Dominic Crapuchettes
@dcrapuchettes.bsky.social
Board game designer
Nature, Evolution, Oceans, Wits & Wagers, Say Anything, Clubs, Cluzzle
Founder of NorthStar Studio
Father, plays soccer, has dogs. Interested in meaningful artistic endeavors and the long arc of history.
Nature, Evolution, Oceans, Wits & Wagers, Say Anything, Clubs, Cluzzle
Founder of NorthStar Studio
Father, plays soccer, has dogs. Interested in meaningful artistic endeavors and the long arc of history.
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Hi! I’m new here. I’m leaving my X and want to introduce myself to BlueSky.
I’m a board game designer who’s sold over 4.5 million games. I started a company called North Star Games in 2003 that grew to 30 employees. We had 6 games on the shelf at Target before everything started to unravel.
I’m a board game designer who’s sold over 4.5 million games. I started a company called North Star Games in 2003 that grew to 30 employees. We had 6 games on the shelf at Target before everything started to unravel.
From an email I just received…
“We just back from the Nuremberg Toy Fair.
We have seen that this series of Nature products are very popular.”
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This makes me very happy. NorthStar was in dire need of a big win like this.
“We just back from the Nuremberg Toy Fair.
We have seen that this series of Nature products are very popular.”
🥰♥️♥️♥️
This makes me very happy. NorthStar was in dire need of a big win like this.
February 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
From an email I just received…
“We just back from the Nuremberg Toy Fair.
We have seen that this series of Nature products are very popular.”
🥰♥️♥️♥️
This makes me very happy. NorthStar was in dire need of a big win like this.
“We just back from the Nuremberg Toy Fair.
We have seen that this series of Nature products are very popular.”
🥰♥️♥️♥️
This makes me very happy. NorthStar was in dire need of a big win like this.
I hate saying the obvious, but Trump does not plan on relinquishing power at the next election. All of these drastic measures are not random. They have a clear purpose.
Let's not forget the raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home this month
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 30, 2026 at 10:44 PM
I hate saying the obvious, but Trump does not plan on relinquishing power at the next election. All of these drastic measures are not random. They have a clear purpose.
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Let's not forget the raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home this month
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 30, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Let's not forget the raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home this month
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The board game industry seems to be growing in Argentina. A reported 25k people attended Cultura en Juego. I noticed people playing Wits & Wagers, ThunderRoad, and Nature.
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@davethegame.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social
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@davethegame.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social
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Dominic Crapuchettes
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The board game industry seems to be growing in Argentina. A reported 25k people attended Cultura en Juego. I noticed people playing Wits & Wagers, ThunderRoad, and Nature.
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@davethegame.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/shorts/BMC8P...
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@davethegame.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/shorts/BMC8P...
Eric Martin has been reporting on board games since as long as I can remember - probably for 20+ years. Take a look if you're interested in following the industry.
Board Game Beat is officially launched & loaded with content...with more to come as I report on Spielwarenmesse!
If you're into independent board game journalism—articles, videos, interviews, news, reviews & more—please check it out and share.
www.wericmartin.com
#boardgame #spielwarenmesse
If you're into independent board game journalism—articles, videos, interviews, news, reviews & more—please check it out and share.
www.wericmartin.com
#boardgame #spielwarenmesse
Board Game Beat LLC | W. Eric Martin
Tabletop and board game journalism with deep-dive news, reviews, interviews, videos, and essays, plus rulebook writing and editing services.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Eric Martin has been reporting on board games since as long as I can remember - probably for 20+ years. Take a look if you're interested in following the industry.
"I initially thought the 8 traits wouldn't be enough and the game would get stale quickly. Not the case at all. In that vein, I'll liken it to Carcassonne, as that's one of the simplest yet really deep games I know and love."
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boardgamegeek.com/thread/36506...
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boardgamegeek.com/thread/36506...
Soloing Nature (just the base game) - it's a lot more fun than I expected (ode from an Oceans fan) | Nature
After following it for a while, I finally picked up Nature (just the base game - no extra modules) at PAX Unplugged 2025. I got around to opening it last night, and have since played 7 games solo, wh...
boardgamegeek.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
"I initially thought the 8 traits wouldn't be enough and the game would get stale quickly. Not the case at all. In that vein, I'll liken it to Carcassonne, as that's one of the simplest yet really deep games I know and love."
