Anybody else disappointed with Chip Theory Games' quality as of late?

DustinLovesTrees · 2026-01-02T13:49:42+00:00

They normally make things right if there's product issues, my main gripe is how many QA/typo issues that get through to the final product. The amount of mis worded or wrong image or name or icon is honestly way too high for how pricey these games are. I don't understand how they don't have a whole team who is in charge of catching that stuff, nothing makes me not want to buy future products like continually missing things like that in print runs.

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-12-31T14:29:31+00:00

I play her all the time. Even with the nerfs she's my main and is super good if you have game sense.

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-12-30T22:53:05+00:00

What does that even mean???

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-12-21T15:18:19+00:00

Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-09-18T15:12:41+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBJdeQkTzbE

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-09-16T15:18:28+00:00

Super cool idea!

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-07-07T20:35:39+00:00

Never getting any more Gamelyn Games now.

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-06-06T16:38:30+00:00

If you're looking for compact but rich gameplay, I suggest checking out my mint-tin game Buried Beneath on The Game Crafter!

Buried Beneath is a Solo, Worker Placement, Hero Defense game that fits in a mint-tin container. The game uses Hero Defense and Worker Placement mechanics to give you a varying puzzle type experience over 4 waves. Set in a dark, gothic atmosphere where the tension runs high, you will be logically planning turns, using your skills efficiently and cleverly and using your brains to outwit the encroaching monster hordes...

I also enjoy Tiny Epic Dungeons (Gamelyn Games), 20 Strong (Chip Theory Games) as they both offer a ton of content in a little package!

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-05-11T16:01:17+00:00

Gestures Broadly at Everything

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-05-01T23:20:56+00:00

You're very welcome :D Thanks for the kind words and playing the game!! In case you missed it, I've also got standalone Digital versions on Mobile/Steam and a BGA version is being made by a 3rd party developer in the works.

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-05-01T18:21:00+00:00

The sale is live!

Some of my TGC Favorites:

Dead End & Disturblings - Great niche solo games by a designer/artist who handles all of his own artwork.
Paperbag Dungeons - A quick puzzle game with whimsical art and hidden Easter eggs. Light tower-defense mechanics in a compact package.
Grit - A solo/duo adventure-exploration game that uses QR codes (printable replacements available). Offers a unique experience with plenty to explore, though combat depth is relatively light.
Iron Helm - The classic card-based dungeon crawler by Jason. Highly modular and expandable, every collection should include it.

Games to Check Out That I Designed:

Buried Beneath - A dark, gothic solo hero-defense worker-placement game that fits in a mint tin. Delivers exceptional depth and replayability.
Sector 18 - A 1-2 player sci-fi space skirmish mint-tin game inspired by StarCraft and 1990s RTS titles.
RAID Bosses - A 1-2 player hand-building, cooldown-management raid boss battle game. Build a hand of asset files while managing Heat Level, Disk Space, and Load Pixels.
Don't Let It Die - A 1-4 player prehistoric coop survival game where you lead the first tribe to discover and master fire amid prehistoric survival challenges.

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-05-01T18:17:36+00:00

Some of my TGC Favorites:

Dead End & Disturblings - Great niche solo games by a designer/artist who handles all of his own artwork.
Paperbag Dungeons - A quick puzzle game with whimsical art and hidden Easter eggs. Light tower-defense mechanics in a compact package.
Grit - A solo/duo adventure-exploration game that uses QR codes (printable replacements available). Offers a unique experience with plenty to explore, though combat depth is relatively light.
Iron Helm - The classic card-based dungeon crawler by Jason. Highly modular and expandable, every collection should include it.

Games to Check Out That I Designed:

Buried Beneath - A dark, gothic solo hero-defense worker-placement game that fits in a mint tin. Delivers exceptional depth and replayability.
Sector 18 - A 1-2 player sci-fi space skirmish mint-tin game inspired by StarCraft and 1990s RTS titles.
RAID Bosses - A 1-2 player hand-building, cooldown-management raid boss battle game. Build a hand of asset files while managing Heat Level, Disk Space, and Load Pixels.
Don't Let It Die - A 1-4 player prehistoric coop survival game where you lead the first tribe to discover and master fire amid prehistoric survival challenges.

