Every great game starts with an idea — and for us, that idea is simple: make games that are fun, creative, and easy to love. Studio917 was founded on the belief that tabletop games don’t need to hide behind massive brand IPs or drown in rulebooks to be meaningful. They just need to bring people together through great stories, thoughtful design, and moments that stick long after the dice stop rolling.

We’re here to create games with stories you’ll actually want to read and rules you’ll actually want to know. Games that challenge players to step outside their comfort zones — to try new roles, experiment with new ideas, and explore playstyles they might never have considered before. Most players tend to find a certain type of character or strategy and stick with it, but we want to make it irresistible to branch out and try something new.

At the same time, we don’t believe fun should come with frustration. We’re not interested in endless pages of rules, complicated systems, or text-heavy manuals that slow down the game and pull you out of the experience. Our goal is to make games that are as easy to learn as they are rewarding to master — titles that invite creativity, encourage exploration, and make it effortless to jump in and play.

Studio917 is built for the players who want something fresh, something thoughtful, and something that respects their time. Our design is guided by one idea: to make tabletop gaming fun again — the kind of fun that happens when imagination takes the lead.

This is our beginning, and we can’t wait to share what’s next. Welcome to Studio917 — where stories come to the table and creativity is always in play.

Here’s to new stories, new rolls, and new ideas.
— James Porter, CEO, Studio917 LLC