Smunchy Games - Games Publisher

07 Oct

Transporting Information: Sending Messages in Low Tech Societies

Posted by Adam Bassett / 19 / 0

By: Eleanor Konik The first roads were little more than game trails. Early infrastructure focused more on stopping travel than facilitating it. With civilization, though,... Continue reading

02 Aug

World Building

Hush: Secret Societies in Revolutions

Posted by Adam Bassett / 17 / 0

Revolutions and secret societies have long shared a connection. Whether through military action or fostering divergent thought, these organisations have played key roles in several... Continue reading

08 Jul

Fray

The Tassradan Trail: The Future of Fray

Posted by Adam Bassett / 35 / 0

Journey into the Tassradan Trail is the first expansion for Fray, featuring three new suits, and new movement-based abilities that change the game. Continue reading

07 Jun

World Building

Red Sky at Night, Builder’s Delight

Posted by Adam Bassett / 34 / 0

A deep dive into how climate effects architecture, and how we can use that in our worldbuilding. Presented by Worldbuilding Magazine. Continue reading

13 Apr

World Building Magazine

Building Systems of Tanistry

Posted by Adam Bassett / 16 / 0

We aim to explore an often neglected succession system, tanistry, and explore how it can be applied to your writing and worldbuilding. Continue reading

24 Feb

Art

Dev Diary—The Art of Fray

Posted by Adam Bassett / 25 / 0

An inside look at the development of art and design of Fray, from the earliest iteration before Smunchy Games' involvement to its final form. Continue reading

12 Feb

Paths: World of Adia

Dev Diary – Paths: World of Aida PGB 1.8.8

Posted by Jacob Waterman / 17 / 0

It has been a long and satisfying year. While we’ve had our bumps and bruises, experienced burnout, and run into numerous complications, the developmental work... Continue reading

11 Feb

Fray

Dev Diary—Fray: Design Goals

Posted by Adam Bassett / 15 / 0

The design philosophy of Fray, details on how the card's power and effects were assigned, and a glimpse at some of the game's strategy. Continue reading

07 Feb

World Building

Avatars of the Divine

Posted by Adam Bassett / 24 / 0

Gods do not exist solely in their ivory towers or temples. People throughout history surrounded themselves with depictions of their faith—and continue to do so... Continue reading

28 Jan

Fray

Dev Diary—Fray: Humble Origins

Posted by Adam Bassett / 20 / 0

The origins and story behind Fray, a card game by Smunchy Games coming to Kickstarter March 3rd, 2020. Continue reading