NorthStar Game Studio
@northstargames.bsky.social
Independent #boardgame publisher in MD, USA 💙🎲 Creators of Nature, Wits & Wagers, Paint the Roses, and Evolution!
Find our games: northstargames.com
Find our games: northstargames.com
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An early prototype of the Climate module for Nature. The game just keeps getting better with more cards and systems.
Last 24 hours on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor... @northstargames.bsky.social
Last 24 hours on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor... @northstargames.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
An early prototype of the Climate module for Nature. The game just keeps getting better with more cards and systems.
Last 24 hours on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor... @northstargames.bsky.social
Last 24 hours on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor... @northstargames.bsky.social
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I love this species! His first game at Essen, he creates an animal that gets at least 7 food for any hunt!
October 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I love this species! His first game at Essen, he creates an animal that gets at least 7 food for any hunt!
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I spent six years working on Nature and the past a month writing a designer diary. Check it out and let me know your thoughts!
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November 4, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I spent six years working on Nature and the past a month writing a designer diary. Check it out and let me know your thoughts!
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Last chance to support the new Nature Kickstarter!
Back Climate, so you too can keep this lil guy safe. 🐹
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Back Climate, so you too can keep this lil guy safe. 🐹
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November 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Last chance to support the new Nature Kickstarter!
Back Climate, so you too can keep this lil guy safe. 🐹
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
Back Climate, so you too can keep this lil guy safe. 🐹
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
Dominic and the team are headed to Essen Spiel. Learn and play Nature with us at booth 4D600!
October 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Dominic and the team are headed to Essen Spiel. Learn and play Nature with us at booth 4D600!
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New BTC podcast! I talk to Ross Connell about the vital role of art and marketing in game design—from how visuals shape a game’s identity to what publishers expect when reviewing a pitch. Find out how art and marketing can make your games stand out. thegamedesignroundtable.com/episode/btc-...
October 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
New BTC podcast! I talk to Ross Connell about the vital role of art and marketing in game design—from how visuals shape a game’s identity to what publishers expect when reviewing a pitch. Find out how art and marketing can make your games stand out. thegamedesignroundtable.com/episode/btc-...
Lauren created such gorgeous art for Nature: Flight!
QRP with your sketch vs final #art! 🎨🐡🪶 #arttrain
Sure, I'll do another one! Here's the Indochinese Green-Magpie for the cover of the Nature #boardgame module "Flight". This one stayed awfully true to the sketch by the end of it!
Sure, I'll do another one! Here's the Indochinese Green-Magpie for the cover of the Nature #boardgame module "Flight". This one stayed awfully true to the sketch by the end of it!
October 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Lauren created such gorgeous art for Nature: Flight!
Nature is live on Kickstarter and fully funded!
We're back with a reprint of the sold-out Nature Big Box and new Climate Module!
Come join us on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
We're back with a reprint of the sold-out Nature Big Box and new Climate Module!
Come join us on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
Nature Big Box Reprint + Climate Module
Experience the epic story of life on Earth, as species adapt to temperatures that shift from freezing cold to searing heat.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Nature is live on Kickstarter and fully funded!
We're back with a reprint of the sold-out Nature Big Box and new Climate Module!
Come join us on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
We're back with a reprint of the sold-out Nature Big Box and new Climate Module!
Come join us on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
Nature returns to Kickstarter with a reprint of the sold-out Big Box (modules 1-5) and the new Climate module.
Follow before launch to get the Salmon Run mini-module for free! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
Follow before launch to get the Salmon Run mini-module for free! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
October 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Nature returns to Kickstarter with a reprint of the sold-out Big Box (modules 1-5) and the new Climate module.
Follow before launch to get the Salmon Run mini-module for free! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
Follow before launch to get the Salmon Run mini-module for free! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
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We took to the skies in Flight, but now we’re going to get gigantic in Jurassic! Join me here and let’s learn the second module for Nature by @northstargames.bsky.social: youtu.be/S41KZeAi1_8?...
