Welcome to this week’s update from Ion Game Design! While the summer pace continues, we’ve got several exciting developments across both our physical and digital games. Here’s what’s been happening:
High Frontier 4 All Crew Card Promo Pack -Now Available
We’ve just released a brand-new promo pack for High Frontier 4 All!
The Crew Card Promo Pack supports various pre-Module 6 setups and expands the replayability of your HF4A experience.
Chicago Grand Slam -First P3 Game Now on Kickstarter
The first title from our P3 Publishing Service has officially launched on Kickstarter!
Chicago Grand Slam is a fast-paced, strategic board game based on a classic Scandinavian card game.
This project is published by Dos Caramellos, with Ion providing support through our P3 program.
🔗 Support Chicago Grand Slam on Kickstarter
New Discord Server for Digital Games
To support our growing community around digital board game adaptations, we’ve launched a dedicated Discord server for our apps and digital projects.
Led by our digital lead Stewart, this new community will feature weekly updates and open discussions specific to our digital titles.
🔗 Join the Ion Digital Discord Community
Dino Dynasty Mass Production Complete
We’re thrilled to announce that both the Dino Dynasty core game and its expansion have completed mass production.
Our logistics partners are currently working to book vessel space to ship the games to our fulfillment hubs.
Shipping Updates Kartini, Third Crusade & HF4A Module 5
Shipments for Kartini: From Darkness to Light, Third Crusade, and High Frontier 4 All: Module 5 have now been sent out to backers and pre-order customers.
That said, with global distribution, some players may still be waiting for delivery—or experience occasional shipping issues.
If you haven’t received your copy or suspect something’s wrong, please contact info@iongamedesign.com for individual support.
Board Game Development -Arrival & Fluffy Frontier
• Arrival saw multiple internal playtests this week, as development pushes forward.
• Fluffy Frontier received a complete rulebook overhaul for better readability and smoother gameplay (no major changes to the mechanics).
Once layout is finalized, we’ll share a public version.
We’re also exploring ways to make Fluffy Frontier more accessible and inclusive, including future adaptations for visually impaired players, an exciting and important step forward in game design.
Weekend Gaming
Even after a full workweek of board games and development, the Ion team loves to spend weekends with friends and family around the game table. We hope you get some great gaming time in too!
Thanks for Reading!
We appreciate every one of you for being part of our growing community—whether you’re a backer, playtester, or new to Ion.
Until next time: stay safe, stay curious, and happy gaming!