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Hey, I’m Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey). I make tabletop games and help others make games.

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Pitch 500+ publishers the easy way

Tabletop Publishers is a curated database of over 500 publishers looking for games. Sort, search, and filter your way through the list so save tons of time on researching. Lifetime access for a one-time fee.

Print and play games, no assembly required

Shiny Pigeon Printables (formerly No Box Games) offers up print-at-home games that don't need any cutting, gluing, etc. Print the game off, grab a few things from around the house, and you're ready to play!