Frank - The City of Games
@cityofgameshq.bsky.social
I design and publish beautiful board games with a puzzly heart. Games include The Isle of Cats, The City of Kings, and Emberleaf.
Emberleaf is now available in stores worldwide!
Step into the world of the Emberlings as you rebuild their home, gather resources, and explore Card-Dancing — a fresh take on engine building.
Pick it up at your local game store or order online today.
Step into the world of the Emberlings as you rebuild their home, gather resources, and explore Card-Dancing — a fresh take on engine building.
Pick it up at your local game store or order online today.
July 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Emberleaf is now available in stores worldwide!
Step into the world of the Emberlings as you rebuild their home, gather resources, and explore Card-Dancing — a fresh take on engine building.
Pick it up at your local game store or order online today.
Step into the world of the Emberlings as you rebuild their home, gather resources, and explore Card-Dancing — a fresh take on engine building.
Pick it up at your local game store or order online today.
How hot is it in the UK today?
So hot that Emberleaf caught fire!
I couldn't be happier to see Emberleaf reaching the top of the charts and being enjoyed by players all over the world — thank you for the support!
So hot that Emberleaf caught fire!
I couldn't be happier to see Emberleaf reaching the top of the charts and being enjoyed by players all over the world — thank you for the support!
June 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
How hot is it in the UK today?
So hot that Emberleaf caught fire!
I couldn't be happier to see Emberleaf reaching the top of the charts and being enjoyed by players all over the world — thank you for the support!
So hot that Emberleaf caught fire!
I couldn't be happier to see Emberleaf reaching the top of the charts and being enjoyed by players all over the world — thank you for the support!
Emberleaf is reaching tables around the world, and it’s a joy seeing people play it for the first time.
It’s a heavier cosy game that introduces card dancing — You will recruit heroes, gather resources, and rebuild your home to win the hearts of your people.
Have you played yet?
It’s a heavier cosy game that introduces card dancing — You will recruit heroes, gather resources, and rebuild your home to win the hearts of your people.
Have you played yet?
June 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Emberleaf is reaching tables around the world, and it’s a joy seeing people play it for the first time.
It’s a heavier cosy game that introduces card dancing — You will recruit heroes, gather resources, and rebuild your home to win the hearts of your people.
Have you played yet?
It’s a heavier cosy game that introduces card dancing — You will recruit heroes, gather resources, and rebuild your home to win the hearts of your people.
Have you played yet?
Congratulations to everyone who made the top 10 in Season 1 of The Isle of Cats Digital! I’m looking forward to Season 2 starting tomorrow—let’s see how you all do with a fresh start.
April 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Congratulations to everyone who made the top 10 in Season 1 of The Isle of Cats Digital! I’m looking forward to Season 2 starting tomorrow—let’s see how you all do with a fresh start.
The Isle of Cats Duel is now available to pre-order!
Please make sure you select the right store:
US & Canada store: us.thecityofkings.com
UK, EU, & everyone else store: shop.thecityofkings.com
Please make sure you select the right store:
US & Canada store: us.thecityofkings.com
UK, EU, & everyone else store: shop.thecityofkings.com
November 11, 2024 at 4:11 PM
The Isle of Cats Duel is now available to pre-order!
Please make sure you select the right store:
US & Canada store: us.thecityofkings.com
UK, EU, & everyone else store: shop.thecityofkings.com
Please make sure you select the right store:
US & Canada store: us.thecityofkings.com
UK, EU, & everyone else store: shop.thecityofkings.com
Today, I am incredibly excited to announce The Isle of Cats Duel, a standalone game designed specifically for two players, set in the beloved world of The Isle of Cats!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
November 4, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Today, I am incredibly excited to announce The Isle of Cats Duel, a standalone game designed specifically for two players, set in the beloved world of The Isle of Cats!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
In Emberleaf, you can choose to be one of the five hero meeples: Squirrel, Hedgehog, Tortoise, Fox, or Woodpecker.
Who will you choose?
Who will you choose?
September 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM
In Emberleaf, you can choose to be one of the five hero meeples: Squirrel, Hedgehog, Tortoise, Fox, or Woodpecker.
Who will you choose?
Who will you choose?
In Emberleaf, you will find 78 heroes ready to help you rebuild their home, do you have a favourite?
September 23, 2024 at 3:53 PM
In Emberleaf, you will find 78 heroes ready to help you rebuild their home, do you have a favourite?
Emberleaf is live on Kickstarter, and Twitch—who has definitely not been mind-controlled—has a message for you!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tco...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tco...
September 19, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Emberleaf is live on Kickstarter, and Twitch—who has definitely not been mind-controlled—has a message for you!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tco...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tco...
Joining the Emberleaf Kickstarter isn’t just a chance to get a great game - it’s also an opportunity to get some fun extras! For example, the seasonal hero pack will be available and adds seasonally themed hero and favour cards to the game!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexp...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexp...
September 10, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Joining the Emberleaf Kickstarter isn’t just a chance to get a great game - it’s also an opportunity to get some fun extras! For example, the seasonal hero pack will be available and adds seasonally themed hero and favour cards to the game!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexp...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexp...
Emberleaf is launching on Kickstarter next week, and it's time to start revealing all the exciting details about the game!
I'm starting with a full photoshoot which has just been added to BoardGameGeek. There you can see all the components of the game in detail:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42...
I'm starting with a full photoshoot which has just been added to BoardGameGeek. There you can see all the components of the game in detail:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42...
September 9, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Emberleaf is launching on Kickstarter next week, and it's time to start revealing all the exciting details about the game!
I'm starting with a full photoshoot which has just been added to BoardGameGeek. There you can see all the components of the game in detail:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42...
I'm starting with a full photoshoot which has just been added to BoardGameGeek. There you can see all the components of the game in detail:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42...
Emberleaf is launching on Kickstarter in just 2 weeks, and soon I’ll be sharing a full overview of the game, but first!
Over the past three weeks, you’ve chosen Bubbles, Wisp, and Puck to join your team. Now, the rules have changed and two must leave!
Who will you keep:: Wisp, Puck, or Bubbles?
Over the past three weeks, you’ve chosen Bubbles, Wisp, and Puck to join your team. Now, the rules have changed and two must leave!
Who will you keep:: Wisp, Puck, or Bubbles?
September 3, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Emberleaf is launching on Kickstarter in just 2 weeks, and soon I’ll be sharing a full overview of the game, but first!
Over the past three weeks, you’ve chosen Bubbles, Wisp, and Puck to join your team. Now, the rules have changed and two must leave!
Who will you keep:: Wisp, Puck, or Bubbles?
Over the past three weeks, you’ve chosen Bubbles, Wisp, and Puck to join your team. Now, the rules have changed and two must leave!
Who will you keep:: Wisp, Puck, or Bubbles?
It’s time for round 3! This week, Azalea, Zorr, and Puck are fighting for your attention.
You can only choose one—who will it be?
You can only choose one—who will it be?
August 28, 2024 at 3:35 PM
It’s time for round 3! This week, Azalea, Zorr, and Puck are fighting for your attention.
You can only choose one—who will it be?
You can only choose one—who will it be?
Last week you all spoke and Bubbles proved to be the most loved of his group, but now it is time for a new round!
Galara, Brak, or Wisp.
You can only choose one, who will it be?
Galara, Brak, or Wisp.
You can only choose one, who will it be?
August 20, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Last week you all spoke and Bubbles proved to be the most loved of his group, but now it is time for a new round!
Galara, Brak, or Wisp.
You can only choose one, who will it be?
Galara, Brak, or Wisp.
You can only choose one, who will it be?
Emberleaf is a game of two halves. On one side, you have your personal fellowship board, where you’ll be mastering the art of card dancing. On the other, there’s the shared game board, where you’ll navigate the forest and work to rebuild your home!
August 19, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Emberleaf is a game of two halves. On one side, you have your personal fellowship board, where you’ll be mastering the art of card dancing. On the other, there’s the shared game board, where you’ll navigate the forest and work to rebuild your home!
Let’s take a sneak peek at some of the heroes you might encounter in Emberleaf while restoring the forest.
Who will you choose: Maple, Myra, or Bubbles? You can only pick one!
Who will you choose: Maple, Myra, or Bubbles? You can only pick one!
August 14, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Let’s take a sneak peek at some of the heroes you might encounter in Emberleaf while restoring the forest.
Who will you choose: Maple, Myra, or Bubbles? You can only pick one!
Who will you choose: Maple, Myra, or Bubbles? You can only pick one!
This coming week, I’ll start delving into the gameplay of Emberleaf, but today I’d like to introduce you to Twitch.
While Twitch may not be widely loved among the Emberlings due to his incessant fondness for Vesh, he has always held a special place in my heart.
While Twitch may not be widely loved among the Emberlings due to his incessant fondness for Vesh, he has always held a special place in my heart.
August 11, 2024 at 3:40 PM
This coming week, I’ll start delving into the gameplay of Emberleaf, but today I’d like to introduce you to Twitch.
While Twitch may not be widely loved among the Emberlings due to his incessant fondness for Vesh, he has always held a special place in my heart.
While Twitch may not be widely loved among the Emberlings due to his incessant fondness for Vesh, he has always held a special place in my heart.
After yesterday’s announcement of Emberleaf, I’d like to start diving into some of the game’s mechanics—and where better to start than with homing a villager?
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August 9, 2024 at 4:57 PM
After yesterday’s announcement of Emberleaf, I’d like to start diving into some of the game’s mechanics—and where better to start than with homing a villager?
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I’m excited to announce Emberleaf, a card-dancing and tile-placement board game for 1-5 players, coming to Kickstarter on September 17!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tco...
As a brave Emberling, your mission is to rebuild your home in the heart of an ancient forest.
Are you ready?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tco...
As a brave Emberling, your mission is to rebuild your home in the heart of an ancient forest.
Are you ready?
August 8, 2024 at 4:13 PM
I’m excited to announce Emberleaf, a card-dancing and tile-placement board game for 1-5 players, coming to Kickstarter on September 17!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tco...
As a brave Emberling, your mission is to rebuild your home in the heart of an ancient forest.
Are you ready?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tco...
As a brave Emberling, your mission is to rebuild your home in the heart of an ancient forest.
Are you ready?
Join me live on Thursday to discover what’s next from The City of Games.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/16779...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVS1...
It's been a while since my last announcement, and I have a lot of exciting news to share!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/16779...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVS1...
It's been a while since my last announcement, and I have a lot of exciting news to share!
July 30, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Join me live on Thursday to discover what’s next from The City of Games.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/16779...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVS1...
It's been a while since my last announcement, and I have a lot of exciting news to share!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/16779...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVS1...
It's been a while since my last announcement, and I have a lot of exciting news to share!
Join me in celebrating the launch of The City of Kings Refreshed, The Isle of Cats Treasure Pack, Vadoran Gardens Refreshed, Explore & Draw Boat Pack, and more with launch day offers across all my games!
shop.thecityofkings.com/pages/festival
shop.thecityofkings.com/pages/festival
November 21, 2023 at 3:59 PM
Join me in celebrating the launch of The City of Kings Refreshed, The Isle of Cats Treasure Pack, Vadoran Gardens Refreshed, Explore & Draw Boat Pack, and more with launch day offers across all my games!
shop.thecityofkings.com/pages/festival
shop.thecityofkings.com/pages/festival
The City of Games festival launches tomorrow, with nearly everything we've ever made available and a lot of special bundles.
It's the perfect opportunity to get some previously hard-to-get items and try something new!
You can get a launch notification here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
It's the perfect opportunity to get some previously hard-to-get items and try something new!
You can get a launch notification here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
November 20, 2023 at 4:25 PM
The City of Games festival launches tomorrow, with nearly everything we've ever made available and a lot of special bundles.
It's the perfect opportunity to get some previously hard-to-get items and try something new!
You can get a launch notification here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
It's the perfect opportunity to get some previously hard-to-get items and try something new!
You can get a launch notification here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
As our festival draws closer I am happy to announce The Isle of Cats: Treasure Pack, a new expansion for The Isle of Cats.
I’m really excited to be able to start talking about this new pack and will share more details soon!
You can get a launch alert here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
I’m really excited to be able to start talking about this new pack and will share more details soon!
You can get a launch alert here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
November 15, 2023 at 4:58 PM
As our festival draws closer I am happy to announce The Isle of Cats: Treasure Pack, a new expansion for The Isle of Cats.
I’m really excited to be able to start talking about this new pack and will share more details soon!
You can get a launch alert here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
I’m really excited to be able to start talking about this new pack and will share more details soon!
You can get a launch alert here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
Five years of Vadoran Gardens and I think it may be time for a refresh, don't you?
I'll be talking more about this refreshed edition, including its new family friendly and solo modes soon.
You can get notified when Vadoran Gardens Refreshed launches here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
I'll be talking more about this refreshed edition, including its new family friendly and solo modes soon.
You can get notified when Vadoran Gardens Refreshed launches here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
November 13, 2023 at 2:48 PM
Five years of Vadoran Gardens and I think it may be time for a refresh, don't you?
I'll be talking more about this refreshed edition, including its new family friendly and solo modes soon.
You can get notified when Vadoran Gardens Refreshed launches here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
I'll be talking more about this refreshed edition, including its new family friendly and solo modes soon.
You can get notified when Vadoran Gardens Refreshed launches here: thecityofkings.com/launch/
As we continue towards our festival launch, I am pleased to announce the Explore & Draw Boat Pack!
I’ll be talking more about this expansion in the coming days.
If you would like to be notified when it becomes available, you can sign up here:
thecityofkings.com/launch/
I’ll be talking more about this expansion in the coming days.
If you would like to be notified when it becomes available, you can sign up here:
thecityofkings.com/launch/
November 9, 2023 at 5:21 PM
As we continue towards our festival launch, I am pleased to announce the Explore & Draw Boat Pack!
I’ll be talking more about this expansion in the coming days.
If you would like to be notified when it becomes available, you can sign up here:
thecityofkings.com/launch/
I’ll be talking more about this expansion in the coming days.
If you would like to be notified when it becomes available, you can sign up here:
thecityofkings.com/launch/