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Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 3h

🔴Live now!
Let's check out Parks & Potions designed by Chris Eastridge from @moonsagaws.bsky.social from start to finish. Meaning, I'll unbox, punch, learn, play solo, and rebox the game!

📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8...
📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan...

FSTF Panda Solo: Parks & Potions
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8 PM UTC
Twitch.tv/Panda8ngel
Youtube.com/@Panda8ngel

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Going Analog @goinganalogshow.bsky.social · 3h

New podcast! Cruel dice, cute bunnies, and more: 👂👀
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/306/... #boardgames

(let us know if you prefer the shorter format!)

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No Small Games @nosmallgames.bsky.social · 5h

We're celebrating Halloween all month long and the horror vibes continue with our episode covering @cozygamepals.bsky.social's Fear the Spotlight.

Episode drops next Thursday, October 16 👀

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One Board Family @oneboardfamily.bsky.social · 4h

Halloween games are on the table. Here are some of Erin and Ryan's favorites.
youtu.be/28G5SSu-bOU

6 Spooky Games For Halloween

YouTube video by One Board Family

youtu.be

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Jillian @meanpomelo.bsky.social · 4h

Always love working with these two.

Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 5h

Time to play Adulthood WITH the Pet Projects Expansion!

youtu.be/8kpdHqgLBpw

The real question is... Will Tylor remember to feed his fish?
@brotherwisegames.bsky.social

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Ilya and Tylor 🎥🏳️‍🌈🎲 @kovray.bsky.social · 5h

Time to play Adulthood WITH the Pet Projects Expansion!

youtu.be/8kpdHqgLBpw

The real question is... Will Tylor remember to feed his fish?
@brotherwisegames.bsky.social

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MariaBrewista ☕✨ @mariabrewista.bsky.social · 5h

I'm back for HOT GODS and CHILL VIBES

💀 twitch.tv/mariabrewista 💀

Maria sitting in their office wearing a bright yellow sweater and sticking her tongue out at the camera

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BoardGameGeek @boardgamegeek.com · 5h

Tonight on GameNight! @chilibeannp.bsky.social, Gabby & @heccubus.bsky.social teach & play "Jungo" designed by Toshiki Arao and published by @happycampergames.bsky.social. Thanks so much to @gamegenic.com for the accessories and sponsoring this episode! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQcx...

Jungo - GameNight! Se13 Ep20 - How to Play & Playthrough

Thanks so much to Gamegenic - https://gamegenic.com - for the accessories and sponsoring this episode! Tonight on GameNight! Nikki, Gabby & Lincoln teach & play "Jungo" designed by Toshiki Arao and…

www.youtube.com

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Patricia Briggs News @mercysgarage.bsky.social · 9h

(Mod post)
Today is the day of the release of the Graphic Audio dramatization of Night Broken! Volcano Gods, rampaging Tibicenas and ex wives come to play havoc for the Columbia Basin Pack.

You can order on all audiobook platforms or link below.
www.graphicaudiointernational.net/mercy-thomps...

picture shows the screenshot of the Graphic Audio page for Night Broken

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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 12d

I’m part of Hasbro’s #WomenInnovatorsOfPlay event again. Learn more and register here:
spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovat...

Also launching that day is their WIP Design Challenge. Winners get $10,000, mentorship, and a trip to Hasbro HQ. (but this year they're esp looking for mass-market toy ideas.)

Join Me! I'm speaking at Women Innovators of Play October 9, 2025. Learn more & register:
spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators

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dee 方传嫣 @hellenus.bsky.social · 8h

LET'S GOOO GERMANY

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Connor Wake | Always Awake Games 🔜 PaxWest @connor.alwaysawake.games · 1d

Excited to announce that Club Spooky and That’s the Spirit are finally launching on Kickstarter next week, October 14th!

Assemble the coolest group of ghouls at Club Spooky and find the culprit of your accidental death in Thats the Spirit!

Preview page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...

A banner for the Ghost Party bundle ks with the launch date of October 14th. A copy of each game is standing upright with cards from the games splayed in front.

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Joseph Z Chen 🔜 PAX Unplugged @fanfactories.bsky.social · 1d

Don't think I've anticipated a KS more than this one! Connor is a talented designer & artist. Games executed well where the art + design are by the same person are rare but guarantee a seamless & full experience. Both games are amazing. Highly recommend you check these out.

Connor Wake | Always Awake Games 🔜 PaxWest @connor.alwaysawake.games · 1d

Excited to announce that Club Spooky and That’s the Spirit are finally launching on Kickstarter next week, October 14th!

Assemble the coolest group of ghouls at Club Spooky and find the culprit of your accidental death in Thats the Spirit!

Preview page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/alw...

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TabletopGamingDeals @tabletopgamedeals.bsky.social · 20h

UP Games Floristry

Only $19.93 ($27.99 MSRP)

#ad amzn.to/46I7PmF

This is a very clever two player game that uses a free app to create real time dutch auctions!

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Leder Games @leder.games · 20h

Happening now!!

Leder Games @leder.games · 1d

Celebrate Ahoy on BGA tonight with @lobbyofhobbies.bsky.social and @rollingreggie.bsky.social LIVE at 9:30PM EST!

Ahoy from @LederGamesMedia on BGA with @rolling.reggie

YouTube video by The Lobby Of Hobbies

www.youtube.com

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TabletopGamingDeals @tabletopgamedeals.bsky.social · 20h

Scout

30% off, a Prime Big Deal

#ad amzn.to/3J3Qvzk

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Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 22h

Aww...you still have the cat i made! 😍

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Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 22h

Thank you!

Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 1d

I know!! I love how it looks!

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Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 1d

My executive dysfunction is trying to keep me down but I have too much to do. So I've been giving myself long breaks to try to get through.

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Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 1d

I can't wait for this game! I didn't get to demo it at Gen Con but it looks so good!!!

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Arcane Wonders @arcanewonders.bsky.social · 1d

Get your dandiya sticks ready! Raas launches in 6 days. Follow now:

gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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Jonathan H. Liu @jonathanhliu.bsky.social · 1d

Got a roundup of several tabletop projects currently on Kickstarter, Gamefound, and Backerkit!

geekdad.com/2025/10/crow...

Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

As always, there's a lot of cool tabletop projects out there right now—way too many to back all of them, but a guy can dream. Here's the latest batch of games that caught my eye, with a couple that I'...

geekdad.com

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Carla. Weird Giraffe Games. 🌈 @weirdgiraffegames.com · 1d

“Light, funny, and full of charm.” — @gamechanger_bykarine 💛

Check out her full review of Way Too Many Cats — a cozy, easy-to-teach game that’s overflowing with feline fun and clever strategy.

Read the full review here: www.instagram.com/p/DPhQeNlEeWm
#WayTooManyCats #BoardGames #FamilyGameNight

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Floodgate Games @floodgategames.bsky.social · 1d

Landmark's Treasure Word! Guess what fits in "?" Comment and we'll post the answer tomorrow! #bgg #landmarks #brainteaser #boardgames #wordgame #challenge #puzzle #fun Tuesday: Stop

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