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“And My Tax” Intro Comic

Will be doing some testing this weekend!

[RELEASE] Three Skulls

Small little roll and write game releasing to only Patreon members today! Nice thing about this one is that the rules are on the game board. Also, once you know how to play, you don't even need the game board. I wanted something easy enough to recreate on your own, like you were playing Dots/Fen...

Quests Over Coffee Promos - August 2023

Promos for Quests Over Coffee for August 2023! These are themed after the mini journey that will also be releasing later this month (for free). Decided it would be fun that for every journey there is a QOC equivalent Quest Card and extras!Happy questing!

August 2023: QOC Promos or Game

Howdy! I'm in a pickle. I wanted to see what y'all wanted to get with regards to physical cards. I have QOC Promos (based off the upcoming QOC: Journeys mini-adventure) or a mini game called "...AND MY TAX!" that has you using a set of TTRPG dice to collect tax from monsters.Both wil...

[FREE GAME] Unreliable Gem Cave

Hello! I just released a new pen-and-paper game called "Unreliable Gem Cave"! You can download it over at itch.io. There's a free demo to share with your friends. You, of course, my friends, have access to the full version! The full version has over 50 mazes to play.You heard it here fir...

Incoming sticker!

These will go out with the next batch of games!

(Early Release) Quests Over Coffee: Journeys

Early release for Patreon folks! This will appear on itch.io on Tuesday 7/18 for everyone else. Enjoy your Sunday and happy journeying!Quests Over Coffee: Journeys is a fast, easy to pick up, solo adventure card game where you explore in depth a quest from the Quests Over Coffee quest board. Each jo...

(How to Play) Quests Over Coffee: Journeys

Per request, I spent my morning making this how to play video. Thanks for the suggestion!

Releases 7/18

Quests Over Coffee: Journeys will be released on July 18th!

Really excited to share this game with y'all. The spirit behind it is being able to connect Quests Over Coffee charm and characters to different game experiences. Maybe you're experiencing a one-shot solo campaign with the D&D conversion card. Maybe you're in a tournament of defeating en...

(POLL) Quests Over Coffee: Journeys Logo

Happy 4th! July physical copies going out tomorrow.

Because of the 4th I have the day off and couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than get your games ready. Hope y’all are having a great day!

"Anniversary" Expansion out now!

I can hardly believe it, but Quests Over Coffee is 1 year old! I released the game back in July 2022. Thank you for the downloads, comments, shares, posts, custom builds, translations, everything. This 9-card expansion is called "Anniversary".Quests Over Coffee: Journeys will be out later in...

[Release] July 2023: Card Ball

PATREON ACCESS: https://alexandershen.itch.io/card-ball/patreon-accessInspired by trick-shot videos, Card Ball has you throwing cards, as balls, onto a target in hopes of having the high score between you and your friends/enemies. With many different styles to play, you'll soon learn that those ...

Quests Over Coffee: Anniversary Preview

Here is the sheet of 9 cards releasing next month! See you soon!

Preview: Quests Over Coffee: Journeys

Base set will include just Character and Journey cards. Some additional components required will be d6 (of course!), a deck of playing cards, and a cup of your favorite beverage.Game will be released in July and as a free print-and-play. Patreon members will, however, receive special doodads for thi...

July Preview: Card Ball

A simple dexterity game is coming for July! You can flick, slide, drop, or throw your card balls to score points. I, personally, am awful at this game. However, I do see quite a few "trick shot" card videos and was thus inspired to do something in that realm.

Quests Over Coffee June 2023 Promos

Unpredictable as ever, here are 3 promos for June. Did you know that next month, my birthday month, will be the 1-year anniversary of Quests Over Coffee?Maybe something special will be released that month. Who knows!

QOC: Journeys Preview (Journey, Character, Item)

The reason I went with Journeys is because each set (let's say 9 card) is its own journey end-to-end with multiple endings/conclusions.Similar colors to QOC (black, white, yellow) and the same kind of "humor" on all the cards.You'll notice the Item card has key words. These are impor...

Quest Over Coffee: Journeys Card Mockups

Some mockups for the QOC: Journeys game. The game will be played with 3d6 and playing cards (any playing cards you have at home should do). Those stars are actually going to be the four common suits in a deck of cards, each representing: Physical Strength, Physical Speed, Mental Strength, and Mental...

How To Break Into Tech

I wrote a guide.

Just wanted to say thanks!

I’m sitting at the park where my kids are attending a birthday party. I saw a new Patreon notif come through and I just wanted to say thanks to everyone here. I don’t know how y’all found me or my games or this Patreon, but thank you. Hoping I can keep y’all entertained with my silly games. ...

June 2023: Boss Battle Gameplay

Simple, poorly edited, video of "Boss Battle" gameplay. I'll get better at these! Promise!

June games now shipping!

[RELEASE] June 2023: BOSS BATTLE

Step into a thrilling world where survival means facing off with a fiery, drill-wielding boss, locked and loaded for mayhem! Strategize, outwit, and overcome the firestorm onslaught. Use your wits, your skills, and your moves to evade, roll, and strike back.Patreon Itch.io Link:https://alexandershen...

POLL: Would you be interested if this Patreon became a Quests Over Coffee Patreon again?

...but each month didn't offer a full standalone game, but instead parts to a set of QOC games?I've been hankering to go back to the Quests Over Coffee universe full blast, but not necessarily adding more expansions to the base game (though certainly an option). I have a few ideas in the hop...

June Preview: Boss Battle

I'm sure there's a better name out there.

June Preview: Boss Battle

June's game has you fighting a boss that throws elemental and physical damage at you. You have to navigate the spaces to avoid being hit and hitting them in return.

Packing and shipping May’s game!

Apologies on the delay! I was out this past week when the cards came in.

Quests Over Coffee Video Game

I dabble in video game development and wanted to see if there was appetite for the following.