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Louie Mantia Updates Centuries-Old Japanese Playing Cards With Stunning Modern Designs

Before he designed his own deck, Mantia went on something of a quest to learn as much about hanafuda as he could

Tabletop Games Are Essential to Surviving Quarantine—and Portland Makes Some Awesome Ones

During the pandemic, many households are rediscovering the joys of shuffling cards and tossing dice—national sales of tabletop games have increased by almost 28%.

Ami Baio’s Card Games Are About Connection, Not Necessarily Competition

“Think of them as Cards for Humanity.” That’s not exactly how Ami Baio describes the games she makes—icebreaking party games designed to forge connections between people rather than plumb the depths of their depravity—but it’s the most obvious elevator pitch.

Twogether Studios Wants to Make Role-Playing Games Even Your Dad Can Play

In 2015, after five years in town, Keith Baker received his Portland baptismal: an invitation to collaborate with a member of the Decemberists.

The Decemberists Have Created Their Own Board Game

Made in collaboration with local game designer Keith Baker, The Decemberists present Illimat is described by guitarist Chris Funk as a “neo-classic card game with a twist.”

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A jellyfish along the Oregon Coast. (Alex Wittwer)

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Kyle Brewster, with American flag as scarf, at the state capitol on Jan. 6. (Justin Yau)

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