Pied Raven Games

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We finally got to celebrate our wedding with friends and family - and I made the chuppah! 🪚 #chuppah #chuppahinspiration #chuppahideas #chuppahflowers #chuppahgoals #chuppahs #chuppahdesign #wedding #marriage #married @happiejackie https://www.instagram.com/p/CTH8hTSrXKK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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10-Player Hibernation! 🐻 Each deck allows for up to 5 players. In order to add more players, simply add another deck. Two decks allow for up to 10 players! Three for 15 (still have yet to try that one)! For this scenario, we decided to make each Bank of Cards separate, instead of combined, to make it easier for everyone to reach. You can play either way, there is only a slight difference (more stacks of FOOD cards). 🫐 Ages 8+ 20 - 60 Min. Play Time Light Weight Complexity 🪲 Check out the link in my profile to find out more on Hibernation! . . . #hibernate #hibernation #hibernating #hibernateandcreate #prg #piedraven #piedravengames #tenplayers #fiveplayers #multiplayer #competition #competitive #deckofcards #cards #cardgamesarefun (at Cape Cod) https://www.instagram.com/p/CShYS9fs9GA/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Shout-out to Nyam Bakery - they make the most amazing breads. I don't usually post food, but I wanted to mention this local (CT) business because they're rolls blew my mind! The Veggie & Herb Cocobread tasted just like eating a pizza! It's bread made with coconut milk and loaded with tomatoes, kale and carrots! @nyambakery #nyamfoodsinc #nyamyum #farmersmarket #connecticut #CT #cocobread #coconutmilk #carrots #kale #veggieherb #petitedicedtomatoes #showmehowyounyam #nyambakery #foodphotography #foodstyling #food #foodie #foodstagram #foodpics #nyam https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZ4K2-r90D/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Star Fluxx & The Game: both are fast card games that take up a small amount of space. Easy to pull out at the beach or a slow restaurant. We played them both at home the other night. Star Fluxx starts out extremely simple. Each player can only Draw 1 Card and Play 1 Card per turn. But, as cards are played the goal of the game and it's very rules can be altered. Many cards have abilities that allow them to perform unique actions like eliminating creepers. Not only are the rules constantly in flux, but the game length varies greatly, lasting anywhere from 5 minutes to 45. Fluxx is a series of games, but I've only played Star Fluxx so far. The core game is the same in each, I think which version you get simply depends on which theme you like the best. The Game is simple throughout it's entire gameplay, but is still really fun. It's similar to other abstract games like Uno, it's all about having the best numbers for the situation, except it's cooperative. Two stacks are counting up from 1 to 100, while the two other stacks are counting down. The most satisfying moments are when you make jumps backwards. For example, if the cards counting up show the current card is 25, you can play a card going down if it's exactly 10 away, that being a 15. @looneylabs @pandasaurus_games #boardgameday #boardgamenight #boardgamereview #boardgamereviews #boardgaming #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames https://www.instagram.com/p/CR98ml2LdP4/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🚚 Due to shipping delays, "Make Your Own Board Game" has a new release date: February 15, 2022! 📦 🖼️ Displayed here is the inside cover, a glimpse at the table of contents, the back cover, and my sketches for the "...four sample games..." included. They are customizable print-and-play games "...with reproducible components to get you started." The hidden text on the table of contents includes the sections on components, rules, gameplay, and the many mechanics of tabletop gaming. ✏️ My sketches have been brought to life by an amazing illustrator and look fantastic on every page. The logos didn't end up looking much like these sketches (the end result is so much better 😂👍 I will share those later), but these convey the attitude and style of each game. Plus, you can see other illustrations that did make the cut. I will begin revealing more and more of the book, illustrations, and information on mechanics as we close in on the release date! #makeyourownboardgame #myobg #boardgaming #boardgames #boardgamer #boardgaminglife#boardgamedesign #boardgamecommunity #boardgame #boardgamedev Excerpted from Make Your Own Board Game © by Jesse Daniels. Used with permission from Storey Publishing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRkGI6Or0Wm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Ash the Dog animation . He used to have a cool backpack . #ashthedog #animation #backpacking #backpack #doglife #dogsofinstagram #dogs https://www.instagram.com/p/CRXHESsre9i/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Expansion cards were released to commemorate the King Killer Chronicles! Everyone's dieing for the third book! Also just realized there was a "Wrathfuss the Namer" card in the Boss Monster set we have, clearly based on Patrick Rothfuss. Is that black circular image on the Inner Sanctum card a reference to Smash Bros? Thanks to @the_treasure_belle for posting about the cards previously! @brotherwisegames #kingkillerchronicles #patrickrothfuss #bossmonster #smashultimate #brotherwisegames #bossmonster2 #bossmonstergame #boardgames #boardgamer #tabletopgames https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAb9PdruDx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Robot Masters for Smash Ultimate DLC! Heat Man! Up Special - Comet Crash Erupt into flames and dash in any direction similar to Star Fox and Falco. Neutral Special - Atomic Fire Shoot three flames in an arc that erupt into pillars similar to Robin and Ness. Side Special - Two-way Fireball Send a fireball both left and right simultaneously but there size depends on how long they've been charged up similar to Hero. Down Special - Invulnerable Flames Become coated in fire and briefly invulnerable blocking all attacks and obliterating any projectiles similar to Inciniroar and Ryu. (none of these images are mine - they're downloaded and edited) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQooqq-Ld8R/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Food Fight! 