🥰♥️♥️♥️
boardgamegeek.com/thread/36506...
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boardgamegeek.com/thread/36506...
This is why it’s generally a bad idea to plug the sink, turn on the faucet, and get work done while it fills up.
January 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM
This is why it’s generally a bad idea to plug the sink, turn on the faucet, and get work done while it fills up.
My son is officially taller than me by at 20,000 hairs.
January 19, 2026 at 2:29 AM
My son is officially taller than me by at 20,000 hairs.
A silly head-to-head single elimination tournament between some of the prominent games that were released in 2025. Nature made it to the second round which made me happy. It's worth a listen if you have some free time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VckC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VckC...
The 3 Idiots Game of the Year Tournament 2025
YouTube video by Hungry Gamer
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January 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM
A silly head-to-head single elimination tournament between some of the prominent games that were released in 2025. Nature made it to the second round which made me happy. It's worth a listen if you have some free time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VckC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VckC...
The New Year started with a family reunion full of love. I could not imagine a better start for the year. The Gang, Salad Bowl (the original Monikers), and Brilliant Misfits were the biggest hits of the weekend.
@cooperjohn.bsky.social
@cooperjohn.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The New Year started with a family reunion full of love. I could not imagine a better start for the year. The Gang, Salad Bowl (the original Monikers), and Brilliant Misfits were the biggest hits of the weekend.
@cooperjohn.bsky.social
@cooperjohn.bsky.social
I’m trying to have more fun in my life, which sometimes means chatting with people about the games I love regardless of the size of their channel. Mission accomplished. This was a fun chat for me.
Chaos Theorist Ian Malcom once posited that "Life finds a way"...well sometimes life finds ways to screw with your schedule!
We had a chance to chat with friend of the channel Dominic Crapuchettes! We talk about the Nature Climate Kickstarter, Essen, and community design!
youtu.be/w-F-bmlI6Xs
We had a chance to chat with friend of the channel Dominic Crapuchettes! We talk about the Nature Climate Kickstarter, Essen, and community design!
youtu.be/w-F-bmlI6Xs
Talking Nature, Kickstarter & Essen Spiel with Designer Dominic Crapuchettes!
YouTube video by Games and Drinks
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January 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM
I’m trying to have more fun in my life, which sometimes means chatting with people about the games I love regardless of the size of their channel. Mission accomplished. This was a fun chat for me.
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The US is at war with Venezuela.
No Congressional authorization, no public debate, no clearly stated goal, no casus belli, and a gradual ramp up rather than big opening, so many haven’t noticed (or deny it). But this attack removes the ambiguity.
US is at war with Venezuela. With no end in sight.
No Congressional authorization, no public debate, no clearly stated goal, no casus belli, and a gradual ramp up rather than big opening, so many haven’t noticed (or deny it). But this attack removes the ambiguity.
US is at war with Venezuela. With no end in sight.
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that...
www.cnn.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The US is at war with Venezuela.
No Congressional authorization, no public debate, no clearly stated goal, no casus belli, and a gradual ramp up rather than big opening, so many haven’t noticed (or deny it). But this attack removes the ambiguity.
US is at war with Venezuela. With no end in sight.
No Congressional authorization, no public debate, no clearly stated goal, no casus belli, and a gradual ramp up rather than big opening, so many haven’t noticed (or deny it). But this attack removes the ambiguity.
US is at war with Venezuela. With no end in sight.
It warms my heart to see one of my strategy games being played over the holiday! This is new for me.
Tenth family game for Christmas is Nature by @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social @northstargames.bsky.social , which I received as a gift. @arctick9.bsky.social and went after each other with hunters while @kbowenwriter.bsky.social scavenged and foraged her way to a narrow victory.
December 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It warms my heart to see one of my strategy games being played over the holiday! This is new for me.
I played The Gang and Fate of the Fellowship for Christmas. The Gang continues to be spectacular, though honestly, breakfast with my son was the highlight of my day.
@cooperjohn.bsky.social
@cooperjohn.bsky.social
December 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I played The Gang and Fate of the Fellowship for Christmas. The Gang continues to be spectacular, though honestly, breakfast with my son was the highlight of my day.
@cooperjohn.bsky.social
@cooperjohn.bsky.social
I woke up without an alarm, ate breakfast at a cozy bakery, and worked on a prototype which (fingers crossed) is my first game with a chance at a Spiel nomination.
