# The Game Mechanics URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com ## About Us URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/about Expert board game designers. We create premium tabletop experiences including Darkest Dungeon, Super Fantasy Brawl & more. ## Our Story The Game Mechanics is a creative team of seasoned game designers. We develop and deliver unique board game designs refined through multiple playtests, with the focus on the player experience. ## The Game Mechanics ![Mike Georgiou](https://fiverr-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,t_profile_original/v1/attachments/profile/photo/a42a70141cd641f96700e5d1f3c86d47-1637581554948/dece3873-82cf-42d0-a759-f1715ada5f21.jpg) ### Mike Georgiou Mike is a published designer & developer from Athens, Greece. He likes exploring both classic and modern games, with the ultimate goal of finding new game mechanisms or playing experiences. He has delivered over 50 projects as a freelance designer/developer on Fiverr.com with a flawless 5-star rating and with numerous heartwarming critics. When he’s not working, you’ll probably find him playing music, indoor climbing or collecting all the achievements in video games. ![Argyris (Argy) Poungouras](/images/Argy_2.webp) ### Argyris (Argy) Poungouras Argy is a game designer and developer based in Athens, Greece. He worked for several years for Mythic Games on various in-house projects as well as a freelance designer. He draws inspiration from all aspects of gaming, be it board games, video games, miniature games or card games. He loves creating original works as well as adapting existing IPs to the board game medium. Argy is very active in his local designers and playtest communities and always keeps himself updated on the state of the industry. ![JamesH](/images/James.webp) ### JamesH (Dimitris Chatzidimitriou) JamesH is a game developer from Greece, currently living in Finland. An avid gamer with diverse tastes, a passion for improving designs, and a soft-spot for legacy/campaign games. He studied Mathematics and has a MSc in Computer Science and a PhD in Parameterized Algorithms and Complexity. He worked for Drawlab Entertainment between 2014-2018 and was the lead developer for LudiCreations between 2018-2024. --- ## Let's Create Something Amazing Together URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/contact Expert board game designers. We create premium tabletop experiences including Darkest Dungeon, Super Fantasy Brawl & more. ## Send Us a Message Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Full Name \* Company Name Email Address \* Message \* I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the [Privacy Policy](/privacy) Send Message --- ## Darkest Dungeon the Board Game URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/DarkestDungeon ![](/images/Darkest-Dungeon.webp)![](/images/Darkest_Dungeon_02.jpg)![](/images/Darkest_Dungeon_03.jpg) Darkest Dungeon: The Board Game is the tabletop adaptation of Red Hook Studios’ acclaimed indie video game. Published by Mythic Games in 2022, it raised over $5.6 million on Kickstarter in 2020 with support from nearly 29,000 backers—at the time, the largest crowdfunded board game based on an existing I.P. --- ## Super Fantasy Brawl URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/SuperFantasyBrawl ![](/images/Super_Fantasy_Brawl_pic1.webp)![](/images/Super_Fantasy_Brawl_pic2.webp)![](/images/Super_Fantasy_Brawl_pic3.webp) Super Fantasy Brawl is a two-player arena PvP game where each player assembles a team of powerful fantasy heroes to battle for supremacy. Using an innovative card-driven resource system, the game emphasizes tactical decision-making over luck, delivering fast-paced and explosive clashes. With striking artwork and high-quality miniatures, Super Fantasy Brawl blends the depth of a tactical skirmish with the accessibility of a card game. --- ## Back O' Beyond URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/back-o-beyond ![](/images/Back-O-Beyond.webp)![](/images/BackOBeyond-02.jpg)![](/images/BackOBeyond-03.jpg) Back O’ Beyond is a Euro-style game where players become legendary pirate captains competing for fame. Using a clever time-management system, players must carefully spend their limited time tokens to prepare for the voyage ahead before braving perilous seas to chase down and plunder merchant ships. --- ## Millennia: Tracks of Time URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/millennia-tracks-of-time ![](/images/Millennia.webp)![](/images/Millennia_02.jpg)![](/images/Millennia_03.jpg) Millennia: Tracks of Time is an epic civilization-builder spanning eight epochs—from ancient history to the near future. Engage in card drafting, economic strategy, and planned obsolescence as you steer your civilization toward fame. Featuring over 300 richly illustrated cards, historically grounded intricacy, and versatile play for 1–4 players, this game offers a timeless strategic experience—and rewards both foresight and adaptability. --- ## Mr. Cabbagehead is Away and Neddance Saves the Day URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/mr-cabbagehead-is-away-and-neddance-saves-the-day ![](/images/01-mr.