Chris Backe

The Old Ones of El Dorado Relaunch A highly thematic Euro game of evolving card tableaus, rewarding combos, interesting decisions, and immersive interaction

Funded! I playtested some early versions of this one - some clever mechanics here that get you thinking about what you want and what your opponent wants...

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

On a Puzzlerun, you'll venture out in teams of 1 to 4 people as you run and solve puzzles.

(Want to go by yourself? Always allowed.
Want to get paired up with others? Look for the sign near the entrance when you arrive.)

Learn more: puzzlerun.co.uk

PnP Bundle #1 by FlorianFiedler - Gamefound The Best of the Indie Scene, In One Bundle. A few weeks ago, Chris Backe and I put out a call to the tabletop community: Show us your best Print & Play designs. The response blew us away. We received...

And the winner of our first-ever PnP Bundle is... Alec Hoptroff! See more about our winning game and follow the campaign over at gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Designer Diary: Behind the scenes of Tiberpunk: Streets of Rome Three word pitch: 'Rome, but cyberpunk'

Way before it was Tiberpunk, it was 'Wetware', a cyberpunk sandbox press-your-luck dice-rolling to complete missions...

While I haven't mapped out exactly which mechanics survived into the final game, this post focuses on some of the early versions of the game:

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Voting time! How it works: Below you will find a standardized description of each game. Read through them all, then rank them based on how interesting they sound or how excited you are to try them. Voting more th...

Do you like print-and-play games?

Do you like democracy?

Do you like reading descriptions?

Boy are you in luck today =)

Have your say in choosing which game we publish as part of our first PnP Bundle:

docs.google.com/forms/d/1FNt...

#pnp #printandplay #boardgames #pnpgames

Heading to #Cannes for the FiJ? The TabletopPublishers.com
Dossier now updated for Festival International des Jeux (February 27 to March 1)!

Stop Using These 5 Mechanics in Your Game (and What To Do Instead) Tiny changes make big differences

Sorry, player elimination.

Nothing personal, kingmaking.

Designers, we can do better. Here's how:

Stop Using These 5 Mechanics in Your Game (and What To Do Instead)
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Voting time! How it works: Below you will find a standardized description of each game. Read through them all, then rank them based on how interesting they sound or how excited you are to try them. Voting more th...

We're down to the 5 finalists, the winner of which will get developed and added to our print-and-play bundle campaign coming in a couple of months.

Go read through the descriptions and vote for your favorite!

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Voting time! How it works: Below you will find a standardized description of each game. Read through them all, then rank them based on how interesting they sound or how excited you are to try them. Voting more th...

And then there were 5...

The PnP Bundle contest started with over 60 (!) #pnpgames. After more hours than I'd like to admit, Florian and I read rulebooks, we discussed, debated, read through rulebooks, and watched videos to understand what they created.

This is a 'main event' sort of game for your game night, so expect to spend 90-120 minutes on it. The art and theme will hook you in, and the stuff you can do will keep you coming back.

iDVenture has done an incredible job starting from the design Robin and I created and crafting an AMAZING looking world and storylines.

Tiberpunk: Streets of Rome A strategy board game for 1–4 players, set in cyberpunk Rome. Plan your moves and take risks through missions and intense encounters.

LIVE NOW and double its funding goal!

Ever wondered what ancient Rome might have been like if aliens had crashed then?

Presenting Tiberpunk, a sandboxy, strategic game that's unlike anything I've ever made before.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/idv...

So, what is a print-and-play game? An introduction to a new style of games that's found their place

A quick intro to print-and-play games, and an overview on how to enjoy some of the most accessible (and cheap!) games out there:
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#pnp #printandplay #pnpgames

Can't. Frikkin. Wait. Yes, I'm proud of my own expansion to Mint Tin Monster Mashup, but I'm also thrilled to see Kickabout from Evan Wilcock (a game I got to playtest in Birmingham).

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...

3 days left to get your print-and-play game in for the PnPBundle contest! pnpbundle.com

YouTube video by iDventure Tiberpunk: Streets of Rome | Teaser | competitive strategy board game set in Cyberpunk Rome

Holy crap I'm excited: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6swB...

If you're not...? Check your pulse =)

Three-word pitch: Rome, but cyberpunk.

#tiberpunk #sandbox #gamedesign

Coming soon: Tiberpunk: Streets of Rome A strategy board game for 1–4 players, set in cyberpunk Rome. Plan your moves and take risks through missions and intense encounters.

Follow along on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/idv...

YouTube video by Talking Cardboard Is Tiberpunk: Streets of Rome Worth Backing? | Gameplay Overview & First Impressions

One of my co-designs coming next month! Really looking forward to this one - and some kind words from a trio of previewers:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8dN...

The Absolute Beginners Guide to Making Boards, Cards, and Other Printed Components When you're ready to graduate from handwritten cards, here's how to do it.

If you're looking to go from handwritten / hand-drawn prototypes to the next level, you're in the right place.

#gamedesign #makeaboardgame #boardgamedesign #gamedesign101

Presenting: Absolute Beginners Guide to Making Boards, Cards, and Other Printed Components
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If you're a game designer, let's make a game together - the PnP Bundle contest deadline is just a couple weeks away. If your game wins you'll get your game professionally developed, graphic designed, and crowdfunded...! See pnpbundle.com

For those looking for something fun to do in the UK, jump on #Puzzlerun's email list to hear about our events. The one in York in March is the next one, and more are being planned as we speak. See puzzlerun.co.uk for all the details.

A trio of announcements Something for everybody!

An announcement, and an announcement, and yes another announcement... I've been working on some cool stuff over the past several months, and the timing of them individually happened to work out to announce them together...

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17 submissions from 14 different designers... and counting for the PnPBundle.com contest. Deadline is February 7, so you've still got time.

What's going on? Read all about it: pnpbundle.com

7 Ways to Reduce Downtime in Your Game More time playing = more fun

Looking to reduce #downtime in your #gamedesign? Today’s article talks about 7 ways to do it – think ‘engineering’ not just ‘designing’…

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7 Ways to Reduce Downtime in Your Game More time playing = more fun

Looking to reduce #downtime in your #gamedesign? Today’s article talks about 7 ways to do it – think ‘engineering’ not just ‘designing’…

entrogames.substack.com/p/7-ways-to-...
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Why submit?
* Get your game published in a bundle of #PnPgames.
 * Earn royalties from sales
 * Reach a wider audience of PnP enthusiasts

Submission is free, but the deadline is fast approaching (February 7th). Don't let your hard work stay hidden.

Details: pnpbundle.com

#gamedesign #contest

Calling all Indie Game Designers! 

Do you have a great #PrintandPlay game sitting on your hard drive waiting to be discovered? It’s time to get it onto players' tables.

We (Florian Fiedler & I) are curating the first #PnP Bundle, and we are looking for hidden gems to include.

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How to Make A Board Game - an Absolute Beginner's Guide Welcome to the rabbit hole.

So it's a new year and you're ready to dip your toe into making a #boardgame...

This is your sign. This is your guide. This is not the entire rabbit hole, but there's enough here to get started - enjoy =)

How to Make A Board Game - an Absolute Beginner's Guide
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Seth Godin's post about 'doing the reading' really got me thinking about what 'the reading' is in our industry - the set of books, blog posts, resources, or other things to help a new designer become familiar with common concepts.

What have you read that's made you a better game designer?

Anyone into #writing folk #horror? A project I'm helping could potentially use your help. PM or email: chrisbacke AT gmail =)