and SO CLOSE to our annual goal of playing 365 different games!
youtu.be/ktZMPQyxV-E
So many good games and SO CLOSE to our annual goal of playing 365 different games!
Top 5 Board Games Played | Small Box Card Games and Big Box Strategy HITS | November Edition
YouTube video by kovray
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
This was a nice surprise to see both Chasing Shadows and Torchlit on Kovray today! Very happy to hear both games went down well.
Reposted by David Spalinski
Watch me get thankful, recap Pax, & talk games from…
youtu.be/-h5u2Ghv8tY?...
@smirkanddagger.bsky.social
@buttonshy.bsky.social
@allplay.bsky.social
@officedoggames.bsky.social
@dvcgames.bsky.social
@bbornmueller.bsky.social
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social
@vawcer.bsky.social
@enzyshade.bsky.social
youtu.be/-h5u2Ghv8tY?...
@smirkanddagger.bsky.social
@buttonshy.bsky.social
@allplay.bsky.social
@officedoggames.bsky.social
@dvcgames.bsky.social
@bbornmueller.bsky.social
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social
@vawcer.bsky.social
@enzyshade.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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WIP box cover art for "Trifle", for a TGM Spring 2026 release.
Designed by me. Art by @saibep.bsky.social.
This will be a limited release, available in Japan via BOOTH (more details when they become available).
Designed by me. Art by @saibep.bsky.social.
This will be a limited release, available in Japan via BOOTH (more details when they become available).
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
WIP box cover art for "Trifle", for a TGM Spring 2026 release.
Designed by me. Art by @saibep.bsky.social.
This will be a limited release, available in Japan via BOOTH (more details when they become available).
Designed by me. Art by @saibep.bsky.social.
This will be a limited release, available in Japan via BOOTH (more details when they become available).
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HUGE news update for me!!!!!!
High Tide, the game I handmade for Indie Games Night Market 2024 and licensed to Underdog Games in 2025…
✨ Will be releasing at BARNES & NOBLE around March 2026!!! ✨
This marks my first design to reach big box retail stores!!!!! More details as they become available!
High Tide, the game I handmade for Indie Games Night Market 2024 and licensed to Underdog Games in 2025…
✨ Will be releasing at BARNES & NOBLE around March 2026!!! ✨
This marks my first design to reach big box retail stores!!!!! More details as they become available!
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
HUGE news update for me!!!!!!
High Tide, the game I handmade for Indie Games Night Market 2024 and licensed to Underdog Games in 2025…
✨ Will be releasing at BARNES & NOBLE around March 2026!!! ✨
This marks my first design to reach big box retail stores!!!!! More details as they become available!
High Tide, the game I handmade for Indie Games Night Market 2024 and licensed to Underdog Games in 2025…
✨ Will be releasing at BARNES & NOBLE around March 2026!!! ✨
This marks my first design to reach big box retail stores!!!!! More details as they become available!
Reposted by David Spalinski
In Mac McAnally's This Is Not a Game About a Pipe, players must craft studiously sensical statements about their cards. This one is a strange but enjoyable trick-taker. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/25/t...
This Is Not a Review of a Pipe
All I play anymore is trick-takers. And while some of them are challenging, others risk disappearing down their own pipe-hole in a semantic puff of tobacco smoke. That isn’t a bad thing. This…
spacebiff.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
In Mac McAnally's This Is Not a Game About a Pipe, players must craft studiously sensical statements about their cards. This one is a strange but enjoyable trick-taker. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/25/t...
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Threw together a quick poster / flyer for the event this Saturday. Come check out some cool indie games!
#paxunplugged #pax #indiegamesnightmarket
#paxunplugged #pax #indiegamesnightmarket
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Threw together a quick poster / flyer for the event this Saturday. Come check out some cool indie games!
#paxunplugged #pax #indiegamesnightmarket
#paxunplugged #pax #indiegamesnightmarket
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lovely review of Folia Folio! Thanks Wade!
