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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · 19h

We've got a spread in today's Observer! If that's your Sunday paper, head to the betonmond blog for free suggestions on how to tell a story with this crowd...

And guess what, this is nowhere near all of the crowd that's in the CROWDS box - out for sale NOW!
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A box of cards labelled "CROWDS, Chris Riddell" in front of a notepad spread that's densely covered in drawings of characters.

A newspaper spread densely covered in only character drawings, a hand holding it

a newspaper spread densely covered in character drawings on a wooden table

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · 1d

Suggested storytelling prompts are here:
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How to use CROWDS to tell your stories.

Our new storytelling deck comes with a little set of instructions to get you started. Here they are - along with a couple of small crowds to get you started.

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · 1d

We'll have a double page spread in tomorrow's Observer in the UK... Have a look at your newsagent's if you want a HUGE CROWD to play with.

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · 17d

It's all sorted. We're selling to the US again and working on reopening EU sales ASAP.

Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 31

We've temporarily stopped taking orders from the US. Existing unfulfilled orders will be dealt with, don't worry.

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 16

How to use an imaginary audience... Here are the instructions from our new storytelling deck, CROWDS.
betonmond.co.uk/2025/08/15/h...

How to use CROWDS to tell your stories.

Our new storytelling deck comes with a little set of instructions to get you started. Here they are - along with a couple of small crowds to get you started.

betonmond.co.uk

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 12

We've not been shipping to the EU for a while now, but we're on it! Planning to open exports asap.

Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 10

We're finally reprinting PATHS!
betonmond.co.uk/games/paths/

Paths

Where will your Paths take you? A map of an ever-changing landscape. Use it as a meditation, let it lead you on imaginary journeys. This is not a game.But it can be one if you want it to be. Fifty-two...

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Viv Schwarz @vivschwarz.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hey, you can pre-order the storytelling deck I made with Chris Riddell! It's probably as many people staring at you as you'll ever have in a pocket size box without batteries

Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 6

CROWDS for pre-order! betonmond.co.uk/2025/08/06/c...

CROWDS for pre-order!

We made a new storytelling deck: CROWDS! The idea is simple: what a storyteller needs is an audience. A good crowd gives you inspiration. You can look at them and guess what they will find exciting. Y...

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 6

CROWDS for pre-order! betonmond.co.uk/2025/08/06/c...

CROWDS for pre-order!

We made a new storytelling deck: CROWDS! The idea is simple: what a storyteller needs is an audience. A good crowd gives you inspiration. You can look at them and guess what they will find exciting. Y...

betonmond.co.uk

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 1

NEW DECK OF CARDS!
We just opened pre-orders for a new storytelling deck. A huge crowd of characters to use as you like!
cyclingfish.bigcartel.com/product/crow...

Crowds Card Deck *Pre Order*

52 illustrated cards featuring intricately inked characters to create vast crowds. Signed by Chris Riddell For more info visit...

cyclingfish.bigcartel.com

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are also reprinting PATHS, a deck that makes an ever changing landscape.
cyclingfish.bigcartel.com/product/path...

Paths Card Deck *Pre Order*

52 illustrated cards featuring paths through landscapes. Signed by Chris Riddell For more info visit https://betonmond.co.uk/paths.php...

cyclingfish.bigcartel.com

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Aug 1

NEW DECK OF CARDS!
We just opened pre-orders for a new storytelling deck. A huge crowd of characters to use as you like!
cyclingfish.bigcartel.com/product/crow...

Crowds Card Deck *Pre Order*

52 illustrated cards featuring intricately inked characters to create vast crowds. Signed by Chris Riddell For more info visit...

cyclingfish.bigcartel.com

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Apr 23

Betonmond Fridays coming up! Join Chris and Viv at our livestream where they'll be talking about Little Ghost, our spooky bluffing game. Chris will be drawing live!
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betonmond Livestream with Chris Riddell - Little Ghost

Chris Riddell is talking to Viv Schwarz about Little Ghost, the spooky bluffing game he illustrated for betonmond games. There will be live drawing.

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Apr 11

Thanks for watching! We will be back another Friday, presenting "Little Ghost".

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Betonmond Games @betonmond.bsky.social · Apr 11

LIVESTREAM TODAY - Chris and Viv chat about "Wizard Work", our family strategy game of magical job opportunities. Chris will be drawing live. Our first broadcast! Tune in...
www.youtube.com/live/trvI-0P...