Our company
Mission statement
We want to help people take refuge from the complications of the world and rediscover fun and friends with a good game.
Why games
Physical play is such a big part of how we learn about the world as kids, and we believe it never stops having the power to help us learn, grow and engage with each other. As an analogue medium, board games are a wonderful way to spend intentional time together, away from some of the distractions of the modern world.
While we’ve always loved games, sometimes it can feel like they’ve been designed with a lot of assumptions, or are made for a thin slice of player types. For new players or people unfamiliar with games, this can be a big barrier to trying them. We saw this playing out and decided to start our own game design journey.
Where we started
We’re based in New Zealand and take a lot of inspiration from the nature around us, as well as our personal history and cultures. At the same time, we want to get out of the way and let our games speak for themselves -- that’s why you won’t find a huge amount of information about us as individuals.
In previous lives, we designed digital experiences for everyday apps and platforms. Working with user experience means building a picture of how people behave and interact, and also how to present information clearly. This background was the perfect lens to turn towards tabletop games, so we took the leap and went all in on creativity.
Our values
While the above principles apply to our game design, there are also some things we care about doing right as a company.
At Tablecraft Games, we:
- don’t use any big social media platforms. You can still find us lurking on BGG!
- only publish content and art that is human-made.
- do our best to avoid unsustainable materials (like plastics or single-use items).
- are always open to feedback, questions or stories about your game experience.
Next time you’re looking for a game to transport you to new and wonderful worlds, flip the table and set sail.