Broadland Game Design Studio
Immersive Historical Board Games Rooted in Place, Story, and Experience
Broadland Game Design Studio creates richly thematic board games that transport players into real places, real industries, and real moments in history.
These are not abstract systems pasted onto a theme — they are experiences designed from the ground up to feel authentic. Whether navigating the tranquil waterways of the Norfolk Broads, building a wool empire in the Cotswolds, or slipping through occupied Norway under cover of darkness, every decision is grounded in historical reality and atmosphere.
Each design is built on three core principles:
- Deep Thematic Immersion
You should feel where you are — the light, the tension, the landscape, the stakes. - Meaningful Decisions with Narrative Weight
Mechanics reflect real-world challenges, not arbitrary systems. - Elegance Through Iteration
Carefully refined gameplay that balances accessibility with depth.
The result is a portfolio of games that are evocative, educational, and highly engaging — designed for players who want more than just a game… they want to be there.
Completed games looking for a publisher
Broadland: The Norfolk Broads Challenge
A relaxing yet strategic game set on the beautiful Norfolk Broads during the golden age of British boating holidays.
Players take the helm of their own cruiser, navigating rivers and broads, managing time, resources, and crew as they explore iconic locations. Moor wisely, plan your route, and make the most of changing conditions as you compete to create the most rewarding holiday experience.
With its gentle pace, charming setting, and satisfying route-planning decisions, Broadland captures the joy, nostalgia, and subtle strategy of life on the water.
Fleece & Fortune: The Cotswold Woollen Industry in 18th-century Gloucestershire
Step into 18th-century Gloucestershire and build your legacy in one of England’s most important historic industries.
Players take on the role of ambitious clothiers, managing mills, sourcing wool, fulfilling orders, and navigating a competitive market economy. Strategic planning, resource management, and timing are key as you climb the social and economic ladder.
Grounded in real locations, authentic materials, and historical processes, Fleece & Fortune blends Euro-style mechanics with a deeply rooted sense of place — where every decision reflects the realities of the wool trade.
Games in development
Alt for Norge: The Shetland Bus Operations 1941–1943 (Solitaire Game)
A tense, narrative-driven solo experience based on the daring covert operations between Shetland and occupied Norway during World War II.
Command a small fishing vessel under the constant threat of patrols, weather, and betrayal. Deliver agents, extract refugees, and complete missions in hostile territory — all while navigating by night and relying on stealth, skill, and nerve.
This is a game of atmosphere and tension, where every journey across the North Sea feels dangerous, uncertain, and unforgettable.
Station X: The Bletchley Park Codebreakers
(Co-operative Game)
A collaborative game of deduction, pressure, and intelligence work set at Britain’s top-secret wartime codebreaking centre.
Players work together as a team of cryptanalysts, linguists, and operatives attempting to break enemy communications while managing limited time and mounting pressure. Success depends on teamwork, insight, and careful coordination.
Inspired by real people, real processes, and real stakes, Station X brings the challenge and urgency of wartime codebreaking to the tabletop
Get in Touch
Broadland Game Design Studio is actively seeking publishing partners for its completed titles and welcomes conversations about current and future projects.
If you are a publisher interested in immersive, historically grounded games with strong thematic identity and proven design development, we would love to hear from you.
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