worlds that draw you in, rules that let you stay
A board game design studio focusing on immersiveness and creativity
Reach out:
alex@nicjamesgames.com
What do we make?
Games that favor approachable strategy, player expression, and customizability.
Theme is king
Our unique themes inform gameplay, creating memorable experiences for players.
Personality up front
We like to incorporate unique packaging designs that put our personality front and center
you will love our games if :
You want to get creative
Like mid-weight strategy games
want to try new playstyles
you thought about customizing your games
You like feeling immersed in the world of your games
what we’re cooking
At any given time, we’ve usually got a couple games in heavy development and another half-dozen taking shape.
Let’s take a look at what’s cooking right now.
Notebook Nations
Card-based 4x game, tiny fantasy races fight for supremacy of their environment
World war bug
Hidden orders army and resource management with a narrative campaign
amino station
Survival RPG in space; dual-focus on survival and exploration
Not convinced yet?
What makes our games worth buying?
Expansive Options
Our design philosophy maximizes gameplay opportunities. Multiple modes, rulesets and playstyles come standard.
Consumers get from us what competitors have to sell as expansions.
Goldilocks Games
We strike the right balance between weight and depth. Players get a low barrier to entry, with options to delve deeper.
Configurable experiences let the consumer decide their comfort level.
Theme Meets Design
We marry our game design to our theme. Imaginative players are delighted, and strategic players are satisfied.
Consumers receive an experience that aligns with the theme they bought.