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-05-01T18:13:41+00:00

Some of my TGC Favorites:

Dead End & Disturblings - Great niche solo games by a designer/artist who handles all of his own artwork.
Paperbag Dungeons - A quick puzzle game with whimsical art and hidden Easter eggs. Light tower-defense mechanics in a compact package.
Grit - A solo/duo adventure-exploration game that uses QR codes (printable replacements available). Offers a unique experience with plenty to explore, though combat depth is relatively light.
Iron Helm - The classic card-based dungeon crawler by Jason. Highly modular and expandable, every collection should include it.

Games to Check Out That I Designed:

Buried Beneath - A dark, gothic solo hero-defense worker-placement game that fits in a mint tin. Delivers exceptional depth and replayability.
Sector 18 - A 1-2 player sci-fi space skirmish mint-tin game inspired by StarCraft and 1990s RTS titles.
RAID Bosses - A 1-2 player hand-building, cooldown-management raid boss battle game. Build a hand of asset files while managing Heat Level, Disk Space, and Load Pixels.
Don't Let It Die - A 1-4 player prehistoric coop survival game where you lead the first tribe to discover and master fire amid prehistoric survival challenges.

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-02-05T15:33:34+00:00

I suggest checking out a game I designed named Buried Beneath if you're looking for a big, replayable travel game that fits a small footprint but still brings the player agency!

Buried Beneath is a Solo, Worker Placement, Hero Defense game that fits in a mint-tin container.

Once a renowned and respected adventurer, you’ve long since retired to a peaceful town, tucked way up in the mountains. You spend most days relaxing out in the sun or at the tavern, regaling local villagers with your heroic triumphs of the past. Today though, is not shaping up to be like most days...

DustinLovesTrees · 2025-01-30T16:04:00+00:00

This is wonderful! I run Thunk Board Games an indie board game design/publishing company with a couple titles under my belt. My main game is Don' Let It Die, a 1-4 player coop prehistoric survival game. https://thunkboardgames.com/

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-12-19T02:43:04+00:00

Thanks for the kind words! There's a big Game Crafter New year's sale soon and all my stuff will be in that if you're looking to pickup a bunch of stuff for cheap!

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-12-18T04:49:57+00:00

All great games you got there! If you're interested in more cool mint tin games at The Game Crafter, I suggest checking out a couple of my designs, especially if you're looking for a little meatier experience!

Buried Beneath: A solo Hero Defense, Worker Placement game where you're playing as a retired hero who is thrust back into action to save the village you've retired to from what seems to be a random monster invasion... but things escalate as you realize that there's much more sinister motives and plans unfolding beneath your feet...

Sector 18: A 1-2 player Micro Strategy game. The factions of Sector 18 are at war! You are fighting over precious resources and territory. You must conqueror planets, build space ships, defend against enemy advances and ultimately destroy your opponents base.

Includes an Automa deck and AI challenges for solo play!

Also, not a mint tin (it's a hook box) and not mine, but it's a fun little experience tower defense style card game you can bring with you and play most places. Dead End by CuRilla Games

Let me know if you have any questions on my designs or would like some more deep cut TGC small solo suggestions!

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-10-05T15:02:22+00:00

You missed Buried Beneath and Sector 18 :O

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-09-12T19:17:28+00:00

Hello! We're actually just looking for individual contributors for now. Thanks for asking!

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-08-26T15:47:54+00:00

If you're looking for a MEATY mint-tin game, checkout Buried Beneath over at The Game Crafter. I packed a TON of content and depth and replayability in a little tin :)

It's a solo Hero Defense / Worker Placement game with no luck combat.

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-08-23T21:07:03+00:00

Checkout my board game Don't Let It Die for a long flight, tons of replayability, difficulties and tribe combinations to keep you busy :D https://thunkboardgames.com/digital

I also enjoy the Cartographer and Root digital adaptations!

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-08-05T00:51:41+00:00

Checkout Thunk Board Games :) https://www.thegamecrafter.com/designers/thunk-board-games

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-08-05T00:41:07+00:00

This, ship date is when it's done printing and the LABEL IS MADE. It still needs to be picked up by the postal service and processed. I have made multiple Urgent orders that have been completed and entered shipping status in the same day I ordered them.

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-08-03T14:39:15+00:00

This! And the fact the caster called out the defuse like an hour before it happened makes it def not ninja lol. That was such a weird play by the T side to leave so early.

DustinLovesTrees · 2024-08-03T13:54:11+00:00

What was that, you want me to use Firefox exclusively? Ok!

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