unique games by artist & board game inventor Christopher Wiley
I started out in 2011 with an idea to create a board game based on H.P. Lovecraft. Since then I’ve self-published 14 games on The Game Crafter and have over 30 in various stages of prototype. Explore my entire library or scroll down to see my published games including some print and play that you can try out for free!
GAMES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Antares
In the 14th solar month of the year 2235, the merchant ship Antares encountered an unknown alien entity. During their return trip home, the crew diverted from their heading to investigate an archaeological find on a distant moon outside the Alpha Centauri cluster. The site was found to contain artifacts from an ancient race that had long vanished from that system. Among the ruins the crew uncovered an alien chrysalis. Believing it to be one of the artifacts it was unknowingly taken on board. Using the collected audio and video surveillance data from on board the ship the events that followed have been pieced together. What follows is the record of the events that occurred on the Antares while the crew tried desperately to abandon ship.
$22.99 plus shipping
Antares: Breach
In the 9th solar month of the year 2315, the abandoned merchant vessel Antares drifted inside Saturn’s orbit, and was coupled to the Orbital Dry Dock station, Hermes. The Antares had been drifting through space for 80 years. The civilian and military staff of the Hermes had no idea what the doomed vessel housed. The alien lifeform first encountered by the Antares crew had reproduced, and when the vessel was breached, the Hermes was overtaken by the creatures. What follows is the record of the events that occurred on the Hermes as the crew attempted to secure the facility.
$23.99 plus shipping
Antares: Planetfall
In the 3rd solar month of the year 2319, the abandoned merchant vessel Antares drifted inside Earth’s orbit, and impacted with the planet. A U.M.F. Marine tactical squad was dispatched under strict engagement protocols. There was very little information regarding the condition of the ship, or if anyone, or anything, had survived the entry, and impact with the surface. The ship had come down in a medium density habitat sector, and it was assumed there would be massive casualties. All official reports have been marked “black ops”, and there is limited intel regarding the events of the operation. This is the available event record of the fireteams’ mission to lock down the Antares crash site. What follows id the record of events as three fireteams attempted to secure the area, rescue survivors, and engage the xenos threat that was carried aboard the Antares.
$26.99 plus shipping
Carrion Call - pocket edition
Carrion Call is a two player, head to head, light deck building game. Using identical 10 card starting decks players take turns laying down cards to place crows and vultures into the sky above the enemy front, or to move birds out of the sky above theirs. The bird counters move in flight paths leading away from your side into your opponents, and back again. Attack cards can combo to place even more birds. At the end of each round players will add a powerful bonus card to their deck to manipulate even more of the avian counters. At the end of four rounds the player with the lowest points total is the winner. The same fun as the original (box version) in a smaller package!
$23.99 plus shipping
Dungeon2(squared) - pocket edition
Long ago the Gems of Power were wielded by Heroes and Wizards. Commanding and combining them to subdue the powers of evil, and drive them from the land. Over time the heroes vanished and the Wizards aged, and retired. The evil returned, hiding in the dark depths and causing havoc among the lands above. The Gems have been found again... it is time to purge the evil once again. In Dungeon2 (squared) take on the role of one of four characters and face the challenges of a randomly created dungeon. All the adventure of the original in a smaller package!
Brave heroes prepare yourselves for adventure.....
$27.99 plus shipping
Key of Solomon
During the time 970 - 931 BCE the prophet and king Solomon ruled over the United Kingdom of Israel. He was considered to be very wise, and was famously wealthy.
Many stories surrounded the great King, including the tale of the “Key of Solomon”. The key was actually a book, containing knowledge which Solomon consulted to perform magic spells using magic circles or “Pentacles”.
By drawing these magic circles, and using material components such as a sword or a ring, Solomon would invoke the power of God. Through these rituals, along with confession of sins, and prayer, he could perform these magic spells.
$20.99 plus shipping
Dark Trickery
My Dearest Friends,
Those tales from a hundred years ago are true. Dark forces work to raise the threat of the Great Old Ones from their prisons and aeons old resting places. I implore you to help me put a stop to their plan.
C.H. Wiley
Based in the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft Dark Trickery is a cooperative trick taking game for 2-5 players. Work together to collect knowledge to close the 5 gates of the Great Old Ones before they can break through into our world.
$23.99 plus shipping
Maze of the Minotaur
Long ago in the age of the Ancient Greeks, tales of the great beast called the Minotaur instilled fear in the hearts of the people. It was rumored that citizens were thrown into the maze of the Minotaur for sport or punishment. If they survived they were hailed as heroes and pardoned of their crimes. If they failed it was certain they would never be seen again. Maze of the Minotaur is a competitive, family weight game for 3-8 players set in the mythology of ancient Greece. Cast into the maze, it is up to you to decide if you will work together to find the stairway to freedom, or turn your back on your fellow citizens and try to reap the rewards to gain victory for yourself!
$65.99 plus shipping
Carrion Call
Carrion Call is a two player, head to head, light deck building game. Using identical 10 card starting decks players take turns laying down cards to place crows and vultures into the sky above the enemy front, or to move birds out of the sky above theirs. The bird counters move in flight paths leading away from your side into your opponents, and back again. Attack cards can combo to place even more birds. At the end of each round players will add a powerful bonus card to their deck to manipulate even more of the avian counters. Play your attacks strong, counter with your defense, save your big move for the right moment. At the end of four rounds the player with the lowest points total is the winner.
$36.99 plus shipping
Dungeon2 (Squared)
Escape the dungeon with this fast, fun fantasy based card game for 1-4 players. Easily portable. Uses color mixing, counting and deck building. Perfect for ages 8 and up! Loved by both girls and boys. Now available direct from Game Crafter.
"This game transports you to another world! "
~ Max, age 10
$37.99 plus shipping
Wetworks
Get your "hands" dirty with the Wetworks card game. Each player manages a hand of 7 cards, trying to collect matching suits of cards to eliminate the enemy where he stands. Watch out, though, players may also play movement cards to advance the Targets along their movement tracks. Taking a Target out of one zone, into the next, and out of your reach! Targets can gain Bonuses, making them tougher to eliminate. Beware the Compromised card which other players can use to spoil an attempt on a Target. There is always the possibility of the Double Agent lurking in the deck.
$45.99 plus shipping
Blood of a King
Blood of a king is a quick playing card battle game for two players. Matching Axes and Shields gives you offense and defense points. Out score your opponents defenses and wound the Tribe. If your lucky, the King himself! Beware the Witch, as she will take a warrior with her to the grave. Call upon the Berserks in a time of need. Deliver three wounds to the enemy King, and you will stand victorious!
$17.99 plus shipping
Rune Cards
Rune Cards are a great way to get in touch with your intuitive self.
Runes are an ancient form of storytelling. It is both an alphabet and a way of connecting with your intuitive self to help guide you on your journey through life.
Let these Runes guide and inform your daily life. By drawing one or more rune cards and consulting the interpretations in the booklet, they may provide insight, point out signposts and guide you through the calm and chaos we experience in our daily lives.
$22.99 plus shipping
Krampus
Krampus is a holiday take on the classic game of Old Maid. Deal out all the cards, Pick from the player to your right, and try to match the images on your cards to score pairs. If you happen to draw the Krampus card, one of your pairs on nice little children have been naughty. Off to the discard pile! Unless you already have St. Nick, then there is no penalty. If you hold the Krampus card after all the pairs have been made you lose, and the player with the most pairs wins! If you end the game with both Krampus and St. Nick then you’re the winner!
$18.99 plus shipping
NEW! PRINT AND PLAY GAMES
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