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Sodalite Stories

Real Game Play & Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Sodalite Stories is a series that chronicles actual, unscripted game play, interviews with board game designers and creators, convention experiences, and more. Enjoy these true narratives as we lift the lid on indie, family-friendly board games. 

    Dog Pile - card fronts display
    Introduction

    Dog Pile: The Story Behind the Paws-itively Fun Card Game

    Some dogs love to pile on the cuddles. In Dog Pile, they pile up on the table instead! This fast-paced party card game challenges players to stack dogs, snatch opportunities, and decide just how long to push their luck before claiming a pile (and victory!). 

    Designed by Neal Hooper, Dog Pile delivers a clever blend of strategy and quick reactions, bringing plenty of excitement to family game night.

    Firework Frenzy concept art
    Introduction

    Firework Frenzy: From a Game Design Experiment to a Fireworks-Fueled Showdown

    What happens when rival fireworks shops will do anything to steal the holiday crowd? In Firework Frenzy, the answer is a chaotic mix of dice rolls, sneaky sabotage, and spectacular comebacks. One lucky roll might save your inventory, while a well-timed action card could leave your biggest rival watching their fireworks go up in smoke.

    Designed by Hayden Dille, Firework Frenzy is a fast-paced dice-and-card game that blends luck with strategy.

    Escape from Farm by Sodalite Games - Concept Art
    Introduction

    The Blue-Ribbon Story Behind Escape From Farm

    When you hear that a game is “family friendly” and that you get to play as a farm animal, you might assume that it’ll be easy to play…and win. And while it’s true, Escape From Farm does have a simple ruleset that allows you to learn how to play in only a few minutes, the game itself is intended to be challenging. 

    In fact, you'll often lose your first game…and sometimes you'll lose surprisingly quickly. But that loss tends to have a particular effect: you immediately want to try again.

    Hack Attack: Defense by Sodalite Games box, tech cards, and defense cards
    Milestone

    Hack Attack Has Found a New Home

    Hack Attack: Defense will be moved from Sodalite Games to the Curious & Secure website (opens in a new tab), Lee's new education brand for human-centered cybersecurity. The Curious & Secure site will be the primary place to buy Hack Attack: Defense, the upcoming Hack Attack: Offense, and any other educational or corporate training materials Lee creates in the future.