YB Games is an indie tabletop gaming company, with current focus on tactical, abstract, strategic, and spatial games. The first published game was be Hammer and Nails - A Card Tile Game ™ 2019; YB Games is a Small Batch Manufacturer.
Located in the Southern Indiana / Louisville, our group is comprised of lifelong gamers, thinkers, and designers. Thanks to the community for all the support and encouragement!
All involved in this great adventure have volunteered their time and gaming experience.
Jason Schlatter - Designer, Concept Art
Occupation: Property Management
Jason studied architecture at Ball State and worked in the architectural industry for over 15 years. Favorite video game is NES Castlevania.
Below are some of the individuals who Play Tested and encouraged the publishing of Hammer and Nails - A Card Tile Game. Thank you all!
George Melton - Game Consultant, Marketing, Straight forward Advice
Occupation: Comic Book and Game Store Owner, and more
George has over 30 years of games and comics, brick and mortar, and online sales experience. George loves pinball games, comic books, and comradery amongst the gaming industry.
Heather Schlatter - Play Tester, Support
Occupation: Transportation
Heather studied philosophy at University of Louisville and loves novels. Favorite game is Rummikub, enjoys the social aspect and interaction of tabletop games.
Pete Anderson - "Facilitator of things," Motivator
Occupation: Personnel Management
Pete has been in network communications industry for over 15 years. Pete is known for his game master experience and organization; his all time favorite game is D&D. Rest in Peace Pete, I miss you dearly.
Chris Samuels - Rules Editor
Occupation: Manufacturing Engineering
Chris studied electrical engineering and has worked in the engineering field for over 25 years. Favorite tabletop game is Cities and Knight / Catan.
Mike Blair - Play Tester, Promotion
Occupation: Software Engineering
Mike has been in the software implementation industry for over 15 years and is a competitive gamer, both online and tabletop. Favorite game is Magic the Gathering.