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I do love a good solo RPG or solo adventure book. Sooo I went through my extensive list of solo RPGs etc.. and created a Starter Pack! It is currently a short list but there are still a lot of creators who are not on Bluesky yet. If I missed anyone, please let me know! :) go.bsky.app/RAasLZr

PC cleaning day! 🧼✨ My tower is fab but is big. It takes up a lot of desk space. And lifting it off the under‑desk arm to clean? Absolutely not. I'm moving it to a rolling stand so I can actually clean it. Being under the desk it gets so dusty! 😖 😷 How often do you all clean your PCs?

I just got the last RPG! haha I guess I will back this one too. Complete the collection. 😝 Check out Sample on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

@netrunner.nullsignal.games promo Alt IDs available at Spiel booth 3C315 come say hi!

Looking for fresh horror to bring to your RPG table? Check out this great review of Ahu Tiiko, our horror and mystery setting for Coyote & Crow! You can pick up the book through AllPlay: bit.ly/4bFmBNt Review: bjkeeton.substack.com/p/coyote-and... #Indigenous #Native #TTRPG

Who knew board games could be so dangerous?? haha

Knockoff solo RPG has arrived! Lots of fabric scrap I can use for this one. Yay! 🥰 @bananachangames.bsky.social

🎙️ Ep. CIV (104) is live! Back with Steam sale classics under $10, board game reviews, and ending with a 2026 Spiel Anticipation Game Pie! 💻 youtu.be/2UTlGEge6U0 🎧 saltandsass.riverside.com 🌟 Clip: An quick outside review about Minecraft Dungeons 2. 😊

S'IL VOUS PLAY! BOARD GAME FLEA MARKET! www.kickstarter.com/projects/svp... Trim down your shelf of shame and sell your games at the SVP Flea Market on Saturday Morning April 3rd. 2027! (OH, and maybe stay a while to play some games too!)

And you know the people doing this garbage are the ones who would never actually buy the game anyway. 🙄

We’re fully funded!!! Thank you for the amazing support. We’re not done! Keep sharing the love! Can’t attend? Support the Badge Pool or grab some merch! Entièrement financés!!! Merci pour votre soutien. On continue! Partagez l’amour! Pas là? Appuyez les badges communautaires ou prenez du merch! 💛🎲

Moonrollers gives big energy in a small box . It is a push‑your‑luck dice game where our rolls were keeping us on edge. We had fun, even when the dice were brutal. It is great for players who love risk, rewards, and a little chaos. 🎲 @ivstudio.bsky.social

I am finally 3D printing organizers for my board games...and not letting them languish on the table for weeks. 🤣

Salut Ottawa! Ici Mandi, de l’équipe de S’il Vous Play! Nous préparons une toute nouvelle convention de jeux de société ici même à Ottawa, du 2 au 4 avril 2027. Les badges seront disponibles sur Kickstarter dès le 29 septembre. www.kickstarter.com/projects/svp... Venez jouer avec nous!

Hey Ottawa board gamers! I’m Mandi, one of the organizers of S’il Vous Play! We’re creating a brand-new tabletop gaming convention right here in Ottawa, happening April 2nd to 4th, 2027. Get your Tickets on Kickstarter September 29th! www.kickstarter.com/projects/svp... Come play with us!

SPECIAL GUEST Suzanne Sheldon is coming to S’il Vous Play! www.kickstarter.com/projects/svp... We’re thrilled to have this longtime Dice Tower contributor joining us in Ottawa, April 2–4, 2027. Kickstarter launches September 29. #SilVousPlay #SuzanneSheldon #BoardGames

INVITÉE SPÉCIALE Suzanne Sheldon sera des nôtres à S’il Vous Play! www.kickstarter.com/projects/svp... Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir à Ottawa cette collaboratrice de longue date de The Dice Tower, du 2 au 4 avril 2027. Lancement sur Kickstarter le 29 septembre. #SilVousPlay #JeuxDeSociété

Ohh here is the clip haha youtube.com/shorts/wgJbJ...

S’il Vous Play! Kickstarter goes live Sept 29! Help us grow a welcoming, community‑focused board game con with fun and fantastic guests! Le Kickstarter de S’il Vous Play! démarre le 29 septembre! Aidez‑nous à bâtir une convention ludique accueillante, pleine de plaisir et d’invités fantastiques!

There's been a post going around on Reddit about the reality of using platforms like Kickstarter and BackerKit. And I think it's very important for independent creators to realize a couple of things before they get started with those platforms. So here is a free post on my patreon about those.

