01 / PROTOTYPING
Making ideas tangible
Our ideas take shape on the table as we test layouts, components and the rhythm of play.
INDEPENDENT BOARD GAME STUDIO · THE NETHERLANDS
STORIES WORTH
PLAYING.
Extraordinary worlds. Unforgettable adventures. We bring our love of comics, storytelling and tabletop games together.
WELCOME TO THOVOS GAMES
BEYOND IMAGINATION.
INTO THE GAME.
We are a small, independent Dutch creative studio with a big passion for immersive worlds. From the first sketch to the final playtest, we believe the journey of making a game should be just as exciting as playing it.
FEATURED PROJECT / IN DEVELOPMENTOUR FEATURED GAME
INTO THE
SHADOW OF
THE SUN.
A cooperative science-fiction board game inspired by the comic world of Dans l’ombre du Soleil and developed in collaboration with Colin Wilson and Janet Gale.
Explore a hostile environment, manage limited resources and face escalating threats. Every decision matters. Survival takes teamwork.
Discover the board ↗EXPLORE THE GAME
TWO SIDES.
ONE EPIC ADVENTURE.
From the mission to the final confrontation: a closer look at our evolving double-sided game board.
Development artwork and prototype components; final game details may change.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE GAMES
TWO CREATORS.
ONE SHARED VISION.
Thovos Games was founded by Bart and Jochem, two friends brought together by a shared enthusiasm for science fiction, comics and games.
What began as a creative ambition has grown into an ongoing journey of design, prototyping, collaboration and discovery. We love the details — but above all, we love the stories that bring people together.
Our collaboration with artist Colin Wilson and Janet Gale is an important part of that journey.
ART & COLLABORATION
FROM THE PAGE
TO THE TABLE.
Visual storytelling is at the heart of our work. We are proud to develop Into the Shadow of the Sun in direct collaboration with Colin Wilson and Janet Gale, drawing inspiration from a remarkable science-fiction comic universe.
DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL
THE JOURNEY
IS PART OF THE STORY.
02 / PLAYTESTING
Every session teaches us something
Real playtests help us refine the experience, from tactical decisions to the smallest details.
03 / MAKING
Designed, printed, improved
Experimenting with physical components is part of how we turn imagination into a tabletop adventure.
A GLIMPSE INTO THE WORLD
ENTER THE
SHADOW.
A cinematic look at the world behind our game.
GET IN TOUCH
GREAT STORIES START
WITH A CONVERSATION.
Curious about our game, interested in collaboration, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact Thovos Games ↗