Ion Game Design
@iongamedesign.com
At Ion Game Design, we create innovative board games inspired by history and science, designed with care to spark curiosity, share knowledge, and bring people together through meaningful, inclusive play.
Find our board games here: www.iongamedesign.com
Find our board games here: www.iongamedesign.com
Dino Dynasty + Expansion unboxed!
Watch the Ion team explore what’s inside.
🎥 Full video on YouTube
#DinoDynasty #Unboxing #IonGameDesign #JohanEgerkrans
Watch the Ion team explore what’s inside.
🎥 Full video on YouTube
#DinoDynasty #Unboxing #IonGameDesign #JohanEgerkrans
DINO Dynasty unboxing
YouTube video by Ion Game Design
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July 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Dino Dynasty + Expansion unboxed!
Watch the Ion team explore what’s inside.
🎥 Full video on YouTube
#DinoDynasty #Unboxing #IonGameDesign #JohanEgerkrans
Watch the Ion team explore what’s inside.
🎥 Full video on YouTube
#DinoDynasty #Unboxing #IonGameDesign #JohanEgerkrans
Our teaser trailer for Atlas: Explore the World is live!
Created by Agnes Westman & Emily Morales Chavez and full of travel vibes.
🧭 Launching on Kickstarter May 27.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/455...
Watch now 👉 youtu.be/pOquvAL0ADE
#AtlasExploreTheWorld #KickstarterPreview #BoardGameDesign
Created by Agnes Westman & Emily Morales Chavez and full of travel vibes.
🧭 Launching on Kickstarter May 27.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/455...
Watch now 👉 youtu.be/pOquvAL0ADE
#AtlasExploreTheWorld #KickstarterPreview #BoardGameDesign
Atlas: Explore the World Trailer
YouTube video by Ion Game Design
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May 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Our teaser trailer for Atlas: Explore the World is live!
Created by Agnes Westman & Emily Morales Chavez and full of travel vibes.
🧭 Launching on Kickstarter May 27.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/455...
Watch now 👉 youtu.be/pOquvAL0ADE
#AtlasExploreTheWorld #KickstarterPreview #BoardGameDesign
Created by Agnes Westman & Emily Morales Chavez and full of travel vibes.
🧭 Launching on Kickstarter May 27.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/455...
Watch now 👉 youtu.be/pOquvAL0ADE
#AtlasExploreTheWorld #KickstarterPreview #BoardGameDesign
It’s International Viking Day!
Explore Nordic history through play with our Viking games:
Pax Viking (pre-order), Vendel to Viking, Hird, and Pax Viking Junior, all designed by Jon Manker, proudly rooted in Viking heritage.
#InternationalVikingDay #IonGameDesign #VikingGames
Explore Nordic history through play with our Viking games:
Pax Viking (pre-order), Vendel to Viking, Hird, and Pax Viking Junior, all designed by Jon Manker, proudly rooted in Viking heritage.
#InternationalVikingDay #IonGameDesign #VikingGames
May 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
It’s International Viking Day!
Explore Nordic history through play with our Viking games:
Pax Viking (pre-order), Vendel to Viking, Hird, and Pax Viking Junior, all designed by Jon Manker, proudly rooted in Viking heritage.
#InternationalVikingDay #IonGameDesign #VikingGames
Explore Nordic history through play with our Viking games:
Pax Viking (pre-order), Vendel to Viking, Hird, and Pax Viking Junior, all designed by Jon Manker, proudly rooted in Viking heritage.
#InternationalVikingDay #IonGameDesign #VikingGames
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Played Pax Porfiriana last night. My 2nd dive into a Pax game. While I got smoked, the card play was really interesting. Excited to see the "ultimate edition" coming out later this year. @iongamedesign.com #boardgames #history #gaming #cardgame #mexico #tabletop
May 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Played Pax Porfiriana last night. My 2nd dive into a Pax game. While I got smoked, the card play was really interesting. Excited to see the "ultimate edition" coming out later this year. @iongamedesign.com #boardgames #history #gaming #cardgame #mexico #tabletop
New update + new trailer for the High Frontier 4 All app!
Better UI, smoother performance, and more reasons to explore the solar system from your phone.
🎥 Watch the trailer: youtu.be/TE66tRzv0Kg
📱 Available on App Store & Google Play.
Better UI, smoother performance, and more reasons to explore the solar system from your phone.
🎥 Watch the trailer: youtu.be/TE66tRzv0Kg
📱 Available on App Store & Google Play.
High Frontier 4 All The Ultimate Space Exploration App
YouTube video by Ion Game Design
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May 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
New update + new trailer for the High Frontier 4 All app!
Better UI, smoother performance, and more reasons to explore the solar system from your phone.
🎥 Watch the trailer: youtu.be/TE66tRzv0Kg
📱 Available on App Store & Google Play.
Better UI, smoother performance, and more reasons to explore the solar system from your phone.
🎥 Watch the trailer: youtu.be/TE66tRzv0Kg
📱 Available on App Store & Google Play.
🌍 Ready to explore the world?
Atlas: Explore the World-a vibrant board game of travel and discovery.
See the first prototype photos now and check out our Kickstarter preview page. Notify to get ready for launch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/455...
#KickstarterPreview #BoardGame
Atlas: Explore the World-a vibrant board game of travel and discovery.
See the first prototype photos now and check out our Kickstarter preview page. Notify to get ready for launch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/455...
#KickstarterPreview #BoardGame
April 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🌍 Ready to explore the world?
Atlas: Explore the World-a vibrant board game of travel and discovery.
See the first prototype photos now and check out our Kickstarter preview page. Notify to get ready for launch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/455...
#KickstarterPreview #BoardGame
Atlas: Explore the World-a vibrant board game of travel and discovery.
See the first prototype photos now and check out our Kickstarter preview page. Notify to get ready for launch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/455...
#KickstarterPreview #BoardGame
🏛️ Step into the sandals of a Roman physician
Set in the heart of the Roman Empire, Galenus puts you in the role of ambitious doctor fighting for fame, prestige, and medical glory.
A brilliant blend of strategy and history, Galenus is now part of our Spring Sale
iongamedesign.com/products/gal...
Set in the heart of the Roman Empire, Galenus puts you in the role of ambitious doctor fighting for fame, prestige, and medical glory.
A brilliant blend of strategy and history, Galenus is now part of our Spring Sale
iongamedesign.com/products/gal...
April 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🏛️ Step into the sandals of a Roman physician
Set in the heart of the Roman Empire, Galenus puts you in the role of ambitious doctor fighting for fame, prestige, and medical glory.
A brilliant blend of strategy and history, Galenus is now part of our Spring Sale
iongamedesign.com/products/gal...
Set in the heart of the Roman Empire, Galenus puts you in the role of ambitious doctor fighting for fame, prestige, and medical glory.
A brilliant blend of strategy and history, Galenus is now part of our Spring Sale
iongamedesign.com/products/gal...
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Pax Illuminaten by @iongamedesign.com makes my head explode. 🤯 But in a good way. Such a great brain burner. 👌🏼
April 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Pax Illuminaten by @iongamedesign.com makes my head explode. 🤯 But in a good way. Such a great brain burner. 👌🏼
Voting is open for the BGG Awards 🎉
If you’ve loved our board games like Sammu-ramat, Pax Illuminaten, or StegegetS, now’s your chance to support them.
➡️ Log in to Boardgamegeek and nominate your favorite.
If you’ve loved our board games like Sammu-ramat, Pax Illuminaten, or StegegetS, now’s your chance to support them.
➡️ Log in to Boardgamegeek and nominate your favorite.
April 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Voting is open for the BGG Awards 🎉
If you’ve loved our board games like Sammu-ramat, Pax Illuminaten, or StegegetS, now’s your chance to support them.
➡️ Log in to Boardgamegeek and nominate your favorite.
If you’ve loved our board games like Sammu-ramat, Pax Illuminaten, or StegegetS, now’s your chance to support them.
➡️ Log in to Boardgamegeek and nominate your favorite.
🌍 Coming Soon: Atlas-Explore the World
A board game for curious minds and global explorers!
In Atlas: Explore the World, you’ll travel across continents, test your knowledge, and discover fascinating places, without ever leaving your table.
Launching on crowdfunding in May.
Follow us for updates.
A board game for curious minds and global explorers!
In Atlas: Explore the World, you’ll travel across continents, test your knowledge, and discover fascinating places, without ever leaving your table.
Launching on crowdfunding in May.
Follow us for updates.
April 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
🌍 Coming Soon: Atlas-Explore the World
A board game for curious minds and global explorers!
In Atlas: Explore the World, you’ll travel across continents, test your knowledge, and discover fascinating places, without ever leaving your table.
Launching on crowdfunding in May.
Follow us for updates.
A board game for curious minds and global explorers!
In Atlas: Explore the World, you’ll travel across continents, test your knowledge, and discover fascinating places, without ever leaving your table.
Launching on crowdfunding in May.
Follow us for updates.
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#NewReview! Check out Pax Illuminaten from @iongamedesign.com if you like a small box game with a lot of layers! -- settleroftheboards.com/the-secret-s...
#boardgames #boardgameblog #boardgaming #boardgamereview
#boardgames #boardgameblog #boardgaming #boardgamereview
The Secret Society Needs You…
So, you want to undermine the Holy Roman Empire’s authority and enact Enlightenment reforms? Then you must stay hidden while you work to extend your Order’s reach. You are must accompli…
settleroftheboards.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#NewReview! Check out Pax Illuminaten from @iongamedesign.com if you like a small box game with a lot of layers! -- settleroftheboards.com/the-secret-s...
#boardgames #boardgameblog #boardgaming #boardgamereview
#boardgames #boardgameblog #boardgaming #boardgamereview
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Justin made it through all the intro prep for High Frontier 4 All, from Ion Game Design. Now, things get real…it’s time to play the game’s “essentials” ramp-up, Race for Glory. The third in a four-part series.
www.meeplemountain.com/articles/hig...
#BoardGames #SpaceGame #HighFrontier4All
www.meeplemountain.com/articles/hig...
#BoardGames #SpaceGame #HighFrontier4All
March 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Justin made it through all the intro prep for High Frontier 4 All, from Ion Game Design. Now, things get real…it’s time to play the game’s “essentials” ramp-up, Race for Glory. The third in a four-part series.
www.meeplemountain.com/articles/hig...
#BoardGames #SpaceGame #HighFrontier4All
www.meeplemountain.com/articles/hig...
#BoardGames #SpaceGame #HighFrontier4All
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Tomorrow night at 9pm French, 4pm EST, @danthurot.bsky.social and I continue exploring the Pax series, this time we will play the latest release from @iongamedesign.com Pax Illuminaten.
youtube.com/live/YHEn2hw...
youtube.com/live/YHEn2hw...
Pax Illuminaten: Secret Societies & Enlightenment Intrigue – Live Play with Dan Thurot
YouTube video by Homo Ludens
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March 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Tomorrow night at 9pm French, 4pm EST, @danthurot.bsky.social and I continue exploring the Pax series, this time we will play the latest release from @iongamedesign.com Pax Illuminaten.
youtube.com/live/YHEn2hw...
youtube.com/live/YHEn2hw...
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First play of Pax Viking by @iongamedesign.com left me quite impressed. Simple ruleset with lots of hidden complexity, just the way I like it. Not your usual pax game, rather a hybrid between pax and common boardgame mechanics. Very enjoyable, easy to digest. 👏🏼
March 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
First play of Pax Viking by @iongamedesign.com left me quite impressed. Simple ruleset with lots of hidden complexity, just the way I like it. Not your usual pax game, rather a hybrid between pax and common boardgame mechanics. Very enjoyable, easy to digest. 👏🏼
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Another four player round of Pax Illuminaten tonight! I really enjoy this one so far!
#boardgames @iongamedesign.com
#boardgames @iongamedesign.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Another four player round of Pax Illuminaten tonight! I really enjoy this one so far!
#boardgames @iongamedesign.com
#boardgames @iongamedesign.com
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Heading to a long boardgame weekend with friends and this is what I'll bring. Good times ahead.
@gmtgames.bsky.social @iongamedesign.com @wehrlegig.games @catastrophegames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @iongamedesign.com @wehrlegig.games @catastrophegames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Heading to a long boardgame weekend with friends and this is what I'll bring. Good times ahead.
@gmtgames.bsky.social @iongamedesign.com @wehrlegig.games @catastrophegames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @iongamedesign.com @wehrlegig.games @catastrophegames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social
Thanks to ideas and requests from our incredible community, the game just got bigger, smarter, and easier to manage.
✨ What’s new? 🧰 Tools 2, 👩🚀 Expansion 1 📦 Insert 🛰️ Market Stand
#HighFrontier4All #SpaceStrategy #BoardGameAddOns #Eraptor #TabletopGaming #SolarSystemBound
✨ What’s new? 🧰 Tools 2, 👩🚀 Expansion 1 📦 Insert 🛰️ Market Stand
#HighFrontier4All #SpaceStrategy #BoardGameAddOns #Eraptor #TabletopGaming #SolarSystemBound
March 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Thanks to ideas and requests from our incredible community, the game just got bigger, smarter, and easier to manage.
✨ What’s new? 🧰 Tools 2, 👩🚀 Expansion 1 📦 Insert 🛰️ Market Stand
#HighFrontier4All #SpaceStrategy #BoardGameAddOns #Eraptor #TabletopGaming #SolarSystemBound
✨ What’s new? 🧰 Tools 2, 👩🚀 Expansion 1 📦 Insert 🛰️ Market Stand
#HighFrontier4All #SpaceStrategy #BoardGameAddOns #Eraptor #TabletopGaming #SolarSystemBound
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I had the absolute pleasure of playing Stationfall at @g2summit.bsky.social with @meeplelady.bsky.social , @merelyrachel.bsky.social and hosted by @tiffanyleigh.bsky.social
Stationfall is madcap comedy of errors in a box. The game and the players were a blast!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31...
Stationfall is madcap comedy of errors in a box. The game and the players were a blast!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31...
Stationfall
A game of blackmail and betrayal, murder and mayhem, danger and destruction.
boardgamegeek.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I had the absolute pleasure of playing Stationfall at @g2summit.bsky.social with @meeplelady.bsky.social , @merelyrachel.bsky.social and hosted by @tiffanyleigh.bsky.social
Stationfall is madcap comedy of errors in a box. The game and the players were a blast!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31...
Stationfall is madcap comedy of errors in a box. The game and the players were a blast!
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31...
The Assyrian Queen who defied history
800 BC, Sammu-ramat ruled one of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
In this cooperative game, you will help Sammu-ramat through challenges, battles and diplomacy to ensure her empire flourishes.
#AssyrianHistory #WomenInHistory #AncientQueens #BoardGame
800 BC, Sammu-ramat ruled one of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
In this cooperative game, you will help Sammu-ramat through challenges, battles and diplomacy to ensure her empire flourishes.
#AssyrianHistory #WomenInHistory #AncientQueens #BoardGame
March 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Assyrian Queen who defied history
800 BC, Sammu-ramat ruled one of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
In this cooperative game, you will help Sammu-ramat through challenges, battles and diplomacy to ensure her empire flourishes.
#AssyrianHistory #WomenInHistory #AncientQueens #BoardGame
800 BC, Sammu-ramat ruled one of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
In this cooperative game, you will help Sammu-ramat through challenges, battles and diplomacy to ensure her empire flourishes.
#AssyrianHistory #WomenInHistory #AncientQueens #BoardGame
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Well well well, that is a different pax game from @iongamedesign.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Well well well, that is a different pax game from @iongamedesign.com
Pax Illuminaten is more than meets the eye. 👀
Spoiler Alert: Have you truly discovered everything hidden within the game?
Some secrets are only revealed to those who look beyond the obvious and decipher clues.
ORDER NOW & uncover the truth.
#PaxIlluminaten #HiddenTruths #StrategyBoardGame
Spoiler Alert: Have you truly discovered everything hidden within the game?
Some secrets are only revealed to those who look beyond the obvious and decipher clues.
ORDER NOW & uncover the truth.
#PaxIlluminaten #HiddenTruths #StrategyBoardGame
March 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Pax Illuminaten is more than meets the eye. 👀
Spoiler Alert: Have you truly discovered everything hidden within the game?
Some secrets are only revealed to those who look beyond the obvious and decipher clues.
ORDER NOW & uncover the truth.
#PaxIlluminaten #HiddenTruths #StrategyBoardGame
Spoiler Alert: Have you truly discovered everything hidden within the game?
Some secrets are only revealed to those who look beyond the obvious and decipher clues.
ORDER NOW & uncover the truth.
#PaxIlluminaten #HiddenTruths #StrategyBoardGame
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Be aware! In Pax Illuminaten there are 11 guys named Johann. Is this the highest concentrations of Johanns in one game? #boardgames
February 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Be aware! In Pax Illuminaten there are 11 guys named Johann. Is this the highest concentrations of Johanns in one game? #boardgames
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Thought-provoking insights on Pax Illuminaten from the prescient Dan Thurot. Give it a read! @iongamedesign.com
Pax Illuminaten takes a look at the Bavarian Illuminati, the original Enlightenment secret society, and is aptly satirical as it charts their self-obsessions, schemes, and plots. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/02/05/p...
Majestic Fifty-Seven
The Pax Series has long been free of Phil Eklund’s original authorship, but Pax Illuminaten, designed by Oliver Kiley, feels like the final broken link in a long chain — or perhaps the final …
spacebiff.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Thought-provoking insights on Pax Illuminaten from the prescient Dan Thurot. Give it a read! @iongamedesign.com
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February 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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February 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM