Who Are We?
Compass Games, LLC. was founded in 2004. We are dedicated to providing professional-quality games at affordable prices for all levels of the gaming experience, from casual family and social gaming to hardcore military simulations.
Compass Games LLC is actively seeking game submissions from game designers. We are currently interested in high-quality games that portray historically-based military history topics. Please view our design submission guidelines below before contacting us.
Be sure to check out our Game Designers Bios Page, to learn more about some of the talented game designers we work with (we will add more designer bios as we receive them).
Contact Information
MAILING ADDRESS
Compass Games
Po Box 271
Cromwell CT 06416
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Compass Games
3466 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
USA
E-mail (sales): [email protected]
Phone: (860) 301-0477
Product / Sales Support
If you encounter any problems and/or issues with any of our products, whether it be part of the ordering process or with the actual shipped product itself, you can contact Compass Games by e-mail or you can contact Bill Thomas directly at 860-301-0477.
Compass Games Return Policy
All returned items must be in their original condition; shrink-wrapped or sealed products must be unopened.
If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a refund. To do so, you must contact us at [email protected] within 7 days of delivery. The shipping address to use for your return will be provided in your return confirmation. We will issue a refund for the purchase price of the item plus any applicable taxes to your original form of payment. Refunds are processed within 7 days of the item being delivered to us, but may take several additional business days to appear on your online statement, depending on your card issuer’s internal processes.
Note: You will be required to pay for return shipping. Shipping charges are non-refundable.
Design Submission Guidelines
Overview
Compass Games LLC is actively seeking game submissions from game designers. Currently, we are interested in high-quality games that portray topics based on historical military history. We are interested in all periods of military history, that said, a game about the Third Kandyan War, no matter how good, may be beyond our ability to publish successfully.
Solitaire playability is preferred, whether by simple two-handed play or facilitated by minor rule modifications or a full solo bot system.
Your game should be thoroughly tested, well-researched, and, above all, fun to play. In addition, it must be highly replayable, with multiple paths to victory for each side and meaningful decisions facing the player(s) each turn. It should be possible to recreate both the historical result and various hypothetical outcomes. Hopeless battles and campaigns may not be what we want to publish unless the design has some outstanding feature(s). Play balance is critical to our customers. Both or all sides in the case of a multi-player game should have a reasonable chance to win.
Requirements
For your initial submission, please send the following assets via email to [email protected]:
- A brief introduction to the game covering its theme and core mechanics, focusing on the highlights that make your design stand out in the current market.
- Digital copy of the current rulebook (PDF, Word, or RTF format)
- Folder of prototype game assets (maps, counters, etc.) on Google Drive or Dropbox
- Link to your playable digital prototype on Tabletop Simulator or Vassal (optional)
- Your name and preferred contact information (e-mail & phone number)
Note that the submitted game should have a complete ruleset, not merely game notes. We should be able to read the rules and learn how to play the game with minimal fuss. Please include adequate examples in difficult areas or where there is a unique game mechanic or twist.
If we decide that your idea may meet our needs, we may ask you to send a playable physical prototype for our team to review. Please note that this does not automatically mean that your game has been accepted for publication.
The Golden Age Collection
In addition to the submission guidelines listed above, our team is looking for designs to expand our Golden Age Collection—launched in 2023 with the Kickstarter campaign for Christopher Moeller’s fantasy wargame, Burning Banners. If you are working on a game that combines elements from traditional wargames (hex and counter, CRT, point-to-point, card-driven combat, etc.) with those of another tabletop genre (Euro, Ameri, RPG, etc.), we would love to hear from you!
Our ideal games will be in a playable prototype stage (not fully themed and illustrated), have a solid solitaire mode or one in development, and combine classic mechanics from both sides in an engaging and accessible way. Campaign modes and designs that allow players to craft a narrative are a plus. No NSFW content or party games, please.
If submitting a design for the Golden Age Collection, please note that in your initial email.