Unleashing a world of fantasy in your hands with immersive card games, tabletop accessories, and captivating comic books.
About Ball and Chain Games
Welcome to Ball and Chain Games, where imagination and adventure come to life! Founded by Travis and Chauntelle, a dynamic duo with a shared passion for fantasy storytelling and game design, we bring over 29 years of combined experience to our creations.
Travis has been a dedicated Dungeon Master for 15 years, weaving epic tales and guiding adventurers through countless campaigns. Chauntelle, a skilled fantasy writer for 14 years, has crafted immersive worlds filled with rich lore and vibrant characters. Together, we’ve united our skills to build Ball and Chain Games, where every game and story we create is infused with heart, strategy, and a love for adventure.
At Ball and Chain Games, we believe in creating engaging and accessible content for players of all backgrounds. Join us on our journey as we continue to expand our world of games and fantasy at ballandchaingames.com!
Lazy DM Quest Deck
TTRPG Accessory
Game Mastering just got easier. Say goodbye to hours of prep and hello to instant adventure with the Lazy DM Deck—20 ready-to-go quests that fit any campaign, any level, anytime!
The Lazy DM Deck is a game-changer for tabletop GMs, offering a blend of instant inspiration, digital resources, and flexibility. Whether you’re a seasoned GM looking to simplify your prep work or a newcomer seeking a tool to help you get started, the Lazy DM Deck is an invaluable asset. Embrace the ease and excitement it brings to your sessions, and watch as your tabletop adventures reach new heights of creativity and enjoyment.
Estimated Release Date: Q2 2025
Category: TableTop GM Accessory
Introducing WarScape
Fantasy Card Game
WarScape is an intense, fast-paced tactical card game designed for players who thrive on strategy and cunning. Set in a dynamic 3×3 grid, WarScape challenges players to outmaneuver their opponents by capturing cards using directional powers and special rules like “Same,” “Combo,” and “Elemental.” With hundreds of unique cards and various tactical options, every match is a thrilling contest of wit and planning. Whether you’re new to strategy games or a seasoned player, WarScape offers layers of depth that can keep you coming back for more.
The game’s core design emphasizes balance and replayability. Players must adapt their strategies on the fly, making each game session unique. The wide range of cards allows for numerous playstyles, rewarding players who can master the rules and outthink their opponents. WarScape stands apart as a game of skill and foresight, where every move counts and a single mistake can turn the tide of battle.
While WarScape is in development, we’ve encountered a temporary delay in the project. This is due to unforeseen production challenges, but rest assured, the project will continue to move forward. In the meantime, we are fully committed to focusing on our upcoming Lazy DM Deck Kickstarter, which is on track for a Winter 2024 launch. We’re excited to bring the Lazy DM Deck to life and share it with our growing community! Thank you for your continued support and patience as we work hard to bring both projects to their full potential.
Stories and Web Comics
Marvelous Misadventures of Charlie and Co.
In a world where grand heroes are a thing of the past and adventuring has become mundane fetch quests, Prince Charlie longs for the thrill of real heroism. His father, the King, eager to keep Charlie out of the way during a kingdom relocation, hires a group of mid-level adventurers to escort him through the amusement park-style Dungeonland. What begins as a routine journey through staged dungeons quickly spirals into a series of encounters with foes thought to be long extinct. As Charlie blunders through each challenge, his companions find themselves fighting for their lives and discovering their own potential as heroes. As they train Charlie and bond over their wild escapades, they come to see him not just as a spoiled prince but as a valued friend.
But as their adventures take unexpected turns, they begin to suspect that Charlie’s true identity might be more complex than it seems, and the real threat could be closer than anyone imagined. Get ready for a blend of heroic hilarity and epic surprises in this thrilling and comedic quest!
Mom of Legends: Adventures of a tired Hero Mom
In the midst of the great dark war, a brave cleric made a desperate pact with the BBEG to save her friends. Vanquishing the dark lord and the horrors from the land. Two centuries later, as darkness begins to creep back. The king grathers a band of heroes to find this retired cleric. Their search leads them to a tightly sealed town where they discover the once-legendary hero has embraced a new life as a devoted mother.
To their astonishment, they find her running a bustling household, juggling her role as a loving mom with the everyday chaos of raising children. When the heroes finally get her attention, they witness a blend of extraordinary and ordinary as she helps them confront a surprising threat: an army of trolls with whom she shares a unique, heartfelt connection.
Her skills as a mother prove as formidable as her past heroics, and she helps the heroes reflect on their own journeys. As they set out on a quest together, they confront their personal struggles—exes, child support, and self-discovery—under the guidance of their unexpected ally. This epic tale blends adventure with the heartwarming challenges of family life, proving that even retired heroes have much to offer the world.
Our Valued Partners
“Our dice sets are designed with the natural beauty of our world in mind, allowing you to bring home to roost a collection of the worlds birds without all the feeding and care. Each set is crafted with care to match the color of living birds, and a portion of all sales are donated to different conservation entities to preserve the natural habitats that allow thes birds to continue to live.”
www.chain-reaction-studios.com
A veteran of the gaming industry, Jeff brings outstanding experience, along with an infectious enthusiasm for his work (and a walking frame and ear trumpet, for he is venerable and aged).
Starting in 1990, Chain Reaction Studios was created as Jeff’s art studio where he did freelance work for the video game version of “Nuclear War” by New World Computing.
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