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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · 8d

I tried it at 6 once with the expansion, would not recommend. 2-4 it's one of my favorite game play experiences.

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · 8d

Hey now, let's not go trying to get people sued...lol

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · 8d

#sneakpeak at my current 🎲✂️ project "Level Playingfield". An asymmetric 2-player only game where one player is the hero, using deck building to traverse a level and the other player is the level master, using tile-laying to try and stop them.

#boardgames

Game map with a 4x8 grid, blue sky and ground reminiscent of an early Super Mario level.

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NestFresh Eggs @nestfresheggs.bsky.social · 9d

#DIDYOUKNOW? Eggs aren’t just for humans 🥚🐶 — they’re a nutrient-packed treat for dogs too!
✨ Protein for 💪
✨ Vitamins & minerals for 🦴
✨ Healthy fats for 🔋

We want the best for our dogs — so reach for the #BetterEgg from #NestFresh 🍳💛🐕

#HappyHens #HappyPups #EthicalFarming #HumanelyHatched

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Game Makers Guild ➡️ GMG ADP 10/18/25 @gamemakersguild.bsky.social · 12d

Attention all #Boston based #gamedesign 🎲✂️! GMG next all-day Playtesting event will take place in about 3 weeks on 10/18! Don't miss out on a great opportunity to test and connect with other gamers/designers. #boardgames

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NestFresh Eggs @nestfresheggs.bsky.social · 12d

#NestFresh™️ is proud to introduce #HumanelyHatched egg products to the U.S. Visit nestfresh.com/humanely-hat... to find out more on how we help reduce the need to hatch millions of male chicks. #animalwelfare #certifiedhumane #freerange #pastureraised #bettereggs #int-egg-rity 🧑‍🌾🥚🐤🐣

NestFresh Humanely Hatched cartons in grass. Includes info about humanely hatched and a QR code to the website.

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The Seahorse & The Hummingbird @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social · 14d

Today, the first #boardgame by The Seahorse & The Hummingbird is born. No more tweaking. No more editing. No more testing. No more feedback.

Pyrotechnics *is*. 🎆

To celebrate, I'll share the Pyrotechnics design diary by @backwardscapgames.bsky.social. It's a good read. Have a look.

#gamedesign 🎲✂️

Pyrotechnics: Design Diary - The Seahorse and The Hummingbird

The following design diary was written by the designer of Pyrotechnics, Michael Byron Sprague. Hi, I’m Mike, and I’m the designer of the two-player resource-management dueling card game, Pyrotechnics....

www.seahorseandhummingbird.com

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks Matthew!

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Sep 4

First opportunity to buy a copy of my first game! Come support Indy game design!

Lunarpunk Games @lunarpunk.games · Sep 4

The Midnight Market shall offer games from worlds unknown, starting on November 7th, at 11:59 pm EST.

It will feature f̴i̴v̴e̴ four amazing games made by indie creators. After that, who knows if you'll be able to discover these games again . . .

Follow along here: www.lunarpunk.games/midnightmarket

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Sep 2

My co-design with @muse-and-mettle.bsky.social was one of the two games to hit the virtual table last night at GMG's monthly online testing. Incredibly grateful for the time. I know this one is a beast. Looking forward to where Interstellar Influence goes from here.

Game Makers Guild ➡️ GMG ADP 10/18/25 @gamemakersguild.bsky.social · Sep 2

GMG's new Online Testing time is 8:30 Eastern on the first Monday of each month. We had a great group show up and 2 prototypes hit the table. Look forward to more! 🎲✂️

Prototype of a space game about manipulating a shared track.

a 2-player lane battler about attracting animals to your side with their preferred food.

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Game Makers Guild ➡️ GMG ADP 10/18/25 @gamemakersguild.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎲✂️ in the Boston area: SAVE THE DATE - 10/18/25. We at GMG are expanding our opportunities for "All Day Playtesting" and bringing our brand of gaming fun to Church on the Hill. Keep an eye on social media and our Meetup page for more details: meetu.ps/e/PtYfQ/ZXbQ...

