I was really inspired by seeing all the experimental, short run games at the PAX Unplugged Indie Games Night Market. So now I’m working on my own (probably unviable) concept:
So…
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🤖✨ ROBOTS ✨🦾 ?
Whoa whoa, didn’t realize we were on the BGG front page! This is crazy!
(Thanks @cityhare.studio for pointing it out!)
So cool. This 1967 game has a starting position so close to my self-published game, Rowin. Although the board looks different, Rowin is playable with a checkers set and three dice. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
Watch me get thankful, recap Pax, & talk games from…
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@smirkanddagger.bsky.social
@buttonshy.bsky.social
@allplay.bsky.social
@officedoggames.bsky.social
@dvcgames.bsky.social
@bbornmueller.bsky.social
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social
@vawcer.bsky.social
@enzyshade.bsky.social
Thanks, your work inspired me. Your style is so whimsical.
Glass Half Full, game components laid out.
I scanned drawings and did minor edits digitally. And yeah the art style was chosen because I knew I could pull it off. Really happy with the result.
Thank you @gamingtrend.com for covering IGNM. The hobby needs more of these venues and I’m extremely grateful to PAX Unplugged @dnlnwmn.bsky.social and @marcelineleiman.bsky.social who made this happen.
While thrifting on Black Friday, I came across a copy of Swoggle (an uncredited word game from the 1980’s) but held off because I’m eagerly waiting for my copy of Cross4 by @amabel.bsky.social . Also the Swoggle box was enormous.
I mean designed it. 🤦
I picked up Phantasmic too. Remind me who developed it?
If you told me a year ago my weird little abstract I fully expected to be one-and-done at Indie Game Night Market would have had this much success, I wouldn’t believe you!!
I hope everyone sees this as a proof for indie game releases as a legitimate pipeline for both Hobby and Mass publishers!!!!!!
I had a rule clarification question by the same group. 🤣
(Most) of the vendors of Indie Games Night Market 2025!!!!!
Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
Hey @marcelineleiman.bsky.social & @aveknots.bsky.social
Took this shot *during* the IGNM
Didn’t take too long to get stuff to the table!
See ⬆️
Hey All, for those I chatted with; it was awesome! For those of you I missed, I’m so sorry, just ran out of time, maybe we can meet tomorrow!🥲
@vawcer.bsky.social @aveknots.bsky.social @nickferris.bsky.social @tedmannschaller.bsky.social @ericdittmore.bsky.social @cardboardedison.com
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✨ Reminder!! ✨
Indie Games Night Market is tonight @ 7pm!!
When the Expo Hall closes, come down to Hall C to buy the freshest indie games!!
“More even than last year, these games seem like they’re pushing boundaries. They capture the spirit of what it means to be ‘indie.‘“ @danthurot.bsky.social
Learn more about A Wizardologist Most Hexasperated on the BGG page. See cards! Skim rules! Then come to the #PAXUnplugged Indie Games Night Market at 7pm tonight to get your copy before they sell out. #IGNM #PAXU
Thank you. Can’t wait to share it.
I’m looking forward to playing the line up of games by @gameheadgames.bsky.social at #paxu. I’ll be helping them fri and sat from 1 to 4pm at booth 2363 near the merch booth. Come meet me and try out some great games.
To learn more about Rowin, a fast-playing abstract with lots of tactical plays, you can read my designer diary here. boardgamegeek.com/thread/35921...
Indie game night market poster
Box of games for IGNM.
Nephews playing Rowin.
Packed up for #IGNM and drove to family in South Jersey near @buttonshy.bsky.social to attend #paxu tomorrow. Here are my nephews playing my game Rowin. spacebiff.com/2025/11/03/r...
When in Philly for #PAXUnplugged ...make a pilgrimage to one of the great game publishers of our time: Button Shy Games! Take the PATCO to Westmont, walk to BSG and stop at the many craft beer purveyors along the way! Then play all the games you buy ay Button Shy at the beer places on the way back!
Threw together a quick poster / flyer for the event this Saturday. Come check out some cool indie games!
#paxunplugged #pax #indiegamesnightmarket
Pax Unplugged is right around the corner!!
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
I enjoyed your episode of “Deep Dive Game Design” pod. Looking forward to meeting you and checking out Resilience.
1K before Pax??
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So if a domino game that plays like a modern board game and a traditional one at the same time, I hope you’ll try it, and maybe even share it with someone else! :)
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Thank you Justin for the awesome preview and spotlighting the #IGNM. I’m honored to be part of such a great group of designers. Next Saturday can’t come soon enough. And thank you for thoughtful criticism. “A win, win, win.”
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~
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See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
Can’t wait to see this preview of some titles that will be at IGNM! I’m so honored to be included in this list of amazing designers.
