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Unpub 10 Tix Available NOW!

May 21-24, 2020, Unpub will be returning to the Delta Hotels Hunt Valley Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland for its TENTH annual Unpub Convention! This year, each block is on sale individually, so you can playtest your games as much or as little as you want! You can register for as many BLOCKS as you would […]

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Origins 2019 Game Schedule

Here's a list of the games that have been registered for this week's Origins Game Fair 2019. BLOCK 1 - 6/14 FRIDAY - 10:30am-2:30pm DESIGNERS Primary Game Secondary Game 1.   Charlie Hoopes No More Spam 2.   Jonathan Weaver Chaos Runes Genghis: Rising Khan 3.   Julio E. Nazario Dulce Marvelous Works 4.   Joshua J Mills Forestport 5. […]

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Designer's Guide to Unpub

If you’re a designer, especially a first-time designer, coming to Unpub 9, you may have some questions. How does this whole thing work? What am I supposed to do? What’s expected of me? We’re glad you asked. The following are some answers to (hopefully) most of the questions you have. What’s on the schedule? Thursday, […]

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Unpub 9 Primer

Looks like you’re interested in coming to Unpub 9! Thanks for taking the time to come out and enjoy the biggest weekend in tabletop prototype gaming! Here’s a quick guide detailing everything that’ll get you ready for the biggest and best Unpub yet! When is it again? March 21st – 24th | Unpub opens to […]

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Origins Game Schedule

Here's a list of the games that have been registered for this week's Origins Game Fair 2018. JUNE 14th - THURSDAY AM - 11am-3pm DESIGNERS Primary Game Secondary Game 1.   Shawn Stankewich Public Market Chop 2.   Joel Sparks RENFEST! The Book of the Dead 3.   Jay Vowles Elements of the Gods Dying Suns 4.   Jeff […]

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The Playtester’s Guide to Unpub 8

So, you’ve decided to come to Unpub. I mean, there’s no reason not to since you’re a big fan of board games and the event is free! So, as an attendee, what do you need to know about the show? Here’s a quick guide detailing everything that’ll get you ready for Unpub 8!

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Unpub Preview: Operation: Paperclip

Unpub Previews allow designers the opportunity to talk more in depth about the development of their games in the Unpub Network. I'm pretty excited to run people though Operation: Paperclip. In game terms: its a two tier-auction game with simultaneous turns reminiscent in structure to Libertalia, Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers, or Eggs to Empires, though player's […]

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Unpub Preview: Mithral Chef

Unpub Previews allow designers the opportunity to talk more in depth about the development of their games in the Unpub Network. In Mithral Chef, the dwarven king has captured a dragon and plans to use it as an oven for his new cavernous palace! The greatest chefs in the land - you - have been summoned […]

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Unpub Preview: Chef's Choice

Unpub Previews allow designers the opportunity to talk more in depth about the development of their games in the Unpub Network. Chef's Choice is a quick and simple game about influencing consumer choices. As a small restaurant owner, you hand out samples on the street to build diners' appetites for the menu you plan to serve […]

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Unpub Preview: FireBreak

FireBreak is a cooperative game - players must work together to contain an outbreak of raging forest fires. Save as many cabins, airports, lakes, and conservation areas as possible for the highest team score. However, every turn the flames spread, and in which direction is as unpredictable as the wind.

FireBreak has a basic (Campfire) & standard (Smoke Eater)version, with some expert (Inferno) rules for the bravest of rangers.

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