-cabbagehead-is-away-and-neddance-saves-the-day.webp)![](/images/Mr_Cabbagehead_is_Away_02.jpg)![](/images/Mr_Cabbagehead_is_Away_03.jpg) _Mr. Cabbagehead is Away and Neddance Saves the Day_ is a solo postcard game based on _Mr. Cabbagehead’s Garden._ In this game, you play as Neddance, tasked with protecting Mr. Cabbagehead’s garden from his persistent neighbors while he is away. Using dice and a standard deck of cards, you must manage Neddance’s patience and strategically send away the neighbors before they deplete her composure. --- ## Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/mr-cabbageheads-garden ![](/images/Mr-cabbagehead-gardern.webp)![](/images/Mr_Cabbagehead_s_Garden_02.jpg)![](/images/Mr_Cabbagehead_s_Garden_03.jpg) Mr. Cabbagehead’s Garden, is a relaxing, drafting and pattern-building card game for 1–2 players, with playtime of about 15–20 minutes. In it, you help Vernon Cabbagehead cultivate an award-winning vegetable garden while managing bees and fending off meddlesome neighbors who may sneak in to steal his produce, especially when he takes his periodic holidays. --- ## Mystic ScROLLS URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/mystic-scrolls ![](/images/Mystic-ScROLLS.webp)![](/images/Mystic_ScROLLS-02.jpg)![](/images/Mystic_ScROLLS-03.jpg) Mystic ScROLLS is a real-time dice game where 2–4 players take on the roles of wizards competing to cast spells and collect mystical knowledge from ancient scrolls. Each player begins with five magic dice and aims to match dice rolls to cast spells, gaining new dice from the pool as they go. The game lasts around 20 minutes, offering a quick and engaging experience suitable for players aged 12 and up. --- ## On the Underground: London / Berlin URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/on-the-underground-london-berlin ![](/images/On-the-Underground-London-Berlin.webp)![](/images/on-the-underground-london-berlin-02.jpg)![](/images/on-the-underground-london-berlin-03.jpg) On the Underground: London / Berlin is a route-building strategy game for 2–5 players, that lasts 45–60 minutes. Players build subway lines in London or U-Bahn lines in Berlin using track tokens, aiming to attract a shared Traveler by placing efficient and appealing routes. Meanwhile, the Traveler moves each turn along paths with minimum walking and stops at semi-predictable - rewarding players whose lines are used. --- ## On the Underground: Paris / New York URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/on-the-underground-paris-new-york ![](/images/On-the-Underground-Paris-New-York.webp)![](/images/On_the_Underground_Paris_New_York_02.jpg)![](/images/On_the_Underground_Paris_New_York_03.jpg) On the Underground: Paris / New York is a route-building strategy game for 2–5 players, that lasts 45–60 minutes. Players create subway lines in either Paris or New York, using track tokens, aiming to attract a shared Traveler by placing efficient and appealing routes. Meanwhile, the Traveler moves each turn along paths with minimum walking and stops at semi-predictable - rewarding players whose lines are used. --- ## So, You've Been Cursed. URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/so-youve-been-cursed ![](/images/So-You_ve-Been-Cursed.webp)![](/images/So_You_ve_Been_Cursed_02.jpg)![](/images/So_You_ve_Been_Cursed_03.jpg) So, You’ve Been Cursed. is an atmospheric, asymmetric game for 0–2 players, where one becomes a Wizard afflicted by a mysterious curse, slowly transforming into a ravenous Monster by night. The Wizard must collect ingredients and brew a cure, while the Monster prowls the village, preying on villagers and sheep to evolve into its final, legendary form. --- ## So, You've Been Eaten. URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/so-youve-been-eaten ![](/images/So-You_ve-Been-Eaten.webp)![](/images/So_You_ve_Been_Eaten02.jpg)![](/images/So_You_ve_Been_Eaten03.jpg) _So, You’ve Been Eaten._ is a quirky and highly asymmetric game for 0–2 players, where one player takes the role of a space miner collecting valuable crystals inside the belly of a giant beast, while the other controls the beast trying to digest the miner. Victory can come in multiple ways: by the miner gathering enough crystals, the beast fully digesting the miner, or both