jo kelly
@miasmacorp.bsky.social
or Joy if you're fancy
maker of music and games
morris dancer
they/them/she
maker of music and games
morris dancer
they/them/she
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The Waldron Art Center put together a gallery installation on local game makers 🤗
February 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The Waldron Art Center put together a gallery installation on local game makers 🤗
Finally checked out some expansion gubbins for @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social and it's kinda perfect. Just a little spice on top of an already wonderful game. Pictured is the cracked sundial, which we'd somehow all managed to forget about and ruined everyone's lives in the final clash.
February 7, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Finally checked out some expansion gubbins for @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social and it's kinda perfect. Just a little spice on top of an already wonderful game. Pictured is the cracked sundial, which we'd somehow all managed to forget about and ruined everyone's lives in the final clash.
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Join Drew and I today at noon (central US) for Wehrlegig's annual Year Ahead stream. We'll be talking about joining Buried Giant Studios, the status of our current projects, and what we are working on next.
www.twitch.tv/wehrlegiggames
www.twitch.tv/wehrlegiggames
February 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Join Drew and I today at noon (central US) for Wehrlegig's annual Year Ahead stream. We'll be talking about joining Buried Giant Studios, the status of our current projects, and what we are working on next.
www.twitch.tv/wehrlegiggames
www.twitch.tv/wehrlegiggames
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Get this occult action thriller ttRPG for 1-7 people. Perfect if you enjoy playing powerful undead revenants embroiled in breakneck action, interpersonal drama, and occult investigation. Soundtrack by @mollynoise.bsky.social and human-made art by @stregawolf.art. Jump in now for early bird deals!
Coming soon: The Thunder Perfect Mind
An Occult Action Thriller Tabletop RPG
www.kickstarter.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Get this occult action thriller ttRPG for 1-7 people. Perfect if you enjoy playing powerful undead revenants embroiled in breakneck action, interpersonal drama, and occult investigation. Soundtrack by @mollynoise.bsky.social and human-made art by @stregawolf.art. Jump in now for early bird deals!
The next Bristol Friday daytime playtesting event is on 27th February! Any type of board game welcome, playtesters with no game even more so. Sign up on Meetup if you want to come along:
www.meetup.com/playtest/eve...
@playtestuk.bsky.social
www.meetup.com/playtest/eve...
@playtestuk.bsky.social
Bristol Daytime Playtest meetup, Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 10:30 AM | Meetup
If you're working on a game, whether it's an early idea or almost done, we want you! Board games, card games, puzzle games, silly or serious, short or long, any kind of gam
www.meetup.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:09 AM
The next Bristol Friday daytime playtesting event is on 27th February! Any type of board game welcome, playtesters with no game even more so. Sign up on Meetup if you want to come along:
www.meetup.com/playtest/eve...
@playtestuk.bsky.social
www.meetup.com/playtest/eve...
@playtestuk.bsky.social
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I don't like being this vulnerable in public but I also felt like I had to say something. youtu.be/1qlEn8ob2ns
Thoughts from a Minnesota Gamer
YouTube video by Beyond Solitaire
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January 27, 2026 at 4:09 PM
I don't like being this vulnerable in public but I also felt like I had to say something. youtu.be/1qlEn8ob2ns
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“At this time”
Precisely the problem. You can and likely will in the future. WE DON’T WANT THIS.
And this isn’t *just* about concerns of a game coming out from you. Please cancel *any and all products* that use JKR’s blood money.
Precisely the problem. You can and likely will in the future. WE DON’T WANT THIS.
And this isn’t *just* about concerns of a game coming out from you. Please cancel *any and all products* that use JKR’s blood money.
We have no plans to produce Harry Potter games at this time.
January 22, 2026 at 5:38 AM
“At this time”
Precisely the problem. You can and likely will in the future. WE DON’T WANT THIS.
And this isn’t *just* about concerns of a game coming out from you. Please cancel *any and all products* that use JKR’s blood money.
Precisely the problem. You can and likely will in the future. WE DON’T WANT THIS.
And this isn’t *just* about concerns of a game coming out from you. Please cancel *any and all products* that use JKR’s blood money.
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We are calling for an immediate stop to all purchases from Upper Deck.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
YIKES.
Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.
Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.
Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.
Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.
Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES COVETED HARRY POTTER LICENSE, UPCOMING PRODUCT COLLECTION - Upper Deck
Carlsbad, CA (Jan. 7, 2026) – Upper Deck, the global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is adding another iconic license to its extensive portfolio – announcing a deal to create collecti...
upperdeck.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:14 PM
We are calling for an immediate stop to all purchases from Upper Deck.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate.
No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games.
Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
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YIKES.
Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.
Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.
Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.
Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.
Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES COVETED HARRY POTTER LICENSE, UPCOMING PRODUCT COLLECTION - Upper Deck
Carlsbad, CA (Jan. 7, 2026) – Upper Deck, the global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is adding another iconic license to its extensive portfolio – announcing a deal to create collecti...
upperdeck.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM
YIKES.
Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.
Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.
Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.
Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.
Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
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HI WORLD! Buried Giant Studios is a new company formed by Cole Wehrle and Kyle Ferrin 🏠 Learn more here: buriedgiant.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
HI WORLD! Buried Giant Studios is a new company formed by Cole Wehrle and Kyle Ferrin 🏠 Learn more here: buriedgiant.com
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You can find more about our new venture here.
buriedgiantstudios.com
buriedgiantstudios.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
You can find more about our new venture here.
buriedgiantstudios.com
buriedgiantstudios.com
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I have an important announcement. Kyle and I are going to be leaving Leder Games to start a new venture. It has been an honor to spend the past eight years working with them. We wish them all the best of luck, and cannot wait to show you what we are working on next.
ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
A Letter from Cole Wehrle
Eight years ago I walked through the doors of a converted warehouse on the edge of Saint Paul and made my way through a back staircase to the still unfinished second floor. I wandered around a bit bef...
ledergames.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I have an important announcement. Kyle and I are going to be leaving Leder Games to start a new venture. It has been an honor to spend the past eight years working with them. We wish them all the best of luck, and cannot wait to show you what we are working on next.
ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
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I played Molly House by @miasmacorp.bsky.social and @colewehrle.bsky.social tonight with some queer friends. From very early on, we played essentially completely cooperatively, as we struggled to bring our community joy. 1/3
January 9, 2026 at 4:39 AM
I played Molly House by @miasmacorp.bsky.social and @colewehrle.bsky.social tonight with some queer friends. From very early on, we played essentially completely cooperatively, as we struggled to bring our community joy. 1/3
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It's Cardboard Time! Episode 126 is now live! (tinyurl.com/4ds32efp) On today's episode, Arwen and special guest Olivia Lothary (@olloplays.bsky.social) discuss The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop and our Top 10 "new to us" games of 2025.
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
It's Cardboard Time! Episode 126 is now live! (tinyurl.com/4ds32efp) On today's episode, Arwen and special guest Olivia Lothary (@olloplays.bsky.social) discuss The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop and our Top 10 "new to us" games of 2025.
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Thanks to starting a new job last year I learned and played far fewer new games than I would have liked, which has made this list a little weirder than usual. Still, tradition must be upheld so here is my Top 7 New (to me) Games of 2025: www.stuartellisgorman.com/blog/2025-in...
2025 in Review – Top 7 Games — Stuart Ellis-Gorman
Normally I start these posts with a rundown on my year in gaming and life, but not much happened in 2025 so there’s not much to report, especially compared to 2024 when I moved to a new continent and ...
www.stuartellisgorman.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Thanks to starting a new job last year I learned and played far fewer new games than I would have liked, which has made this list a little weirder than usual. Still, tradition must be upheld so here is my Top 7 New (to me) Games of 2025: www.stuartellisgorman.com/blog/2025-in...
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I'll reflect on something I said for this Tuesday's episode. Queer people haven't gone traitor in a single game I've played of this, despite the in game consequences. There's something profound to be said about that.
The Mollies tearing up Molly House. ZERO COP RAID GAME all gay love no gay betrayal
W/ @jojosey.bsky.social @developher.net @elleelle.goodgirls.online @plaidistic.bsky.social
W/ @jojosey.bsky.social @developher.net @elleelle.goodgirls.online @plaidistic.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I'll reflect on something I said for this Tuesday's episode. Queer people haven't gone traitor in a single game I've played of this, despite the in game consequences. There's something profound to be said about that.