My review of @dnlnwmn.bsky.social Folia Folio has...ahem...dropped. #boardgames #boardgame #tabletopgaming
therewillbe.games/articles-boa...
therewillbe.games/articles-boa...
Make Like a Tree and Leave! You Sound Like a Damn Fool When you Say it Wrong! A Folia Folio Card Game Review
Apparently, Leaves are more than just an Autumn menace. While I'm on the roof cleaning the bloody things out of the gutter for the third time this month, others are out there collecting leaves, marvel...
therewillbe.games
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
lovely review of Folia Folio! Thanks Wade!
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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 12:00 AM
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
In one week from today I'll be releasing Chasing Shadows at the Indie Games Night Market alongside lots of other games from indie designers. If you're at PAXU next Saturday, please come check out the night market starting at 7pm.
Here's a look at the box and cards from Chasing Shadows.
Here's a look at the box and cards from Chasing Shadows.
November 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In one week from today I'll be releasing Chasing Shadows at the Indie Games Night Market alongside lots of other games from indie designers. If you're at PAXU next Saturday, please come check out the night market starting at 7pm.
Here's a look at the box and cards from Chasing Shadows.
Here's a look at the box and cards from Chasing Shadows.
Big big thanks to @tricktaking.bsky.social for covering Chasing Shadows in a Indie Game Night Market feature video.
There are a bunch of awesome looking games that will be releasing at IGNM this year. I can't wait! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rIM...
There are a bunch of awesome looking games that will be releasing at IGNM this year. I can't wait! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rIM...
IGNM: Chasing Shadows, Glass Half Full, & Slot Machine Millionaire ~ Taylor's Trick-Taking Table
YouTube video by Taylor's Trick-Taking Table
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Big big thanks to @tricktaking.bsky.social for covering Chasing Shadows in a Indie Game Night Market feature video.
There are a bunch of awesome looking games that will be releasing at IGNM this year. I can't wait! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rIM...
There are a bunch of awesome looking games that will be releasing at IGNM this year. I can't wait! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rIM...
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At last, the EN rule of "集まれ！ワニワニ団" aka "Gather Up! Wani-Wani Gang" is available! The dice & card game with casual rule but a moderate amount of strategy. Please check it up at TGM 2025 autumn!
forms.gle/5DEqxTiPfuPn...
#ゲームマーケット2025秋
forms.gle/5DEqxTiPfuPn...
#ゲームマーケット2025秋
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
At last, the EN rule of "集まれ！ワニワニ団" aka "Gather Up! Wani-Wani Gang" is available! The dice & card game with casual rule but a moderate amount of strategy. Please check it up at TGM 2025 autumn!
forms.gle/5DEqxTiPfuPn...
#ゲームマーケット2025秋
forms.gle/5DEqxTiPfuPn...
#ゲームマーケット2025秋
Reposted by David Spalinski
Reposted by David Spalinski
Almost ready for you! Hope to see you at the Indie Games Night Market on Nov. 22nd in Philly! #FrogFaire #Bloomline #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Almost ready for you! Hope to see you at the Indie Games Night Market on Nov. 22nd in Philly! #FrogFaire #Bloomline #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
I'll be releasing a new card game called Chasing Shadows at the Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged on Nov 22. It's been a fun project and I can't wait for people to try it out!
Check out the game's BGG page or watch this how-to-play video by Cards Unbarred youtu.be/wlG3DocoZog
Check out the game's BGG page or watch this how-to-play video by Cards Unbarred youtu.be/wlG3DocoZog
Chasing Shadows - How to Play
YouTube video by Cards Unbarred
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'll be releasing a new card game called Chasing Shadows at the Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged on Nov 22. It's been a fun project and I can't wait for people to try it out!