GMG All-Day Playtesting @ Church on the Hill Beacon Hill MA, Sat, Oct 18, 2025, 9:30 AM | Meetup

***SAVE THE DATE! October 18th 2025*** You've asked for more all day playtesting opportunities and we're making it happen! We're bringing our All Day Playtesting format to

meetu.ps

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Game Makers Guild ➡️ GMG ADP 10/18/25 @gamemakersguild.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎲✂️ Unboxing friend of GMG, @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social 's recent release #KnittingCircle happy to finally see the finished product! @flatoutgames.bsky.social did a great job!

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Aug 25

🎲 ✂️ The next iteration of Interstellar Influence ( co-design w/ @muse-and-mettle.bsky.social ) is ready to be broken, accused of not being a game and require too much math. Hoping to capture the imagination of #ancientalien enthusiasts sometime soon. #boardgames #gamedesign

Starry background. 5 columns of different colors going up to a value of 20 for tracks that represent different aspects of humanity. This is the main board for the Screentop.gg implementation.

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Jul 30

🎲✂️in preparation for tonights meet up at Jetpack in Rochester, NH I am actually hand making a new prototype. Excited for this one.

Paper, cards, a pen and miscellaneous game pieces for a new prototype

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Jul 27

I think I sold that one better in the descriptions I wrote haha

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Jul 27

🎲✂️ what sounds like more fun?

1. A spatial puzzle about placing campers at a seasonal campground based on their desired preferences

2. Engine building game with blind bidding that builds up your campground's reputation and attracts campers boss monster style

???

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Jul 26

Makes me feel like a real 🎲 ✂️ to hang a poster in my office with the cover art for my first published game.

Poster of the cover for upcoming game, Pyrotechnics hung in the office basement of the designer. Art shows fireworks in the games art style and the title is tilted left across the middle.

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Jul 15

Please consider helping my buddy @muse-and-mettle.bsky.social and do the thumbs up thing on BGG! Twisted Trumpets is debuting at Essen! boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/...

Instructional photo of where to thumbs up on BGG. Red arrow pointing to the thumb on the left.

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Game Makers Guild ➡️ GMG ADP 10/18/25 @gamemakersguild.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎲✂️ in the Boston area, the next Church on the Hill is taking place Tuesday the 24th. www.meetup.com/game-makers-... #boardgamedesign

Board Game Night with Designers! @ Church on the Hill, Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

Come play board games! We want to bring together board game enthusiasts with board game designers from the area! Bring your favorite board games whether they're old, new, o

www.meetup.com

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The Seahorse & The Hummingbird @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social · Jun 4

June 4th, 5th and 6th only!

Donate to a good cause, celebrate the creativity of six amazing #boardgames designers and run my site through the paces all for a buck!

www.seahorseandhummingbird.com

All proceeds donated to The Network/La Red (www.tnlr.org).

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A banner that reads, "GOING INTO BUSINESS SALE!" with a seahorse on the left and a hummingbird on the right.

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · Jun 2

Every time I see something about my game coming to life, I get emotional. I'm not crying, you are! Seriously though I couldn't be more excited and I genuinely appreciate anyone who is interested in signing up or purchasing the game. Thank you for the support ❤️. 🎲 ✂️

The Seahorse & The Hummingbird @thinkdeepplaylight.bsky.social · Jun 2

Meet Pyrotechnics! COMING SOON, the first offering from The Seahorse & The Hummingbird, a fast-paced, two-player, lightly-strategic card game by @backwardscapgames.bsky.social. Follow the link below for more information.
#boardgames

Pyrotechnics - The Seahorse & The Hummingbird

COMING SOON! Sign up for one email notification when Pyrotechnics becomes available for sale. The Seahorse & The Hummingbird respects your inbox—expect only occasional updates with exciting news. Y...

www.seahorseandhummingbird.com

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · May 28

I appreciate you saying that!

Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · May 28

Thank you for the feedback

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · May 28

I like that!

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Michael Sprague 🎲✂️ @backwardscapgames.bsky.social · May 28

What are your thoughts on this one? Thanks!

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