David Thompson
@djackthompson.bsky.social
Mental health awareness advocate. Down syndrome advocate. Game designer.
So excited. Steve Jones at Blue Panther just printed 40 copies of Throw Down That Flag for me and @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social. We created this game specifically for the @sdhistcon.bsky.social Night Market. I really love what we’ve made.
September 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
So excited. Steve Jones at Blue Panther just printed 40 copies of Throw Down That Flag for me and @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social. We created this game specifically for the @sdhistcon.bsky.social Night Market. I really love what we’ve made.
A little early morning fun. Working on the counter sheet for Throw Down That Flag. Co-designed with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social for the @sdhistcon.bsky.social Night Market on 7 November. It will be printed by Blue Panther.
September 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
A little early morning fun. Working on the counter sheet for Throw Down That Flag. Co-designed with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social for the @sdhistcon.bsky.social Night Market on 7 November. It will be printed by Blue Panther.
With just a few hours left to go, it’s cool to see that Rebels Against Rebellion has reached #5 on the BGG hotness. Really awesome for such a niche topic.
@trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
@trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
August 18, 2026 at 10:31 AM
With just a few hours left to go, it’s cool to see that Rebels Against Rebellion has reached #5 on the BGG hotness. Really awesome for such a niche topic.
@trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
@trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
By far the game I saw at GenCon that I’m most excited about is @leder.games upcoming design from Alita Robertson called Kart. It looks beautiful, and the gameplay sounds smooth and fun. Was super cool to have Alita give me an overview.
August 3, 2026 at 12:13 AM
By far the game I saw at GenCon that I’m most excited about is @leder.games upcoming design from Alita Robertson called Kart. It looks beautiful, and the gameplay sounds smooth and fun. Was super cool to have Alita give me an overview.
Just finished reading Maid by Stephanie Land. Highest possible recommendation.
July 17, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Just finished reading Maid by Stephanie Land. Highest possible recommendation.
Had an awesome time at @sdhistcon.bsky.social North. Demo’d Night Witches with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social, Undaunted 2200 Revolution, and Rebels Against Rebellion. @ospreygames.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social
July 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Had an awesome time at @sdhistcon.bsky.social North. Demo’d Night Witches with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social, Undaunted 2200 Revolution, and Rebels Against Rebellion. @ospreygames.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social
In the Twin Cities with my bestie (@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social) for @sdhistcon.bsky.social North!
July 10, 2026 at 2:02 AM
In the Twin Cities with my bestie (@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social) for @sdhistcon.bsky.social North!
In celebration of the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and I want to share our next collab. Throw Down That Flag is a homage to the 1st Minnesota’s contribution to that famous battle. It will be available at Night Market @sdhistcon.bsky.social on 7 November
July 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
In celebration of the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and I want to share our next collab. Throw Down That Flag is a homage to the 1st Minnesota’s contribution to that famous battle. It will be available at Night Market @sdhistcon.bsky.social on 7 November
I have achieved peak middle-aged suburban American dad status. Reading this while grilling and sipping on a hazy IPA on my deck.
June 23, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I have achieved peak middle-aged suburban American dad status. Reading this while grilling and sipping on a hazy IPA on my deck.
Just a note for folks who might be interested in Rebels Against Rebellion. I've started a design diary where I do some deep diving into the game's origin story. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
boardgamegeek.com/thread/37152...
boardgamegeek.com/thread/37152...
June 17, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Just a note for folks who might be interested in Rebels Against Rebellion. I've started a design diary where I do some deep diving into the game's origin story. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
boardgamegeek.com/thread/37152...
boardgamegeek.com/thread/37152...
Heading to Origins and this is what I’ll have with me!
@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @rebellionunplugged.bsky.social @bitewinggames.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social
@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @rebellionunplugged.bsky.social @bitewinggames.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social
June 17, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Heading to Origins and this is what I’ll have with me!
@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @rebellionunplugged.bsky.social @bitewinggames.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social
@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social @fortcircle.bsky.social @rebellionunplugged.bsky.social @bitewinggames.bsky.social @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social
Just had the chance to play a couple games of Rebels Against Rebellion using a prototype made for Origins. Can’t wait to demo this to folks! @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
June 9, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Just had the chance to play a couple games of Rebels Against Rebellion using a prototype made for Origins. Can’t wait to demo this to folks! @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
I followed up with this yesterday, but they’ve blocked me. Trying to find the best way to contact them now.
May 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM
I followed up with this yesterday, but they’ve blocked me. Trying to find the best way to contact them now.
For those following this @elizhargrave.bsky.social, etc, 4Pillars is refusing to takedown the AI slop. Here is a link to their refusal on FB: www.facebook.com/share/1B9TT6...
According to Ohio law, I can refuse the use of my likeness for commercial purposes, and I have made it clear to them I will.
According to Ohio law, I can refuse the use of my likeness for commercial purposes, and I have made it clear to them I will.
May 12, 2026 at 11:18 AM
For those following this @elizhargrave.bsky.social, etc, 4Pillars is refusing to takedown the AI slop. Here is a link to their refusal on FB: www.facebook.com/share/1B9TT6...
According to Ohio law, I can refuse the use of my likeness for commercial purposes, and I have made it clear to them I will.
According to Ohio law, I can refuse the use of my likeness for commercial purposes, and I have made it clear to them I will.
Adding Rebels Against Rebellion to the 2026 lineup. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
May 12, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Adding Rebels Against Rebellion to the 2026 lineup. @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @kwanchai.bsky.social
Take a look at this magnificent cover from @kwanchai.bsky.social and Jina Rueter for my upcoming co-design with @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social: Rebels Against Rebellion, published by Flying Pig Games. This is my first venture into the American Civil War for a game design.
May 10, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Take a look at this magnificent cover from @kwanchai.bsky.social and Jina Rueter for my upcoming co-design with @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social: Rebels Against Rebellion, published by Flying Pig Games. This is my first venture into the American Civil War for a game design.
TIL that there is apparently a limit to the amount of time TTS will track for your activity. That's...a lot of time spent designing and testing games in TTS.
May 4, 2026 at 9:38 AM
TIL that there is apparently a limit to the amount of time TTS will track for your activity. That's...a lot of time spent designing and testing games in TTS.
I’m loving what the Braves and Hawks are doing, but tipoff for the WNBA season cannot get here soon enough.
April 25, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I’m loving what the Braves and Hawks are doing, but tipoff for the WNBA season cannot get here soon enough.
Oh yes, one more on the list…
April 4, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Oh yes, one more on the list…
I always say that you can tell what game I’m currently working on based on the books I’m reading. The current reading list is a bit unusual.
April 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I always say that you can tell what game I’m currently working on based on the books I’m reading. The current reading list is a bit unusual.
Night Witches (co-designed with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and published by @fortcircle.bsky.social) is now available for pre-order! :)
www.nightwitches.com
www.nightwitches.com
April 3, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Night Witches (co-designed with @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social and published by @fortcircle.bsky.social) is now available for pre-order! :)
www.nightwitches.com
www.nightwitches.com
With the recent announcement of Undaunted 2200: Revolution, I can now share the full 2026 plans...(possibly with one or two more additions later...)
@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @mropla.bsky.social
@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @mropla.bsky.social
April 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM
With the recent announcement of Undaunted 2200: Revolution, I can now share the full 2026 plans...(possibly with one or two more additions later...)
@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @mropla.bsky.social
@beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @mropla.bsky.social
This popped up in my memories this morning. I can’t wait! @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social
March 27, 2026 at 11:16 AM
This popped up in my memories this morning. I can’t wait! @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social
There are just under 175,200 games in the BGG database and I’m associated with 55 of those (0.0003%), yet two of those games are ranked alongside each other. Quick - someone tell me the odds of that? (Paging Geoff Engelstein!)
March 23, 2026 at 11:21 AM
There are just under 175,200 games in the BGG database and I’m associated with 55 of those (0.0003%), yet two of those games are ranked alongside each other. Quick - someone tell me the odds of that? (Paging Geoff Engelstein!)