🐻 A new print-and-play expansion for Hibernation! All you need is the game and this image. Use it in your next bout to provide a flip side to Damaged FOOD. Also included is the image used on the back of the cards. It's the downed branch of a birch tree found in the woods. #hibernation #piedraven #piedravengames #cardgames #boardgaming #cardgame #boardgames #cardgamesofinstagram #boardgamesofinstagram #cardgameart #expansions #expansion #printandplay #hibernate #hibernating #hibernationmode #hibernationstation #bear #bears #gaming #gamingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CQFeQjwhVdu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Game Review: Coup · Rating: 7.5/10 Specs: 2-6 Players · 5-15 Minutes · Ages 12+ When playing Coup, each player’s cards represent who they influence in a dystopian future government. The purpose of the game is to eliminate the influences of your opponents to gain absolute power; it’s a rapid game of deduction and player elimination. At the beginning of the game, the deck is shuffled, and each player is dealt two cards. The cards are a slightly different size than traditional cards, measuring in at 2.5”x3.75”, providing a little extra height. These cards are intended to remain face down in front of each player (peeking as needed), but the game has the same effect if players want to hold them in their hand. Players also start off with two coin tokens. The coins are powerful as essentially all actions revolve around their use. Any player can use the basic action Income to earn a single coin. This process is slow, so often the Duke is utilized, whether players have the card or not, to earn three coins in one turn. Anyone could use Foreign Aid to earn two coins, but the Duke can block that through counteraction. The Duke is valuable. All players can also initiate a Coup, which costs seven coins, to eliminate a player’s influence (and it cannot be blocked). While the Assassin’s action to Assassinate is far less expensive, a player can claim to have the Contessa and block it. However, this is tricky because it can result in losing both your influences if someone challenges your bluff. If you aren’t bluffing, and your opponent’s challenge is unsuccessful, then they lose an influence, and you swap out the contested Contessa card for a new one. Players are free to negotiate and create alliances, but nothing is binding. Plus, you can’t give away coins or reveal cards. You can offer to avoid one another, block as needed, and unite to target someone else. But, be careful; the winner is the last survivor. There is no second place, so alliances can only last so long. The same goes for the length of the game. Games can last anywhere from mere moments to 10 minutes or more, making Coup a great game to play at any get-together with minimal commitment and rules to learn. https://www.instagram.com/p/CP0iIMPh9iE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Beyond the Crash: Quest for Planetary Allegiance Prototype ver.5.2 Preparing the game for a couple upcoming contests! As a cosmic pilot battling a galactic war in an uncharted region of space, your ship takes damage and crashes down to the brutal planet below. Explore the unaligned planet’s strange terrain collecting natural resources and scattered parts that fell off your spaceship, hoping to repair it. But beware, and be aware, of the gruesome Geelabub at nightfall; it seeks to destroy you! Make alliances with the indigenous creatures, tame wild beasts, and position yourself best for victory before installing your repairs and re-embarking to the stars. Beyond the Crash is a game of exploration, resource management, diplomacy, and destruction. Players must survive the ruthless planet’s wild monsters, harsh environment, and each other in the pursuit of planetary allegiance. Compete to earn the most points, securing the greatest allegiance with the planet. Players can choose how they want to play, making progress through a variety of means. Points are earned once players repair each damaged part, eliminate a Geelabub, earn unique achievements, and make alliances with the intelligent creatures known as Gonqwai. Ensure that you’re in an advantageous position before taking off in your mended ship, ending the game. In each round, multiple phases take place. Players take action during the Day Phase, while the Geelabub is active from Dusk till Dawn. The Geelabub moves toward the closest player, or flare, and is reborn after being eliminated. Players can earn achievements after many different actions have been completed; they provide a fun alternate path to victory. The game is not just about repairing your ship, but ultimately about leaving the planet having accomplished the most. Kickstarter coming in Spring 2022 #geelabub #beyondthecrash #cosmicpilots #velostrichraptor #explore #boardgames #boardgamedesign #indiegame #gamedev #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #piedravengames #piedraven #monster #dinosaur #naturalresources #industrialresources #boardgameday #boardgamer #boardgamenight #boardgamecommunity #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgame https://www.instagram.com/p/CPW7IZVhvXa/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Post-Mother's Day! I made some minimalist art nouveau style digital illustrations as gifts. Printed and framed they came out great! . Feel free to message me if this is something you might be interested in. It's also available through my Etsy account, use the link in my profile to view it. . #digitalillustration #digitaldrawing #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalpainting #digitalartwork #digital https://www.instagram.com/p/COt7ufTBeya/?igshid=1uf1jgwddlweo

