Eric Dittmore

This is a great time to pick up some Hollandspiele games!

I’m picking up a copy of Sykes-Picot by @rollplusfun.bsky.social and Persuasion by @xoe.gay

This is a feed of designers bringing their games to Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged 2025 next week. Right now, it is chock full of folks cutting, printing, boxing, and otherwise willing their games to life.

Friday 11/14 6PM ESTour Indie Games Night Market Special Preview goes up~

I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~

Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social

Tomorrow is a big day... How-to-Play video day! I have my script ready. My wife agreed to lend a hand. I got a little tripod for my phone. Everything is ready to go. Any pro-tips for making a how-to-play video before I get to it tomorrow? 🎲✂️

Have you ever wondered how to phonetically spell out the sounds your farts make? This game has all the answers!

No worries! I totally understand. I'll just have to nurture my "decolonize your game" spirit and hope that it comes across ;)

24 Hours remain! Don't miss your chance to catch these unique experiences!

Games of harsh votes and reluctant concessions.
Divisions and misdirection.
Flashy duels of action, resource, & goal management.
Introspective hunts for evils among friends.
Silly competitions of pushing your luck and toots.

Will you be at PAX Unplugged? I’d love to buy one of those shirts!

Zach Morris is a wonderfully inventive designer, and their game Duck, Duck, Choose! is a delightful multi-victor game about reaching consensus and sharing with others (or not). I’ve loved playtesting this one and can’t wait to share it with my game group!

For real. There are some lines in this review that make me think Dan’s been secretly reading my design journal.

I’m very excited about this online indie market. I’ve had the good fortune to playtest all of these games and can confirm that they are all bangers! Get em while you can!

Thanks for your interest! If I sell out at the IGNM, I’d love to do another print run in the future to sell more widely. I’ll post here if that happens, or you can follow my newsletter at DittmoreDesigns.com

Thanks Omar! I have 100 copies to sell at the IGNM. If I have any leftovers, I’ll definitely find a way to sell them. If I don’t, I might just need to do another print run!

Dan’s review beautifully articulates my intent behind Adulting. I’m so glad it resonates.

“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”

Dittmore Designs

Thanks Matt! I don’t currently have plans to sell after IGNM. I would love to do another print run if the IGNM goes well. You can sign up for my newsletter here if you’d like to be notified of any further developments: www.dittmoredesigns.com

Thanks Xoe! I don’t have to tell you how much this game was shaped by your input and inspiration. I’m so grateful to have your insight and friendship!

Thanks Connor! You were a big inspiration for me to keep my game weird, and I’m so glad I did!

Thanks Dan! I’m so happy it resonated with you.

I get annoyed when it’s difficult to click the right thing when I’m using BGA on mobile.

Sewer alligator - Wikipedia

My first thought of an urban monster is sewer alligators. Maybe they’re not quite a monster, but definitely an urban legend/myth!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewer_a...

Gin Rummy is my wife's favorite game. I absolutely need to pick up a copy of this at IGNM!

I’ve had the pleasure of playtesting both of these games and was eager awaiting the day I could buy them. That day is finally here, and just in time for spooky season!

We are live! And we funded in 15 minutes! Amazing! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason on the Building the Game podcast about the process of finding the core of a game. I speak a lot about the process of designing Adulting. Check it out!
buildingthegamepodcast.com/episode-696-...

Adulting Stressed-out adults balance chores and self-care to avoid burnout and find joy.

It’s alive!!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...

Sent my files to print for Adulting. It’s a weird feeling not being able to tinker on a game anymore that I’ve been working on for years. Now I’m busying myself with other tasks (making a website, listing on BGG, prepping materials for my table at the IGNM, etc.) Always more to be done! 🎲✂️

I’m close to printing my game Adulting for the Indie Game Night Market. My last step is to design the box. Working on it a bit now, and I’m very grateful for the tips in Graphic Design for Board Games by @danielsolis.bsky.social

For research, what are some of your favorite board game boxes? 🎲✂️

Drawing Dungeon by Soucy Games Sharpen your pencil and prepare to delve into the dungeon! Switch between exploring new rooms and defeating the monsters inside them to earn more items and treasure!

It's a release!
Drawing Dungeon is a roll-and-write dungeon crawl I've been working on for a few months now!
Four maps and a playtime of 15-20 minutes per session, all for $3!
Explore the dungeon, collect treasure, and defeat the boss (or die trying)!

The Personal, Political Art of Board-Game Design What can board games say that other art forms can’t?

Amabel Holland has designed board games that tackle the struggle to end slavery, women’s suffrage, and the highly personal topic of gender transition, referring to them as “political art.” What can board games say that other art forms can’t?

Honored that Xoe talked about my new design Hermit Hustle, even if it took some digs at the hierarchies in the game, lol. Xoe won’t be satisfied until all hierarchies are destroyed!