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Should I pitch or self-publish my game? The pros and cons, and a couple of other options to consider

Should I pitch or self-publish my game? The pros and cons, and a couple of other options to consider

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard this question… So plenty of people have made a game, and they reach this fork in the road. They know there’s a lot of pros and cons, but that doesn’t make the decision any easier. This one decision...
Review: Board Game Publisher – better than a real job – Eric Hanuise

Review: Board Game Publisher – better than a real job – Eric Hanuise

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a publisher, you’re about to learn Eric Hanuise, the man behind Flatlined Games, is here to walk you through his own lived experience to help you  avoid any number of mistakes and pitfalls. If you’re a designer...

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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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!