Dean B
@dreamingant.bsky.social
Lifelong Pittsburgher with two adopted Chihuahua mixes, Luna & Costello, whom I adore immensely. I enjoy boardgames, cycling, running, coffee, meditation, cinema/tv & reading. I organize Splotter Con in Pittsburgh. Hire me: https://deanbrandt.info
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Dean B
@dreamingant.bsky.social
· Aug 16
Super stoked to hold these precious books in my hand. It's been a yearlong labor of love and massive community effort. We still have copies available so please order one.
splottercon.com/product/splo...
splottercon.com/product/splo...
I'm not sure I've ever been so excited to open a package as I was today when these arrived. Grateful for all of the folks in my various communities (Splotter, boardgame, personal) that helped pull this together. I can't wait to share it with yinz. But in order to do so, you need to...order a copy!
Reposted by Dean B
Still looking for the perfect gift? 🎁
For the first time ever, Damwise is offering FREE SHIPPING when you order Splotter Unboxed + WEB.
Order by Mon, Dec 22. Ships in 24 hrs.
Use code: 2025-holiday-free-shipping (USA only)
splottercon.com/merch/
For the first time ever, Damwise is offering FREE SHIPPING when you order Splotter Unboxed + WEB.
Order by Mon, Dec 22. Ships in 24 hrs.
Use code: 2025-holiday-free-shipping (USA only)
splottercon.com/merch/
December 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Still looking for the perfect gift? 🎁
For the first time ever, Damwise is offering FREE SHIPPING when you order Splotter Unboxed + WEB.
Order by Mon, Dec 22. Ships in 24 hrs.
Use code: 2025-holiday-free-shipping (USA only)
splottercon.com/merch/
For the first time ever, Damwise is offering FREE SHIPPING when you order Splotter Unboxed + WEB.
Order by Mon, Dec 22. Ships in 24 hrs.
Use code: 2025-holiday-free-shipping (USA only)
splottercon.com/merch/
For all of you non-North American Splotter fans, I would love to know what it would take to attract you to lovely Pittsburgh, PA, USA to attend our humble @splottercon.bsky.social .
boardgamegeek.com/blog/16828/b...
boardgamegeek.com/blog/16828/b...
The Curious Case of the One-Way Con Pilgrimage | Musings of a Hobbyist Publisher & Convention Organizer
boardgamegeek.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
For all of you non-North American Splotter fans, I would love to know what it would take to attract you to lovely Pittsburgh, PA, USA to attend our humble @splottercon.bsky.social .
boardgamegeek.com/blog/16828/b...
boardgamegeek.com/blog/16828/b...
Philadelphia Half Marathon! Let's do this.
November 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Philadelphia Half Marathon! Let's do this.
Just a few more hours left in my auction. Still some great steals available.
Just a few more days for my boardgame auction. Still a lot of great deal opportunities left. boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/363...
Roll & Relocate: My Big Moving Auction (Local Pittsburgh & Pax Unplugged Pickup Available)
Auction will close sometime in the evening (EST) of Sunday, October 12, 2025.
[heading]Auction Rules[/heading]
[heading]BIDDING[/heading]
:greentrain: All games will be listed with a minimum bid. Pl...
boardgamegeek.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Just a few more hours left in my auction. Still some great steals available.
Just a few more days for my boardgame auction. Still a lot of great deal opportunities left. boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/363...
Roll & Relocate: My Big Moving Auction (Local Pittsburgh & Pax Unplugged Pickup Available)
Auction will close sometime in the evening (EST) of Sunday, October 12, 2025.
[heading]Auction Rules[/heading]
[heading]BIDDING[/heading]
:greentrain: All games will be listed with a minimum bid. Pl...
boardgamegeek.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Just a few more days for my boardgame auction. Still a lot of great deal opportunities left. boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/363...
Reposted by Dean B
Pittsburgh Great Race starting soon. Perfect running weather.
September 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Pittsburgh Great Race starting soon. Perfect running weather.
Come buy my games...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/363...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/363...
Roll & Relocate: My Big Moving Auction (Local Pittsburgh & Pax Unplugged Pickup Available)
Auction will close sometime in the evening (EST) of Sunday, October 12, 2025.
[heading]Auction Rules[/heading]
[heading]BIDDING[/heading]
:greentrain: All games will be listed with a minimum bid. Pl...
boardgamegeek.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Come buy my games...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/363...
boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/363...
About to get our Meltwater on.
September 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
About to get our Meltwater on.
Also, I'll be in Urbana Champaign at UIUC this week, on a mini-Splotter Con tour.
For those near Chicago, I'll be in town playing games with some of our fabulous attendees / friends. I'll have a few copies of Web, D'r af & Splotter Unboxed for sale. If you'd like to grab any & save on shipping, reach out to me. We'll be in the Rogers Park area on Saturday.
splottercon.com/merch/
splottercon.com/merch/
Merch – Splotter Con
splottercon.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Also, I'll be in Urbana Champaign at UIUC this week, on a mini-Splotter Con tour.
