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Cranial Press @cranialpress.bsky.social Hats π Buttons π Magnets
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Chad Friesleben @chadfriesleben.bsky.social Husband, father, musician, teacher
Cybrex π³οΈβππ¨π»βπ» @cybrex.gxtech.net Cat dad, infosec, coffee, tabletop/board/video games, travel, hiking, food & an occasional cocktail/mocktail.
βThese struggling tides of life that seem In wayward, aimless course to tend, Are eddies of the mighty stream That rolls to its appointed end.β
The Red Door Press @reddoorpress.bsky.social Letterpress print shop and type house printing handmade quality goods since 2012!
Capital City Gaming Con @capcitycon.bsky.social CCGC is an annual weekend of tabletop gaming in the Des Moines area. Meet with local vendors, attend events, and make new friends.
We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere for you to sit down with friends, new or old, to play some great games!
Aaron @lakdifflanchzed.bsky.social Noble Warrior-Poster
Institute for Manufactured Futures @ifmf.bsky.social manufactured-futures.com
A storytelling enterprise. Announcements posted here, all info on the website.
Knobuddie @knobuddie.bsky.social Donβt mind me. Iβm Knobuddie.
#iapol #DesMoines
David Naylor @profcedar.bsky.social He/his. Father, husband, educator, sportswriter, podcaster. Views personal only. FFXIV: Sasara Sara, Mateus. Leave a message: http://discord.gg/4EBFbVY
Weird football freak? Iowa State fan, so yes.
Words at ??? these days.
@garyosu.bsky.social @garyosu.bsky.social Cat- and kid-dad. Municipal lawyer. Music performer and educator. Meta exile. Board games, books, records. Looking for community online and irl.
Shane Church @s-church.net Husband, dad, software developer, Colorado Rockies, minor league baseball πβΎοΈ and CU Buffs fan π¦¬, and Lego enthusiast 𧱠currently living in Iowa.
Nick Covington @covingtonedu.bsky.social Dad. Iowan. Former HS social studies teacher. (PFP illustrated by Farimah Khavari)- E everaftererica.bsky.social @everaftererica.bsky.social
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Trionfi Games @trionfigames.bsky.social Talon: A Tarot Card Game, a modern tarot trick taking game, is back online!
https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/talon:-a-tarot-card-game
Demons & Dungeoneers @demonsdungeons.bsky.social I am a gamebook writer as of fantasy enthusiast. You can find my work at https://demonsdungeoneers.com/
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
J. R. R. Tolkien
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Wren Likethebird @justmewren.bsky.social Just some weirdo. they/whatever. linktr.ee/wren.links
Katie Laughs @laughkatielaugh.bsky.social She/her
exploring this adventure one step at a time.
troy @troyel.bsky.social parent | partner | AuDHD | citizen | skeptic | none | YNWA βοΈβοΈβοΈ
Tarot 78 Fates π₯Launching on Kickstarter today!π₯ @tarot78fates.bsky.social Iβm Max, the creator of the Arcanum Academy Tarot deck. This is a unique Tarot deck. Only as an exclusive collectorβs edition.
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Lincoln Damerst @heccubus.bsky.social BoardGameGeek Director of Media, GameNight! co-creator w/ Nikki Pontius and huge nerd. He/Him
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Zen @dreamingzen.bsky.social Manage too many draft lines and don't play enough dungeons and dragons. DSM local.
AllSpice Culinarium @allspiceonline.com Culinary + Emporium = Culinarium. Clever isnβt it?
Specializing in culinary herbs, spices, olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Locally owned.
Located in Des Moines, Iowa's Historic East Village and in Coralville, Iowa's Iowa River Landing neighborhoods.
Jeriark @jeriark.bsky.social 
@newfiegirl-n-iowa.bsky.social @newfiegirl-n-iowa.bsky.social 
GBGames π @gbgames.com Gianfranco Berardi is an indie game developer ( #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev ), #Agile Software enthusiast, blogger, Gnu/Linux user, amateur gardener ( #GardeningFeed π± ), and OJ drinker. he/him/his
https://www.gbgames.com
Deb Cares 4 Iowa @debcares4iowa.bsky.social Democrat π, #Childcare Advocate, RN, #PublicHealth, 2022 #Iowa Senate nominee, wife & mother of eight amazing people. Opinions are my own. She/They π³οΈβπ
Marty H @ravegrunt.is He/Him/His
Technology, history, and iced tea.
Lupicorn @lupicorn.bsky.social they/them
90s kid
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TTRPG Enthusiast
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(likes are NSFW; you have been warned)
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NocteLepusX the Grey @noctelepusx.bsky.social Lvl 2 Magic Judge. Creator of Couch Commons. Brewer for Magic: the Gathering on Moxfield. Girudo Ambassador. https://linktr.ee/noctelepusx
catlin @catlinjc.bsky.social Queer, complex, and caffeinated. β¨π³οΈβπβ¨
JessFortDox @jessfortdox.bsky.social 
@hy5b5.bsky.social @hy5b5.bsky.social Blue team | Midwest Best
Ben Millett @benmillett.net I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
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Joe Roberto @joeroberto.rocks Proudly supporting Buffalo sports despite the constant disappointment.
StrandedJay @strandedjay.bsky.social Beaverdale Little league walk champion 2004.- B @bellads.bsky.social @bellads.bsky.social
Billy Lyman (He/Him/Γl) @billylyman.bsky.social Attorney. Urban Planner. Changemaker. Housing Evangelist. | JD π + Master Urb. Plan. πΊοΈ @UofIllinois ππ | Poli Sci π³οΈ y EspaΓ±ol π¨π±π¦π·πͺπ¨ @notredame.bsky.social βοΈ
Mojo Jojo π ??? @oymojo1981.bsky.social 18+ only! He/They. Foodie, fatty, horny, hungry, aggressively anti-fascist & anti-racist, pro-trans, pro-women, pro-LGBTQIA2S+. Leave your bigotry at the door. May have some NSFW material too (18+)
Streamer on twitch - twitch.tv/oymojo1981
Call Me Ru. @rubyrosanne.bsky.social AuDHD. Mother of Cats. Maker of Things. 
@jayqueb.bsky.social @jayqueb.bsky.social 
The Overlord of Gaming with Star Avorone @games.overlordshop.com We make the Unseen, seen. 100% Hate-free content.
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@clravioli.bsky.social @clravioli.bsky.social 
Beecher's Bible NRSV @badtakeguy.bsky.social βοΈβοΈβοΈ
Robin ππ³οΈββ§οΈ @robindsolid.bsky.social 
Tatge @andrewtatge.bsky.social Ex-UX (?) designer. Twin daddy. Game designer in progress. Studying financial planning. 
ThatOnePanda @thatonepandamtg.bsky.social They/Them β’ Social Work Student β’ Human Rights Advocate β’ Magic the Gathering Junkie β’ Hearing Impaired π
Perplext @perplext.com Publisher of Board Games and Card Games
{Long Shot: Dice Game, Pack O Game}
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Jac Mari @jaclynnejacijax.bsky.social Feminist in progress. Iowa State Cyclones fan. Neurodivergent AF. Single, child-free, dog lady. Tayonce Stan. Legos, puzzles, cozy games, books, Pokemon, and brews are some of fave pastimes.
Board Game T-shirts @ Geeky Goodies @geekygoodies.bsky.social Chris (he/him) ~ Board Game #Tshirt Designer: GeekyGoodies.com ~ #BoardGame Advocate ~ #WhatDidYouPlayMondays Every Monday ~ BLM
Rollin Golem @rollingolem.bsky.social We are three brothers passionate about boardgames! π²
New blog entry every Wednesday on our website!πβ¬οΈ
rollingolem.wordpress.com
@jennswash.bsky.social @jennswash.bsky.social 
Hawtpixel - Darrell Flood @hawtpixel.bsky.social 650 Fonts for just *$19!* https://hawtpixel.itch.io/hawtpixel-font-firesale
Artist, Game Designer, Font Designer, Dreamer.
FontCreator user, GameMaker user, ex-GameMaker staff, ex-GMC Jam host.
Born in Ireland. Lives in Japan.
Unicycle Games @unicyclegames.bsky.social We make TTRPGS! https://www.unicyclegames.com/ Catch us on itch.io, drivethruRPG and COMING SOON to IPR!
