Game Designers of North Carolina

"I think Beasts offers some interesting flexibility and strategic play that is wholly unique from The Game, but perfectly reasonably compared to it. For one thing, Beasts has infinitely better SEO than The Game” 🤣

Eric gets it! And I will never get how "The Game" got approved as an actual title.

Wizard Community College A hilarious 20 minute roleplaying card game of magic and mistakes

Group member David Marron launched a crowdfunding project for Wizard Community College, a hilarious RPG card game. Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...

Back home after a fantastic (1st annual?) GDofNC game jam! We had 19 designers in 5 teams. And even the jam constraints were gamified. Each team took turns drafting components, mechanics, and themes from the list. It was a blast, and my team is going to keep working on our game, Kazoo Prodigy.

YouTube video by Obojima Yanari: The Witches Market

Here's my card game Yanari: the Witches Market from @1985games.bsky.social, set in the world of #Obojima!
youtube.com/shorts/aB19m...
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Finally got my designer copies of Beasts today, so it became the 8th unique game on my Self Shelf! 😍🎲✂️

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Periodically, I take some time to make sure I'm keeping good track of my in-print games and any royalties I'm due (an unfortunate necessity). Today while crunching numbers, I noticed that I recently hit 100k units sold across all my games. What? 🤯

YouTube video by Before You Play Top 10 Board Games from 2024!

A Message From the Stars made it onto the list of Top Games of 2024 from @beforeyouplay.bsky.social! youtu.be/srlSTOmI-Zk?...

YouTube video by P2BG Squirrel Away | Gameplay

If you missed Squirrel Away at #GenCon, here you can see a full demo from the con! youtu.be/peA72EFKMJc

Art Society Deluxe Edition & Expansion Art Society cranks up the fancy a few notches with this luxurious version and a brand new expansion!

Publisher Mighty Boards launched a crowdfunding campaign for group member @mitchwgames.bsky.social's Art Society deluxe edition and expansion! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mig...

The last time one of my games was rated this highly after this many BGG ratings, it was #1 on the BGG Hotness (The Wolves). Just sayin'... 😉

YouTube video by TheGameBoyGeek - Hi Quality Hi Energy Board Game Reviews Beasts Cooperative Card Game Review

"It feels like a modern classic" - First full review of Beasts courtesy of The Game Boy Geek! youtu.be/1W9P-uDKcTc

First playtest of Stupid Racing Game(working title). I guess it ended up being more of a flip-and-move than a roll-and-move?

Beasts board game

Latest addition to the GDofNC library is Beasts! Designed by group member @stoichamster.bsky.social and published by @pandasaurusgames.com!

Missed this earlier, but @indymonthly.bsky.social named Beasts one of the best "non-intimidating" games of #GenCon!

YouTube video by Tito's Tabletop Lying About Acorns!- Squirrel Away Demo at GenCon 2025

Here's a nice overview video for Squirrel Away from Tito's Tabletop - youtu.be/9kDhOazN9j4

Cover art of the game

I've got a new game coming out from the creators of Obojima!

"Yanari: The Witch's Market" is an exciting, easy to learn board game set in a Magical Market in the city of Yatamon. 2-4 witches race to brew potions for customers. I love the art here! ❤️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/198...
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YouTube video by I TEACH HER SHE WINS #beasts by @PandasaurusGames 😍😍 #bggcommunity #unboxing

Nice Beasts unboxing video from @iteachshewins.bsky.social that really lets you see all the gold foil accents that have been hard to see in other photos and videos! youtu.be/dBotkSayOS8

Best Eleven: The Beautiful Soccer Management Board Game A fantastical, fantasy soccer management game for everyone!

Group member Matthew Shipley just launched a crowdfunding project for Best Eleven. ⚽ www.kickstarter.com/projects/shi...

It's mail day! Excited to finally get my paws on this!

It's only been a couple weeks, but Beasts just hit 30 BGG ratings, and so it's officially ranked now! Love seeing people enjoying this one. Also, an average rating of 8.1? 😲

Our tentacles are everywhere. 🐙

Hope you enjoy!

A Place for All My Books board game.

The latest addition to the GDofNC library is A Place for All My Books! Designed by group members Alex Cutler and @mihealsick.bsky.social and published by @smirkanddagger.bsky.social.

Beasts | Three Player Playthrough YouTube video by Co-op Guild

The first full video playthrough of Beasts that I've seen! Watch the Co-op Guild take on all 8 Beasts in a nail-biter.
www.youtube.com/live/uLf7fHo...

Solar Gardens board game

The latest addition to the GDofNC library is Solar Gardens by Alex Cutler!

Baby Party board game

Latest addition to the GDofNC library is Baby Party by group member @imcraig247.bsky.social!

I totally missed this during #GenCon, but what a great action shot of the Squirrel Away live play with @banzainator.bsky.social, Grant Lyon, @ezeekat.bsky.social, @thingsgetdicey.bsky.social and @kovray.bsky.social!

YouTube video by The Dice Tower Top 10 Anticipated Games of Gen Con 2025 - Chris and Wendy

The Dice Tower's Chris Yi named Beasts his #2 Most Anticipated Game of #GenCon! "I don't really understand it, but I know I want it!"

youtu.be/Q-zpFD1WBh8?...

Tír na nÓg: Blessings & Burdens Five new modules that change how the game is played.

Last but not least, group member @isaacshalev.bsky.social's Tír na nÓg: Blessings & Burdens, published by @grandgamersguild.bsky.social, is available at booth 2946. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42...

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Raising Chicago Solve Chicago's sanitation crisis by elevating every street in the city.

Group member @mattwolfe.bsky.social's Raising Chicago, published by @capstone-games.com, is available at booth 3027. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/33...

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Four Forests Cultivate your forest to attract the most prestigious mythical creatures.

Group member John Jewell's game Four Forests, published by Gold Seal Games, is available at booth 1457. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41...

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