Brotherwise Games, LLC

A Decade of Brotherwise Games

This November will mark the 10th anniversary of Brotherwise Games’ entry into the world of tabletop. In 2012, we (brothers Chris and Johnny) launched Boss Monster on Kickstarter. With eight expansions and last year’s Overboss spin-off, the franchise is still going strong as a game store evergreen.

Boss Monster’s success allowed Brotherwise to publish games from outside designers and to invest in new internallydesigned projects. And as the company has grown, we’ve had the chance to work with creators and IPs we admire. It’s been a dream come true for two lifelong gaming geeks, and the dream just keeps getting bigger.

Brotherwise has given us the perfect career, but it’s also given us a purpose. While we didn’t start Brotherwise with a mission, we quickly realized that we wanted to make “games that bring everyone to the table.” It’s a mission that was inspired by the welcome we received when we first entered the industry. From players, to store owners, to other publishers, it felt like everyone was rooting for us to succeed and we really felt welcome at that “table.” But it’s a mission that was also informed by our vision of what a tabletop publisher could do to broaden the reach and approachability of our hobby. We realized we wanted to make games that included everyone, from hardcore hobbyists to those who don’t normally see gaming as their thing. The “table” in tabletop is a wonderful metaphor for a place where we can all come together.

During this year and the next we’ll be releasing an exciting lineup that we think brings our mission to life.

Epic Origins, the next release in the hit Call to Adventure game series hits stores this fall. It’s a true cross-over game, meant to unite boardgamers, RPG players, and fantasy literature lovers in a hero-crafting game like no other.

The Stormlight Archive Premium Miniatures are coming to Kickstarter this September and stores in 2023. Brandon Sanderson’s epic fantasy series has inspired an incredibly devoted fan base, as we saw with his last record-shattering Kickstarter. We can’t wait for those fans to see our lineup of more than 20 gorgeous miniatures.

Castles by the Sea hits in early 2023. It’s a charming sandcastle-building game that is perfect for fans of spatial puzzlers. Its theme is inspired by Studio Ghibli films, and it was designed from the ground up as a game for both serious and casual gamers alike.

Empire’s End, also releasing in early 2023, is our crunchiest game yet. Designer John D. Clair brings his own unique take to the civilization genre, with a reverse-bidding twist. You’ve built empires before, but do you have what it takes to save one?

And of course, we also have some exciting plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Boss Monster in 2023. We’re working on the long-awaited Super Boss Monster, a sequel to Overboss, and an all-new title set in the Boss Monster universe. The Kingdom that Croak built will continue to flourish and grow, bringing new players into your store and making sure there’s always room for one more at your game table.