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@marcelineleiman.bsky.social
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Published Game Designer, Developer, Educator.
MFA graduate from NYU Game Center.
https://www.marcelineleiman.com/
http://bio.link/marcelineleiman
Published Game Designer, Developer, Educator.
MFA graduate from NYU Game Center.
https://www.marcelineleiman.com/
http://bio.link/marcelineleiman
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Hello! Since I have a new job working as a Lead Designer at a new studio under Unstable Games—it’s time to make a new pinned post!
My name is Marceline, a full-time game designer and adjunct professor at NYU Game Center.
You may know my work from High Tide, Oceans, Trekking the World 2e, Organism!
My name is Marceline, a full-time game designer and adjunct professor at NYU Game Center.
You may know my work from High Tide, Oceans, Trekking the World 2e, Organism!
Oh this was 100% Jono trolling our photo haha
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Oh this was 100% Jono trolling our photo haha
The Time We Have—and excellent ttrpg by @moreblueberries.bsky.social !
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The Time We Have—and excellent ttrpg by @moreblueberries.bsky.social !
Post-Pax Unplugged haul!!
Anything you wish you got?
Keep in mind: A lot of these were bought or traded for with copies of my games!
Anything you wish you got?
Keep in mind: A lot of these were bought or traded for with copies of my games!
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Post-Pax Unplugged haul!!
Anything you wish you got?
Keep in mind: A lot of these were bought or traded for with copies of my games!
Anything you wish you got?
Keep in mind: A lot of these were bought or traded for with copies of my games!
I’m always happy to support and be apart of this when Japan calls your name 😄
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I’m always happy to support and be apart of this when Japan calls your name 😄
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Marceline had some good commentary about pros & cons of the format change. Feels like it'll continue to evolve.
The format of the show was a bit different this year! Perhaps improved, but certainly not at its final form of perfection!
Last year we had a single snaking line that took you through to each vendor. This unfortunately resulted in a few people getting many games.
So this year we changed things.
Last year we had a single snaking line that took you through to each vendor. This unfortunately resulted in a few people getting many games.
So this year we changed things.
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Marceline had some good commentary about pros & cons of the format change. Feels like it'll continue to evolve.
Hope you enjoy Phantasmic!!
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hope you enjoy Phantasmic!!
A certain fella would refute you on that!
a paper clip with a face on it is sitting on top of a piece of paper .
Alt: a paper clip with a face on it is sitting on top of a piece of paper .
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November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A certain fella would refute you on that!
Seconded! It would be right up his alley
I am not certain what @dvcgames.bsky.social international releases look like, but I’m sure they can share more!
I am not certain what @dvcgames.bsky.social international releases look like, but I’m sure they can share more!
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Seconded! It would be right up his alley
I am not certain what @dvcgames.bsky.social international releases look like, but I’m sure they can share more!
I am not certain what @dvcgames.bsky.social international releases look like, but I’m sure they can share more!
(Is publisher) I’ll take twenty!
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
(Is publisher) I’ll take twenty!
For reference, last year I called PlayProp my game of the con!
This label is truly not limited to any particular type of game for me haha
When a game speaks itself so clearly, and puts playfulness before all else, it connects with me so much more deeply
This label is truly not limited to any particular type of game for me haha
When a game speaks itself so clearly, and puts playfulness before all else, it connects with me so much more deeply
PlayProp is the best game of the con—I’m calling it now! ✨
Perfectly stupid and laugh-out-loud fun.
Perfectly stupid and laugh-out-loud fun.
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
For reference, last year I called PlayProp my game of the con!
This label is truly not limited to any particular type of game for me haha
When a game speaks itself so clearly, and puts playfulness before all else, it connects with me so much more deeply
This label is truly not limited to any particular type of game for me haha
When a game speaks itself so clearly, and puts playfulness before all else, it connects with me so much more deeply
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November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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I was lucky to meet and share my appreciation of the game with the designer!
From the sound of it, there’s big plans for the future of this game system!
From the sound of it, there’s big plans for the future of this game system!
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I was lucky to meet and share my appreciation of the game with the designer!
From the sound of it, there’s big plans for the future of this game system!
From the sound of it, there’s big plans for the future of this game system!
Not enough games are practically drowning us moment-to-moment meaningful decisions while staying as simple, slick, and smooth as this game.
I was taught the game verbally and was quickly able to teach and play Pacts with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social in less than 20 mins.
I was taught the game verbally and was quickly able to teach and play Pacts with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social in less than 20 mins.
