Sean Ross
@seandavidross.bsky.social
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Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for everyone who has supported us and made Stellar Ventures possible. We are so excited to be launching it in January, as well as the upcoming lineup of games from TableTapas!
Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, wonderful good, and (hopefully) gaming!
Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, wonderful good, and (hopefully) gaming!
November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for everyone who has supported us and made Stellar Ventures possible. We are so excited to be launching it in January, as well as the upcoming lineup of games from TableTapas!
Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, wonderful good, and (hopefully) gaming!
Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, wonderful good, and (hopefully) gaming!
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The latest version of 매미들 (Memideul, Korean for Cicadas) is up and finalized. I have done my best to streamline the game, while still keeping the hooks. I am satisfied with where it is at the moment until I get more feedback. So if you wanna try a weird unorthodox trick taker, check out CICADAS!
매미들 - CICADAS
매미들 CICADAS v.0.85 A game by Stu Teacher 3-5 players // 30 minutes After more than a decade growing up underground, Cicadas by the trillions unearth themselves with the sole purpose of climbing a tr...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The latest version of 매미들 (Memideul, Korean for Cicadas) is up and finalized. I have done my best to streamline the game, while still keeping the hooks. I am satisfied with where it is at the moment until I get more feedback. So if you wanna try a weird unorthodox trick taker, check out CICADAS!
WIP box cover art for "Trifle", for a TGM Spring 2026 release.
Designed by me. Art by @saibep.bsky.social.
This will be a limited release, available in Japan via BOOTH (more details when they become available).
Designed by me. Art by @saibep.bsky.social.
This will be a limited release, available in Japan via BOOTH (more details when they become available).
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
WIP box cover art for "Trifle", for a TGM Spring 2026 release.
Designed by me. Art by @saibep.bsky.social.
This will be a limited release, available in Japan via BOOTH (more details when they become available).
Designed by me. Art by @saibep.bsky.social.
This will be a limited release, available in Japan via BOOTH (more details when they become available).
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Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
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HUGE news update for me!!!!!!
High Tide, the game I handmade for Indie Games Night Market 2024 and licensed to Underdog Games in 2025…
✨ Will be releasing at BARNES & NOBLE around March 2026!!! ✨
This marks my first design to reach big box retail stores!!!!! More details as they become available!
High Tide, the game I handmade for Indie Games Night Market 2024 and licensed to Underdog Games in 2025…
✨ Will be releasing at BARNES & NOBLE around March 2026!!! ✨
This marks my first design to reach big box retail stores!!!!! More details as they become available!
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
HUGE news update for me!!!!!!
High Tide, the game I handmade for Indie Games Night Market 2024 and licensed to Underdog Games in 2025…
✨ Will be releasing at BARNES & NOBLE around March 2026!!! ✨
This marks my first design to reach big box retail stores!!!!! More details as they become available!
High Tide, the game I handmade for Indie Games Night Market 2024 and licensed to Underdog Games in 2025…
✨ Will be releasing at BARNES & NOBLE around March 2026!!! ✨
This marks my first design to reach big box retail stores!!!!! More details as they become available!
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I don't know how to introduce this one. After three titles about opium peddling, I figured the rest of SDHistCon would be breezy by comparison. I was wrong. The next day, I experienced one of the toughest board games I've ever played. Perhaps *the* toughest. spacebiff.com/2025/11/24/u...
Unnameable
After the first day of SDHistCon, where I played three games about opium peddling, I figured the second would be easier on my stomach. I could not have been more wrong. It has no name. Its designer…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I don't know how to introduce this one. After three titles about opium peddling, I figured the rest of SDHistCon would be breezy by comparison. I was wrong. The next day, I experienced one of the toughest board games I've ever played. Perhaps *the* toughest. spacebiff.com/2025/11/24/u...
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It’s wild to me that some with such a respectable taste for good games would see mine fit to be their #4 of the year. I’m honored and dumbstruck.
It’s wild to me that some with such a respectable taste for good games would see mine fit to be their #4 of the year. I’m honored and dumbstruck.
Trawlerman's Top Ten New-to-Me Games of 2025. It's (almost) the End of the Year as We Know It... and I feel list(less).
One Year. Ten Games.
Over the last half decade, I have trended towards simple games with simple components and simpler rules. This list reflects that trend.
In the past few years, I've also tried to s...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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It’s wild to me that some with such a respectable taste for good games would see mine fit to be their #4 of the year. I’m honored and dumbstruck.
It’s wild to me that some with such a respectable taste for good games would see mine fit to be their #4 of the year. I’m honored and dumbstruck.
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I've added the "Doppelkopf deck" to my BOOTH page!
Order by November and receive a dealer marker (worth 500 yen). You can purchase it for the same price as the Game Market retail price.
#GameMarket2025Autumn
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Order by November and receive a dealer marker (worth 500 yen). You can purchase it for the same price as the Game Market retail price.
