"Behind the Board" gives you a behind the scenes look into our everyday life as an indie board game publisher. In the third episode, Kirk sits in with photographer Amandalynn Jones while she takes product photos for Gearworks.
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This week we're at Origins Game Fair 2018. Not only will we be at Booth 361, but we'll also be running events for both Gearworks and Rurik: Dawn of Kiev! If you are attending, you can register for these events onsite at the Origins Registration Kiosk.
After that, make your way over to booth 361 for some freebies!
See you there!
-Kirk
"Behind the Board" gives you a behind the scenes look into our everyday life as an indie board game publisher. In the second episode, Kirk heads to Protospiel Milwaukee to demo Rurik: Dawn of Kiev. The results and input from players there are then reviewed for consideration of potential updates to the game.
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Our new video series "Behind the Board" gives you a behind the scenes look into our everyday life as an indie board game publisher. In this first episode, we are creating eleven prototype copies of our upcoming game Rurik: Dawn of Kiev (making prototypes takes a lot of time!), receive updated manufacturing samples for Gearworks, and more!
It's that time of year - March Madness! I mean tax season... We originally posted this article for the 2016 tax year but it is still just as pertinent today. If you read last year's article, read the "What's New" summary before deciding whether you need to read further. Otherwise, you might find it helpful to read the entire post.
Note: I am still working on our 2017 tax return. When I complete it, I'll edit this blog post to show the actual tax savings attributed to the "Overlooked Deductions." You can see our tax savings from 2016 here.
Please note that I am not an accountant and what is listed below is my own perspective based on reading IRS documents and soliciting professional advice. I am happy to help answer any questions via this blog or email (games [at] piecekeepergames.com) but consider hiring an accountant as needed.
Gearworks is a steampunk strategy card game featuring card placement, hand management, and a "twist" on area control. Strategically position your gears to fix a mysterious clockwork machine in the corner of the workshop.
*All 19 stretch goals included in late pledges!
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We just reached 1,000 followers on Twitter! To celebrate this arbitrary occasion, we are giving away a very unique prize!
PieceKeeper Games is not affiliated with Asmodee, Days of Wonder, or Ticket to Ride.
If you are a game publisher, where do you start to create a contract to sign that game you're excited to create? Today I'm talking about contracts between publishers and game designers.
This contract is written from the perspective of a business in the United States. If your business if based outside of the US, you should give this contract a really thorough review before using it.
Please note that I am not a lawyer and what is listed below is my own perspective based on paying lawyers for advice and years of reviewing legal documents. I am happy to help answer any questions via this blog or email (games [at] piecekeepergames.com) but consider hiring a lawyer as needed.
Today is the LAST DAY to back Gearworks on Kickstarter! We just unlocked a solo player mode, along with 14 other stretch goals. Go to the Kickstarter page now to check it out!
Steampunk meets Sudoku for 2-4 players. You are tinkerers in a workshop fixing a mysterious clockwork machine. Earn parts created by the machine and build fantastical contraptions!
Our newest game, Gearworks, is now LIVE on Kickstarter. Go to the Kickstarter page now to check it out!
Steampunk meets Sudoku for 2-4 players. You are tinkerers in a workshop fixing a mysterious clockwork machine. Earn parts created by the machine and build fantastical contraptions!
