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More yokai cards from the Hatsumode board game, all featuring the artwork of Toriyama Sekien.

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My Japanese-themed game, Hatsumode, is based on the first shrine visit of the new year. It's cool to see the different aspects of the culture that match up.

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In Hatsumode, you'll encounter yokai roving throughout Japan. All of our yokai artwork was taken from the "Illustrated Demon Horde" books by Toriyama Sekien in the late 1700s, which have been a big source for yokai artwork for over 200 years.

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Meet Cobalt, the mascot/patron of Blue Fool Games. It's not just me as an elf; he's a jinn, dedicated to the concepts of gameplay and creativity. And just like any supernatural creature, he's a stickler for rules.

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Hey! Do you want to help build Blue Fool Games, and prepare for my Kickstarter, for no cost? It's easy! Just like my posts, share my pages, and tell your friends. facebook.com/bluefoolgames instagram.com/bluefoolgames twitter.com/bluefoolgames bluefoolgames.tumblr.com

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Performance. Feedback. Revision. An integral part of game design, rulebook writing, and (honestly) any presentation, be it writing, art, music, etc.. You perform something, you get feedback, and you make revisions. Even evolution.

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Had a great time at Orlando Maker Faire this past weekend. Got to sell some copies of The Abandons, and show the Hatsumode prototype to a bunch of interested people. Really helped me feel like people will want to get their hands on it.

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Just received the rest of the components for the "final" design of Hatsumode. First thing I did was sleeve all of the cards to make sure they fit in the box (customers like it). Next component needed is a box organizer. #hatsumode #boardgames #bluefoolgames https://www.instagram.com/p/CWKD-o6rnHf/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Do you wanna write a rulebook? It doesn't have to be a rulebook... As a designer, I thought I was able to write decent rules. As a developer, maybe not. Want to help? https://www.bluefoolgames.com/documents/hatsumode_rules_2021.pdf

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Faithful Fools, we have just reached the 7th anniversary of Blue Fool Games, and it's time for things to change. As of Monday, November 1st, we are now an officially incorporated business, Blue Fool Games LLC, complete with a bank account, an operating agreement, and an EIN. We are now a full-fledged, licensed business, and this has been done for one reason.

After years of designing games and working with publishers, I am starting the process of (possibly) running my own Kickstarter to publish my Japanese-themed game, Hatsumode. It has gotten lots of playtesting, pitched to several publishers, and the feedback I've gotten is that it's almost publishable as is. So I'm researching the steps needed to do this myself. I'm not 100% convinced yet, but I'm going through the motions to get it started.

What I need from everyone now is support and publicity, none of which costs you anything. I need to increase my followers, and get people interested in my company and my game. I also need help with final feedback (game, rules, artwork, etc.), so that I can polish Hatsumode up to be a real product that people will actually want to buy and play. Please, follow my social media anywhere you can find it, and share it with others.

I want to thank all of you for going on this ride with me. If everything goes well, there might be a Kickstarter campaign in six months. Even if that doesn't happen, I'm at least working towards improving my company, my game, and myself.

Wish me luck!

Michael "Dmitri" Blascoe

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Hatsumode Playtesting

Ladies and gents, my Japanese-themed game Hatsumode is now available on Tabletop Simulator, and desperately in need of playtesting. I need people who love games, enjoy Japanese culture, and aren't afraid to give me some tough love. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2627350855 Here's a link to a PDF of the rulebook. The rules are also in the Notebook inside the game. https://www.bluefoolgames.com/documents/hatsumode_rules_2021.pdf Feedback is greatly appreciated. Here's a link to a survey I've set up for the game. https://www.indiegamealliance.com/survey/?g=14367&m=1310

Many thanks! Blue Fool Games

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Faithful Fools, it has been a while. It's been a rough time since the pandemic started, and I admit, Blue Fool Games was inactive since the beginning of it. But things are starting to stir back to life, and I'm getting ready to make big things happen!

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JUMANJI!

JUMANJI!

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This is... something...  not my fault...  sorry...

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Decided to be a true Blue Fool. I'm working from home, so I can do the silly stuff. :D #bluefoolgames #boardgames #cardgames #bluehair https://www.instagram.com/p/B_gCgycJ6rW/?igshid=bf1owv6wdor

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Day 2 of playtesting St. Kristen's Animal Rescue at Anyone's Game in Sarasota, Florida. Yesterday got great feedback and positive opinions, so we're hoping for more of the same today! #bluefoolgames #boardgames #anyonesgame #animalshelter https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WdktrhwKX/?igshid=ridkf30kpszi

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I know I haven't posted much lately, but it's time for that to change! Coming this weekend at Anyone's Game in Sarasota, Florida, Blue Fool Games will be debuting our latest prototype, St. Kristen's Animal Rescue! I hope to see lots of people there! #bluefoolgames #boardgames #anyonesgame #catrescue #animalshelter https://www.instagram.com/p/B8KJdcwB-7D/?igshid=ehutgpilewr1