"Love it. The gameplay kept me engaged and thinking about strategy. As we leveled up, I felt my excitement grow for the final round. Though we were defeated, it only made me want to try for it again. Excited for my own copy to play with friends." - Maury, playester and indie designer
We're FUNDED, but it's not to late to find out what Maury is talking about and support a grass-roots game with powerful fun factor.
Who remembers last year's board game exchange @zymos_brew ? It was fun as hell and we raised money (and games) for @extralife4kids (Denver chapter).
This year, we're doing it again!
-- Bring your old games (that are still in decent condition).
-- Trade for new (to you) games.
-- Donate directly to Extra Life at the event. Leftover games will be sold with proceeds going to extra life as well.
-- Enjoy snacks, brews, games, and company!
Meetup --- /waterbear/events/314271168/
#whattodoindenver #littletoncoloradoevents #denverboardgamers #denvergamers #denverbreweries #denvermicrobrew
Belated thank you to everyone who came out for our crowdfund launch party last week at @barquentinebrewingco in @edgewaterpublicmkt .
We promised to give $1 to @extralife4kids for every backer we got in person at the party, and out of 60+ attendees, we got 44 individual backers. We'll go ahead and round that up to a nice even $50!
If you couldn't make it to the party and you're down to support a grass roots crowdfunding effort from some dedicated Denver-based designers and community builders, check out Diecathlon on @gamefound.crowdfunding .
#crowdfunding #gamefound #kickstarter #boardgameaddict #boardgamegeek
WE ARE LIVE! If you're in the Denver area, come join the party at @edgewaterpublicmkt . We'll donate $1 for every backer at the party to Extra Life.
If you're not, you can still back the project at:
/en/projects/waterbear-workshop/diecathlon.
#indiegames #indieboardgames #crowdfunding #gamefound
GAMA EXPO 2026 HIGHLIGHTS!
How do you know we are a two-person team?
I'm posting this more than a week after @thegamaonline 's EXPO at 8:09 on a Sunday night, which as everyone knows is the optimal time for posting to social media.
In any case, we had an amazing time and want to offer a HUGE thank you to GAMA and their Horizons Fellowship for this opportunity!
#indypublishers #boardgamedesign #gamaexpo2026
This winter, we decided to host our first annual #IndieGameBazaar to celebrate the local #boardgamedesigners and publishers we've met along our not quite 2 year journey and drive support their way. We're thrilled to share it was a big success!
-- 10 vendors (and one @waywardbastards making bratwurst and fudge), as well as our gracious hosts, @zymos_brew .
-- 150+ attendees
-- 70+ indie games sold
-- $330 raised for @extralife4kids
The more we've immersed ourselves in the #denvergaming community, the more we've realized that people want opportunities to not only be creative, but also celebrate and support that creativity in others.
If you missed out on the event and want to show support, check out our Facebook Page for information on all the designers present (and some that couldn't make it). And follow us here or on Facebook to stay on top of what's in store for 2026!
(Spoiler alert: there is a LOT MORE in store.)
Congratulations to all the prize winners at last Sunday's #IndieGameBazaar.
Check your phones and emails (and spam folders)!
Thank you again to everyone who attended and @zymos_brew for allowing us to invade their space. We had an amazing turnout! ❤️
Last chance to mentally commit to coming to Waterbear's Indie Game Bazaar at @zymos_brew on Sunday!
Support local designers and have a chance to win awesome gifts from even MORE local designers and publishers!
We will be doing a drawing for giveaways from:
@glue_bunny_games@stellarfactory@thegoodgamecompany
Learn more - /events/850367034367921
#denvergames #denvergamedesigners #shoplocalcolorado #bouldercolorado #littletoncolorado
Come meet @eliotcrowcreates at our first annual Indie Game Bazaar!
Eliot crafts engaging, story-rich experiences for gamers of all kinds with a little whimsy and a lot of love.
Learn more - /events/850367034367921
#gamenarrative #gamewriting #literarygames #denversmallbusiness #littletonsmallbusiness
Waterbear Workshop proudly presents Jessica Ray of @jessicaraydesign , our artist for our upcoming crowdfunder DIECATHLON.
Meet Jess, get some swag, and order some seriously cool prints at our first annual Indie Game Bazaar this coming Sunday.
Learn More - /events/850367034367921
#denvermakers #denvermakersmarket #coloradogamers #denverchristkindlmarket #indiegamebazaar
