A wooden ‘Tipsy Island Blog’ sign on a palm-lined beach with a pirate ship on the horizon

Brewing Fun!

The development diaries of Tipsy Island.

LatestMarch 6, 2025 · Brandi Buzz

From AI to Artists: Shaping the Future of Tipsy Island

We’ve heard you! Tipsy Island is moving away from AI-generated art and seeking a real artist to bring the game to life—funding permitting. AI helped us get here, but community feedback drives our future. Playtesting is ramping up, and we want YOU to be part of it! Follow us on Facebook or host a playtest with your friends.

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Snapshots from the Playtest Table

A designer preparing prototype cards on a laptop before a playtest — Prepping the prototype

Players gathered around the game board at a long wooden table — Six taverns, one island

Close-up of blue and pink meeples on the board — Emissaries on the move

More from the Diaries

April 19, 2024 · Brandi Buzz

Behind the Tavern Door

Welcome to an insider's glimpse into the creation of the Tipsy Island tavern board, a pivotal component of our upcoming board game. The journey from an initial concept to a tangible product is often as complex and fascinating as the game itself. Here's a progress report on where we stand and the strides we've made.