ABOUT

Since 2012, Brandan Parsons has been working in the wonderful world of tabletop games, blending creativity with strategic insight to bring joy to gamers worldwide.


BRANDAN'S STORY

Brandan's career in tabletop gaming began at Marbles: The Brain Store, where he discovered his calling amidst a vibrant community of game enthusiasts. This experience laid the foundation for his future in game development and marketing.

In 2013, Brandan joined Blue Orange Games, marking the beginning of a prolific period in his career. Over the next several years, he contributed to the development and marketing of nearly 100 published board games. His work during this time led to some of the industry's highest accolades, including:

  • Kingdomino (2017 Spiel des Jahres Winner): A tile-laying game that redefined the family game genre with its elegant simplicity and strategic depth.

  • Dragomino (2021 Kinderspiel des Jahres Winner): A spin-off that brought the joy of Kingdomino to younger players, showcasing Brandan's versatility in game development.

Brandan's expertise further expanded during his tenure at Brain Games Publishing. A standout achievement from this period is TEAM3, a game Brandan discovered as a prototype at Origins convention. Under his guidance, TEAM3 evolved into a unique, language-independent experience that has sold over 100,000 copies and earned multiple awards.

Since 2017, Brandan has been offering his expertise as a freelance game developer and consultant. His approach combines analytical thinking with creative problem-solving, ensuring each project not only meets but exceeds industry standards. Brandan’s deep understanding of game mechanics, coupled with a keen eye for market trends, allows him to transform prototypes into published successes.


SERVICES

Ready to elevate your marketing strategy or bring your game idea to life? Available services include:


Development

From initial concept to finished product


Playtesting

Refining mechanics and enhancing player experience


Marketing

Creating innovative campaigns to drive awareness and sales


Community

Planning events from local game nights to large conventions


Rulebooks

Crafting clear, engaging instructions for players


Brandan's knowledge in his field is vast. We would always turn to Brandan first to ask his recommendations and suggestions for the games we are developing. And Brandan would always deliver.

Janis Grunte • Game Developer at Brain Games Publishing

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