@arivamonsta.bsky.social
(She/Her) Director @TabletopGaymers π³οΈβπ Chronic brainstormer, creator, and storyteller that enjoys games, comics, art, and stuff.
Flyer for Unpub Festival 2026, featuring a diverse group playing board games. Event dates: March 12-15, in Linthicum, MD.
Unpub Festival 2026 is soon!!
π²βοΈ Meet award-winning game designers
π²βοΈ Play games in development with an inclusive community
π²βοΈ Give feedback on games that will be on your
table in the future
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In episode 132 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication, I make my seasonal return from behind-the-scenesΒ to behind-the-mic to recap GDU Season 6 with @tokengaymer.bsky.social!
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@knowdirection.bsky.social
#podcast #GameDesign #tabletopgaming
Oh this is going to be fun!
25.11.2025 17:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Excited to see the updated version of this one! π¦
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With the help of @tamatplay.bsky.social, @arivamonsta.bsky.social and other industry professionals we will be providing weekly videos giving game design tips and behind the scenes information on your favorite games on top of promoting the podcast on Instagram @gamedesignunboxed and TikTok!
25.07.2025 12:04 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1Said every RPG ever π€¦
23.06.2025 20:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Weβll see you at the party next week, sponsored by @settlersofcatan! Kicking off our 10th anniversary celebration during Origins with a night of joy, games, and community. Start tagging your favorite Tabletop Gaymers memories using #TabletopGaymers10 or #TabletopGaymersTen #CATAN #Origins
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A map of the United States and Canada with the land in purple; 16 states and two provinces are highlighted in green. Beside the map are the logos for the Safe Space program and Tabletop Gaymers. Below the map is the text "Safe Space expands into 16 states and Canada."
Our Safe Space Program is expanding into 16 states and 25 retailers, creating spaces where everyone is welcome to be their authentic selves. By supporting this program, they send a clear message: EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT OUR TABLE. Learn more at gamingsafespace.org
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@unpub.bsky.social Today is the final day to sign up for the UNPUB Mentorship Program as a mentor, mentee, or both! Either way, itβs a great program and youβll learn something new. @unpub.bsky.social
www.unpub.org/mentorship
Oh my goodness getting this immediately πΈπΈπΈ
08.04.2025 18:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This is going to be a great industry resource! If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and work in the tabletop gaming space you have until April 27th to register!
Shoutout to @tokengaymer.bsky.social for creating the list!
Unpub Mentorship Program Applications open now It's free to participate Session Info at unpub.org/mentorship
Unpub Mentorship Program π²βοΈ
Applications are open π
www.unpub.org/mentorship
6 more weeks of snacking. AHKT!
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New year, new headshot by the amazing @terryblas.bsky.social ! Thanks - Iβve always wanted to be animated. π€βοΈ
31.01.2025 01:18 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Enjoying the art here very much. ππ¨ Congrats Randy!
30.08.2024 16:41 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0How to run playtests and test prototypes (what to keep in mind, questions to ask players, etc.)
30.08.2024 10:55 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0The pain of forgetting so many unremembered things. π₯²
28.08.2024 10:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Vote for GC
08.08.2024 22:25 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The most dangerous game β¨π°
05.08.2024 12:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Slow Worm is a Grade A card in that game somehow! Can never underestimate the small reptiles and petting zoo animals!
19.07.2024 03:39 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I learned it after Origins and really enjoy it!
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Mentee Applications for the 2024 Session of Tabletop Mentorship Program (now part of Unpub!) are open now!
www.unpub.org/mentorship
Deadline to apply is Thursday 5/16.
Submit your MONSTER πΉπ§πΎ pin designs by tomorrow for @tabletopgaymers.bsky.social annual enamel pin design contest!
25.04.2024 15:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Mentor applications for the UNPUB Tabletop Mentorship Program close on Friday!
(Mentee applications are opening up on May 2nd.)
Mentor, mentee, or both, this is a super cool way to learn and get involved in the tabletop game industry!
Super excited for this π
11.04.2024 15:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Anyone on here love to doodle? Make a monster to enter our 2024 enamel pin contest! πΉπΎπ§
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Had fun with this sweet view of todayβs eclipse for Crafty Gamesβ social channels! π©
Featured game: Dollars to Donuts
#eclipse #solareclipse #tabletopgames #boardgames
"This section may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may interest only a particular audience."
"Hey, we want a few board games for when we have folks over. Do you have any recommendations?"
NORMAL PEOPLE: Target has a bunch of games that look fun!
BOARD GAMERS:
Whatβs a character/power you were super excited about that didnβt make the cut? Did it morph into an existing one or is it being reworked?
11.12.2023 19:54 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0One of the BEST - a true passion project for the studio. Trying to recommend to as many people as possible!
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