About Basement Squirrel Games

"Us" is really mostly me, Hi I'm Chris, and Basement Squirrel Games, is just the grown up version of my life-long love of games. I have been playing and making them for as long as I can remember. Call it a midlife crisis, but I want to do something big with it. I have a day job (and a night job), so my time is limited. Fortunately, most game design is play, so time, and help are easier to find than for some other kinds of side projects.

For the rest of "Us," I have recruited a few friends to talk through sticking points, and to test the games, found a collaborator or two for some projects, and hired some contractors to fill in where I don't have the skill or time. I feature some of them below.

The Team

Lin

My long time best friend. They do my prototypes, playtest, and consult on rules wordings. As well as supplying moral support, and advice, and owning the house I live in.

Chelle

Chelle and I are making two games about squirrels collecting nuts: the family friendly AwwNuts, and DeezNutz, a party game with adult language and themes. At this time (Feb 2024) both games are on hold, as Chelle has a problem common to artistic adults, she needs to focus on what will pay the bills.

Some of the things she has made can be found on Deviant Art: https://www.deviantart.com/epitome11235

Teresa Nadya

A highly recommended contractor. She did the art for Martian Roulette. I met her on Fiverr where she does contract artwork. https://www.fiverr.com/teresanadya