Cardboard Quokka Studio
@cardboardquokka.bsky.social
We are an indie board game publisher based in Western Australia. We design prosocial games for positive impact and reflective moments.
I'm at K9 Showgrounds today!
September 28, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I'm at K9 Showgrounds today!
In this final part, I talk about the last pieces of the puzzle in bringing the ancient hieroglyphs to life, featuring amazing artwork by Shane Thol!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
PS: Last day to back the campaign! We'll also be at Swancon today so you can play Hieroglyph Historian!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
PS: Last day to back the campaign! We'll also be at Swancon today so you can play Hieroglyph Historian!
May 31, 2025 at 1:53 AM
In this final part, I talk about the last pieces of the puzzle in bringing the ancient hieroglyphs to life, featuring amazing artwork by Shane Thol!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
PS: Last day to back the campaign! We'll also be at Swancon today so you can play Hieroglyph Historian!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
PS: Last day to back the campaign! We'll also be at Swancon today so you can play Hieroglyph Historian!
Today I take a look at how my initial word game called Spellbinder took shape to become Hieroglyph Historian!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
May 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Today I take a look at how my initial word game called Spellbinder took shape to become Hieroglyph Historian!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Over on Facebook, I'm running 2 different giveaways to win some copies of Hieroglyph Historian! Come and check them out - all you need is just some wit, luck, fedora and your trusty whip ;) Good luck!
- Giveaway 1: www.facebook.com/groups/pnphi...
- Giveaway 2: www.facebook.com/groups/board...
- Giveaway 1: www.facebook.com/groups/pnphi...
- Giveaway 2: www.facebook.com/groups/board...
May 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Over on Facebook, I'm running 2 different giveaways to win some copies of Hieroglyph Historian! Come and check them out - all you need is just some wit, luck, fedora and your trusty whip ;) Good luck!
- Giveaway 1: www.facebook.com/groups/pnphi...
- Giveaway 2: www.facebook.com/groups/board...
- Giveaway 1: www.facebook.com/groups/pnphi...
- Giveaway 2: www.facebook.com/groups/board...
Qurban Catch - new game coming soon!
May 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Qurban Catch - new game coming soon!
Today we celebrate collabs that involve mesmerising mazes and feline friends. And the whole of Micro May!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
May 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Today we celebrate collabs that involve mesmerising mazes and feline friends. And the whole of Micro May!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Hieroglyph Historian is the latest collab project I'm working on. In today's post, I highlight the various collaborators I've had the pleasure to work with!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
May 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Hieroglyph Historian is the latest collab project I'm working on. In today's post, I highlight the various collaborators I've had the pleasure to work with!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Something ancient this way comes...
Announcing 𝑯𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒍𝒚𝒑𝒉 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 - an upcoming 18-card PNP word builder by Perth game designers Ahmad Salahuddin and Shane Tholen!
Check out a sneak peek of our Kickstarter page! www.kickstarter.com/.../ahma.../...
Announcing 𝑯𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒍𝒚𝒑𝒉 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 - an upcoming 18-card PNP word builder by Perth game designers Ahmad Salahuddin and Shane Tholen!
Check out a sneak peek of our Kickstarter page! www.kickstarter.com/.../ahma.../...
April 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Something ancient this way comes...
Announcing 𝑯𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒍𝒚𝒑𝒉 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 - an upcoming 18-card PNP word builder by Perth game designers Ahmad Salahuddin and Shane Tholen!
Check out a sneak peek of our Kickstarter page! www.kickstarter.com/.../ahma.../...
Announcing 𝑯𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒍𝒚𝒑𝒉 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 - an upcoming 18-card PNP word builder by Perth game designers Ahmad Salahuddin and Shane Tholen!
Check out a sneak peek of our Kickstarter page! www.kickstarter.com/.../ahma.../...
I did a podcast interview with PJ of Meeple2Meeple! We talk about the board game community in Perth, Australia and my newly launched game, Usolli.
Check it out on Spotify! open.spotify.com/episode/1bRi...
Check it out on Spotify! open.spotify.com/episode/1bRi...
April 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I did a podcast interview with PJ of Meeple2Meeple! We talk about the board game community in Perth, Australia and my newly launched game, Usolli.
Check it out on Spotify! open.spotify.com/episode/1bRi...
Check it out on Spotify! open.spotify.com/episode/1bRi...
Usolli will be part of PAX in the states! In anticipation of the general interest, I'm looking for retailers/FLGS globally that might be interested to stock Usolli!
If you're this person (or know someone who is!), please DM 😊
Dan's (aka Space Biff) review: spacebiff.com/2025/03/12/u...
If you're this person (or know someone who is!), please DM 😊
Dan's (aka Space Biff) review: spacebiff.com/2025/03/12/u...
March 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Usolli will be part of PAX in the states! In anticipation of the general interest, I'm looking for retailers/FLGS globally that might be interested to stock Usolli!
