The Mythology of Micro Midgard
Just like any good Norse saga, this post is a long one, diving into some of the themes and development of Micro Midgard. An awful lot of Norse mythology has been lost to history, and we actually have only a very small part of what’s left. Even so, the more I read and researched the…
Play Micro Midgard on Board Game Arena & Win
Micro Midgard is live and in Beta on Board Game Arena, meaning it’s playable publicly by everyone! Access is free, and there’s tons of other great games on there. If you want to check out Micro Midgard on BGA, click here or on the image below: For the duration of the Kickstarter campaign, I will…
Micro Midgard Live & Funded on Kickstarter
Micro Midgard launched earlier today and funded in just 45mins! If you’re already a backer then I want to say a massive thank you! Supporting the project on day 1 really has a massive effect on the overall success of the campaign, and I appreciate you being there at the starting line with me. If…
Micro Midgard Launching May 1st on Kickstarter – Press Release
Prometheus Game Labs is launching Micro Midgard, designed by Ben Downton and with solo mode by Shem Phillips, on Kickstarter on May 1st 2024. The campaign is running for 28 days, during which backers can pledge funds to support production and in return receive a copy (or multiple copies) of the game. The game builds…
How to Play Micro Midgard
This article will give you a brief overview of how to play Micro Midgard. In Micro Midgard, you are aiming to be the first player to reach 9 points, or have the highest score when the final Prophecy is scored (triggering the end of the game). Setup The most important part of the game, of…
Designing Micro Midgard Solo Mode with Shem Phillips – Part 1
I, and many Prometheus Game Labs fans, like to play board games solo. So of course Micro Midgard had to have a solo mode! I am also a big fan of Garphill Games, which has an astonishing number of games in its catalogue. In particular the games in the North Sea, West Kingdom, and South…
Micro Midgard – Launch Versions
Micro Midgard is coming in 3 different versions when it launches in May 2024, to offer the game to as wide a variety of budgets as possible. Envelope Version – An ultra low cost version that ships inside an envelope, just like the original Micro Dojo. Boxed version – The ‘standard’ version of the game…
Yggdrasil Expansion – Preorder Offer
Micro Midgard will be launching with an expansion that introduces 3 new characters (and corresponding abilities) to the game, and as one of my dedicated readers I’m offering it to you at a massive discount to preorder before launch. Click the image below to access to the signup page:
Micro Bots – Tournament Format
As part of a release event, we recently held a tournament for Micro Bots, including both Duel and the Power Up expansion. It was a great way to get in several games at once, and added a unique choice to the matchups, as well as only requiring one copy of the game for both players!…
99 Ninja – Sample Unboxing
Just a few days ago the sample copy of 99 Ninja from HeroTime Manufacturing arrived, and I filmed my experience unboxing it to share my first impressions as well as the contents of the game. There are a few surprises in there since the campaign that I’ll let you discover for yourself by watching the…
Theme, Culture, and Micro Dojo Promos
99 Ninja is a fairly abstract game, but as much as possible I like to include some story and history into the game. Micro Dojo brought some of Edo period Japan to the game, through the historically inspired artworks and the stories behind the buildings (the Bakuto Den being my all time favourite). I promised…
Extra Modules – Hit List, Ronin, and Clan Techniques
I like including modules in my games. They give choice to players about the play experience you want, and provide a space for the cool stuff we design that might be too complex for a first-time play. Part of my philosophy with Prometheus Game Labs games is to provide as much value as possible in…
How to Play 99 Ninja – Solo Mode
This originally appeared as an update on the 99 Ninja Kickstarter campaign. Pledge for a copy of 99 Ninja here. As solo game players ourselves, Matt, Ivan and I knew we had to add in a single player mode to 99 Ninja. It seems like many of you agree, and we’ve already had some comments…
99 Ninja – Live and Funded
99 Ninja had an amazing first day and funded in record time – just 12 minutes! If you’ve already backed the campaign then thank you! From myself, and also from Matt and Ivan celebrating the success of their first published game. You can pick up the game for just £15 ($20), and there are still…
What’s happening at Spiel 23?
This year, from Thursday the 5th to Sunday the 8th October, I will be exhibiting at Spiel Essen for the first time. Visit Booth 3B100 to see everything on offer below! Buy Micro Dojo, Micro Bots, and Rolling Realms Promo Micro Dojo will be on sale at Spiel, and Micro Dojo: Loyalty & Deceit has…
Ninjle – A free daily puzzle game
Introducing Ninjle – a free daily puzzle game that you can play in your browser, developed by Alexei Menardo. Your goal in Ninjle is to surround all of the enemy Daimyo with Ninja of the same colour in as few moves as possible, swapping between Black, Red and White clans. Clicking or tapping on a…
How a game gets on Board Game Arena
Board Game Arena On 10th August Micro Dojo officially launched on Board Game Arena, racking up 1000 games played in just a few days. The process of bringing Micro Dojo from the physical to the digital world in this way was a long (and at times frustrating) process, and I learned a lot along the…
Micro Dojo is LIVE on Board Game Arena
Micro Dojo is LIVE on Board Game Arena (BGA). Play online in real time or take it slow with turn-based play, and sign up to compete in the tournament on September 2nd!
How to Play – 99 Ninja
In 99 Ninja you and your opponent take control of three different Ninja clans, using transparent cards to cover up Samurai protectors and surround the enemy Daimyo. The game ends with a final showdown, where players secretly assign their points to the 3 scoring tracks in hopes of stealing victory. 99 Ninja is launching on…
99 Days to 99 Ninja Launch
99 Ninja now has an official launch date! Releasing on Kickstarter on October 2nd, click below to be taken to the prelaunch page:
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About Me
Hi, I’m Ben. Security consultant, acro yogi, and board game enthusiast. I started work on a game concept called TwinStick Pirates back in June and, though it hasn’t come to fruition (yet), it did spawn a whole host of other game ideas. My plans very rapidly went from designing a board game, to becoming a board game designer, to becoming a board game designer, and marketing expert, and manufacturing liaison, and customer service manager, and all the other things it takes to bring a board game to life. Like all good stories this one is still being written.
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“Enjoyed playing at the UK games expo got some onlookers and complimentary comments
This will be worth millions in a few years looks great Ben Downton”
— Benjamin William Cottee
Prometheus Game Labs 