I design and publish beautiful board games with a puzzly heart. Games include The Isle of Cats, The City of Kings, and Emberleaf.https://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mrdha73kwc24A new update for The Isle of Penguins has been posted, and our final social goal begins! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/the-isle-of-penguins/posts/475272823 Jul 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdha73kwc24https://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mr3bnpy24c2yBehind the scenes and social goals, a new update has been posted for The Isle of Penguins: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/the-isle-of-penguins/posts/474933320 Jul 2026 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3bnpy24c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mqmjaq3kx22aOne of the great things about running The Isle of Penguins Kickstarter is that we've been able to help real penguins in the process. The next social goal is live, and this time we're hoping to adopt a King Penguin! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/the-isle-of-penguins/posts/474472314 Jul 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmjaq3kx22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mqhivygfmc2bA new update has been posted, it's time to meet the penguins! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/the-isle-of-penguins/posts/474299112 Jul 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhivygfmc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mqa4iyv5ek2fA new update has been posted for The Isle of Penguins, and our first social goal has been created: Let's adopt a penguin! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/the-isle-of-penguins/posts/474021509 Jul 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqa4iyv5ek2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mq5gophxws2aAre you a big penguin or a small penguin kinda person?08 Jul 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5gophxws2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mq3rdorbs22xThank you to everyone who has helped make the launch of The Isle of Penguins so incredible! I've just posted the first update and look forward to the next 3 weeks together. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/the-isle-of-penguins/posts/473919007 Jul 2026 23:33 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3rdorbs22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mq3cggrn6s2dThe wonderful Luzapalooza are about to play The Isle of Penguins live on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/luzapalooza https://www.twitch.tv/luzapalooza07 Jul 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3cggrn6s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mq2uo52uwk2nI’m excited to announce that my brand-new game, The Isle of Penguins, is now live on Kickstarter! Are you ready to rescue penguins and protect their eggs before the ice melts? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/the-isle-of-penguins?ref=178ouc07 Jul 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2uo52uwk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mpygjykwic2fThe Isle of Penguins in 3-minutes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KUYG34H0Eg Discover what The Isle of Penguins is all about and get a quick sense of whether it’s the right game for you!06 Jul 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpygjykwic2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mpvv6cym5k2bWould you like to learn how to play The Isle of Penguins or watch it being played? Then I have good news! I have just uploaded 6 videos covering the family mode, advanced mode, and solo game. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/471578/the-isle-of-penguins/videos/all I hope you didn't have any plans this weekend!05 Jul 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpvv6cym5k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mplmrq2ypk2dEvery time I make a new game, I make videos, and yesterday I was recording one for The Isle of Penguins. I always try to learn and improve my setup, background, and style. But this year I’ve been working hard on improving the foreground as well. It’s nice to see the work paying off!01 Jul 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplmrq2ypk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mpj7fj6ios2sI'm excited to share the game board for The Isle of Penguins and to be able to give you a better idea of how the final game is going to look! https://boardgamegeek.com/image/9665332/the-isle-of-penguins30 Jun 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpj7fj6ios2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mp4tomeuic27In The Isle of Penguins, I wanted to create a sequel for everyone. Design diary 4 is making a game for everyone: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3728565/design-diary-4-making-a-game-for-everyone25 Jun 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4tomeuic27https://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3molizmculk24In The Isle of Penguins, I wanted the game to end with a bang, not with admin. Design diary 3 is scoring without stopping https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3725492/design-diary-3-scoring-without-stopping18 Jun 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3molizmculk24https://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mnrx57c3xs2wIn The Isle of Penguins, I wanted to create tension at the table, while removing pressure from the player. Design diary 2: The game board! https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3720799/design-diary-2-the-game-board08 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrx57c3xs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mnnfmqkz5s2gIntroducing the penguin (figures)! https://boardgamegeek.com/image/9622961/the-isle-of-penguins https://boardgamegeek.com/image/9622961/the-isle-of-penguins?commentid=1354934306 Jun 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnnfmqkz5s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mnkgvrrupc2sIn The Isle of Penguins, I want you to struggle to choose the best option, not struggle to know your options. Here is my first design diary: From complex tiles to complex boards! https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3719286/design-diary-1-from-complex-tiles-to-complex-board05 Jun 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkgvrrupc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mni4p4c7fk2pThe Isle of Penguins is now on Board Game Geek! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/471578/the-isle-of-penguins04 Jun 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mni4p4c7fk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mnfiuy7blc27The Isle of... Penguins? I'm incredibly excited to introduce you to my new waddling friends! The Isle of Penguins is a new standalone board game set in the same world as The Isle of Cats, launching on Kickstarter July 7th. You can follow along here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcokgame/the-isle-of-penguins?ref=92tl7r03 Jun 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfiuy7blc27https://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mncteznc6s2oWhat's next? 1 day to go Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and that has never been more true than deep in the forest of the Emberlings. Vesh's war may have destroyed their home, but you helped rebuild it. Join me live tomorrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqT2G3Lees02 Jun 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncteznc6s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mnaecy3eik2cWhat's next? 2 days to go Not every rescue mission was a fleet of ships. Sometimes it was just two friends having a friendly competition to see who was the better rescuer. Join me live on June 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqT2G3Lees01 Jun 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnaecy3eik2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mn6lrdnnzk2xWhat's next? 3 days to go Despite our efforts, we weren't always successful. The armies of Vesh are relentless and as they appeared on the Isle of Cats, the rescuers fled. Yet the remaining cats found their own way off the island. Join me live on June 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqT2G3Lees31 May 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn6lrdnnzk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mn3nulym6c2mWhat's next? 4 days to go Over the years we explored many sides of the Isle of Cats, drawing our findings with each rescue, as we tried to rescue every last cat before Vesh arrived. Do you prefer placing tiles, or drawing them? Join me live on June 3 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqT2G3Lees30 May 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn3nulym6c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mmzigjtoys2mWhat's next? 5 days to go News spread of Vesh's plans and we, the citizens of Squall's End, started the greatest rescue ever attempted. With our ships prepared we headed to the Isle of Cats and rescued as many cats as we could. Join me live on June 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqT2G3Lees29 May 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmzigjtoys2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mmw4zco53k2gWhat's next? 6 days to go The world hasn't always been in conflict, there were peaceful times, such as when we walked the gardens of the Vadorans. We watered flowers and fed animals as we made our own paths forward. Join me live on June 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqT2G3Lees28 May 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmw4zco53k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mmtylmurcs23What's next? 7 days to go It all began nearly 10 years ago, when The City of Kings introduced us to this world. We battled for Cloud Keep as we first learned about Vesh. Did you know all my games feature Vesh in some way? Join me live on June 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqT2G3Lees27 May 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtylmurcs23https://bsky.app/profile/cityofgameshq.bsky.social/post/3mmrcc23a2c2yWhat's next? 8 days to go It's hard to believe it has been nearly two years since my last announcement and I could not be any more ready! What are you hoping for? Join me live on June 3 to discover what’s next! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/990935416743441/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqT2G3Lees26 May 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:kk2mly7k3sswfqc7hdwklxo7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrcc23a2c2y