{"id":50,"date":"2019-12-26T19:42:26","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T19:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brown-sheep-511001.hostingersite.com\/carla\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2022-06-02T00:21:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T00:21:33","slug":"published-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/published-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Work History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Galactic Raptor Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3dbox.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3dbox.png 454w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3dbox-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Animal Kingdoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Development, Art Direction, Solo Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo Design included 5 difficulties<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select Reviewer Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cI really enjoyed the AK solo mode. It is a lot of fun to play against this bot. It&#8217;s quick, it&#8217;s snappy, it&#8217;s low up-keep, it&#8217;s everything I like from a Carla Kopp solo bot.\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beyondsolitaire.net\/blog\/kickstarter-preview-animal-kingdoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Liz, Beyond Solitaire<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cIf you&#8217;re looking for a game with great art or some solid strategy, Animal Kingdoms has a lot of both and I&#8217;d recommend checking it out!\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsericplaying.com\/2019\/01\/07\/animal-kingdoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eric, What&#8217;s Eric Playing<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cAnimal Kingdoms is easy to learn, but has a lot of strategy. There&#8217;s so much to think about in this game and it plays so fast, you just want to play another game afterwards.\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/J3nhQcgGPvk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Zach, Board with Friends<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cAnimal Kingdoms is gorgeous, easy to engage, fun to play, clever in it&#8217;s design, and packed with replayability. This one&#8217;s a winner.\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gameosity.com\/2019\/01\/08\/animal-kingdoms-kickstarter-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gameosity<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cGreat game, kind of thinky, plenty of replayability, and each time super, super fun.\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i3KHJ4hxTK4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jason, Board Game Mechanics<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cIt&#8217;s a game that&#8217;s accesible to all, it&#8217;s light enough that it can meet the appeal to non-gamers but there&#8217;s enough to it that gamers can enjoy it as well.\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DLJeK9irC_M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lee, Geek City USA<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Box-Render-shadow-1024x962.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-357 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Box-Render-shadow-1024x962.png 1024w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Box-Render-shadow-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Box-Render-shadow-768x721.png 768w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Box-Render-shadow-1536x1443.png 1536w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Box-Render-shadow-1300x1221.png 1300w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Box-Render-shadow.png 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Roar and Write<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo Design included a campaign mode. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select Reviewer Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cThis is a fast, fun and elegant little game that I can\u2019t get enough of!\u201d Jason, Board Game Mechanics<\/li><li>&#8220;I liked a lot about <strong><em>Roar and Write<\/em><\/strong>! I love roll &amp; write games, and I really enjoy ones that give you a bunch of ways of scoring points. I also love games where everyone participates on every roll, and <strong><em>Roar and Write<\/em><\/strong> has basically zero down-time.&#8221; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gameosity.com\/2020\/06\/29\/roar-and-write-kickstarter-preview\" target=\"_blank\">Jess, Gameosity <\/a><\/li><li>\u201cRoar and Write is pretty fun! Great art, a fantastic looking player board, and a quick and simple gameplay pipeline that plays well both in-person and remotely. Helpfully, it&#8217;s easy to learn solo and then teach because there&#8217;s no difference between the solo game and the multiplayer game.\u201d Eric, What\u2019s Eric Playing<\/li><li>\u201cRoar and Write is the perfect game to introduce someone to the roll and write genre and it\u2019s also ideal &nbsp;for someone that already enjoys roll and writes.\u201d &nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2fYHR9KIAbU\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel, Plumpy Thimble<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>\u201cIf you are in the market for a roll and write game that is small in size, packs a decent crunchy punch, and has simply amazing art, Roar and Write! should be next on your wish list.\u201d Travis, Purple Phoenix Games<\/li><li>\u201cRoar and Write is a small box that has lots of replayability. With beautiful illustrations and plenty of tough decisions, this is a great fit for both kids and adults.\u201d Ryan, One Board Family<\/li><li>&#8220;Roar and Write is exactly what I want in a roll and write. &nbsp;Quick teach, high player count, challenging decisions. &nbsp;This has become one of my favorites in this genre.\u201d Dean, Meepletown<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weird Giraffe Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FITLOverviewSmaller-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FITLOverviewSmaller-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FITLOverviewSmaller-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FITLOverviewSmaller-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FITLOverviewSmaller-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FITLOverviewSmaller-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FITLOverviewSmaller.jpg 1888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Fire in the Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developer, Solo Design, Art Direction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo Design included two different modes of play<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select Reviewer Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;This is a great game, designed by great people and published by a great company. The artwork is fantastic, which really completes the feel of the game and engrosses you in the theme. The gameplay is simple but intense and doesn\u2019t overstay its welcome, even at 6 players.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamegeek.ninja\/?p=1366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jeremy, Game Geek Ninja<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Fire in the Library is such a solid, complete package that anyone young and old can quickly jump in and play. All of the mechanics &#8211; the drawing from the bag, the tools, the library cards &#8211; complement each other so well and work in harmony no matter what stage of the game you are in.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/oneboardfamily.com\/preview-fire-in-the-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ric, One Board Family<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Fire in the Library is a tight, fun game that only gets better with more players. The theme really resonates with the push-your-luck mechanics and as a librarian I can totally confirm that its 100% realistic. Save the books!\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/gameosity.com\/2018\/03\/19\/fire-in-the-library-kickstarter-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gameosity<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Many problems I&#8217;ve encountered with press-your-luck games is they tend to carry little or no strategy. Thankfully Fire in the Library provides a great balance of luck and strategy, making it a great filler game for both new and seasoned gamers.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/M9wzlHnDz0I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cassie, The Indie Game Report<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;The solitaire mode shows off just how strategic the gameplay in Fire in the Library can be. Based on my experience, I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if Fire in the Library sets Kickstarter on fire!\u201d &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jambalayaplaysgames.com\/2018\/03\/19\/kickstarter-preview-fire-in-the-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jeremy, Jambalaya Plays Games<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5013\" height=\"3339\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Dreams of Tomorrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lead Developer, Solo Design, Art Direction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo Design included 3 Different Robot Players. Game Development included creating a second game mode and a retheme of the game. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select Reviewer Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;Dreams of Tomorrow is a hoot, a constant battle of wits. If you\u2019re playing in Night Mare mode, which I strongly recommend, it really makes the game crazy chaotic fun.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yYdFbujyK2Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rahdo Runs Through (video)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;The level of thought that went into this game makes me feel appreciated and catered to as a solo player, and the result of that careful thought is a truly fun and quick-playing solo game.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beyondsolitaire.net\/blog\/kickstarter-preview-dreams-of-tomorrow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Liz, Beyond Solitaire (written and video)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Dreams of Tomorrow is the type of game I\u2019m always on the hunt for. It has the total package of solid design, cool theme, smart gameplay, and a challenging solo mode.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jambalayaplaysgames.com\/2018\/10\/18\/kickstarter-preview-dreams-of-tomorrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jeremy, Jambalaya Plays Games (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Let me tell you, the Night Mare is what the game needed to \u201ccrank it to 11\u201d so to speak. It took it from a game I enjoyed to a game I really loved.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/openseatgaming.com\/2018\/10\/25\/kickstarter-preview-dreams-of-tomorrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Marti, Open Seat Gaming (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Dreams of Tomorrow is not just a board game in my opinion, but a game in the next wave of awesome, different and captivating games and that is something worth shouting about.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/katiesgamecorner.com\/2018\/10\/19\/dreams-of-tomorrow-kickstarter-corner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Katie, Katie\u2019s Game Corner, (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;There\u2019s been a rise in the number of 30-45 minute games recently; Dreams of Tomorrow stands out for its ability to provide a rich experience in a small package. It\u2019s both rules-light and experience-deep, and if that wasn\u2019t enough the art is stunning.\u201d &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dinganddentcast.com\/archives\/raf-reviews-dreams-of-tomorrow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Raf, Ding and Dent (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Dreams of Tomorrow is just a really solid, really fun game. Overall, we had a blast with Dreams of Tomorrow and we can\u2019t wait to get our hands on the finished product.