I swear I know the difference. 🤣

Into the Machine is one of those games with super simple rules but clever decisions. I was surprised by the interesting puzzle aspects of the game and fast turns. Overall, super satisfying and highly recommend! @alderaceg.bsky.social

It has been two-ish years but it was worth the wait! 😍 I love the look of The Covens of Midnight Solo RPG and the rules are so easy to follow. I have the perfect tarot deck to use. Can't wait to dive in! @crossedpaths.co.uk

Hi Friends! Both Mandi and Suz are dealing with illnesses this week so the podcast will be a few days late! Tune in later to hear about Mandi's latest 3D printing adventures and Suz's experience at the Universal Distribution Trade Day (it's more fun than it sounds!) We appreciate you! 💜

I cannot seem to shake this sickness! Ughhh Hopefully, I will be ready to stream on Wednesday. This game is super good! @alderaceg.bsky.social

Next level... Bedazzling my 3D prints😍 💎💎💎

Je prépare une liste de créateur·trice·s de contenu BIPOC canadien·ne·s dans le domaine du jeu de société (EN/FR) 🍁! Si vous connaissez des personnes à inclure, laissez leurs noms ci‑dessous ou envoyez-les à saltandsassgames@gmail.com. Merci beaucoup! 😊

Building a list of 🍁Canadian BIPOC board game content creators (EN/FR)! If you know folks who should be included, drop their names below or send them to saltandsassgames@gmail.com. Thak you so much! 😊

I was so happy to get Railway Boom to the table and have it taught to us! It is a four‑round economic auction game and I was deep in technology. ⚙️😈 Big thanks to Remy for bringing copies for me and @425suzanne.bsky.social from Japan. 💜

Phantom Ink was so fun! I was able to include 8 new players at game night! Phantom Ink is a fast, party game where teams use "invisible ink" clues to guess a secret word before their opponents. As we played more games, things got tricky with fewer clues. We had a blast! @allplay.bsky.social

I love when even @425suzanne.bsky.social can appreciate a good pun. 😆

This Winter I'll be teaching an Experimental TTRPG course and I'll be focusing on solo journaling games. If you have a game you think I should read, or you have a game you really love, please plug it and tell me about it. ✨ Also please share widely. I want some non US perspectives.

I love my Astro A40s with the mixer but having to plug it in doesn't work with my new set up. Sigh. Soooo I upgraded to the Astro A50X. They were on sale but lordt they aren't cheap. 💸 I hope I don't have to buy any for awhile. 😬😪

Our venture into Mountain Goats Legacy has commenced! It started off fairly simple and now there are more ways to bump off the competition! 😈 🐐 We are having a fun time with it and will have more thoughts when we finish the campaign. @allplay.bsky.social

I don't watch a ton of tv but I have to admit that some good shows have started back up again. Reacher season 4 is off to a great start and I can't wait for Ludwig season 2 which airs tomorrow!! 🎉 @425suzanne.bsky.social you would really enjoy Ludwig!

Ohhh a new crowdfunding project!! Sleddy's Lost Tapes, a horror escape game just arrived. 🤩 It is a mix of using paper and electronic evidence and clues to solve the mystery. I am debating if I should try it solo or with the game group. What do you all think? 🤔

🎙️ Ep. C is live! Suzanne & Mandi celebrate their 100th episode! They chat about Gen Con, video and board games, 3D printing projects and finish with a Fave Games from 2022 Game Pie! 💻 youtu.be/s_Ei4w2_NHI 🎧 saltandsass.riverside.com 🌟 Clip: Mandi talks about the Cult of the Lamb Kickstarter. 🐑

Dang! @819steph.bsky.social was quick with the overview and review of The Magus and The Oracle! 😜 @momatoes.com youtu.be/UgL77sUtZbo?...

I picked up a few (mostly) solo RPGs at Gen Con. @819steph.bsky.social and I will run through them soon! PICO and The Magus are at the top of my list to try first.😊 Have you tried any of these RPGs? @mythworks.bsky.social @storybrewersroleplaying.com @momatoes.com #AcesGames

With a 3 hour layover, I FINALLY have time to start my Colostle solo RPG journey. ☺️

I tweaked settings and 3D printed several iterations of keychains and one of them is 99% there. 😮‍💨 Printing silk filament with a 0.2mm nozzle is not for the weak! @425suzanne.bsky.social let me know if you want the winning combo. 😁