ABOUT THE STUDIO
designing. playing. sharing.
Ground Control Board Games is made up of 3 designers. We design some games together and some games separately, but we are at least somewhat involved in each of each others designs. The GCBG Studio is a way for us to share resources our time, talents, and resources with each other in a more structured manner. We may self-publish some games and pitch others. While our tastes in games may vary, our passion for the hobby is unanimous.
OUR MISSIONS
chasing our dreams
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To lift each other up as designers.
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To be positive presences in the board game community.
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To be honest consumers, critics, and enthusiasts of board games as art.
THE CREW
CHAN BENTZ
strategist
Chan is a passionate student and researcher of mathematics.
He enjoys games with unique mechanics and decisions. He likes to be challenged to think in new ways.
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Favorite Games (as of 2024)
Arcs
Clever Cubed
A Feast for Odin
MARQ CHONTOS
puzzler
"Marq" is a childhood-nickname-turned-pen-name for Mark Chontos.
He enjoys creating thematic euro games, roll-n-writes, and deck-builders.
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Favorite Games (as of 2024)
Too Many Bones
Dominion
Viscounts of the West Kingdom
BEN GELLERMAN
partier
Ben loves interesting communication and conversation, both in games and otherwise.
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He enjoys games that bring out interesting conflict and social interactions.
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Favorite Games (as of 2024)
Twilight Imperium
Oath
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong