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@welcome2boardom.bsky.social

I spend way too much money on board games, so I might as well talk about them on camera. Currently playing One Piece TCG. Anime fan, Star Wars fan, wrestling fan. Into way too many fandoms. I make a ton of references to things. So I hope you enjoy!

101 Followers  |  177 Following  |  110 Posts  |  Joined: 10.11.2024
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Are you going to GAMA? I'll have my prototypes for Shiver of Sharks & Raft of Otters. I'll also be passing out Lollipop Sharks. If interested in a demo please let me know!

#GAMA #boardgames #tabletopgames

25.02.2026 05:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I want in on a game! You play mine, I’ll play yours!

25.02.2026 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@designthinkinggame.bsky.social here are some pictures for reference!

19.02.2026 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great question!
A white box sample is a blank sample. Imagine a game box, boards, and cards were completely blank. No art, just the components themselves.

Most manufacturers provide this to anyone interested. It’s typically used for measurements, comparison/quality checks, & some small play testing

19.02.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Since late 2024, I’ve been thinking of a horror board game. I’ve steadily been working on the lore and mechanics of the game. Last month, I got my White Box Sample and I’m excited to try to playtest it at USA trade shows (and maybe Essen SPIEL). Looking forward to a good year personally.

19.02.2026 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Reinstate our teammates now!
Kickstarter is retaliating against our union members for our legally-protected strike action in October 2025.
Four union members have been laid off or forced to leave our union by leadership, despite clear business needs for these members' roles.
Email Kickstarter's CEO and tell him this is illegal and unacceptable!
e@kickstarter.com

Reinstate our teammates now! Kickstarter is retaliating against our union members for our legally-protected strike action in October 2025. Four union members have been laid off or forced to leave our union by leadership, despite clear business needs for these members' roles. Email Kickstarter's CEO and tell him this is illegal and unacceptable! e@kickstarter.com

Despite being back at work, Kickstarter is retaliating against our teammates for our legally-protected strike action from last year. Tell Kickstarter’s CEO this is both ILLEGAL and UNACCEPTABLE

18.02.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 134    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 9

Prefer my country like my drinks - without ICE.

09.01.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Note: there are a ton of amazing and well mannered designers and publishers in the board game space, but not every egg is a good one.

12.11.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Note: there are a ton of amazing and well mannered designers and publishers in the board game space, but not every egg is a good one.

12.11.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some days, I wish there was an ounce of professionalism from some publishers/designers…

12.11.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I’m autistic. Not because of Tylenol.
Not because of vaccines.
Not because of some headline.
I’m autistic because that’s how
my brain works. Stop treating us
like a problem. Start listening to us.

23.09.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 17144    πŸ” 3457    πŸ’¬ 368    πŸ“Œ 142
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Shark fact of the day #sharks #sharkweek

24.09.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When Paizo unionized, I got a raise amounting to thousands of dollars. I also get a higher cost of living salary increase every year in addition to my seniority salary increase. I have incredible job security. I have advocates if I have grievances. Unionizing is hard and scary but so worth it.

20.08.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1162    πŸ” 309    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5
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A friendly reminder to anyone attending GenCon.
Don’t let Stone Cold Steve Austin be disappointed in you!

30.07.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Me finalizing my schedule for GenCon.

I ask to a publisher:
β€œBy the way, will you be at GenCon? I’d love to meet with you!”

Their response:
β€œYeah, I’m tooootally good at scheduling convention meetings.”

Cool but you didn’t answer the question….

28.07.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dear people planning to attend GenCon, i will be selling deodorant and soap. Please be considerate of other people’s noses. Thank you.

24.07.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
INSIDE LOOK: Paul Salomon Previews 6 NEW GameHead Games! | Origins Game Fair Interview
YouTube video by Welcome2Boardom INSIDE LOOK: Paul Salomon Previews 6 NEW GameHead Games! | Origins Game Fair Interview

I do interviews a board game, conventions with board game, designers and publishers!

Here’s my interview with @paulsalomon27.bsky.social about some of the new games from @gameheadgames.bsky.social !

Check it out!

openyoutu.be/AkygsGkv2xc?...

22.07.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The GenCon prep stress is really hitting me this week!

22.07.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here is my monthly reminder: I hate Gen Con. Nothing shall ever change my mind on it.

13.06.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to play Vines and Flowers by Whales Entertainment
YouTube video by Welcome2Boardom How to play Vines and Flowers by Whales Entertainment

New how to play video for Whales Entertainment! Check it out!

youtu.be/UE5femoyo1c

03.06.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I understand. Using a 3rd party to contact content creators to promote your tabletop game is easy. They got a list of people to contact. So I get it.

But I’m going to say no every time.

Please invest time into talking with content creators and building relationships with them.

21.05.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Go through their bank account for the past month. See what they purchased and where it was made. That’d change their mind.

11.04.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is a blanket notion of…
β€œManufacturers from China encourage child labor and have worst quality.”

It’s laughable how delusional they are…

11.04.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve spent too much time today arguing on Facebook about how the board game manufacturing industry doesn’t have child labor and companies actually pay their employees livable wages. Even after I said that I have been to China and experienced it myself firsthand. They are truly brainwashed.οΏΌ

11.04.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Not that I despise my how-to-plays or unboxings; but the amount of time is significantly shorter and less stressful than trends or the silly-fun videos.

09.04.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The never ending cycle of the Welcome2Boardom content…

-follower β€œyou should do more content specifically talking about your board games”.

-puts more effort into how-to-plays, etc.

-posts content, gets less than 100 views, AND follower doesn’t see it

-I go back to posting what I post…

-repeat

09.04.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I always feel bad for asking favors from friends.

Like…hey your friendship is more valuable to me than anything in the world. Please don’t think that I’m exploiting you in any sort of way. I just need your help at the moment. I’m sorry for bothering you…just know I appreciate you…

04.04.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The tariffs are a heavy blow to Solis Game Studio. In order to survive, we are running a sale to offset the sudden thousands in additional costs we need to bear for our current inbound shipment... Tariff Impact Sale: store.solisgamestudio.com/c...

04.04.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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54% tariff.

Me trying to not crash out:

03.04.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Business related reasons. Not too many personal reasons. Personally: too many people for my comfort.

Business? I have a long, long list.

02.04.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0