If you're this person (or know someone who is!), please DM 😊
Dan's (aka Space Biff) review: spacebiff.com/2025/03/12/u...
If you're this person (or know someone who is!), please DM 😊
Dan's (aka Space Biff) review: spacebiff.com/2025/03/12/u...
WE'VE MADE HISTORY!
11 hours and 30 mins ago, the campaign finished with 80 backers and AUD $4,889 raised on Kickstarter!
Thank YOU for believing in this project! 🎉🎉🎉
It's been a tiring and hectic two weeks, but I'm very humbled and honored with the tremendous support you've given. Thank you!!!
11 hours and 30 mins ago, the campaign finished with 80 backers and AUD $4,889 raised on Kickstarter!
Thank YOU for believing in this project! 🎉🎉🎉
It's been a tiring and hectic two weeks, but I'm very humbled and honored with the tremendous support you've given. Thank you!!!
March 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
WE'VE MADE HISTORY!
11 hours and 30 mins ago, the campaign finished with 80 backers and AUD $4,889 raised on Kickstarter!
Thank YOU for believing in this project! 🎉🎉🎉
It's been a tiring and hectic two weeks, but I'm very humbled and honored with the tremendous support you've given. Thank you!!!
11 hours and 30 mins ago, the campaign finished with 80 backers and AUD $4,889 raised on Kickstarter!
Thank YOU for believing in this project! 🎉🎉🎉
It's been a tiring and hectic two weeks, but I'm very humbled and honored with the tremendous support you've given. Thank you!!!
Hi everyone! There's only 35 hours to go on the campaign, and I would really appreciate if you can help share it to your own network!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/613...
𝟑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐘:
🎨 𝟏. Stunning art + strategic gameplay.
⭐ 𝟐. Unique theme.
🧠 𝟑. 3 modes - basic, advanced, and solo.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/613...
𝟑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐘:
🎨 𝟏. Stunning art + strategic gameplay.
⭐ 𝟐. Unique theme.
🧠 𝟑. 3 modes - basic, advanced, and solo.
March 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Hi everyone! There's only 35 hours to go on the campaign, and I would really appreciate if you can help share it to your own network!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/613...
𝟑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐘:
🎨 𝟏. Stunning art + strategic gameplay.
⭐ 𝟐. Unique theme.
🧠 𝟑. 3 modes - basic, advanced, and solo.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/613...
𝟑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐘:
🎨 𝟏. Stunning art + strategic gameplay.
⭐ 𝟐. Unique theme.
🧠 𝟑. 3 modes - basic, advanced, and solo.
Today we talk about the coolest thing about designing games, and also a really cool review by Laura of Obsessed with Board Games!
Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
March 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today we talk about the coolest thing about designing games, and also a really cool review by Laura of Obsessed with Board Games!
Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Yesterday we spoke on some potential challenges in game design, so I'm sharing a challenge I had with Usolli.
There are also 2 reviews here that explore the game's religious themes a bit further - by Chris Harrington and Matteo Volpi!
Read about them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
There are also 2 reviews here that explore the game's religious themes a bit further - by Chris Harrington and Matteo Volpi!
Read about them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Update 11: Coloured Expectations // 2 reviews that analyse the game's religious theme · Usolli - The Strategic Board Game About Salah
Coloured ExpectationsYesterday we talked about potential challenges in board game design. Today I want to talk about a design challenge I had with Usolli.While I don't personally have color blindness,...
www.kickstarter.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Yesterday we spoke on some potential challenges in game design, so I'm sharing a challenge I had with Usolli.
There are also 2 reviews here that explore the game's religious themes a bit further - by Chris Harrington and Matteo Volpi!
Read about them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
There are also 2 reviews here that explore the game's religious themes a bit further - by Chris Harrington and Matteo Volpi!
Read about them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Creating a board game presents tons of learning opportunies ... but potential for mistakes too! Here are some recommended communities to connect with if you've got your own board game idea.
And also watch Pedro Felício's review!
Check out all the above here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
And also watch Pedro Felício's review!
Check out all the above here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
March 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Creating a board game presents tons of learning opportunies ... but potential for mistakes too! Here are some recommended communities to connect with if you've got your own board game idea.
And also watch Pedro Felício's review!
Check out all the above here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
And also watch Pedro Felício's review!
Check out all the above here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Today's update is short and sweet: Ramadhan starts, plus a Vietnamese review!
Muslims all over the world now begin observing Ramadhan, the holy month of fasting. Ramadhan Mubarak everyone!
Check out the Vietnamese review by Trần Ken here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Muslims all over the world now begin observing Ramadhan, the holy month of fasting. Ramadhan Mubarak everyone!
Check out the Vietnamese review by Trần Ken here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
March 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today's update is short and sweet: Ramadhan starts, plus a Vietnamese review!
Muslims all over the world now begin observing Ramadhan, the holy month of fasting. Ramadhan Mubarak everyone!
Check out the Vietnamese review by Trần Ken here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Muslims all over the world now begin observing Ramadhan, the holy month of fasting. Ramadhan Mubarak everyone!
Check out the Vietnamese review by Trần Ken here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
We've reviewed the Basic and Advanced Modes. Today we're going Solo, with an excellent review of the solo mode by Dave Taylor.
Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
February 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We've reviewed the Basic and Advanced Modes. Today we're going Solo, with an excellent review of the solo mode by Dave Taylor.
Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Yesterday we reviewed Basic Mode.
Once you've mastered Basic Mode (or found it too easy!), the Advanced Mode is the perfect opportunity to up the ante.
Check out the full list of Advanced features plus a great review by Keith of Cutlass Boardgames: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Once you've mastered Basic Mode (or found it too easy!), the Advanced Mode is the perfect opportunity to up the ante.
Check out the full list of Advanced features plus a great review by Keith of Cutlass Boardgames: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
February 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Yesterday we reviewed Basic Mode.
Once you've mastered Basic Mode (or found it too easy!), the Advanced Mode is the perfect opportunity to up the ante.
Check out the full list of Advanced features plus a great review by Keith of Cutlass Boardgames: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Once you've mastered Basic Mode (or found it too easy!), the Advanced Mode is the perfect opportunity to up the ante.
Check out the full list of Advanced features plus a great review by Keith of Cutlass Boardgames: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Over the next few days, I will run through the 3 modes in Usolli - Basic, Advanced and Solo.
Today we'll delve into Basic Mode: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Today we'll delve into Basic Mode: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Update 6: How To Play: Basic Mode (with 5 min video) · Usolli - The Strategic Board Game About Salah
Over the next few days, I will run through the 3 modes in Usolli - Basic, Advanced and Solo. Today we'll delve into Basic Mode.I expect Basic Mode is what 90% of players will experience. Even though i...
www.kickstarter.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Over the next few days, I will run through the 3 modes in Usolli - Basic, Advanced and Solo.
Today we'll delve into Basic Mode: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Today we'll delve into Basic Mode: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
The Art Behind Usolli: Part 4 - The Artist
We've looked at three cool pieces - the box cover, logo, and cards in Usolli. For our pièce de résistance, it's time to highlight the artist behind all the amazing art - Siraj Fakhri!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
We've looked at three cool pieces - the box cover, logo, and cards in Usolli. For our pièce de résistance, it's time to highlight the artist behind all the amazing art - Siraj Fakhri!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
February 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The Art Behind Usolli: Part 4 - The Artist
We've looked at three cool pieces - the box cover, logo, and cards in Usolli. For our pièce de résistance, it's time to highlight the artist behind all the amazing art - Siraj Fakhri!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
We've looked at three cool pieces - the box cover, logo, and cards in Usolli. For our pièce de résistance, it's time to highlight the artist behind all the amazing art - Siraj Fakhri!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
The Art Behind Usolli: Part 3 - The Cards
Usolli's cards are a great example of show don't tell. Check out how we progressed from prototype to final art! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Usolli's cards are a great example of show don't tell. Check out how we progressed from prototype to final art! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
February 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The Art Behind Usolli: Part 3 - The Cards
Usolli's cards are a great example of show don't tell. Check out how we progressed from prototype to final art! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Usolli's cards are a great example of show don't tell. Check out how we progressed from prototype to final art! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
The Art Behind Usolli: Part 2 - The Logo
Yesterday we looked at the iconic box art. Today we're checking out the logo.
Apart from the box art, the logo is another crucial media asset and brand element. Check out the considerations we made for the logo: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Yesterday we looked at the iconic box art. Today we're checking out the logo.
Apart from the box art, the logo is another crucial media asset and brand element. Check out the considerations we made for the logo: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
February 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The Art Behind Usolli: Part 2 - The Logo
Yesterday we looked at the iconic box art. Today we're checking out the logo.
Apart from the box art, the logo is another crucial media asset and brand element. Check out the considerations we made for the logo: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Yesterday we looked at the iconic box art. Today we're checking out the logo.
Apart from the box art, the logo is another crucial media asset and brand element. Check out the considerations we made for the logo: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Usolli's box art would turn out to be the best piece of media to help it stand out! Read on to find out what it took to get there: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
February 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Usolli's box art would turn out to be the best piece of media to help it stand out! Read on to find out what it took to get there: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Usolli is now live on Kickstarter! 🎉🎉🎉 Come and check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...
Usolli - The Strategic Board Game About Salah
A 1-4 player competitive board game for ages 10 and up that embraces faith, rewards strategy, and is fun for the whole family.
www.kickstarter.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Usolli is now live on Kickstarter! 🎉🎉🎉 Come and check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahm...