الجمعة، 28 مارس 2025

💣 51st State Hits Board Game Arena – Join the Beta Now!

Hello, this is Ignacy Trzewiczek from Portal Games...



Hello, hello,

This is Ignacy Trzewiczek, and this is another letter from Poland. 


It's been hell of a week here at the office - final edits to Bohemians rulebook, final play-test of solo variant for Bohemians, preparations of the prototype of Bohemians for upcoming Leiracon in Portugal… 

I am not talkin' about Bohemians today though. I am talkin' 51st State. And just to be clear, I am talkin' 51st State, the game, if you wonder. Not the ideas spread around by the Orange Moron. 


51st State made it to Board Game Arena. It is in the beta phase right now, fully playable and well done, and it is in the queque for the official release at BGA in a few weeks. I had a call with BGA this week and we discussed the potential of the game on the platform, the possibility to bring to the platform other games in the family - that is Imperial Settlers, and Empires of the North and we were also discussing Neuroshima Hex coming to BGA. There is a lot of potential to bring our best game and present them to new players all around the globe. 


To make it happen, we obviously need to make 51st State success on the platform in the first place. If that happens, we follow up with Imperial Settlers and Neuroshima Hex and that would be dream come true with our evergreens available for free for all of you to play. 


It's all in your hand. It's you coming to BGA, playing the game, having fun and helping the game grow. It's you telling your friends about it. It's you inviting your friends for a game of 51st State on BGA. It's you posting on social media, on FB groups or Twitter that they can play 51st State and it is awesome.


It's you who will make it happen. So my question to you this week is simple:

Thank you for today, have fun with 51st State on BGA and remember - I love to get some letters from you. Don't hesitate. Write to me at portal(at)portalgames.pl I love hearing from you.

Ignacy

🔥TEASE OF THE WEEK🔥

A stunning art piece from a solo scenario for Bohemians. It's called The Wheels of Industry. 

"Machines dictate the pace now. Be efficient like they are. Be productive like they are. Make. Deliver. Make. Deliver. Everything needs to have utility, even art. This is progress. It is inevitable. You will keep up or perish."

🧐 WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND PORTAL GAMES 🧐

  • We had vlog this week, so please, check it out, this time I mocked The Orange Man only once, but still, it is a good vlog!

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السبت، 22 مارس 2025

💣 A Wargame for Eurogamers? Read about our most unusual project yet

Hello, this is Ignacy Trzewiczek from Portal Games...



This is Ignacy from Portal Games and I am reaching you with another letter from Poland. First of all, the weather is awesome here in Poland this week. Also, I had a great game of Ars Magica RPG on Thursday, had some last moment brainstorming calls with Jasper about Bohemians and finally greenlighted Neuroshima Hex: Battle for production!


Besides that…

Race to Berlin. It's a weird one. I mean, weird in terms of our work. We sent out copies to reviewers, but only 4 of them and only to niche wargames reviewers, because Race to Berlin is our niche project. We are working on video for the campaign page, but very simple, without expensive and epic animations like we did with Thorgal or Eleven, because Race to Berlin is our side quest. We are working on social media assets and images, but just a few of them, just a basic assets without crazy flow of art like we did with Robinson Crusoe, because Race to Berlin…
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It's weird. We do all the preparations, we do all things that are important, but at the same time we keep our expectations low. We are aware that most of you are eager to get your hands Age of Galaxy and Bohemians. We know this crazy wargame that Ignacy presents is probably not your cup of tea.  

And yet, I know the game is awesome. I know it deserves all the love and attention we can give it. And yet, I want it to be as successful as possible. I want it to be a chance to become this gateway wargame, this wargame that eurogamers tried and felt it love. 
.

There will be less ads than usual. There will be less assets than usual. There will be less epic video that usual. But don't get fooled by the modest marketing effort. When the campaign starts on April 16th, give it a look. 

It's a weird one. But great nonetheless.


Thank you

Ignacy


🔥TEASE OF THE WEEK🔥

Back of the box of Neuroshima Hex: Battle!

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السبت، 15 مارس 2025

🤯 This Year Will Be Crazy – See What’s Coming!

Hello, this is Ignacy Trzewiczek from Portal Games...



This is Ignacy Trzewiczek, and this is another letter from Poland in your Inbox. I hope you enjoy them.



This meme says it all. We have the last two weeks of March to finish Bohemians, and send it to print. This marks the end of design and development period of time in the office, and the start of the releases window. A loooong window.


In 4 weeks, on April 16th the campaign for Race to Berlin begins on Gamefound. It will last until May. A few weeks later, in June we are releasing Neuroshima Hex: Battle. A few weeks later, in August we are releasing Age of Galaxy. A few weeks later, in September we are releasing Wireman, a new army for Neuroshima Hex. And then, another few weeks later, in October, we are releasing new Neuroshima Hex and Bohemians. Gonna be busy time.


But before it begins, I can squeeze as much as I can from these last days of working on Bohemians. I must tell you, I've spent amazing January, February and March working with Jasper on this game. We've had a ton of calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, files, debates and discussions, and being frank - I've had a blast developing this game for you. Jasper is amazing designer, working with him reminded me the time I've spent with Joanna Kijanka on Empires of the North. It was a blast. 


Yeah. I cannot wait the things to start rolling, cannot wait for you to get in your hand our new games and get your feedback on our work. I am so freakin' proud of what we have on the plate in 2025. As I said, cannot wait…


Take care

Ignacy


🔥TEASE SECTION🔥

Check out the visualization of 3 brand-new Steel Police tokens from the upcoming Neuroshima Hex: Battle!

🧐 WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND PORTAL GAMES 🧐

  • We had no vlog this week, because Maciej had sick days. Maciej is better now, we was first day in the office today and next week we will have vlog for you!

  • But worry not - we have on our YouTube unboxing and presentation of Resurgence - game designed by Ukrainian designer Stan Kordonskiy

 In Gutenberg, manage your workshop, fulfill prestigious orders, and earn the support of powerful patrons.
 Printing Press lets you dive into the fine art of typography, refining your skills and producing masterful prints.


Together, these two games create the ultimate experience for lovers of history, strategy, and innovation.

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الأربعاء، 5 مارس 2025

🖨️ Your printing empire is calling—will you answer?

Two games, one printing empire!

📜 Two games, one printing empire!

Step into the 15th century, where the printing revolution is just beginning! With Gutenberg & Printing Press, you'll compete to become the most renowned master of the craft.

🖨️ In Gutenberg, manage your workshop, fulfill prestigious orders, and earn the support of powerful patrons.
🔠 Printing Press lets you dive into the fine art of typography, refining your skills and producing masterful prints.

Together, these two games create the ultimate experience for lovers of history, strategy, and innovation.


Are you ready to make your mark on the world of print?


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