Who is House Rules Studio?
When done right, tabletop games have a unique ability to bring different people together over a shared experience. At House Rules Studio, the mission is to create games that bring joy to the table and are easy to share with anyone.
For us, that means designing games that feel welcoming from the very first play, while offering enough depth and replayability to keep people coming back.
OWNER / DESIGNER
Hi, I’m Tom!
After rediscovering my love of tabletop games during the COVID lockdowns as a way of helping my mental health, I founded House Rules Studio with a mission of creating welcoming games that don’t compromise on joy. I am passionate about game design, shared experiences, and the magic that tabletop games have in bringing people together.
I live in the UK and spend my free time designing card games, revisiting current favourites like Flamecraft Duals, Thief’s Market and Fountains, and drawing inspiration from every new game night.
Our ethos
Simple Ideas,
Joyful Tables
We believe the best games are easy to approach, quick to understand, and full of moments people want to talk about afterwards. Our games start with simple ideas, then build towards laughter, tension, surprise, and replayability.
Games Made With People,
Not Just For People
House Rules Studio is built around playtesting, feedback, collaboration, and community. From players and reviewers to artists, printers, retailers, and fellow designers, we believe that stronger relationships help make stronger games.
Small Games,
Lasting Moments
Our games are designed to be portable, affordable, and easy to bring to the table but we want the memories they create to last much longer than the playtime. The table moment matters most. Joy is the goal.