Just closed on my new home. What a whirlwind of a week between Splotter Con and closing. Before you know it, I'll be hosting game nights!
September 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Just closed on my new home. What a whirlwind of a week between Splotter Con and closing. Before you know it, I'll be hosting game nights!
I'm not sure I've ever been so excited to open a package as I was today when these arrived. Grateful for all of the folks in my various communities (Splotter, boardgame, personal) that helped pull this together. I can't wait to share it with yinz. But in order to do so, you need to...order a copy!
Super stoked to hold these precious books in my hand. It's been a yearlong labor of love and massive community effort. We still have copies available so please order one.
splottercon.com/product/splo...
splottercon.com/product/splo...
August 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I'm not sure I've ever been so excited to open a package as I was today when these arrived. Grateful for all of the folks in my various communities (Splotter, boardgame, personal) that helped pull this together. I can't wait to share it with yinz. But in order to do so, you need to...order a copy!
Come hang out with me and play lots of amazing games!
Only one month until Splotter Con 2025 kicks off! You still have a chance to attend as badges are still available. We hope to see you in Pittsburgh!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Splotter Con 2025
tabletop.events
July 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Come hang out with me and play lots of amazing games!
Hey @travisdhill.bsky.social , would it be possible to DM you (can't currently)? I had some questions for ya.
July 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hey @travisdhill.bsky.social , would it be possible to DM you (can't currently)? I had some questions for ya.
Whew, mission accomplished. But damn, that Money & Banking final took me four bloody hours.
OK, one final exam down, one left to take this weekend. And then a well-needed, short break from @giesbusiness.bsky.social MBA program.
July 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Whew, mission accomplished. But damn, that Money & Banking final took me four bloody hours.
OK, one final exam down, one left to take this weekend. And then a well-needed, short break from @giesbusiness.bsky.social MBA program.
July 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
OK, one final exam down, one left to take this weekend. And then a well-needed, short break from @giesbusiness.bsky.social MBA program.
Check out this awesome rules video for WEB made by our friend Ryan with Cards Unbarred! Meet Ryan in person at this year's Splotter Con! 5 badges still available.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
tabletop.events/conventions/...
July 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Check out this awesome rules video for WEB made by our friend Ryan with Cards Unbarred! Meet Ryan in person at this year's Splotter Con! 5 badges still available.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Come hang out with us in Pittsburgh over Labor Day weekend. It is going to be so much fun!
5 badges left! Badge comes with copy of Splotter Unboxed, contests & tournament to win stuff from our sponsors, play every published Splotter game, playtest Splotter's new prototype, play w Jeroen, play XL Indonesia & Giant Roads & Boats, hang out with lovely people!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Splotter Con 2025
tabletop.events
July 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Come hang out with us in Pittsburgh over Labor Day weekend. It is going to be so much fun!
Managed to get one more game of Web in plus a couple small Japanese games. Another great Origins in the books!
June 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Managed to get one more game of Web in plus a couple small Japanese games. Another great Origins in the books!
Reposted by Dean B
Winsome Choose Some con
May 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Winsome Choose Some con
Interesting 'pull-back-the-curtain' interview with indie boardgame publisher, Radical 8 Games. Some interesting insights, not all of which have been my experience but interesting all the same.
www.whatifgames.co.uk/a-deep-dive-...
www.whatifgames.co.uk/a-deep-dive-...
A Deep Dive into Board Game Publishing with Radical 8 Games – What If Games
www.whatifgames.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Interesting 'pull-back-the-curtain' interview with indie boardgame publisher, Radical 8 Games. Some interesting insights, not all of which have been my experience but interesting all the same.
www.whatifgames.co.uk/a-deep-dive-...
www.whatifgames.co.uk/a-deep-dive-...
I love listening to folks, particularly those who think far more deeply about boardgames than I do, discuss various historical & pedagogical aspects. In this case, @amabel.bsky.social so adeptly explains how board games can offer so much more than entertainment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG4z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG4z...
Mechanisms as Metaphors: How Board Games Create Meaning
YouTube video by Mary & Amabel Holland
www.youtube.com
March 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I love listening to folks, particularly those who think far more deeply about boardgames than I do, discuss various historical & pedagogical aspects. In this case, @amabel.bsky.social so adeptly explains how board games can offer so much more than entertainment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG4z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG4z...
I'm super excited for the first official release from my new publishing company, Damwise Publishing. And I couldn't be more thrilled about collaborating with @saibep.bsky.social on a new edition of Splotter's 1997 release, WEB!
Here's a little teaser for the upcoming release of WEB. This is the cover of the new rulebook. All art and graphic design by the wonderful @saibep.bsky.social.
Preorders open: splottercon.com/merch/
Preorders open: splottercon.com/merch/
February 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I'm super excited for the first official release from my new publishing company, Damwise Publishing. And I couldn't be more thrilled about collaborating with @saibep.bsky.social on a new edition of Splotter's 1997 release, WEB!