sides simply reaching a stalemate inside the creature’s gut. --- ## Twinkle URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/twinkle ![](/images/Twinkle.webp)![](/images/Twinkle_02.jpg)![](/images/Twinkle_03.jpg) Twinkle is a charming and accessible dice-placement game for 1–4 players. Over seven short rounds, you build your own constellation by placing lower-valued dice and using simple color-based scoring rules. With optional missions and a solo mode, it offers a quick yet thoughtful puzzle that’s easy to learn and delightful to revisit. --- ## When I Dream URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/when-i-dream ![](/images/When-I-Dream.webp)![](/images/When_I_Dream_02.jpg)![](/images/When_I_Dream_03.jpg) In When I Dream, each round immerses players in a unique dream experience. The Dreamer, blindfolded, listens to clues from fellow players to guess words depicted on Dream Cards. The twist? Players have hidden roles: Fairies, who provide helpful hints; Boogeymen, who offer misleading clues; and Sandmen, who play both sides. This dynamic creates a game filled with laughter, deception, and deduction. The game is fast-paced, making it perfect for larger groups and casual play. --- ## Zen Garden URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/zen-garden ![](/images/Zen-Garden.webp)![](/images/Zen_Garden_02.jpg)![](/images/Zen_Garden_03.jpg) Zen Garden is a captivating and accessible tile-laying game where players become imperial architects, building serene Japanese gardens to satisfy the Emperor’s changing tastes. Featuring 90 unique tiles and adjustable complexity through multiple preference boards, each game offers a fresh, strategic puzzle experience. Ideal for family or casual play, it delivers both calm beauty and clever decision-making in under 45 minutes. --- ## Ό,τι Να Ναι (Oti Na Nai) URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/games/ό-τι-να-ναι-oti-na-nai ![](/images/oti-nanai.webp)![](/images/Oti_nanai_03.jpg)![](/images/Oti_nanai_02.png) Ό,τι Να Ναι (_O, ti Na Nai_) is a lighthearted party game for 3–6 players, ages 10 and up. Players compare unusual and funny character matchups—like who might snore louder or run faster—and try to reach some sort of agreement. With its simple rules and quick playtime of about 30 minutes, it’s an easy game to bring to the table for relaxed, laughter-filled moments with friends or family. --- ## Mechanics in Action URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com Expert board game designers. We create premium tabletop experiences including Darkest Dungeon, Super Fantasy Brawl & more. [ ![ ](/images/Darkest-Dungeon.webp) ](/games/DarkestDungeon/) ## Darkest Dungeon the Board Game Design / Development [ ![ ](/images/Zen-Garden.webp) ](/games/zen-garden/) ## Zen Garden Design [ ![ ](/images/Millennia.webp) ](/games/millennia-tracks-of-time/) ## Millennia: Tracks of Time Design / Development [ ![ ](/images/When-I-Dream.webp) ](/games/when-i-dream/) ## When I Dream Development [ ![ ](/images/On-the-Underground-London-Berlin.webp) ](/games/on-the-underground-london-berlin/) ## On the Underground: London / Berlin Development / Project Management [ ![ ](/images/On-the-Underground-Paris-New-York.webp) ](/games/on-the-underground-paris-new-york/) ## On the Underground: Paris / New York Development / Project Management [ ![ ](/images/Super_Fantasy_Brawl_pic1.webp) ](/games/SuperFantasyBrawl/) ## Super Fantasy Brawl Development [ ![ ](/images/So-You_ve-Been-Eaten.webp) ](/games/so-youve-been-eaten/) ## So, You've Been Eaten. Development / Project Management [ ![ ](/images/So-You_ve-Been-Cursed.webp) ](/games/so-youve-been-cursed/) ## So, You've Been Cursed. Development / Project Management [ ![ ](/images/Mr-cabbagehead-gardern.webp) ](/games/mr-cabbageheads-garden/) ## Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden Development / Project Management [ ![ ](/images/Twinkle.webp) ](/games/twinkle/) ## Twinkle Development / Project Management [ ![ ](/images/Mystic-ScROLLS.webp) ](/games/mystic-scrolls/) ## Mystic ScROLLS Development [ ![ ](/images/Back-O-Beyond.webp) ](/games/back-o-beyond/) ## Back O' Beyond Design / Development [ ![ ](/images/oti-nanai.webp) ](/games/ό-τι-να-ναι-oti-na-nai/) ## Ό,τι Να Ναι (Oti Na Nai) Design / Development [ ![ ](/images/01-mr.-cabbagehead-is-away-and-neddance-saves-the-day.webp) ](/games/mr-cabbagehead-is-away-and-neddance-saves-the-day/) ## Mr. Cabbagehead is Away and Neddance Saves the Day Development / Project Management --- ## Privacy Policy URL: https://www.the-game-mechanics.com/privacy Expert board game designers. We create premium tabletop experiences including Darkest Dungeon, Super Fantasy Brawl & more. 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