@nikibr.bsky.social @nikibr.bsky.social 
SWSinDSM @swilkeshapiro.com Urbanism, design, historic rehabilitation, architecture, equity, progressive solutions, soccer refereeing, and a few personal opinions
Jacob Meyer @shepherdofsharks.bsky.social 
Jessieπ @atropius.bsky.social queer artist in Iowa
painting | embroidery
https://jpeugh.carrd.co/
Bravely Told Games π TCTC 2026 @bravelytold.com Creators of the party card game "Cult Following: The One True Game" where you make ridiculous cults and pitch them to your friends.
Our new project "Tis Mutiny!" is a pirate adventure for 3-6 players that's 30 minutes of comradery and shouting YARR! a lot
de @bergiesma.bsky.social 
Lisa Beth Houchins @knitpurlpuppy.bsky.social Technical editor for knitting patterns, knitter, yarn collector, trainer of service dogs, mom, wife, friend, UU, liberal Iowan
Jon Gunnison (Nat Handsome Games) @nathandsomegames.bsky.social Nat Handsome Games is an indie game design studio known for crafting games that range from dark to whimsical and everything in between. https://nathandsome.com
abby @abbykatesings.bsky.social #1 hater of kim reynolds
she/they
Mikezin @roketrakoon.bsky.social JΓ‘ que n temos Twitter temos isso
Corah with a Twist @corahwebber.bsky.social Turning chaos into calm with creativity, connection and just the right amount of sarcasm. Always challenging the norms. Des Moines Realtor, storyteller and occasional magician. Advocate for inclusive spaces & unforgettable experiences.
Blue Asters @blueasters.bsky.social 
Eileen J @eiball87.bsky.social 
Nyke, but underemployedπͺ¨π @nykeyoung.bsky.social Amateur game developer, & professor, Okoboji University
Retweets are agreements, not endorsements
http://nykeyoung.carrd.co
He/They/Cos, 41
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@johnsheldon.bsky.social @johnsheldon.bsky.social 
Foulkelore @foulkelore.bsky.social Software Engineer at www.sourceallies.com
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Kern Loest @kernloest.bsky.social 
Rachel Weeks @wachelreeks.com Host of The Command Zone
Decks on Archidekt: www.archidekt.com/u/wachelreeks
@adamantiun.bsky.social @adamantiun.bsky.social 
Tibbs @linguartisan.bsky.social I work for Games Workshop but this is just my personal account, sharing some of my hobby stuff. He/him
@aetherflyergames.bsky.social @aetherflyergames.bsky.social 
Birdie @birdie75.bsky.social Childless cat lady in Iowa. I swear a lot.
@bhsiv.bsky.social @bhsiv.bsky.social 
Dipspinach @dipspinach.bsky.social Existential dread. But at least I have cats!!!
Aaron Myers | Omnimancer Games @omnimancer-games.bsky.social Tabletop game designer, worldbuilder, writer, Protospiel enthusiast. Designer of innovative lane control card game Raise the Banners (yet to be published (DM me about it!))
The Rook Room @therookroom.bsky.social This account is reserving the account name for The Rook Room, Des Moines' only game lounge and cafe. This account is inactive. Please check out all the actual fun over at @therookroom.com
Woosung.Boardgames π² @woosungboardgames.bsky.social π² Board game reviews & content
π² New games, classics & hidden gems
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Tabletop Gaymers π Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN @tabletopgaymers.bsky.social Nonprofit org promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by championing the visibility and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community through tabletop gaming. linktr.ee/TabletopGaymers
@joredson.bsky.social @joredson.bsky.social 
Stephen Buonocore, βThe Podfather of Gamingβ @podfathergaming.bsky.social Game industry veteran, entrepreneur, game media personality, and vocal enthusiast of the hobby game industry.
Host of the long-running game industry podcast, Board Games Insider.
Chairman, Play to Z
Board, World Series of Board Gaming
GSGN @gsgn.bsky.social California-based publisher representation & event coordination.
Retail demos and convention activations across CA, NV & AZ.
If your game needs the spotlight, weβre your team.
π linktr.ee/GoldenStateGamingNetwork
David Leavitt @davidleavitt.bsky.social Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist.
Bylines: CBS, AXS, Yahoo, Examiner, etc.
I love #Games, #Lotr, #StarWars, and #StarTrek.
Casual #MTG #TTRPG, & #Boardgames player.
Work w/me: DavidLeavitt@gmail.com
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