Kev Makes Games
LightNews LightNews
banner
kevmakesgames.bsky.social
Kev Makes Games
@kevmakesgames.bsky.social
170 followers 230 following 9 posts
A budding UK board game designer.
kevmakesgames.com
instagram.com/kevmakesgames
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
tzartzam.bsky.social
This is my gem from UK Games Expo so far! Played in bed this morning for a mini lie-in instead of scrolling. Very nice puzzle by @kevmakesgames.bsky.social
One for Sorrow, solo card game, won with all magpie cards in order 1-13
June 1, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
huffnomore.bsky.social
Such an amazing weekend at @ukge.bsky.social teaming up with the brilliant @minervatabletop.co.uk and @kevmakesgames.bsky.social !
minervatabletop.co.uk Scott - Minerva 🦉 @minervatabletop.co.uk · Jun 1
Team work makes the dream work!

It was an incredible experience to share this year’s @ukge.bsky.social with @huffnomore.bsky.social and @kevmakesgames.bsky.social.

As independent publishers with small teams and budgets, it’s a huge undertaking to exhibit at shows like this…1/2
A photo of Joss and Mike of Huff No More, Scott of Minerva Tabletop Games, and Kev of Kev Makes Games, in front of their stand for the UK Games Expo. Everyone’s smiling but don’t be fooled, this was taken at the end of four days so we’re exhausted 😴
June 1, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
boardgamewire.bsky.social
The UK Games Expo has continued its meteoric growth into one of the world’s largest tabletop gaming conventions, after more than 51,000 people descended on Birmingham’s NEC for the show’s 20th anniversary:

boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
People walking around a cavernous hall space, which is filled with booths showcasing different board games. Visible in the picture are stands for Ares Games, Rebellion, Trench Crusade and Paverson Games, among others. Photo from the 2026 UK Games Expo tabletop gaming convention.
June 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
minervatabletop.co.uk
PLAYFEST LONDON IS BACK!

I’m pleased to announce that Playfest London, my all-day playtesting event for designers and the public, will be held on Sunday 28th September at The Bedford in Balham.

More details and booking to come soon. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎲✂️
A picture of the ballroom in The Bedford pub, full of tables of board game designers testing their games with other designers and the general public.
June 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
gamesbyjohnsherman.bsky.social
Tester Thursday is back! This time it's Extreme Dishwasher Loading by @kevmakesgames.bsky.social
A Flip and write game where the object is to load your dishwasher the best you can; the player with the most points wins. There were 2 play modes, but we played the race mode, where you can either try to fill your washer or could call it quits and hope your opponent hasn’t loaded their washer better than you. It was a great puzzle of a game and loved having multiple levels to load, whilst having the constraint of having to chose 1 card from the 2 levels available that turn (3 levels total). Looking forward to trying this again.
May 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
kevmakesgames.bsky.social
I’m thrilled that One for Sorrow has received multiple awards in this year’s BGG 2025 In-Hand Game Design Contest! It’s been a fantastic journey, and I’m so grateful to everyone who’s played, tested, or encouraged it along the way.
#OneForSorrow #SoloGame #InHandGame #PnP #BGG #CardGame
April 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
harperrob.bsky.social
Playtest bookings are now open for UK Games Expo, as well as a call for volunteers (organised by @playtestuk.bsky.social). Have a look here... playtest-london.blogspot.com/2025/02/regi... 🎲✂️
Registration for the Playtest Zone @ UKGE2025 is now open
Registration for the Playtest Zone at the UK Games Expo 2025 is now open. This event is for designers, who would like members of the g...
playtest-london.blogspot.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM
kevmakesgames.bsky.social
Damn pirates! Next adventure was open space… FML
February 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
matthewdunstan.bsky.social
New video is up! This week I'm chatting about a crucial skill for game designers - collaboration!

youtu.be/T23O36vZtMs

🎲✂️
The skill you absolutely need as a game designer
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
huffnomore.bsky.social
We’re super excited to be back at @aireconuk.bsky.social next month! Come and see us in the Demo Zone for a game of Sakana Stack or Flower Cards before their release in May 🐟🐡🌸🌻
February 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
fightinabox.bsky.social
Today's 15s Board Game Design 🎲 Tip for the Day continues our playtesting discussion with "Do you want to continue?": youtube.com/shorts/NxxJn... #tabletopgames #gamedesign #lgbtq #gamepublisher #boardgame #boardgamedesign
Board Game Design 🎲 Tip for the Day: PT-16, "Do you want to continue?" #boardgamedesign #gamedesign
YouTube video by Fight in a Box
youtube.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
kevmakesgames.bsky.social
I’ve entered SubMerge into the BGG 9-Card Nanogame Contest—a quick solo puzzle inspired by Sprawlopolis. Arrange submarines, position divers, and avoid sharks! It’s a work in progress, free, and I’d love your feedback! boardgamegeek.com/thread/34624...
SubMerge Logo - submarines, diver's helmet and a shark within a grid Prototype game cards played over each other at the end of a game
February 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
mintynoodles.bsky.social
OUR PRELAUNCH PAGE IS LIVE 🚀🚀🚀🚀
Eeek! Go save it now to get all the updates as we prepare to launch our Kickstarter 💚

#kickstarter #prelaunch #boardgame #boardgamedeveloper #designer #tabletop #womeninboardgames #scifi #mintynoodles #interstellaradventures

www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...
Coming soon: Interstellar Adventures
An out of this world cooperative adventure! Answer a distress call from across the cosmos in this escape room inspired tabletop game 🚀
www.kickstarter.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
alliesorenemies.bsky.social
It's amazing to see an actual physical prototype of the game Shawn has been working on for years! You can see his excitement in his unboxing
youtu.be/_wsnmARB-f8?...
Box of Last week of summer board game Four coloured cardboard cassets Bright game boards set up Pile of skateboard tokens
February 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Reposted by Kev Makes Games
weheart.games
This entry to the 2025 in-hand BGG design contest looks so good I want to print and sleeve it just for the artwork: kevmakesgames.itch.io/one-for-sorrow
One for Sorrow by Kev Makes Games
An ancient rhyme, a race against time. An 18 card in-hand game
kevmakesgames.itch.io
February 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
kevmakesgames.bsky.social
Hello world 👋
November 18, 2024 at 11:38 AM