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The Mollies tearing up Molly House. ZERO COP RAID GAME all gay love no gay betrayal
W/ @jojosey.bsky.social @developher.net @elleelle.goodgirls.online @plaidistic.bsky.social
W/ @jojosey.bsky.social @developher.net @elleelle.goodgirls.online @plaidistic.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 7:16 AM
The Mollies tearing up Molly House. ZERO COP RAID GAME all gay love no gay betrayal
W/ @jojosey.bsky.social @developher.net @elleelle.goodgirls.online @plaidistic.bsky.social
W/ @jojosey.bsky.social @developher.net @elleelle.goodgirls.online @plaidistic.bsky.social
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i got to play a version of this at UKGE and it was a brilliant blast! jo has such a way of identifying the real dynamics at the heart of social relationships, cutting through the nonsense that people tell themselves to expose how systems actually work
In 2026, I'm releasing my next game: WENDYBUXXX.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
December 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
i got to play a version of this at UKGE and it was a brilliant blast! jo has such a way of identifying the real dynamics at the heart of social relationships, cutting through the nonsense that people tell themselves to expose how systems actually work
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We playtested this multiple times the other night and I'm hungry for more!
In 2026, I'm releasing my next game: WENDYBUXXX.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
December 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We playtested this multiple times the other night and I'm hungry for more!
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Hell yes; I cannot wait to check this out. And hey, If you aren't following Jo, you should fix that now.
In 2026, I'm releasing my next game: WENDYBUXXX.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
December 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Hell yes; I cannot wait to check this out. And hey, If you aren't following Jo, you should fix that now.
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FOLLOW JO they make impossibly cool shit, including the best board game released in 2025, Molly House
In 2026, I'm releasing my next game: WENDYBUXXX.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
December 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
FOLLOW JO they make impossibly cool shit, including the best board game released in 2025, Molly House
In 2026, I'm releasing my next game: WENDYBUXXX.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
December 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In 2026, I'm releasing my next game: WENDYBUXXX.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
Play as song characters brought to life by singer Wendy Miasma and forced to compete as lifestyle influencers to promote her new necrocurrency*, WENDYBUXXX. Gain the most followers by setting and following trends, while balancing controversy.
The best game I played this year was Wanderstop.
You play as Alta, a fighter, stopped in her prime by an unexpected defeat and an insurmountable case of burnout. The setup invites you to imagine the game she wishes she were in - an action-packed gladiator fighting game.
But this is not that game.
You play as Alta, a fighter, stopped in her prime by an unexpected defeat and an insurmountable case of burnout. The setup invites you to imagine the game she wishes she were in - an action-packed gladiator fighting game.
But this is not that game.
December 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The best game I played this year was Wanderstop.
You play as Alta, a fighter, stopped in her prime by an unexpected defeat and an insurmountable case of burnout. The setup invites you to imagine the game she wishes she were in - an action-packed gladiator fighting game.
But this is not that game.
You play as Alta, a fighter, stopped in her prime by an unexpected defeat and an insurmountable case of burnout. The setup invites you to imagine the game she wishes she were in - an action-packed gladiator fighting game.
But this is not that game.
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My final video for 2025 compiles the lessons I learnt about games design this year, from rethinking how I work, what I want to design, and the people who I couldn't have done without.
Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026!
youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q
🎲✂️
Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026!
youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q
🎲✂️
Game Design Lessons from 2025
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
My final video for 2025 compiles the lessons I learnt about games design this year, from rethinking how I work, what I want to design, and the people who I couldn't have done without.
Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026!
youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q
🎲✂️
Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026!
youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q
🎲✂️
An honour for Molly House to be included in Best Week! More than just that, it's really exciting to see there are enough great board games exploring interpersonal relationships to make a Best Week list from. I hope this is the start of something that will continue to grow.
Today is the fifth day of Best Week! Did you know that 2025 contained an unusually high number of games about human relationships? An unusually high number of *good* games about human relationships? Now you do! Read about them here: spacebiff.com/2025/12/29/b...
Best Week 2025! The D.T.R.!
Do people still D.T.R.? When I was a youngling, the acronym stood for Define The Relationship, that belly-clenching moment when two people would sit across from one another, lock eyes, and hold a s…
spacebiff.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
An honour for Molly House to be included in Best Week! More than just that, it's really exciting to see there are enough great board games exploring interpersonal relationships to make a Best Week list from. I hope this is the start of something that will continue to grow.