Matt Paquette & Co.

Catching us at Essen Spiel 2025? Visit Paverson Games at booth 4-D200 and check out Luthier if you’re looking for an elegant euro about crafting instruments and perfecting your art! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Paverson. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Pandasaurus Games at booth 2-C315 and check out Hacienda if you’re looking for a classic euro reborn—manage herds, trade, and territory! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Pandasaurus. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen this year? Visit Pandasaurus Games at booth 2-C315 and check out Beasts if you’re looking for a tense, asymmetric hunt where predator meets prey! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Pandasaurus. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel this year, stop by Office Dog at booth 7-C111 and check out The Hobbit: There and Back Again if you’re looking for an epic journey through Middle-earth! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Office Dog. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by Bezier Games at booth 2-B510 and check out Haunted Mouse: Deluxe Edition if you’re looking for a cozy-creepy family game of tiny mice and spooky mansions! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Bezier. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Catching us at Essen this year? Drop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Wordsy if you’re looking for a fast-thinking word game that rewards bold vocabulary! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Twinkle Twinkle if you’re looking for a gentle abstract about crafting constellations and lighting the night sky! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

See it first at Essen Spiel 2025! Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Tearable Quest if you’re looking for a hilarious paper-ripping, fourth-wall-breaking adventure! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen Spiel this year? Stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Ruins if you’re looking for an archaeological adventure of rebuilding lost wonders! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen this year, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Oddland if you’re looking for a quirky strategy game where nothing’s quite normal! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Catching us at Essen this year? Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Money! if you’re looking for a sharp Knizia bidding classic full of tense decisions! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Merchants of Andromeda if you’re looking for an interstellar trade game of daring deals and galactic markets! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen Spiel this year? Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Alibis if you’re looking for a clever deduction game of secrets and stories! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by Alderac Entertainment Group at booth 3-B200 and check out Into the Machine if you’re looking for a fast, tactical race of upgrades, engines, and sabotage! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with AEG. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen Spiel 2025, stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Wine Cellar if you’re looking for a refined strategy game of vintages, pairings, and patience! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Don’t miss it at Essen Spiel this year! Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Sand Art if you’re looking for a calm, colorful pattern-building puzzle! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

See it first at Essen Spiel 2025! Visit 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Red Letter Yellow Letter if you’re looking for a hilarious, tongue-twisting party challenge! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen this year? Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Ratzia if you’re looking for a sneaky tile-laying chase packed with cheese and chaos! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

The revolution ends tonight!
Last day to join the mayhem—SCUM is closing on Kickstarter soon! Grab your spot before the uprising fades.
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Catching us at Essen this year? Visit 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Grand Central Skyport if you’re looking for an elegant engine-builder set in the golden age of flight! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Botswana if you’re looking for a fast, clever bidding battle full of wild twists! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen this year, stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Big Sur if you’re looking for a relaxing game of scenic connections and coastal calm! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

A thumbnail with Mandi and Stephanie as animated characters. The title says Roll to the Top & Ludicon 2025 chat.

🎲 Join @613mandi.bsky.social, @819steph.bsky.social, Matt Paquette & the Ludicon founders for a game of Roll to the Top + a chat about Ludicon 2025 in Montréal!

🕖 Tonight at 7pm ET
🖥️ www.twitch.tv/saltandsassgames
💬 Mostly in English, but questions en français bienvenus !

See you there! 💜

I'll be joining @mpco.bsky.social later today (4pm PT) to chat about visual accessibility in tabletop games!

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP!
Accessible Player Counts Flexible player counts—solo, 2p, scalable—make your game accessible to more groups.

Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips!
#graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP!Avoid Overstuffed Boards
White space reduces overwhelm, speeds understanding, and makes games more welcoming.

Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips!
#graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP!
Icon Labels
Icons need text labels—training wheels that make learning faster and easier.

Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips!
#graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP!
Reading Order in PDFs
Check PDF reading order so screen readers follow a clear, logical flow.

Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips!
#graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP!
Alt Text for Digital Files
Alt text makes digital rulebooks screen-reader friendly and opens access to blind players.

Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips!
#graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

Hey Critical Role & Daggerheart Fans!
@darringtonpress.bsky.social JUST DROPPED the Daggerheart Class Packs on Kickstarter!
These tidy little bundles give you EVERYTHING you need to make a kick-ass character!
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#daggerheart #criticalrole #graphicdesign #rpg #becreative