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X-mas Calendar day 3
Meet Styrbjörn! He has a grand longship he is mighty proud of, and if he were to say so himself (he would) he is really rockin his man-bun hairdo. He and his buddies are unbeknownst to themselves actually not real. But who cares when you have so much fun on your grand adventures! If you want to join in right nownownow, jump in on a digital play session on for instance Tabletopia, and if you like a more tactile experience of a game - you can get a copy for... Read more...
X-mas Calendar day 3
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X-mas Calendar Day 2
Meet Anne! Anne Isaksson is the wildly talented artist behind the artwork on for instance Stationfall and DerrocAR. We were discussing favourite foods and treats that pop up during the holiday season, and she had this to say: “I'm not a big fan of the Christmas food but I do love the time I get to spend with my family. I think that is the thing I treasure the most from Christmas. I also usually get a chocolate box called Merci from my grandparents that I love to yum on... Read more...
X-mas Calendar Day 1
Welcome to Ions electronic Swedish X-mas Calendar 2021!  Everyday until December 24th we are opening a new door together, revealing things related to Ion Game Design. Games, people, concepts, counting down together until X-mas! The Swedish X-mas, that is, which is celebrated on December 24th. So for our friends out there in the world who might celebrate differently, we encourage you to join in on our countdown as a additional way to get in the seasonal cozy mood. And not only that, every Sunday until the 19th we will have... Read more...
Sammu-ramat & DerrocAR campaign on Gamefound!
Check out our campaign for Sammu-ramat and DerrocAR on Gamefound! Immerse yourself in history with the two newest board games from Ion Game Design. Rule 9th Century BC Assyria as Queen Sammu-ramat with help from advisors and your fellow games in this cooperative game for 1-5 players. Almost three centuries later, assert yourself to the Argentinean Presidency in the middle of the notorious political crisis of 2001-2002 in this competitive game for 1-5 players.   Why back us now? At Ion Game Design we fully embrace the crowdfunding path for... Read more...
Tabletopia + Pax Viking 4-ever!
A big thanks and sloppy kisses to our friends over at Tabletopia for featuring our game Pax Viking! A tip to all of you who haven't gotten the physical copy (yet), maybe test play it there and get into the longship groove?  And hey. Thanks to all our friends out the in the world, and on the internetz, for being so awesome. *the highest of fives*    Read more...
The Sammu-ramat & DerrocAR campaign is LIVE, people!
Git of yer butts (pardon my French) and go check it out!  Rule the Assyrian Empire as Queen Sammu-ramat in the 9th century BCE. Through her Advisors, you and your fellow gamers co-op to victory. OR Assert yourself to the Argentinean Presidency in the middle of an historical crisis! Or both! It's gonna be one heck of a ride. On the campaign page you can read more about the games and their designers Besime Uyanik and Bruss Brussco and see some of the artwork from Madeleine Fjäll and Anne Isaksson... Read more...
Here a Con, there a Con, everywhere a Con-Con!
We're here! Or there. Or everywhere! Both digital and in the flesh!  This weekend Ion Game Design is representing! *flexing pecs, striking pose* For those in Stockholm, Sweden - SmashCon in Huddinge, we will be showcasing Pax Viking, Bios:Mesofauna and High Frontier 4 All!  For those on the internetz: SDHistCon 2021! We will be showcasing both Sammu-ramat AND DerrocAR! Come hang out, and get the inside scoop on all things Ionesque! A warm welcome from all of us here at Ion Game Design! Read more...
Essen Spiel 2021!
Come playtest with us! Booth 5G121 Hall 5. Note! Links to playtest schedules are now closed for entry! BUT! You can still come by our booth and register manually with us! Booth 5G121 Hall 5. Welcome!  Sammu-ramat HF4 module 4 Interstellar Dawn on Titan Stationfall Pax Viking Galenus Derrocar Stegegets Smarter than a Monkey Bios:Mesofauna Pax Renaissance We are so excited for this! And! We're bringing tattoos, so come on over and get inked at our booth! (No, not really, they're the temporary kind that only lasts a couple of days. Unless you decide to go get it done permanent?) And... Read more...
Sammu-ramat - Design Diary chapter 1
Visit the pre-launch page for Sammu-ramat. Sammu-ramat is the first board game I have designed and the process is both exciting and nervous. Ok, this is not entirely true, just as many others I have made an attempt to design a board game when I was younger.  My cousins visited us every summer during my childhood and every summer we had some new creative project going on. Five girls that every summer got the luxury to spend at least one month together. One summer we decided to create our own... Read more...
Derrocar - design diary chapter 1
The Conception of DerrocAr Dear Diary, today I started brushing my teeth and taking a shower... no wait, not that kind of diary. Prologue This beautiful tale starts in 2019 when in the search of an international release, a KINMO reaches ION’s door. Some inside the company liked the game but both they and I knew that this product didn´t fit their unique catalogue. So I started to work on a deeper project with a new thematic but that kept some of the aspects that had captivated the ION people.... Read more...
WE NEED YOU!
How well do you know our board game Pax Viking? Are you in the Indianapolis area? Do you looooove us? Maybe you are the one we are looking for! We are on the hunt after someone who wants to volunteer to demo Pax Viking at Gen Con on September 18th at the JW Hotel, and because we are stuck all the way over in Stockholm, Sweden, we can't do it ourselves. Let us know if you're interested by dropping us a line via info@iongamedesign.com or DM us on various social... Read more...