Balance of Power has always lived at the table — dice in hand, tiles underfoot, Heroes clashing across a hex-tile battlefield. Soon, it’ll live on your screen too. We’ve been quietly building an online version of the game, and after…
Since we opened the dedicated Balance of Power pages, we’ve been heads-down at the table — playtesting, taking notes, and quietly rebuilding pieces of the game that didn’t feel quite right yet. We wanted to pull back the curtain a…
🎉 Happy New Year 2025 from Wise Platypus! 🎉 We’re excited to kick off the year with some amazing updates for all our followers and supporters! 🚩 Big News: Our Flagship GameBalance of Power has reached a major milestone! With…
With Urban Gambit, we set out to design an experience that captures the tension, thrill, and strategy of city dominance. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how this gritty series came to life. 1. The Vision Behind Urban Gambit At its core, Urban…
Follow the Unfolding Story and Game Development We are excited to announce the release of dedicated pages for Balance of Power, our flagship board game project. These pages represent a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the evolving world of…
Your Go-To Hub for All Things Wise Platypus Board Games We’re excited to announce the launch of boardgames.wiseplatypus.com, a dedicated space where we’ll keep you updated on all the latest news, developments, and behind-the-scenes stories about our board game projects!…
We’re thrilled to announce a major update for Economission! 🎉 Our dynamic board game of economic strategy is getting a fresh new look with updated board designs and enhanced graphics. These changes are aimed at elevating your gaming experience while…
We’re thrilled to unveil a brand-new YouTube video introducing our flagship board game, Balance of Power! 🎥✨ Dive into the epic world where elemental forces collide, heroes rise, and the delicate equilibrium of power hangs by a thread. This video…
Too much “real life” can indeed become a burden. The constant grind, decisions, and responsibilities weigh us down, leaving us craving a space to step out and breathe. For many, fantasy offers that escape—a realm where rules are rewritten, and…
We’re thrilled to announce the release of the official introduction video for Economission! 🎉 Now live on our YouTube channel, this video takes you on a journey through the heart of the game—its concept, mechanics, and the exciting challenges that…
Real-world events and life experiences often dictate the course of our creativity, steering it toward more realistic scenarios. Thus, Economission was born—a game that captures the intricate dance between tradition and innovation, and the tension of living in a fast-changing,…
From Classic Inspirations to Modern Trends The first glimmers of what would eventually become the Urban Gambit series emerged from an idea: What if we could combine the most captivating elements of legendary games, weaving them into a cohesive, modern…
The simple yet profound phrase “I play” resonates across cultures, languages, and history. In Latin, the word ludo captures this spirit of playfulness. Derived from ludere, meaning “to play,” this word not only represents the act of playing but also…
The journey of Wise Platypus began as a natural evolution of a lifelong love for board games. To understand its roots, we need to take a step back in time to the days before the internet and social media transformed…
