Waterbear Workshop
@waterbear-workshop.bsky.social
Mini Company. Monster Ideas.
Board game designer and publisher providing analog experiences to the Greater Denver Area.
Find us at waterbearworkshop.com!
Board game designer and publisher providing analog experiences to the Greater Denver Area.
Find us at waterbearworkshop.com!
Party games, peppers, and poets, oh my!
Colorado welcomes The Good Game Company, with partner Rudiger relocating to the Greater Denver Area! This grassroots #gamepublisher has been making memorable #partygames and #familygames for nearly a decade.
Learn More
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Colorado welcomes The Good Game Company, with partner Rudiger relocating to the Greater Denver Area! This grassroots #gamepublisher has been making memorable #partygames and #familygames for nearly a decade.
Learn More
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Party games, peppers, and poets, oh my!
Colorado welcomes The Good Game Company, with partner Rudiger relocating to the Greater Denver Area! This grassroots #gamepublisher has been making memorable #partygames and #familygames for nearly a decade.
Learn More
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
Colorado welcomes The Good Game Company, with partner Rudiger relocating to the Greater Denver Area! This grassroots #gamepublisher has been making memorable #partygames and #familygames for nearly a decade.
Learn More
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
Plaay Games has been making games for #Denvergamers for over two decades. Now this sports loving mainstay is joining our lineup of indie game designers and publishers for our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar.
#Shoplocal. Play local.
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
#Shoplocal. Play local.
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Plaay Games has been making games for #Denvergamers for over two decades. Now this sports loving mainstay is joining our lineup of indie game designers and publishers for our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar.
#Shoplocal. Play local.
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
#Shoplocal. Play local.
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
What do heroes, sports, and cats have in common? They feature in engaging, colorful, and competitive #cardgames by Denver's own Studio Sp1cy!
Find unique local gifts for gamers in your life at our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar.
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
Find unique local gifts for gamers in your life at our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar.
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
What do heroes, sports, and cats have in common? They feature in engaging, colorful, and competitive #cardgames by Denver's own Studio Sp1cy!
Find unique local gifts for gamers in your life at our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar.
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
Find unique local gifts for gamers in your life at our first annual #IndieGame Bazaar.
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
Play variations of your favorite #cardgames with NimNog LLC's Deck of Shields, a five suit variant home grown in #Colorado.
NimNog will be selling Deck of Shields at our first annual Indie Game Bazaar on December 14th. Check out the Facebook event to learn more!
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
NimNog will be selling Deck of Shields at our first annual Indie Game Bazaar on December 14th. Check out the Facebook event to learn more!
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Play variations of your favorite #cardgames with NimNog LLC's Deck of Shields, a five suit variant home grown in #Colorado.
NimNog will be selling Deck of Shields at our first annual Indie Game Bazaar on December 14th. Check out the Facebook event to learn more!
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
NimNog will be selling Deck of Shields at our first annual Indie Game Bazaar on December 14th. Check out the Facebook event to learn more!
www.facebook.com/events/85036...
Came here to say I remember first edition and loved it - until I looked up first edition...I was thinking second edition. It's amazing how games evolve.
First edition for anyone curious:
First edition for anyone curious:
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Came here to say I remember first edition and loved it - until I looked up first edition...I was thinking second edition. It's amazing how games evolve.
First edition for anyone curious:
First edition for anyone curious:
If anyone is in the Denver area and looking for an opportunity to support local game designers, artists, and other businesses, then come to The Indie Game Bazaar at Zymos Brewing next month!
Please share with anyone that might be interested, and let's show these Denver designers some love!
Please share with anyone that might be interested, and let's show these Denver designers some love!
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
If anyone is in the Denver area and looking for an opportunity to support local game designers, artists, and other businesses, then come to The Indie Game Bazaar at Zymos Brewing next month!
Please share with anyone that might be interested, and let's show these Denver designers some love!
Please share with anyone that might be interested, and let's show these Denver designers some love!
Big thank you to Professor David Riche and his students for inviting Waterbear Workshop's Shadoe Konicek to speak with his @uofdenver.bsky.social students about playtesting and rulebook design, many of whom have games in the works themselves!
#boardgamedesign
#boardgamedesign
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Big thank you to Professor David Riche and his students for inviting Waterbear Workshop's Shadoe Konicek to speak with his @uofdenver.bsky.social students about playtesting and rulebook design, many of whom have games in the works themselves!
#boardgamedesign
#boardgamedesign
Belated Happy Halloween to all those who aren't quite ready to let go of spooky season. We're keeping it going as we prepare for our next publication: Sinister.
#happyhalloween #horrorgames #boardgamesky
#happyhalloween #horrorgames #boardgamesky
November 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Belated Happy Halloween to all those who aren't quite ready to let go of spooky season. We're keeping it going as we prepare for our next publication: Sinister.
#happyhalloween #horrorgames #boardgamesky
#happyhalloween #horrorgames #boardgamesky
Excited to double announce our upcoming publication, a social intrigue game about demonic possession in the early to mid 20th century, AND our presence at the Zymos Halloween Market in Littleton, CO!
Come experience the game, find out what sin plagues you, and learn what else we've got in store.
Come experience the game, find out what sin plagues you, and learn what else we've got in store.
October 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Excited to double announce our upcoming publication, a social intrigue game about demonic possession in the early to mid 20th century, AND our presence at the Zymos Halloween Market in Littleton, CO!
Come experience the game, find out what sin plagues you, and learn what else we've got in store.
Come experience the game, find out what sin plagues you, and learn what else we've got in store.
Iterative playtesting of a new abstract strategy game and a flight of Belgian beers for date night? Yes please. Happy belated anniversary post to Shadoe, my partner in life and in business. ❤️
September 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Iterative playtesting of a new abstract strategy game and a flight of Belgian beers for date night? Yes please. Happy belated anniversary post to Shadoe, my partner in life and in business. ❤️
We are wicked excited to announce that we'll be featuring local Colorado game design company Studio Sp1cy for September's First Monday Tournament at Zymos Brewing!
Come mix it up with this bidding, bluffing, deck-building, card-battler! First place wins a FREE COPY!
#denverevents #boardgamesky
Come mix it up with this bidding, bluffing, deck-building, card-battler! First place wins a FREE COPY!
#denverevents #boardgamesky
August 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
We are wicked excited to announce that we'll be featuring local Colorado game design company Studio Sp1cy for September's First Monday Tournament at Zymos Brewing!
Come mix it up with this bidding, bluffing, deck-building, card-battler! First place wins a FREE COPY!
#denverevents #boardgamesky
Come mix it up with this bidding, bluffing, deck-building, card-battler! First place wins a FREE COPY!
#denverevents #boardgamesky
Join us at Rook Rooftop Bar above the Catbird Hotel in Denver's #Rinoartdistrict!
Bring games you've made, games you love, or just a "can play" attitude!
www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
#denverbars #denvergamenight #boardgamesky #denversky
Bring games you've made, games you love, or just a "can play" attitude!
www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
#denverbars #denvergamenight #boardgamesky #denversky
August 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Join us at Rook Rooftop Bar above the Catbird Hotel in Denver's #Rinoartdistrict!
Bring games you've made, games you love, or just a "can play" attitude!
www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
#denverbars #denvergamenight #boardgamesky #denversky
Bring games you've made, games you love, or just a "can play" attitude!
www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
#denverbars #denvergamenight #boardgamesky #denversky
Join us every 2nd Thursday from 6-9PM at The Tabletop Tap for...
1. Board games
2. New game playtesting
3. Conversation (probably about games)
4. Snacks (no relation to games)
Let's Play!
#denvermeetup #boardgamemeetups #denvergamers #coloradogamers #boardgameevents
1. Board games
2. New game playtesting
3. Conversation (probably about games)
4. Snacks (no relation to games)
Let's Play!
#denvermeetup #boardgamemeetups #denvergamers #coloradogamers #boardgameevents
August 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Join us every 2nd Thursday from 6-9PM at The Tabletop Tap for...
1. Board games
2. New game playtesting
3. Conversation (probably about games)
4. Snacks (no relation to games)
Let's Play!
#denvermeetup #boardgamemeetups #denvergamers #coloradogamers #boardgameevents
1. Board games
2. New game playtesting
3. Conversation (probably about games)
4. Snacks (no relation to games)
Let's Play!
#denvermeetup #boardgamemeetups #denvergamers #coloradogamers #boardgameevents
We're playing #SkyTeam, a 2-player co-op campaign that puts you in the pilot seat.
Controlled communication and hidden die make the co-op experience challenging, strategic, and fun.
Designer: Luc Remond
Artists: Eric Hibbeler and Adrien Rives
Publisher: Scorpion Masque
#boardgamesky
Controlled communication and hidden die make the co-op experience challenging, strategic, and fun.
Designer: Luc Remond
Artists: Eric Hibbeler and Adrien Rives
Publisher: Scorpion Masque
#boardgamesky
August 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We're playing #SkyTeam, a 2-player co-op campaign that puts you in the pilot seat.
Controlled communication and hidden die make the co-op experience challenging, strategic, and fun.
Designer: Luc Remond
Artists: Eric Hibbeler and Adrien Rives
Publisher: Scorpion Masque
#boardgamesky
Controlled communication and hidden die make the co-op experience challenging, strategic, and fun.
Designer: Luc Remond
Artists: Eric Hibbeler and Adrien Rives
Publisher: Scorpion Masque
#boardgamesky
Major art update for DIECATHLON. Here's a taste. Check us out on @gamefound.bsky.social to see more!
#boardgamesky #gamefound #gamedesign
#boardgamesky #gamefound #gamedesign
July 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Major art update for DIECATHLON. Here's a taste. Check us out on @gamefound.bsky.social to see more!
#boardgamesky #gamefound #gamedesign
#boardgamesky #gamefound #gamedesign
What's a little demon possession among friends?
Join us at Rook Rooftop Bar in Denver's Rino district every 4th Thursday and try out our social intrigue game Sinister!
#boardgamesky #denvergamers #denvernightlife
Join us at Rook Rooftop Bar in Denver's Rino district every 4th Thursday and try out our social intrigue game Sinister!
#boardgamesky #denvergamers #denvernightlife
July 28, 2025 at 5:49 AM
What's a little demon possession among friends?
Join us at Rook Rooftop Bar in Denver's Rino district every 4th Thursday and try out our social intrigue game Sinister!
#boardgamesky #denvergamers #denvernightlife
Join us at Rook Rooftop Bar in Denver's Rino district every 4th Thursday and try out our social intrigue game Sinister!
#boardgamesky #denvergamers #denvernightlife
Come review us on @boardgamegeek.com!
Haven't played The Mire yet? What are you waiting for...
waterbearworkshop.com/product/the-...
#gamereviews #boardgamegeek #bgg #strategygames #2playergames
Haven't played The Mire yet? What are you waiting for...
waterbearworkshop.com/product/the-...
#gamereviews #boardgamegeek #bgg #strategygames #2playergames
July 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Come review us on @boardgamegeek.com!
Haven't played The Mire yet? What are you waiting for...
waterbearworkshop.com/product/the-...
#gamereviews #boardgamegeek #bgg #strategygames #2playergames
Haven't played The Mire yet? What are you waiting for...
waterbearworkshop.com/product/the-...
#gamereviews #boardgamegeek #bgg #strategygames #2playergames
We are ridiculously excited to announce that we're partnering with the new Rook Rooftop Bar above the Catbird Hotel in RiNo to host a Game Night on Thursday July 24th (and possibly many more 4th Thursdays to come)!
Join the Meetup! - www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
Join the Meetup! - www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
July 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
We are ridiculously excited to announce that we're partnering with the new Rook Rooftop Bar above the Catbird Hotel in RiNo to host a Game Night on Thursday July 24th (and possibly many more 4th Thursdays to come)!
Join the Meetup! - www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
Join the Meetup! - www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
Continuing our tradition of FIRST MONDAY TOURNAMENTS, we'll be engaging in a chaotic battle of questionable combinations!
Who said Mondays couldn't be your favorite day of the week???
#boardgamesky #denvergamers #denverevents #coloradogamers #coloradogamenight
Who said Mondays couldn't be your favorite day of the week???
#boardgamesky #denvergamers #denverevents #coloradogamers #coloradogamenight
June 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Continuing our tradition of FIRST MONDAY TOURNAMENTS, we'll be engaging in a chaotic battle of questionable combinations!
Who said Mondays couldn't be your favorite day of the week???
#boardgamesky #denvergamers #denverevents #coloradogamers #coloradogamenight
Who said Mondays couldn't be your favorite day of the week???
#boardgamesky #denvergamers #denverevents #coloradogamers #coloradogamenight
Happy #denverpride and a huge thank you to @zymos_brew for inviting us to participate in their Pride Market last Sunday. ❤️ If you haven't checked out this local #littletoncolorado brewery, you are missing out!
#gamersky #boardgamesky
#gamersky #boardgamesky
June 30, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Happy #denverpride and a huge thank you to @zymos_brew for inviting us to participate in their Pride Market last Sunday. ❤️ If you haven't checked out this local #littletoncolorado brewery, you are missing out!
#gamersky #boardgamesky
#gamersky #boardgamesky
We are thrilled to be part of the Zymos Brewing Pride Market from 1-6 today! Come hang out, buy a game, drink a beer, and be proud!
#pridemonth #pride2025 #denverpride #littletonpride #lgbtqgamers #lgbtqdenver #lgbtqcolorado
#pridemonth #pride2025 #denverpride #littletonpride #lgbtqgamers #lgbtqdenver #lgbtqcolorado
June 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We are thrilled to be part of the Zymos Brewing Pride Market from 1-6 today! Come hang out, buy a game, drink a beer, and be proud!
#pridemonth #pride2025 #denverpride #littletonpride #lgbtqgamers #lgbtqdenver #lgbtqcolorado
#pridemonth #pride2025 #denverpride #littletonpride #lgbtqgamers #lgbtqdenver #lgbtqcolorado
The Mire is the top selling board game year to date at The Playforge in Littleton, Colorado. CHECK IT OUT!
#2PLAYERGAMES #boardgamesky
#2PLAYERGAMES #boardgamesky
June 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Mire is the top selling board game year to date at The Playforge in Littleton, Colorado. CHECK IT OUT!
#2PLAYERGAMES #boardgamesky
#2PLAYERGAMES #boardgamesky
Why come to FIRST MONDAY TOURNAMENTS at Zymos?
1. Beverages and bites (non-alcoholic included)
2. Prize for the winner
3. Fun playing games with new friends
4. The most fun you've ever had on a Monday
Show up at 5 to learn (Tournament Starts at 5:30).
www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
1. Beverages and bites (non-alcoholic included)
2. Prize for the winner
3. Fun playing games with new friends
4. The most fun you've ever had on a Monday
Show up at 5 to learn (Tournament Starts at 5:30).
www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
May 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Why come to FIRST MONDAY TOURNAMENTS at Zymos?
1. Beverages and bites (non-alcoholic included)
2. Prize for the winner
3. Fun playing games with new friends
4. The most fun you've ever had on a Monday
Show up at 5 to learn (Tournament Starts at 5:30).
www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
1. Beverages and bites (non-alcoholic included)
2. Prize for the winner
3. Fun playing games with new friends
4. The most fun you've ever had on a Monday
Show up at 5 to learn (Tournament Starts at 5:30).
www.meetup.com/waterbear/ev...
We are BEYOND EXCITED to announce that our first crowdfunding project is slotted for THIS FALL and available to follow on @gamefound.bsky.social.
Backers will get 10% off. FOLLOW NOW for an additional $5 off!
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
#gamefound #boardgamesky #boardgames
Backers will get 10% off. FOLLOW NOW for an additional $5 off!
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
#gamefound #boardgamesky #boardgames
May 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We are BEYOND EXCITED to announce that our first crowdfunding project is slotted for THIS FALL and available to follow on @gamefound.bsky.social.
Backers will get 10% off. FOLLOW NOW for an additional $5 off!
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
#gamefound #boardgamesky #boardgames
Backers will get 10% off. FOLLOW NOW for an additional $5 off!
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
#gamefound #boardgamesky #boardgames
We are so tremendously grateful to all of those who showed up to support us at our launch party last Saturday. And another special thank you to Zymos Brewing for their continued support.
#baordgamesky #launchparty #denvergamers #boardgames
#baordgamesky #launchparty #denvergamers #boardgames
May 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We are so tremendously grateful to all of those who showed up to support us at our launch party last Saturday. And another special thank you to Zymos Brewing for their continued support.
#baordgamesky #launchparty #denvergamers #boardgames
#baordgamesky #launchparty #denvergamers #boardgames