Postmark Games is a new tabletop games studio that is on a mission to make board games more sustainable and accessible by enabling players to print their own boards at home.
The company was founded by Matthew Dunstan, the co-designer of the beloved board game Elysium, and Rory Muldoon, the creator of Skora. Together, the two board game entrepreneurs envisioned a "print-and-play" company that would reduce the environmental impact associated with board game production while offering consumers an affordable alternative to pricy tabletop brands. As a result, Postmark Games was born.
The company's first board game to launch will be 'Voyages,' a "role-and-write" adventure game centered around sea exploration. The game will offer players a set of fully printable sheets and boards and will only require three dice to play. For those interested in the eco-friendly board game, Voyages is set to launch on Kickstarter sometime in the coming months.
Print-and-Play Board Games
Postmark Games Specializes in Accessible, Eco-Friendly Board Games
Trend Themes
1. Print-and-play Games - The trend of offering sustainable and accessible print-and-play board games is disrupting the traditional board game market.
2. Eco-friendly Board Games - The emphasis on reducing the environmental impact of board game production is creating opportunities for sustainable materials and production methods.
3. Role-and-write Games - The trend of simplified board games, such as 'Voyages', that require few components and are easy to learn is creating opportunities for new game genres.
Industry Implications
1. Board Game Manufacturing - Manufacturers can explore alternative, sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact while offering affordable pricing.
2. Kickstarter Campaigns - Campaigns that emphasize sustainability and accessibility, such as Voyages, are gaining popularity and success in funding.
3. Game Design - Designers can take advantage of the trend towards simplified, easy-to-learn games that offer players a fun and engaging experience with fewer components.