I’m thrilled to introduce the Board Game Collection, a series of colorways inspired by board games designed by women and members of the queer community. This collection is a heartfelt collaboration with The Ginger Needle, whose own interpretations bring even more depth and vibrancy to the theme. You can visit her site to explore her colorways and see how our inspirations intertwine.
We will be launching the site for preorders on July 5 at 10 am CT.
As part of this launch, we’ll also be hosting giveaways! Stay tuned for all the details coming soon.
How the Collection Came to Life
We each selected four board games that spoke to us through their art, their atmosphere, or the stories they tell. My choices for Ravel Realms were guided by mood, magic, and a touch of chaos:
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Wingspan — for its soft watercolor beauty
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Wyrmspan — for its dragons and mythic charm
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Mansions of Madness — for its mystery and shadow
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Unstable Unicorns — for its bright, delightful chaos
Each colorway name pays tribute to the spirit of its game while creating a new world within the Ravel Realms universe.
The Realms Behind the Colorways
Featherfell — Inspired by Wingspan
For Wingspan, I wanted to craft a realm that echoed the game’s gentle watercolor palette. Featherfell emerged as a symphonic world of wings and wonder; a place where color drifts like feathers on the wind.
Wyrmhold — Inspired by Wyrmspan
Wyrmspan called for something bold and ancient. Wyrmhold is a realm of dragons, magic, and shimmering scales; a place where myth breathes fire into color.
Halls of Havok — Inspired by Mansions of Madness
Mansions of Madness has countless expansions, each one a new doorway into the unknown. My interpretation, Halls of Havok, is a single hall within a sprawling, haunted mansion, a space where mystery curls in the corners.
Chaotic Unicorn — Inspired by Unstable Unicorns
Unstable Unicorns is pure, joyful pandemonium. I chose to stand with one unicorn in particular: the Chaotic Unicorn. It's a tribute to the unpredictable, glitter‑charged energy of the game’s universe.
The Ginger Needle’s Inspirations
The Ginger Needle brought her own magic to the collaboration, drawing inspiration from:
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MollyHouse
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Undergrove
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Verdant
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Gloomhaven
Together, our selections form a vibrant, interconnected tapestry of color and creativity.
A Limited‑Time Series
This Board Game Collection is part of a limited‑time series, making each skein a small piece of a larger story, one shaped by community, imagination, and the games that bring us together.
More details on giveaways and release dates are coming soon. I can’t wait to share this adventure with you!