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November 2020 update: playtesting, developing, and staying in the loop

November 2020 update: playtesting, developing, and staying in the loop

So it’s been awhile since a ‘monthly update’ was a thing. In my defense, I’ve been busy… and I also wasn’t sure how many people actually read them. If you’re here and you’re curious, however, read on. Since my last...
A tale of two conventions — Virtually Expo (UKGE) and Nonepub (Unpub)

A tale of two conventions — Virtually Expo (UKGE) and Nonepub (Unpub)

Well, that was a full weekend… Two virtual conventions, both replacements for physical events… Better still, being on two different time zones and being virtual events means it was easy to switch back and forth between them. UKGE’s ‘Virtually...
Review: 51 Clubhouse Games – classic tabletop games on the Nintendo Switch

Review: 51 Clubhouse Games – classic tabletop games on the Nintendo Switch

This one came out of nowhere, but has quickly become my game of the year. Officially ‘Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics’, one Switch game purchase gets you, well, 51 classic games that are familiar, yet potentially new. This isn’t a port, though...
GenCon Online review – what happens when you force a real-world peg into an online hole?

GenCon Online review – what happens when you force a real-world peg into an online hole?

In past years, GenCon’s sold-out events have helped elevate the American convention to become one of the biggest on the planet. This year, I looked at GenCon.online as the highest-profile look into how a real-world event transforms into a virtual event. While...
Protospiel Online review: How was it? Should you go? What to expect

Protospiel Online review: How was it? Should you go? What to expect

Last weekend (July 17-19) was a Protospiel.online event — an opportunity to connect with designers and playtest games for an entire weekend. How was it? Should you attend a Protospiel Online event? Let’s dive in. What is a Protospiel? A Protospiel (always...
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Hey there, I'm Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey). These are my games, and this is my story of making them.

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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.

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!