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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · 7d

Badges and Reserved Blocks for Unpub Festival 2026 are now open for purchase!

www.unpub.org/upcoming-eve...

Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · 8d

⏰ Reminder!

Unpub Festival 2026 badges and reserved tables open for purchase TOMORROW, October 1st at 12pm ET

🎲✂️ 🐎 💙
#playtesting #tabletop

Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · 14d

🫨 We announced it in our September newsletter:

Unpub Festival Badge sales and reserved tables will open on October 1st at 12pm ET!

More info:
https://www.unpub.org/upcoming-events/unpub-festival-2026

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · 13d

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 19d

The 2026 MAGFest Indie Tabletop Showcase application form is now live! Applications will close on October 16th at 11:59PM EST! This is open to indie tabletop developers - whether you're slinging cards, boardgames or dice, please apply!

Link to application: super2026.reg.magfest.org/mits/team

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · 14d

🫨 We announced it in our September newsletter:

Unpub Festival Badge sales and reserved tables will open on October 1st at 12pm ET!

More info:
https://www.unpub.org/upcoming-events/unpub-festival-2026

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's the last day of #PAXWest and we have open playtesting all day. Families welcome!
https://unpub.softr.app/paxwest

Map showing Unpub in Summit Level 2 Tabletop layout, with Unpub in Freeplay Tabletop area.

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Aug 30

#PAXWest attendees - welcome to day 2! Today's reserved tables start at 10:30a. Come visit us in Summit Level 2 Tabletop and try something new.
https://unpub.softr.app/paxwest

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Aug 29

Hello #PAXWest attendees! Our first set of reserved tables starts at 10:30a. Come visit us in Summit Level 2 Tabletop and play tomorrow's hit game today!
https://unpub.softr.app/paxwest

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Aug 25

Reserved tables for Unpub at PAX Unplugged are now on sale!

unpub.org/paxunplugged

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Aug 18

FALL-ing into more playtesting: the August 2025 Unpub Newsletter
https://www.unpub.org/news/fall-ing-into-more-playtesting

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Aug 15

Do you love being in Unpub spaces?
Can you be in Seattle over Labor Day weekend?
Would you like to volunteer 4 to 20 hours with us?

Fill out this form!
https://www.unpub.org/get-involved<span class="text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400">#volunteer

#gamedesign #tabletop 🎲✂️

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Jul 3

Some Unpub PAX West reserved tables are still available!

www.unpub.org/upcoming-eve...

🎲✂️

Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · May 29

Unpub at PAX West reserved table slots are on sale now!

https://f.mtr.cool/znojkqjipn

#paxwest #tabletop 🎲✂️

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Jun 26

Unpub is partnering with GameRT for ALA Play at the ALA 2025 Annual Conference! Local game designers will be playtesting with ALA attendees on Friday, June 27th at 7:30p at the Philadelphia Marriott. No ALA badge is required. More information: https://www.unpub.org/upcoming-events/unpub-at-alaac2025

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · Jun 23

More games publishers to expect at ALAPlay: @mythworks.bsky.social @koboldpress.com @looneylabs.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social @hitpointpress.bsky.social

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · Jun 23

06/27/2025 Friday events:
ALAPlay! 7:30 - 10:00 PM in the Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty Ballroom
Enjoy an evening of awesome games and cool people. Including @unpub.bsky.social @9thlevelgames.bsky.social @cardsagainsthumanity.com @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Jun 22

Blüdle is taking a nap
The cars are packed
Our team is starting their journeys home
That means Unpub @ Origins is officially Donepub!

Thanks to everyone who came to hang while we build better games together!

See you all soon!

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Jun 20

Coming up at 7 PM at Origins, room B-130, it's the Unpub Pro-Am Game Jam! All are welcome, expect some surprises 😉

Unpub Game Jam, Friday 7p-9p, Room B-130. Stretch your creative muscles and design a game! We bring the prompts, you bring the fun! First timers welcome!

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Jun 20

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GAMA Creators @ Origins 2025

Friday 5-7 --> Creator Division Meetup

Friday 7-9 --> Unpub Tabletop Mentorship Meetup

Saturday 7-9 --> Publisher/Creator Mixer

All events are in Room D-281

THE GAME MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION WITH UNPUB & TTGDA

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Jun 20

Hey #Origins Creators, wanna hang?

Tonight: GAMA Creators Meetup
Tonight: Unpub Mentorship Meetup
Tomorrow: Publisher/Creator Mixer

(if you're reading this, "creator" probably applies to you! incl authors, artists, graphics, game designers & developers, 🎲✂️ & more!)

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Jun 18

We're here in Columbus at the Origins Game Fair and playtesting is open! Come to room B-130 in the convention center and playtest tomorrow's great games, today. No event tickets required.
https://unpub.org/origins

Unpub @ Origins Game Fair: Room B-130. Complete schedule available at unpub.org/origins

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Jun 16

We're looking forward to seeing you at Origins Game Fair this week!

More details can be found at https://www.unpub.org/origins

🎲✂️ #tabletop

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · May 12

We're on the lookout for some 'Industry Professionals' to join us for our Pro-Am Game Jam at Origins next month.

Are you an 'Industry Professional' who wants to lead a team?

Reach out!

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · May 29

Unpub at PAX West reserved table slots are on sale now!

https://f.mtr.cool/znojkqjipn

#paxwest #tabletop 🎲✂️

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · May 29

Unpub at PAX West reserved table slots are on sale now!

https://f.mtr.cool/znojkqjipn

#paxwest #tabletop 🎲✂️

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · May 29

Just a reminder that Speed Pitch submissions for Origins ends tonight!

Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Apr 4

Submissions are now open for
Unpub Speed Pitch at Origins!

unpub.org/origins

🎲✂️

UNPUB

SPEED PITCH
AT ORIGINS GAME FAIR

Date

June 19, 2025

Time

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Submit your game for consideration

unpub.org/origins

Submission deadline

May 29, 2025

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · May 27

This was included in a recent newsletter, but in case you missed it:

PAX West reserved table slots go on sale May 29th at noon eastern!

https://f.mtr.cool/bgmpcuquxs

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