Life is good. Happy Holidays everyone!
Life is good. Happy Holidays everyone!
December 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I woke up without an alarm, ate breakfast at a cozy bakery, and worked on a prototype which (fingers crossed) is my first game with a chance at a Spiel nomination.
Life is good. Happy Holidays everyone!
Life is good. Happy Holidays everyone!
That was a fun event! I learned a lot about the indie TTRPG world.
September
I wrote a game for Tumulus, which is an amazing game design magazine by @exeunt.press !
I also did an Indie Tabletop event at Pure Panic Comics and Games! There, I did a panel on local game design with @stickydoodler.bsky.social , @binarystar.games , and @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social !
I wrote a game for Tumulus, which is an amazing game design magazine by @exeunt.press !
I also did an Indie Tabletop event at Pure Panic Comics and Games! There, I did a panel on local game design with @stickydoodler.bsky.social , @binarystar.games , and @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social !
December 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
That was a fun event! I learned a lot about the indie TTRPG world.
I accidentally started watching Tailor Swift’s tour series and I’m really impressed with how great of a leader she is. She’s truly inspirational.
I shared that with my son and he disowned me.
I shared that with my son and he disowned me.
December 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I accidentally started watching Tailor Swift’s tour series and I’m really impressed with how great of a leader she is. She’s truly inspirational.
I shared that with my son and he disowned me.
I shared that with my son and he disowned me.
The second deck builder I’m working on is a dice chucker that may or may not be set in the Star Wars universe.
December 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The second deck builder I’m working on is a dice chucker that may or may not be set in the Star Wars universe.
I’m working on two games that I’m excited about. They’re both explorations into deck building; trying to make them more accessible without losing the depth. This is the first prototype from early 2020. You’ll notice very few words on the cards. There are less now!
December 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I’m working on two games that I’m excited about. They’re both explorations into deck building; trying to make them more accessible without losing the depth. This is the first prototype from early 2020. You’ll notice very few words on the cards. There are less now!
“This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance."
- Pete Hegseth
- Pete Hegseth
a man with a beard is holding a cup of coffee
ALT: a man with a beard is holding a cup of coffee
media.tenor.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
“This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance."
- Pete Hegseth
- Pete Hegseth
My identity and my job are so intertwined that I can barely tell them apart. I can’t tell if it’s unhealthy. As a creator, perhaps it makes sense that my work and my identity are closely linked.
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My identity and my job are so intertwined that I can barely tell them apart. I can’t tell if it’s unhealthy. As a creator, perhaps it makes sense that my work and my identity are closely linked.
If you're interesting in Nature, I spent several months on a designer diary to explain why it's been a personal project for me.
boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...
boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...
Designer Diary: The Evolution of Nature | BoardGameGeek News
boardgamegeek.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
If you're interesting in Nature, I spent several months on a designer diary to explain why it's been a personal project for me.
boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...
boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...
Reposted by Dominic Crapuchettes
Today's #ArtAdventCalendar, this bright male Northern Cardinal! This was from this year's Waymakers event - seems like a lot of folks miss the first few birds posted each year so I'm glad to share them again. ;)
🪶 #BirdArt #SciArt
🪶 #BirdArt #SciArt
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Today's #ArtAdventCalendar, this bright male Northern Cardinal! This was from this year's Waymakers event - seems like a lot of folks miss the first few birds posted each year so I'm glad to share them again. ;)
🪶 #BirdArt #SciArt
🪶 #BirdArt #SciArt
This is what keeps me sane.
December 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This is what keeps me sane.
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Today, we fined X for non-compliance with transparency obligations under the DSA.
We're holding X accountable for:
🔹Deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’
🔹Lack of transparency of its advertising repository
🔹Failure to provide access to public data for researchers
link.europa.eu/bcmC87
We're holding X accountable for:
🔹Deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’
🔹Lack of transparency of its advertising repository
🔹Failure to provide access to public data for researchers
link.europa.eu/bcmC87
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today, we fined X for non-compliance with transparency obligations under the DSA.
We're holding X accountable for:
🔹Deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’
🔹Lack of transparency of its advertising repository
🔹Failure to provide access to public data for researchers
link.europa.eu/bcmC87
We're holding X accountable for:
🔹Deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’
🔹Lack of transparency of its advertising repository
🔹Failure to provide access to public data for researchers
link.europa.eu/bcmC87