Beyond Solitaire
@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social
Solo Games Specialist at Leder Games. Classics enthusiast.
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New year, new book thread! First book of the year: The Incandescent by Emily Tesh. If you like reading about magical schools, but are tired of reading books written through teenagers' eyes, this one is GREAT. A fun look at the life of a teacher who also happens to be a magical badass.
2025 was hard, and I didn't do as much gaming as I wanted to do... but I did play a lot of light games with family and friends. Here are the breakout hits. youtu.be/uc90vcGhqnM
Top Family Games of 2025
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January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
2025 was hard, and I didn't do as much gaming as I wanted to do... but I did play a lot of light games with family and friends. Here are the breakout hits. youtu.be/uc90vcGhqnM
Trying out Apistocracy and maybe having too much fun. @ryanschneider.bsky.social @barcssarc.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Trying out Apistocracy and maybe having too much fun. @ryanschneider.bsky.social @barcssarc.bsky.social
Just got interviewed by an 11-year-old boy scout for a game design badge.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Just got interviewed by an 11-year-old boy scout for a game design badge.
I read some seriously good books in 2025. These are the best of the best! youtu.be/lohNeddYvRI
Top 12 Books of 2025
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January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I read some seriously good books in 2025. These are the best of the best! youtu.be/lohNeddYvRI
The Queen of Spies campaign is in its final 48 hours. Don't forget to back my first co-design with @djackthompson.bsky.social to hit crowdfunding! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Queen of Spies by SaltandPepper - Gamefound
Queen of Spies is a solo, story-driven board game of espionage and daring missions set in occupied Belgium during the First World War.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The Queen of Spies campaign is in its final 48 hours. Don't forget to back my first co-design with @djackthompson.bsky.social to hit crowdfunding! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
I can't believe I missed this insanely cute web series when it first came out, and it's clearly aged well--seeing it made me nostalgic for a different era of YouTube. Nothing Much to Do is an adorable adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing, and it's worth the watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn57...
And So It Begins... | Nothing Much To Do
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January 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I can't believe I missed this insanely cute web series when it first came out, and it's clearly aged well--seeing it made me nostalgic for a different era of YouTube. Nothing Much to Do is an adorable adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing, and it's worth the watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn57...
New year, new book thread! First book of the year: The Incandescent by Emily Tesh. If you like reading about magical schools, but are tired of reading books written through teenagers' eyes, this one is GREAT. A fun look at the life of a teacher who also happens to be a magical badass.
January 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM
New year, new book thread! First book of the year: The Incandescent by Emily Tesh. If you like reading about magical schools, but are tired of reading books written through teenagers' eyes, this one is GREAT. A fun look at the life of a teacher who also happens to be a magical badass.
Happy New Year everyone! I am about to start the year in the best way I know how: Reading all day while snacking on charcuterie. I wish all of you a first day of 2026 spent doing exactly what you want to do.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Happy New Year everyone! I am about to start the year in the best way I know how: Reading all day while snacking on charcuterie. I wish all of you a first day of 2026 spent doing exactly what you want to do.
I just discovered HRCYED and this is very dangerous. youtu.be/UzS1f5gbt60?...
The Hardest Reading Challenge You'll Ever Do is BACK for Round TWO
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December 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I just discovered HRCYED and this is very dangerous. youtu.be/UzS1f5gbt60?...
I had a lovely, mellow Christmas this year. My mother remains queen of really cool gifts—she got me some antique game pieces from Sondheim’s estate! I need to figure out how to display these so I can enjoy them all the time.
December 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I had a lovely, mellow Christmas this year. My mother remains queen of really cool gifts—she got me some antique game pieces from Sondheim’s estate! I need to figure out how to display these so I can enjoy them all the time.
Drinking hot chocolate and watching Home Alone by the light of the Christmas tree. A perfect evening?
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December 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Drinking hot chocolate and watching Home Alone by the light of the Christmas tree. A perfect evening?
2025 has been a weird year, but at least I read a lot.
December 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
2025 has been a weird year, but at least I read a lot.
I feel like today is a great day to remind everyone that there was a Roman emperor named Pupienus Maximus who ruled for only 99 days. Also, it is indeed pronounced “poopy anus.”
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I feel like today is a great day to remind everyone that there was a Roman emperor named Pupienus Maximus who ruled for only 99 days. Also, it is indeed pronounced “poopy anus.”
This season of “Game Night” came to a bloody conclusion. We all died. (Dying Message @barcssarc.bsky.social @ryanschneider.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This season of “Game Night” came to a bloody conclusion. We all died. (Dying Message @barcssarc.bsky.social @ryanschneider.bsky.social
"That's horrible. I love it." - Something I typically say while designing with @djackthompson.bsky.social and Roger Tankersley.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
"That's horrible. I love it." - Something I typically say while designing with @djackthompson.bsky.social and Roger Tankersley.
I was playing a tremendous game of Quacks… only to get hosed in the final round. @barcssarc.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I was playing a tremendous game of Quacks… only to get hosed in the final round. @barcssarc.bsky.social
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The furnace broke. It's very cold, so we're having a sale on an appropriately chilly game!
December 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The furnace broke. It's very cold, so we're having a sale on an appropriately chilly game!
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Had a great time talking with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social about design, development, and science fiction: beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/1091807/epis...
Episode 220 - Adam Blinkinsop on Echo from the Dark - Beyond Solitaire
For the Season 11 finale, designer and developer Adam Blinkinsop (@blinks.itch.io) talks about development for GMT, his approach to game design, and his current project: Echo from the Dark. P500: http...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Had a great time talking with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social about design, development, and science fiction: beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/1091807/epis...
I think I'm going to eat some ice cream and listen to Dungeon Crawler Carl. (The audiobooks are especially good.)
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December 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I think I'm going to eat some ice cream and listen to Dungeon Crawler Carl. (The audiobooks are especially good.)
Doing a proofing job so serious I have to play the Skyrim soundtrack through my noise-canceling headphones.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Doing a proofing job so serious I have to play the Skyrim soundtrack through my noise-canceling headphones.
Queen of Spies is live! Go back my first game with @djackthompson.bsky.social to make it to print. We are so proud! @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Queen of Spies by SaltandPepper - Gamefound
Queen of Spies is a solo, story-driven board game of espionage and daring missions set in occupied Belgium during the First World War.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Queen of Spies is live! Go back my first game with @djackthompson.bsky.social to make it to print. We are so proud! @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social gamefound.com/en/projects/...
IT'S HAPPENING. @gmtgames.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
IT'S HAPPENING. @gmtgames.bsky.social
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A gameplay look at Queen of Spies, the upcoming Solitaire World War 1 Espionage from Salt & Pepper Games, designed by Liz Davidson & David Thompson: youtu.be/URNV6XKfx1k
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December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A gameplay look at Queen of Spies, the upcoming Solitaire World War 1 Espionage from Salt & Pepper Games, designed by Liz Davidson & David Thompson: youtu.be/URNV6XKfx1k
#boardgames
@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social
#boardgames
@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social
Did a little teach and play of Queen of Spies, my upcoming game with @djackthompson.bsky.social. The campaign goes live on Thursday! youtu.be/olb_X2VvW9w
How to Solo: Queen of Spies (Intro Scenario)
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December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Did a little teach and play of Queen of Spies, my upcoming game with @djackthompson.bsky.social. The campaign goes live on Thursday! youtu.be/olb_X2VvW9w