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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · 12d

You might notice that the jam actually runs for a bit more than 12 days. This allows participants time to catch up if life gets in the way. The jam is named for its sibling jam, the 12 Days of Sketchmas Game Jam, which runs over the winter holidays!

Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · 12d

Hey, we're running another 12 Days* of Sketchoween Game Jam! Running from 10/10 to 27/10 come hang out and make small games for Halloween! itch.io/jam/12-days-...

12 Days* of Sketchoween Game Jam 2025

A game jam from 2025-10-09 to 2025-11-02 hosted by Drentsoft Games. Prompts Unlike other Sketchmas jams, Sketchoween only has one prompt. It will be released 24 hours before the jam starts so you can ...

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Zach @zhoekstra.bsky.social · 27d

Had a great dress rehearsal for PACT at a local game convention.

I will say I have the first of three rounds of this game DOWN. Now I just have to make sure the last two rounds are as widely enjoyed.

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Sep 11

We also have a video of a complete "Basic" game where players are assigned regional cards and place dominoes to plan out the city renovation. We are looking for a more thematic name for this mode. If you have any suggestions let us know! youtube.com/shorts/MoCTc...

Quick Game of Domino City Basic in under 60 Seconds #boardgamedesign #dominoesgame

YouTube video by Drentsoft Games

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Sep 11

If you're interested how Domino City plays, we made a short 50 second video of a 2 player game. This is the "Free Market" mode where players claim regions and place dominoes to plan out the city renovation. youtube.com/shorts/JcWUf...

A Complete Domino City Game in 50 seconds

YouTube video by Drentsoft Games

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Had yet another great weekend at @protospielo.bsky.social this weekend. Got to play loads of really cool prototypes and meet many cool designers and playtesters!

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Protospiel Online 🔜 Jan 16-18 @protospielo.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Protospiel Online 🔜 Jan 16-18 @protospielo.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Protospiel Online 🔜 Jan 16-18 @protospielo.bsky.social · Aug 4

Badge sales for Protospiel Online August 22-24 2025 are open! 3 days of digital playtesting with 24 hour moderator support.

Early bird pricing is available through Mon Aug 11, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT. 🎲✂️

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Badges - Protospiel Online

3 days of playtesting on Discord + virtual tabletop. 10% of total badge sales go to charities supporting human rights.

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Jul 25

Yay! Thanks so much! 😁

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Katz @amanpossessed.bsky.social · Jul 25

Personally, I *will* be backing Domino City when the time comes. This game scratches all of my particular itches.
#boardgames

A bad knock-off of the Shut Up & Sit Down "Recommends" badge, with a big, wonky "Katz" superimposed sloppily over "Shut Up & Sit Down".

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Jul 25

Hey it would also help if you gave a follow on the Domino City pre-launch page! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dre...

Coming soon: Domino City

You and up to 3 friends will influence the city plans and invest in regions to maximise your profits in this quick domino stacking game

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Jul 25

The latest Drentsoft Games newsletter is out! In which I document thoughts about making a multi-layer board for different game modes in Domino City. If you liked reading it consider signing up to get the next issue direct! mailchi.mp/dd16cd966ee2... #boardgamedesigner #abstractgame #boardgames

Drentsoft Games July 2025 Edition 🎲

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thus the idea for the 3 layer design.

Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Jul 16

I would like to keep the game small-box sized which limits the board size a bit. To keep the symbols and the indents I would have to place them in the indents, making them small and hard to see unless right above the board or I could remove the indents & have the cubes float on the board surface.

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Jul 16

The idea is that the basic mode is a lighter play for younger kids or less experienced players, with less determinism and some guessing. The Free Market mode is the meatier version of the game with more choices to make.

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Jul 16

Domino City now has 2 game modes. The basic mode uses cards to assign players their regions. The other mode allows them to place cubes to claim regions. I'm trying to work out the best option for a board that suits both modes & I've made a short video on my thoughts. youtube.com/shorts/YCCf4... 🎲✂️

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Xo3 (it/its) 🐰🔪 @xoe.gay · Jul 9

In about 2 hours, I'll be talking with Jamie, and Tanner about digital prototyping for @protospielo.bsky.social 's Panelspiel!

If you've been on the fence about playtesting online, or you're not sure where to start, check it out! Join us and ask us questions in chat!

www.twitch.tv/protospielo

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Panelspiel Online July 2025

Digital playtesting
How it works and why we love it, with Jamie Sabriel, Tanner Simmons, and Xoe Allred.

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · Jun 21

I just backed Witches' Quarrel @witchesquarrel.bsky.social : a quick 2-player legacy game on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/rak...

Witches' Quarrel: a quick 2-player legacy game

Best friends discover new magic in each 20 minute deckbuilding duel

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Print & Play @printplaygames.com · Jun 13

Witches' Quarrel is launching on Kickstarter June 20th!

Shanti (the designer) has been printing prototypes through our shop for years now, and it's been a pleasure watching the project evolve 😊

Check it out!

@witchesquarrel.bsky.social #boardgames

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · May 22

Looking forward to UKGE next weekend. Have a 3 hour playtest session booked in the afternoon at @playtestuk.bsky.social Will be there on Saturday. Drop by to try Domino City and maybe a couple other games!

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · May 21

Had a great weekend at @protospielo.bsky.social this weekend. Got a few tests of Domino City and one of 👑A Taste for the King👑for the first time in over a year. It gave me a couple of ideas to try!

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · May 10

Latest newsletter release is out! mailchi.mp/c9009b1d9b03...
The first pre-launch page link is broken and I didn't catch it before release BUT there is another at the bottom of the page.

Drentsoft Games May 2025 Edition 🎲

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Rob Harper @harperrob.bsky.social · May 8

🎲✂️ Just in case anyone here is interested, a butterfly conservation group is looking for someone to run a half day game design workshop in South Wales in mid-July... boardgamegeek.com/thread/35082...

Board Game Design expert required! | BGG

Hi folks, I'm looking for someone that would be happy to run a (paid) workshop for a group of 11 young people aged 16-25, to help steer their ideas on creating a butterfly/moth themed board or card g...

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Drentsoft Games - (Derwent) @drentsoftgames.bsky.social · May 7

Congratulations Jeff! Think this was one the first games I ever tested at Protospiel Online! 😁So glad you got it out there!

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