Check out the game's BGG page or watch this how-to-play video by Cards Unbarred youtu.be/wlG3DocoZog
Check out the game's BGG page or watch this how-to-play video by Cards Unbarred youtu.be/wlG3DocoZog
Reposted by David Spalinski
If you find your Halloween is not surreal enough, you can improve your chances for Thanksgiving by picking up a copy of This Is Not a Game About a Pipe at the Indie Games Night Market at Pax Unplugged on Saturday, November 22nd.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
#PaxUnplugged
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
#PaxUnplugged
October 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
If you find your Halloween is not surreal enough, you can improve your chances for Thanksgiving by picking up a copy of This Is Not a Game About a Pipe at the Indie Games Night Market at Pax Unplugged on Saturday, November 22nd.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
#PaxUnplugged
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
#PaxUnplugged
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I designed a card game! This is Haunted Mouse and you can join me in this tutorial to see how it plays :)
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
Haunted Mouse - Learn While Playing
YouTube video by Getting Games
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I designed a card game! This is Haunted Mouse and you can join me in this tutorial to see how it plays :)
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
youtu.be/jeYycf5aqZc
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Released the rules for a new 3p climber!
It’s a main‑course offering, and it isn’t for everyone.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
It’s a main‑course offering, and it isn’t for everyone.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
Fool's Errand
Climbing-card game for three players. With contracts and early talon access!
boardgamegeek.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Released the rules for a new 3p climber!
It’s a main‑course offering, and it isn’t for everyone.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
It’s a main‑course offering, and it isn’t for everyone.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
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Chasing Shadows is David Spalinski's follow-up to last year's Torchlit. This is an uncommon trick-taker that uses its setting as more than spackle — and it's one of the best examples of the genre I've played in years. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/10/21/c...
Tricker Taker Soldier Spy
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter. The air is starting to nip. And the Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged is only a month away. After the success of last year&…
spacebiff.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chasing Shadows is David Spalinski's follow-up to last year's Torchlit. This is an uncommon trick-taker that uses its setting as more than spackle — and it's one of the best examples of the genre I've played in years. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/10/21/c...
Reposted by David Spalinski
Visit the New Mill website @dnlnwmn.bsky.social for more information on Indie Games Night Market, when and where the event will be, and the awesome indie self-published games available for purchase there.
www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
Indie Games Night Market — New Mill Industries
www.newmillindustries.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Visit the New Mill website @dnlnwmn.bsky.social for more information on Indie Games Night Market, when and where the event will be, and the awesome indie self-published games available for purchase there.
www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
www.newmillindustries.com/ignm
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New preorders from New Mill coming on Wednesday, October 1! I've gone into some detail about the four new games over the last 4 days, and this is the final one!
Yonkai no Yokai is a climbing/shedding game I designed, with art by the amazing @saibep.bsky.social.
Yonkai no Yokai is a climbing/shedding game I designed, with art by the amazing @saibep.bsky.social.
September 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
New preorders from New Mill coming on Wednesday, October 1! I've gone into some detail about the four new games over the last 4 days, and this is the final one!
Yonkai no Yokai is a climbing/shedding game I designed, with art by the amazing @saibep.bsky.social.
Yonkai no Yokai is a climbing/shedding game I designed, with art by the amazing @saibep.bsky.social.
Reposted by David Spalinski
New preorders from New Mill coming on Wednesday, October 1! I'll go into a little detail about one each day for the next 4 days!
First up (in alphabetical order) is Fright Factor, by @nickferris.bsky.social with art by @asmeesh.bsky.social
First up (in alphabetical order) is Fright Factor, by @nickferris.bsky.social with art by @asmeesh.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
New preorders from New Mill coming on Wednesday, October 1! I'll go into a little detail about one each day for the next 4 days!
First up (in alphabetical order) is Fright Factor, by @nickferris.bsky.social with art by @asmeesh.bsky.social
First up (in alphabetical order) is Fright Factor, by @nickferris.bsky.social with art by @asmeesh.bsky.social