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The Annual Haircut of Ash . #goodboy #haircut #ashthedog . #goodboyhaircut . #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogs #doglife #haircuts #dogstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/COgMeIfBwvm/?igshid=3et1re0gzkv

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Make Your Own Board Game - available this October 2021! "[The book] focuses on tabletop game creation. It translates the tricky terminology of game design into easily digestible content." Here you can see the cover of the book and some of the many sketches I provided to be finessed by the illustrator. "In its purest form, gameplay is either a choice you make or a chance you take. [As a designer] how will you offer an action to a player?" "[This handbook is] accessible to a younger audience, but ... for all crafters: from those designing their first game to pros looking to improve their crafting skills." https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpPEzNhiho/?igshid=r0k5upwv21dd

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Mister Han Bürger Once a proud dwarf, Han was cursed by a witch to take the form of a hamburger due to the fact that's the only thing he's ever truly loved. Han then sought revenge, turning himself into a cyborg by installing a plasma gun on his arm to help in battle. Upon defeating the witch, Han took her grass skirt and magical staff as a reward. Now, Han uses the witch's magical staff and plasma gun together in his assaults. The staff emits a dense, glowing-green, sticky gas at short range that poisons and causes foes to become stuck in place if covered thoroughly. His high-pressure plasma gun fires in bursts at long range dealing damage and pushing his opponents backward with the force of the blast. Height: 4 ft Weight: 175 lbs Eyes: Ketchup Beard: Mayonnaise Tongue: Pickles #tmwilsonarena #tmwilsonarena2021 #characterart #characterdesign #art #handdrawn #digitalycolored #artwork #character #artist @t.m.wilson https://www.instagram.com/p/CKFGlYgBBy0/?igshid=1uh9zo9edpln0

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Mega Man Robot Masters for Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC! Elec Man is still missing representation beyond a Spirit for having been an Assist Trophy. Dr. Wily was a cool addition, but where did Elec Man go?! Up Special - Lightning Bolt Move up and then down diagonally like Incineroar but faster and as a bolt of lightning. Neutral Special - Thunder Beam Shoot a blast of electricity that can be charged to project in 3 directions. Side Special - Lightning Crawl Spread electricity along the ground to the left or right. Down Special - Static Shield Use a shield of electricity similar to Ness except you block all projectiles and don't heal. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJj0GCiBf02/?igshid=6cv7mzpzza4t

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Geelabub: the creation process Beware and be aware of this monster in the board game Beyond the Crash (coming Fall 2021) #Geelabub #beyondthecrash #piedravengames #piedraven #PRG #boardgame #boardgaming #monster #comingsoon #space #explore #beast #discover #gilamonster #chameleon https://www.instagram.com/p/CJXEjUPhBV4/?igshid=4r5iu0kiifrb