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David Thompson
@djackthompson.bsky.social
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Mental health awareness advocate. Down syndrome advocate. Game designer.
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mightyboards.bsky.social
Launching February 17 - For the Gods! 🤩

Follow the Kickstarter campaign page for this his brand new strategic area control game if you’d like to get notified when we go live 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/mig...
Coming soon: For the Gods!
Conquer the Greek islands by building towering monuments to the Gods!
www.kickstarter.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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cliosboardgames.bsky.social
Among my most anticipated historical board game releases of 2026: Night Witches. Confront the Nazi war machine as the all-women 588th Night Bomber Regiment… and make it back safely! (@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social)
Read more:
cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/m...
January 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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andyhre.bsky.social
I am trying to cut down on my blind crowdfunding purchases of games, but this new one by Trevor Benjamin, Brett Gilbert, and @djackthompson.bsky.social is pretty much going to be an auto-buy.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mig...
Coming soon: For the Gods!
Conquer the Greek islands by building towering monuments to the Gods!
www.kickstarter.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
We present today Merville Battery from Vincent Cooper, a design inspired by David Thompson's Valiant Defense series. This is going to be a very interesting solo game. Enjoy the interview!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/21/i...
@djackthompson.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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prh657.bsky.social
@djackthompson.bsky.social and @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social heavy January with first plays of Undaunted Normandy solo with Reinforcements, General Orders: Sengoku Jidai and Resist! @ospreygames.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @25thcentury.games #wargames #solowargaming
January 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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sdhistcon.bsky.social
SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2026 is in 16 days! Here are some of the amazing events to expect at this online convention, featuring @markherman54.bsky.social, @volko.bsky.social, @djackthompson.bsky.social, @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social, @danbullock.bsky.social, and many more! sdhist.com/exciting-eve...
January 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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cliosboardgames.bsky.social
Here are my most anticipated historical board games to be released in 2026!
cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/m...
Most Anticipated Historical Board Games, 2026
Happy new year, everybody! I hope it will bring you much joy. I also hope it will bring you board games (which is basically the same thing). The question is, however: Which games? – Here are a few …
cliosboardgames.wordpress.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
djackthompson.bsky.social
Whew. Putting the finishing touches on a major co-design I worked on in 2025 with @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social. It had three major revisions, and a total of 55 iterations (26 for Rev 1, 5 for Rev 2, and 14 for Rev 3). It has been a ton of work, but I'm very proud of it and hopeful for its future.
January 6, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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beyondsolitaire.bsky.social
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.
gamefound.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
djackthompson.bsky.social
Tier as of season 5 volume 2. What do you agree or disagree with?
December 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
Merry Christmas! Let me welcome you to a traditional Quiz which this year will again be enhanced with a Giveaway! Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/25/t...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @cube4me.bsky.social
Tradition Christmas Puzzle & Giveaway Quiz!
Dear Colleagues & Fellow Boardgamers, We all have our own Christmas traditions, and as content creators, we have ours as well. For me, it is an annual Christmas puzzle used to share holiday gre…
theboardgameschronicle.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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tabletapasgames.bsky.social
Game night:

For All Mankind
Phantasmic @marcelineleiman.bsky.social
Dustbiters @buttonshy.bsky.social
General Orders: Sengoku Jidai @ospreygames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
ICYM, I prepared guide to Christmas presents, focusing on this year releases. Some good inspiration here!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/05/t...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @trzewik.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social
Top 3 wargames suggestions for Christmas 2025 – Part 1 – new releases
It is already early December, and the Christmas season is fast approaching. By the time I write and publish this post, it is less than a month away. I sincerely hope that this time of year allows y…
theboardgameschronicle.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
djackthompson.bsky.social
Yes! One of the most amazing people in the board game hobby is back with her own YouTube channel! @candidrum.bsky.social

youtu.be/Ny1JDfcHHSc?...
New Channel + My Con "CRAWL" Gaming Highlights
YouTube video by Kickin' It Creative with Candice
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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rosterunited.bsky.social
Just saw Queen of Spies get announced by @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social. Another solo game with @djackthompson.bsky.social involved….count me in!!!! #boardgames
Just a screen clip the official BGG page for queen of spies. Let’s that it’s a solo game 20 to 60 minutes. And list David Thompson has one of the designers.
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
djackthompson.bsky.social
Look at this thing of beauty from my favorite designer: Paolo Mori. Just listened to @danthurot.bsky.social’s excellent interview with Paolo and his co-designer Alessandro Zucchini. Highly recommended.
December 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
djackthompson.bsky.social
Carlos Ureta's illustrations for Queen of Spies are gorgeous, with each one telling a story. But this is my favorite combo: Alice the spymaster training her protégé, Sophie.

@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social

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December 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
We share a Boardgames Guide for Christmas Gifts🎁🎊🎆.
The focus is on the new, fresh, 2025 releases. Enjoy!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/05/t...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @trzewik.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social
Top 3 wargames suggestions for Christmas 2025 – Part 1 – new releases
It is already early December, and the Christmas season is fast approaching. By the time I write and publish this post, it is less than a month away. I sincerely hope that this time of year allows y…
theboardgameschronicle.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
djackthompson.bsky.social
In a few hours the campaign for Queen of Spies will go live. This game is super important to me, as it will be the first published design from me and my bestie @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social. Stunning work from @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social and Meeple Foundry!

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.
gamefound.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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zillablitz.bsky.social
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
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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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)
YouTube video by Beyond Solitaire
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December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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beyondsolitaire.bsky.social
I wrote a piece about Queen of Spies for our BGG page! @djackthompson.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social boardgamegeek.com/thread/36203...
Designer Diary: The Emergence of the Queen of Spies | Queen of Spies
Queen of Spies began as a burst of frenzied Facebook messages between David and me. I received a copy of Helen Fry’s Women in Intelligence for Christmas and got so excited about what I read that I imm...
boardgamegeek.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
djackthompson.bsky.social
Check out this nice design diary for Queen of Spies, posted by my design partner @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social

@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social

boardgamegeek.com/thread/36203...
Designer Diary: The Emergence of the Queen of Spies | Queen of Spies
Queen of Spies began as a burst of frenzied Facebook messages between David and me. I received a copy of Helen Fry’s Women in Intelligence for Christmas and got so excited about what I read that I imm...
boardgamegeek.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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saltandpeppergames.bsky.social
🚨 🎥 The shadows move. The Queen rises. Dive into the world of Queen of Spies with our brand-new trailer.

Ready to join the mission? 👉
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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beyondsolitaire.bsky.social
Don’t forget that while tomorrow is Black Friday, you should save a little money to back Queen of Spies when it goes live on Dec. 4–next week! ;) It’s the first design from @djackthompson.bsky.social and me to hit crowdfunding and we are really proud of it. 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.
gamefound.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM