Proto Alley
The TCTC Proto Alley is a space for game designers to showcase and playtest their latest unpublished game designs. Meet our local and not-so-local designers, play games that are in development, and learn about the game creation process.
Exhibiting at Proto Alley? Check out our Proto Alley FAQ for more information about the weekend!
Wah Workshop
Pitt Meadows, BC | | Designs by Isaiah Walker. More info coming soon!
Vancouver Playtest
Vancouver, BC | https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-playtest/ | Vancouver Playtest Group brings game designers together to test and develop tabletop prototypes. Multiple VPG members are showcasing games at our Proto Alley table on a rotating basis - visit us to playtest our new designs!
Boogie Town Games
Surrey, BC | | Designs by Jarrod Driedger. More info coming soon!
Hot Banana Games
Vancouver, BC | https://hotbananagame.com/ | We craft culturally rich tabletop games that evoke nostalgia and spark curiosity about Asian culture, delivering meaningful and engaging experiences to every table.
Gravy Boat Games
Vancouver, BC | https://gravyboatgames.com/ | Journey into the Maze of the Minotaur with Cavern Shuffle, a solo dungeon delver based on the classic Solitaire. Level up adventurers, overcome obstacles, and defeat the Minotaur to win! Gather Your Party is a 2-4 player tavern party game where you and all your friends compete to gain the most Reputation across the tavern. Recruit Patrons, send Drink Tokens, claim Quests and avoid all the perils of a night out at the tavern. Come try out an action-packed, card-slinging, token-flinging good time.
Jaguar Apocalypse Games
New Westminster, BC | https://metaljustice.ca/ | Play colourful, heavy metal themed Rebel pilots of diverse battle mechs in Metal Justice, a cooperative, non-collectible multiplayer card game. Players fight against the tyranny of a corrupt Solar Federation, united in their struggle for liberty, equality and justice for all. Metal Justice! Metal Justice is an in-development title by local independent game designer, Sid Gould, with a design centered around cooperation, player collaboration and the importance of ‘the combo play’. Sid is a human who exists, and not a space alien or preposterously large cat in a ‘human-suit’; swing by the booth and see for yourself!”
Least Concern
Surrey, BC | | Build a team to conserve and protect the animals of the world that need your help... and get rich along the way. In this deck builder you build a team of professionals, take contracts to save the species of the world, hire freelancers, and cause complications for your competition. All in the name of doing good, but no one said you can't get rich along the way. Each game starts simple, but as the needs of the species change your goals, be prepared to break the rules.
Swoopy Games
Seattle, WA | | In Awful Waffles, players compete with other waffle chefs to fulfill customer orders, matching color and toppings while loading the waffles up with fried chicken. Until the fried chicken has been placed, waffles can be swapped to and from other chefs, creating wacky player interaction and deal-making.
Jordoki: The DiceBack Game
Vancouver, BC | https://jordoki.lovable.app/ | Jordoki is a head to head accuracy challenge where 2 players square off flicking, rolling, and sometimes sliding dice onto scoring strips. Where every game is different and every shot matters. Its filled with crazy events and no lead is ever safe.
Precious Cargo Games
Richmond, BC | | Designs by Mabon Foo. More info coming soon!
Off the Page Games
Vancouver, BC | https://offthepagegames.com/ | Off the Page Games is focused on creating unique games with amazing table presence that are based off of creator-owned comic books. We make games that pop off the page and land on your table as an innovative board game that’s dripping with theme.
