Independent UK tabletop publisher

Games, Activities, Trade & Maker Support.

Blue Donut Games is the home of our tabletop catalogue, Horror in the Library activities, trade support, GameCrowd maker tools and a growing services database for people who help bring games to life.

Tabletop Games Trade & Cafés Maker Support
Horror in the Library board game
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Horror in the Library

Enter a shifting Victorian mansion, search for lost secrets and survive the strange forces hidden among the shelves.

Board game available

Games available now and coming soon

Discover original tabletop games, expansions and unusual gaming experiences from Blue Donut Games. Order direct, explore new releases and follow games in development.

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Make Your Game with GameCrowd

A new platform helping independent game makers work efficiently with manufacturers and build buyer-led demand.

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From idea to manufactured game

From idea to manufactured game

GameCrowd connects makers, manufacturers and players through structured specifications, quotes, prototypes and collaborative buying.

Book game support, events and maker advice

Get practical help with game nights, murder mystery dinners, learning our games and developing a commercial product.

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Plan a Murder Mystery Dinner
Events and Game Nights

Plan a Murder Mystery Dinner

Book time with us online to discuss your event, menu ideas, costumes and how to run the evening.

60 mins £60.00 Online video call

You will leave with: A practical event plan covering structure, guests, costumes, menu ideas and next actions.

Learn Our Games Online
Learn Our Games

Learn Our Games Online

Book a session with us to learn our games online and get support with rules, setup and play.

45 mins £20.00 Online video call

You will leave with: Confidence with setup, rules and teaching the game to other players.

Developing your idea for a game
Game Maker Advice

Developing your idea for a game

An introduction for people who love games and think they would like to turn a game idea into a commercial product.

120 mins £100.00 Online video call

You will leave with: A clearer product plan with practical next steps and identified commercial risks.

Join the Blue Donut Community

Follow new games, prototypes, events, free downloads and opportunities to play-test and support independent projects.

Community
Stay close to the games

Stay close to the games

Discover what we are making, hear about public events and find useful ways to play, test and support independent games without relying on noisy social feeds.

Free Resources for Players

Rules, player aids, digital tools and downloadable material that help you get more from our games.

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Useful resources, ready when you need them

Useful resources, ready when you need them

Find game rules, player aids, printable downloads and links to free digital tools for Blue Donut Games titles.