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.