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The Game Makers

Build your own board game empire using real-world classics and clever factory management.

2026
Pre-launch 2 must have · 0 watching Verdicts open at release. Demo impressions welcome from cons + playtests.
Asymmetric Economic Set collection Simultaneous Play Strategic Tactical Tile placement Worker placement

Taste snapshot

You may like this if you enjoy…

  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Everyone acting at once for fast pacing
  • Each player gets a different toolkit

Verdicts · 2

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Mostly loved 100% positive · 2 verdicts · best at 4p
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Loved by the Casual crowd

2 verdicts

  • thesnyderguy Loved · First play

    “I don't hand out 10s often. Playtested at Fun K-Town. An absolute blast. Feels like it's something special and is definitely a love letter to the hobby. Excited to get this back to the table someday and will definitely be jumping on this one as soon as possible.”

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  • Scot Loved · First play (Edited May 14, 2026)

    “I’m fairly new to the hobby but I play tested this at Fun-K-Town and fell in love. This game is so fun and easy to pick up yet there’s still a ton of strategy and planning involved. Can’t wait to add this to my growing collection.”

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The Game Makers is a board game where players act as board game manufacturers aiming to build the best collection of classic modern board games. The game features over 300 real-world games and involves hiring staff, building assembly lines, fulfilling contracts, and marketing. Players use a warehouse rondel mechanism, multi-use cards, and various strategic mechanics to score points based on their production and marketing.

Designed by

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Ben Rosset

Artwork by

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Bima Kusuma, Zane Huss

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