Development
Your Partner in Board Game Design & Development
Backed by 10+ years of experience and 50+ delivered titles, we help publishers and creators from initial concept to store shelves.
portfolio highlights
Games we've brought to life
Trusted by publishers, loved by players.
Client testimonials
Their attention to detail is invaluable during development and they can break any game, so ideally get it in front of them before you publish it!
Drawlab EntertainmentEvangelos Foskolos, Co-Founder & CEO
The Game Mechanics have been an incredible asset. Their guidance has helped push multiple games further than we could have on our own. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Game Mechanics and look forward to working with them again.
LudiCreationsBoard game publishing studio
Working with James has been a true delight, I wish we'd had his expertise before we had even made our first prototype! Insightful, very knowledgeable and I can happily say we've made the best game we can, largely in part because of him. I look forward to working with him and The Game Mechanics in the future.
Sanspants RadioJoel Zammit, Host/Editor/Producer
James did an excellent job designing our upcoming horror game, quickly understanding our requirements and bringing his own creativity to the project. He was responsive to feedback, worked independently and proactively, and demonstrated a strong understanding of both game design and the wider board game industry.
Iconiq StudiosLuke Melia, Head of Games Development
Our Services
Complete support for every stage of development
From early prototypes to production-ready files, we provide expert design, development
and testing to turn your vision into a polished tabletop experience.
Game Design
- Original games from concept ideas
- Adapting Intellectual Properties to tabletop
- Advanced design of expansions & solo mode
Game Development
- Refining prototype design
- Balancing and streamlining rules
- Player experience optimization
Playtesting
- Initial testing in controlled environments
- Public organized playtesting
- Reporting of results & suggesting improvements
Digital Implementation
- Tabletop Simulator adaptation
- High Quality online demos
- Dized tutorial
Rulebook Editing
- Clear and concise rulebook writing
- Layout and flow optimization
- Proofreading by native speakers
Project Management
- Establishing of timelines & budgets
- Coordination of contributors & contractors
- Logistics and fulfillment planning
the mechanics
Meet the team
Mike Georgiou
Mike likes exploring both classic and modern games, with the ultimate goal of finding new game mechanisms or playing experiences. He has delivered over 50 projects as a freelance designer/developer on Fiverr.com with a flawless 5-star rating and with numerous heartwarming critics.
Argyris (Argy) Poungouras
Argy is a game designer and developer with years of experience at Mythic Games and as a freelancer. Specializing in original tabletop design and IP adaptations, he is actively involved in local playtest and designer communities.
James Dimitris Chatzidimitriou
James is a game developer, having worked for indie publishers like LudiCreations and Drawlab Entertainment. He studied Mathematics and has a MSc and PhD in Computer Science. An avid gamer with diverse tastes, a passion for improving designs, and a soft-spot for cooperative and campaign games.