September 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We took to the skies in Flight, but now we’re going to get gigantic in Jurassic! Join me here and let’s learn the second module for Nature by @northstargames.bsky.social: youtu.be/S41KZeAi1_8?...
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IIsaac Childres @cephalofairgames.bsky.social and Scott Rencher @northstargames.bsky.social are interviewed about the digital adaptations of Froshaven and Nature.
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Are Digital Board Games the Future? We Asked Designers | Restart
With many major board games now making the jump to digital, we asked the teams behind anticipated upcoming conversions why they took the leap, and if others should be doing the same.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
IIsaac Childres @cephalofairgames.bsky.social and Scott Rencher @northstargames.bsky.social are interviewed about the digital adaptations of Froshaven and Nature.
www.restart.run/articles/are...
www.restart.run/articles/are...
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We are LIVE for Demo Night at @chgcorona.bsky.social
Tonight we're playing Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social #boardgames
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Tonight we're playing Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social #boardgames
Twitch: twitch.tv/criticalhitg...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CriticalHit...
September 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We are LIVE for Demo Night at @chgcorona.bsky.social
Tonight we're playing Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social #boardgames
Twitch: twitch.tv/criticalhitg...
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Tonight we're playing Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social #boardgames
Twitch: twitch.tv/criticalhitg...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CriticalHit...
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A fun interview with Dominic Crapuchettes from @northstargames.bsky.social and designer of #Nature
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The Nature of Design with Dominic Crapuchettes!
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September 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A fun interview with Dominic Crapuchettes from @northstargames.bsky.social and designer of #Nature
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@gamesanddrinks.bsky.social #boardgames
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@gamesanddrinks.bsky.social #boardgames
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HABA, the veteran German toymaker famous for its board games aimed at young children, has begun an expansion into heavier, more complex titles by signing a distribution deal for NorthStar Game Studio title Nature:
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September 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
HABA, the veteran German toymaker famous for its board games aimed at young children, has begun an expansion into heavier, more complex titles by signing a distribution deal for NorthStar Game Studio title Nature:
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Up and away we go! We've learned how to play the new edition of Nature by @northstargames.bsky.social, but now let's add in Module 1: Flight. Join me and let's learn what new twists this adds in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9c0...
September 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Up and away we go! We've learned how to play the new edition of Nature by @northstargames.bsky.social, but now let's add in Module 1: Flight. Join me and let's learn what new twists this adds in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9c0...
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Rapid Board Game Review of Nature! @northstargames.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Rapid Board Game Review of Nature! @northstargames.bsky.social
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What did YOU play this weekend? We want to know!
Tell us of your gaming adventures!
(Picture is of Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social)
Tell us of your gaming adventures!
(Picture is of Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social)
September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
What did YOU play this weekend? We want to know!
Tell us of your gaming adventures!
(Picture is of Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social)
Tell us of your gaming adventures!
(Picture is of Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social)
Rodney is here to guide you through Nature Module 1: Flight! Go check it out!
Up and away we go! We've learned how to play the new edition of Nature by @northstargames.bsky.social, but now let's add in Module 1: Flight. Join me and let's learn what new twists this adds in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9c0...
September 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Rodney is here to guide you through Nature Module 1: Flight! Go check it out!
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I had a great time chatting with Rick about Nature, the game industry, and near-death experiences captaining a fish boat in Alaska.
He's trying to get a new show off the ground and he's doing a great job. It's worth checking out.
He's trying to get a new show off the ground and he's doing a great job. It's worth checking out.
Had a great chat with Dominic @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social of @northstargames.bsky.social!
We talk about his gaming journey, the state of board gaming, and one of our new favorite games, #Nature!
youtu.be/hk_IUoPl-l4
We talk about his gaming journey, the state of board gaming, and one of our new favorite games, #Nature!
youtu.be/hk_IUoPl-l4
The Nature of Design with Dominic Crapuchettes!
YouTube video by Games and Drinks
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September 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I had a great time chatting with Rick about Nature, the game industry, and near-death experiences captaining a fish boat in Alaska.
He's trying to get a new show off the ground and he's doing a great job. It's worth checking out.
He's trying to get a new show off the ground and he's doing a great job. It's worth checking out.
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I’m very excited to see Nature at Barnes & Noble. ♥️
September 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I’m very excited to see Nature at Barnes & Noble. ♥️
We're beaming over this wonderful review of Nature from Charlie at @ign.com. Learn all about Nature through the link!
Nature is the latest iteration of North Star Games' acclaimed Evolution. This is as much a system as a standalone entity, serving as a chassis for additional content. It seeks to capture the broad reach of Evolution's wider family of games. My review: www.ign.com/articles/nat...
Nature Board Game Review - IGN
Nature is a board game about creating and adapting species to survive in an ever-changing environment. It’s both accessible and rich, offering a large amount of additional content to liven up the expe...
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September 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We're beaming over this wonderful review of Nature from Charlie at @ign.com. Learn all about Nature through the link!
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🔴Live now! Let's check out all the beautiful animals as I play Nature Solo! Published by @northstargames.bsky.social Designed by @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social with beautiful art by Catherine Hamilton
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September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🔴Live now! Let's check out all the beautiful animals as I play Nature Solo! Published by @northstargames.bsky.social Designed by @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social with beautiful art by Catherine Hamilton
📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8...
📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan...
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📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan...
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So excited to open up my Nature big box tonight, funded through Kickstarter for @northstargames.bsky.social and @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social. It'll just be @sonnec.bsky.social and I because we still haven't tapped into the #HamOnt board games community yet 😅
September 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
So excited to open up my Nature big box tonight, funded through Kickstarter for @northstargames.bsky.social and @dcrapuchettes.bsky.social. It'll just be @sonnec.bsky.social and I because we still haven't tapped into the #HamOnt board games community yet 😅
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What did YOU play this weekend? We want to know!
Midwinter HQ & Staff were at Strong Tower, spreading Midwinter love & playing games!
If you didn't get to demo Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social there's another chance 9/10 at HoneyBee Games from 4-8pm w/Midwinter HQ. We'd love to see you!
Midwinter HQ & Staff were at Strong Tower, spreading Midwinter love & playing games!
If you didn't get to demo Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social there's another chance 9/10 at HoneyBee Games from 4-8pm w/Midwinter HQ. We'd love to see you!
September 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
What did YOU play this weekend? We want to know!
Midwinter HQ & Staff were at Strong Tower, spreading Midwinter love & playing games!
If you didn't get to demo Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social there's another chance 9/10 at HoneyBee Games from 4-8pm w/Midwinter HQ. We'd love to see you!
Midwinter HQ & Staff were at Strong Tower, spreading Midwinter love & playing games!
If you didn't get to demo Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social there's another chance 9/10 at HoneyBee Games from 4-8pm w/Midwinter HQ. We'd love to see you!
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Hey everyone!!! Here's my stream schedule for the week!
I can't wait to play Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social. @phantommeeple.bsky.social is joining me for Mountain Goats by @allplay.bsky.social which you can play with us! And Sunday is a maybe bc I gotta cull and sell games 4 a water heater😭
I can't wait to play Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social. @phantommeeple.bsky.social is joining me for Mountain Goats by @allplay.bsky.social which you can play with us! And Sunday is a maybe bc I gotta cull and sell games 4 a water heater😭
September 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Hey everyone!!! Here's my stream schedule for the week!
I can't wait to play Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social. @phantommeeple.bsky.social is joining me for Mountain Goats by @allplay.bsky.social which you can play with us! And Sunday is a maybe bc I gotta cull and sell games 4 a water heater😭
I can't wait to play Nature from @northstargames.bsky.social. @phantommeeple.bsky.social is joining me for Mountain Goats by @allplay.bsky.social which you can play with us! And Sunday is a maybe bc I gotta cull and sell games 4 a water heater😭