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gameosity.com\/2018\/10\/24\/dreams-of-tomorrow-kickstarter-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gameosity (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Basically, I love this one. It has just the right amount of challenge for me, which I can ramp up even more by adding the Night Mare. The Artwork is amazing and adds a great table presence. Each game that I have played has gone better for me than the previous one, which means I will keep wanting to play this game over and over. The variety of the modes of play also helps with the game\u2019s replayability.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/dreams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jeremy, Game Geek Ninja (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GameLayout3-1024x669.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GameLayout3-1024x669.png 1024w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GameLayout3-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GameLayout3-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GameLayout3-1536x1004.png 1536w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GameLayout3-2048x1338.png 2048w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GameLayout3-1300x849.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Big Easy Busking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Lead Developer, Solo Design, Art Direction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo Design included 3 Different Robot Players, with 5 Difficulties<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select Reviewer Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cBig Easy Busking is a smart game that puts enough twists on area-majority to feel fresh.\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dinganddentcast.com\/archives\/raf-reviews-big-easy-busking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Raf, Ding and Dent (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cInteresting choices, great gameplay and a super unique theme, what\u2019s not to love?\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamegeek.ninja\/?p=1672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jeremy, Game Geek Ninja (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cI really enjoyed playing Big Easy Busking. It transports you to the bustling Bourbon Street, with all its colour and wonderment. It is challenging, thought-provoking and most of all, a lot of fun!\u201d &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goto.game\/big-easy-busking-kickstarter-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Derek, GoTo.Game (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cBig Easy Busking is a vibrant game that brings New Orleans busker life to your table. It&#8217;s filled with interesting choices while still being an &#8220;easy to learn, challenging to master&#8221; balancing act.\u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/openseatgaming.com\/2019\/02\/11\/kickstarter-preview-big-easy-busking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Marti, Open Seat Gaming (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cCarla&#8217;s solo bots have yet to disappoint me, and are a great experience for solo players who want a challenge. If you want a quick solo game that you can also easily teach your family or game group, a game from Weird Giraffe is always a solid bet. \u201c&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beyondsolitaire.net\/blog\/kickstarter-preview-big-easy-busking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Liz, Beyond Solitaire (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cBig Easy Busking has taken some solid mechanics from the area control genre \u2013 and added a few twists of its own \u2013 and created a game that overachieves. You\u2019ll be surprised at the depth of the experience you\u2019ve had from such a humble box. \u201c &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/BEB-Reviewer-Quotes--AXhTYffMUwAAaxO6WsTfnaMEAg-pH6hgd3iJRMOz6mj9i72p#configure-embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ric, One Board Family (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>\u201cBig Easy Busking is an engaging, quick, and fun game with a bright, beautiful theme that puts you on the street as if you were there playing your heart out!\u201d &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bhttps:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/big-easy-busking-a-musical-street-fight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scott, Meeple Mountain<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1300x866.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Stellar Leap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designer, Developer, Solo Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo Design included 3 different Robots Players<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select Reviewer Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;I loved Stellar Leap. The whimsy of the characters and the simple and elegant complexity blended with the perfect balance and harmony of multiple game formats make Stellar Leap a massive hit for me. &#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/goto.game\/stellar-leap-kickstarter-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Derek Maggs, Goto.game (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Stellar Leap definitely takes the 4x (exploration, expansion, exploitation, extermination) and puts it into a much more reasonable timeframe. The game is engaging, exciting, and keeps you engaged until the end of tallying scores.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/openseatgaming.com\/2018\/09\/19\/triple-threat-review-stellar-leap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Marti, Open Seat Gaming (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;I\u2019m a fan of Stellar Leap! The game system is pretty solid. I, for one, look forward to seeing what stretch goals this Kickstarter hits, and would recommend checking it out.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsericplaying.com\/2017\/09\/11\/stellar-leap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What&#8217;s Eric Playing (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Stellar Leap is a really solid game. The design provides real choices and the gameplay is very satisfying. The artwork is fantastic and very thematic.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamegeek.ninja\/?p=1087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jeremy, GameGeekNinja (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;As a solo game, this is a fantastic experience. It can be set up, played, and torn down in under an hour for sure and usually closer to 30-40 minutes. It offers some meaningful decisions and it has several difficulties to adjust your preferences.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cardboardclash.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/17\/review-for-one-stellar-leap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cardboard Clash (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Stellar Leap is an exciting, fast-paced, light-weight 4X space game, that incorporates dice rolling, action selection and variable player powers in a small footprint that plays in roughly 60 minutes.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.druidcitygames.com\/board-game-spotlight\/2017\/9\/12\/stellar-leap-a-kickstarter-preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Board Game Spotlight (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/smaller-1-1300x866.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Super Hack Override<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designer and Developer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select Reviewer Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;I really enjoyed Super Hack Override and am highly impressed by the intelligence and simple beauty of the mechanics of this game. The thing that makes me love this game even more is that this is the first game from Weird Giraffe Games and what a solid first game it is. If they keep releasing games like this mark my words this will be a game company to watch.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/atgn.com.au\/super-hack-override-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dez, Australian Tabletop Gaming Network (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;You could probably teach this game in less than five minutes. It\u2019s very simple mechanically, so you shouldn\u2019t expect anyone, regardless of experience, to have any trouble learning the game.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marriedwithbg.com\/single-post\/2016\/09\/07\/A-Kickstarter-preview-of-Super-Hack-Override\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Married with Board Games (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;Super Hack Override is a light, quick card game with plenty of take-that opportunities. It riffs on the terribly, terrific hacker-culture clich\u00e9s as if this was a 90s hacker movie, but in a good way. Anyone looking for a card battling, hacker-themed game will have a fun with SHO. &#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theindiegamereport.com\/super-hack-override-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Indie Game Report (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;This game is awesome. If there ever was a secret battle between epic hackers set in the 90s, this is what it would be like.&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gamegeek.ninja\/?p=219\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Game Geek Ninja (written)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracted Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-362 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-650x650.png 650w, https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3d-render-left-1300x1300.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">With a Smile and a Gun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo Designer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select Reviewer Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;I thought the solo was surprisingly good! I like the puzzle quite a bit.&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/atgn.com.au\/super-hack-override-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eric, What&#8217;s Eric Playin<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/atgn.com.au\/super-hack-override-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>g<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;The solo mode is really well done. All in all, With A Smile &amp; A Gun is a solid two player and solo area majority game that is worth checking out.&#8221; &#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thefriendlyboardgamer.wordpress.com\/2020\/06\/23\/with-a-smile-a-gun-final-thoughts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Matt, The Friendly Board Gamer<\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;The solo play possibilities I saw in the prototype felt expansive. Options to play for a high score, at different difficulty levels, and even across a series of campaign missions mean that this could end up being a long-lasting solo game. Playing against a scripted opponent changes the feel of the game dramatically, though in my limited experience the solo mode was just as fun and difficult as the two-player mode.&#8221; &#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meeplemountain.com\/reviews\/with-a-smile-and-a-gun-review-hello-city\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ian, Meeple Mountain<\/a><\/li><li>&#8221; Who knew I&#8217;d be finding an area-control game that I would consider a keeper because it&#8217;s so fun, very fast, very fluid, and, not for nothing, comes with a fantastic solo game that really captures a lot of the feel of the main game and is really intricate.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8vo8hIdUCoY\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8vo8hIdUCoY\">Rahdo, Rahdo Runs Through<\/a><\/li><li>&#8220;If you&#8217;re a solo gamer, and you&#8217;re looking for some great, solo area control that&#8217;s nice and puzzly, with a campaign and objectives, check it out.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8vo8hIdUCoY\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8vo8hIdUCoY\">Rahdo, Rahdo Runs Through<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Galactic Raptor Games Animal Kingdoms Development, Art Direction, Solo Design Solo Design included 5 difficulties Select Reviewer Quotes \u201cI really enjoyed the AK solo mode.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"twitter_4766012646_4766012646":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-50","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1501,"href":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50\/revisions\/1501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weirdgiraffegames.com\/carla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}