#GameMarket2025Autumn
allotment.booth.pm/items/7676341
ドッペルコップ Doppelkopf デック - design ALLOTMENT - BOOTH
ドイツでポピュラーなトリックテイキングゲームDoppelkopfをを遊びやすくしたカードデックです。 箱はコンパクトな手のひらサイズ。 星あつめの夜に出かけよう！ English rules are available online! こんな人におすすめ！ 🌟ティチューのような宣言ありカードゲームが大好き 🌟伝統ゲーム知りたい 🌟何度も末永く遊べるトランプのようなデックがほしい 🌟恋をしている 🌟...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I've added the "Doppelkopf deck" to my BOOTH page!
Order by November and receive a dealer marker (worth 500 yen). You can purchase it for the same price as the Game Market retail price.
#GameMarket2025Autumn
allotment.booth.pm/items/7676341
Order by November and receive a dealer marker (worth 500 yen). You can purchase it for the same price as the Game Market retail price.
#GameMarket2025Autumn
allotment.booth.pm/items/7676341
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PAX Unplugged Day 1! Come check out Stellar Ventures at booth 4328! Win a free game! Or just come say hi - we are excited to see you!
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
PAX Unplugged Day 1! Come check out Stellar Ventures at booth 4328! Win a free game! Or just come say hi - we are excited to see you!
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Absolutely killer night of trains and tricks. All new to me, all great: Iberian Gauge, Numberwang, Chai Tea Jazz (don’t mind how horribly we performed in our first game of CTJ).
Excellent designs @amabel.bsky.social @tricktaking.bsky.social @seandavidross.bsky.social
Excellent designs @amabel.bsky.social @tricktaking.bsky.social @seandavidross.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Absolutely killer night of trains and tricks. All new to me, all great: Iberian Gauge, Numberwang, Chai Tea Jazz (don’t mind how horribly we performed in our first game of CTJ).
Excellent designs @amabel.bsky.social @tricktaking.bsky.social @seandavidross.bsky.social
Excellent designs @amabel.bsky.social @tricktaking.bsky.social @seandavidross.bsky.social
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The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game follows up on last year's Fellowship trick-taker, and like that inaugural release it's an innovative and excellent adaptation of Tolkien's fantasy novel. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/20/t...
Trick-Taking’s Back on the Menu, Boys!
The problem with sequels, especially in board games where sequels are mechanical artifacts first and narrative artifacts a distant second if at all, is that there isn’t necessarily more to sa…
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November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game follows up on last year's Fellowship trick-taker, and like that inaugural release it's an innovative and excellent adaptation of Tolkien's fantasy novel. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/20/t...
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Wani-Wani Gang, the newest game from Fukuroudou will be playable at PAX Unplugged play area! And available to get at Ninja Star Games booth GH-63B.
It's very simple and fun dice game for both of casual and veteran players. 🦉
It's very simple and fun dice game for both of casual and veteran players. 🦉
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wani-Wani Gang, the newest game from Fukuroudou will be playable at PAX Unplugged play area! And available to get at Ninja Star Games booth GH-63B.
It's very simple and fun dice game for both of casual and veteran players. 🦉
It's very simple and fun dice game for both of casual and veteran players. 🦉
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I made a how to play video for Even At Odds! youtu.be/8wIrXa-fEzs?...
I hate hearing my own voice and this was recorded as fast as possible so I would just get it done, but it’s the full teach!
I hate hearing my own voice and this was recorded as fast as possible so I would just get it done, but it’s the full teach!
November 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I made a how to play video for Even At Odds! youtu.be/8wIrXa-fEzs?...
I hate hearing my own voice and this was recorded as fast as possible so I would just get it done, but it’s the full teach!
I hate hearing my own voice and this was recorded as fast as possible so I would just get it done, but it’s the full teach!
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I'm responsible for the artwork of many of the new games being sold at Tokyo Game Market this weekend.
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I'm responsible for the artwork of many of the new games being sold at Tokyo Game Market this weekend.
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Today I investigate three more indie games, all of which are ambitious and explorative of what games can accomplish. These are good'uns. spacebiff.com/2025/11/18/h...
Nebulae, Medusae… Crownae?
Yesterday on BlueSky, Marceline Leiman asked a great question. Using only one or two extremely vague words, how would I describe the titles on offer at this year’s Indie Games Night Market? N…
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November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today I investigate three more indie games, all of which are ambitious and explorative of what games can accomplish. These are good'uns. spacebiff.com/2025/11/18/h...
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Part 2 of Two Towers, WAHOOO!! ✌️🙌😍💕💞
youtu.be/fbnnh9nN-pk
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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Part 2 ~ Taylor's Trick-Taking Table
YouTube video by Taylor's Trick-Taking Table
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November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Part 2 of Two Towers, WAHOOO!! ✌️🙌😍💕💞
youtu.be/fbnnh9nN-pk
youtu.be/fbnnh9nN-pk
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Played Big Apple by @dx.social.ridetrans.it.ap.brid.gy yesterday.
Highly recommended if you are looking to play a PnP game with preschoolers.
Rules & PnP files can be found here :
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
Highly recommended if you are looking to play a PnP game with preschoolers.
Rules & PnP files can be found here :
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
Big Apple
Fishing card game for preschoolers
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November 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Played Big Apple by @dx.social.ridetrans.it.ap.brid.gy yesterday.
Highly recommended if you are looking to play a PnP game with preschoolers.
Rules & PnP files can be found here :
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
Highly recommended if you are looking to play a PnP game with preschoolers.
Rules & PnP files can be found here :
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
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lovely review of Folia Folio! Thanks Wade!
My review of @dnlnwmn.bsky.social Folia Folio has...ahem...dropped. #boardgames #boardgame #tabletopgaming
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Make Like a Tree and Leave! You Sound Like a Damn Fool When you Say it Wrong! A Folia Folio Card Game Review
Apparently, Leaves are more than just an Autumn menace. While I'm on the roof cleaning the bloody things out of the gutter for the third time this month, others are out there collecting leaves, marvel...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
lovely review of Folia Folio! Thanks Wade!
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Today I'm covering three more upcoming Indie Games Night Market titles! Fold & Fly!, Coupon Clipper, and Paper Pencil Stencil are all tactile treats. My reviews: spacebiff.com/2025/11/17/t...
Paper Planes, Coupons, Stencils
We’re only a few days away from the Indie Games Night Market at Pax Unplugged. Funny how time gets away from us. Don’t worry, that’s less a plaintive cry about my fading youth tha…
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November 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Today I'm covering three more upcoming Indie Games Night Market titles! Fold & Fly!, Coupon Clipper, and Paper Pencil Stencil are all tactile treats. My reviews: spacebiff.com/2025/11/17/t...
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I have often bemoaned the dryness of many modern games. Somebody on the web wrote "boardgames are just math made fun", and I answered that many boardgames are math made not fun. In such games, scores are no longer a reward for good play, but the entire games just consist of calculations. (1/X)
November 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I have often bemoaned the dryness of many modern games. Somebody on the web wrote "boardgames are just math made fun", and I answered that many boardgames are math made not fun. In such games, scores are no longer a reward for good play, but the entire games just consist of calculations. (1/X)
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I really enjoyed making and refining Even At Odds, and I want to talk about the process I went through because it is very full of reminiscing on my friends.
November 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I really enjoyed making and refining Even At Odds, and I want to talk about the process I went through because it is very full of reminiscing on my friends.
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We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
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“It’s like Ameritrash trick-taking”
This is surreal because I’ve loved Joel’s videos ever since I first got into the hobby. Seeing that he really understood what the game was going for and had fun with it is just so cool.
This is surreal because I’ve loved Joel’s videos ever since I first got into the hobby. Seeing that he really understood what the game was going for and had fun with it is just so cool.
"Origin Story" A throw back to when trick-taking games didn't take themselves (so) seriously. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHnX...
Origin Story Review
YouTube video by Drive Thru Games
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November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“It’s like Ameritrash trick-taking”
This is surreal because I’ve loved Joel’s videos ever since I first got into the hobby. Seeing that he really understood what the game was going for and had fun with it is just so cool.
This is surreal because I’ve loved Joel’s videos ever since I first got into the hobby. Seeing that he really understood what the game was going for and had fun with it is just so cool.
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“Under that minimalist surface is something almost meditative.”
“The pieces clack like seashells, the board (or lack thereof) feels alive—with every move reshaping the tide pool.”
“It’s elegant, portable, and weirdly emotional.”
youtu.be/60D6-mm9s3A
“The pieces clack like seashells, the board (or lack thereof) feels alive—with every move reshaping the tide pool.”
“It’s elegant, portable, and weirdly emotional.”
youtu.be/60D6-mm9s3A
High Tide Review | The Abstract Game That Sold Out in 7 Minutes
YouTube video by Meeple AF
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November 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“Under that minimalist surface is something almost meditative.”
“The pieces clack like seashells, the board (or lack thereof) feels alive—with every move reshaping the tide pool.”
“It’s elegant, portable, and weirdly emotional.”
youtu.be/60D6-mm9s3A
“The pieces clack like seashells, the board (or lack thereof) feels alive—with every move reshaping the tide pool.”
“It’s elegant, portable, and weirdly emotional.”
youtu.be/60D6-mm9s3A
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1/3 Done! I submitted it to BGG a few minutes ago, but you can try Microfishing right now if you want with the rules and cards linked below. I have each card as a separate image if you want that, or I made a 6-up PNP file if that's your thing. Whichever!
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Microfishing is a 2-player fishing game based on Escoba where you'll play cards from hand to capture fish from the Lake (the table). As long as the played card and the Lake card(s) add to 18, you'll capture them! Rules and a print-ready PDF are linked below.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
1/3 Done! I submitted it to BGG a few minutes ago, but you can try Microfishing right now if you want with the rules and cards linked below. I have each card as a separate image if you want that, or I made a 6-up PNP file if that's your thing. Whichever!
bsky.app/profile/byss...
bsky.app/profile/byss...