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Not enough games are practically drowning us moment-to-moment meaningful decisions while staying as simple, slick, and smooth as this game.
I was taught the game verbally and was quickly able to teach and play Pacts with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social in less than 20 mins.
I was taught the game verbally and was quickly able to teach and play Pacts with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social in less than 20 mins.
Every Pax U, I like to name my Game Of The Con™️!
This year easily goes to Pacts by Ben Brin @dvcgames.bsky.social
Pacts is elegant, wickedly fast, and filled to the brim with tortuous decisions!
If you like the sound of Tussie Mussie-meets-The King Is Dead—this one is for you!
This year easily goes to Pacts by Ben Brin @dvcgames.bsky.social
Pacts is elegant, wickedly fast, and filled to the brim with tortuous decisions!
If you like the sound of Tussie Mussie-meets-The King Is Dead—this one is for you!
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Every Pax U, I like to name my Game Of The Con™️!
This year easily goes to Pacts by Ben Brin @dvcgames.bsky.social
Pacts is elegant, wickedly fast, and filled to the brim with tortuous decisions!
If you like the sound of Tussie Mussie-meets-The King Is Dead—this one is for you!
This year easily goes to Pacts by Ben Brin @dvcgames.bsky.social
Pacts is elegant, wickedly fast, and filled to the brim with tortuous decisions!
If you like the sound of Tussie Mussie-meets-The King Is Dead—this one is for you!
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Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
November 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
Didn’t happen to me! Each publisher and media person I ran into insisted on paying
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Didn’t happen to me! Each publisher and media person I ran into insisted on paying
I’m dying hahaha these guys need a personal teacher!!
At least their question was sensible!
At least their question was sensible!
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I’m dying hahaha these guys need a personal teacher!!
At least their question was sensible!
At least their question was sensible!
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I have been pretty open with everyone I've chatted with at PAXU that 2025 has been a crap year for creativity. (To those of you who received this: I'm sorry)
So I was even more frugal than usual this year. Nonetheless, I found my spark of joy at the Indie Games Night Market, where my magpie
1/▶️
So I was even more frugal than usual this year. Nonetheless, I found my spark of joy at the Indie Games Night Market, where my magpie
1/▶️
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I have been pretty open with everyone I've chatted with at PAXU that 2025 has been a crap year for creativity. (To those of you who received this: I'm sorry)
So I was even more frugal than usual this year. Nonetheless, I found my spark of joy at the Indie Games Night Market, where my magpie
1/▶️
So I was even more frugal than usual this year. Nonetheless, I found my spark of joy at the Indie Games Night Market, where my magpie
1/▶️
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Indie Games Night Market was such a vibe! The games all looked amazing and the people who came to buy were so delightful! #paxunplugged #IGNM 🎲✂️
Pumped to say I sold all but 2 copies of the duckies! 🐥🎉
If you missed the IGNM, and want to buy some ducks, come find me at booth 3752 @ 11:30-1:30pm
Pumped to say I sold all but 2 copies of the duckies! 🐥🎉
If you missed the IGNM, and want to buy some ducks, come find me at booth 3752 @ 11:30-1:30pm
Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Indie Games Night Market was such a vibe! The games all looked amazing and the people who came to buy were so delightful! #paxunplugged #IGNM 🎲✂️
Pumped to say I sold all but 2 copies of the duckies! 🐥🎉
If you missed the IGNM, and want to buy some ducks, come find me at booth 3752 @ 11:30-1:30pm
Pumped to say I sold all but 2 copies of the duckies! 🐥🎉
If you missed the IGNM, and want to buy some ducks, come find me at booth 3752 @ 11:30-1:30pm
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And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came out to support indie designers last night! Please share your experience of the event and the games with your friends! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came out to support indie designers last night! Please share your experience of the event and the games with your friends! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
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Wonderful IGNM wrap-up thread:
Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
November 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Wonderful IGNM wrap-up thread:
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Thanks to @marcelineleiman.bsky.social, my birthday this year is going to be everyone else’s problem. Ready to drink wine and run my mouth.
November 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Thanks to @marcelineleiman.bsky.social, my birthday this year is going to be everyone else’s problem. Ready to drink wine and run my mouth.
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Great postmortem thread! I had to bounce before the team pic but I’m so honored to have been selected and I had a great time talked disaster preparedness and radical politics with folks
Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Great postmortem thread! I had to bounce before the team pic but I’m so honored to have been selected and I had a great time talked disaster preparedness and radical politics with folks