Riposte! and Cell Block 18 are two-player, 18-card strategy games that fit in your pocket. Try to anticipate your opponent's next fencing move in Riposte! or escape from prison in the asymmetrical Cell Block 18.
No one has ever escaped from Cellblock 18, but there is always a first time. Match wits as Warden and Prisoner and use the tools at your disposal to either escape or prevent escape in this asymmetric 2-player card game.
En guarde! You've been challenged to a duel. Play cards simultaneously, trying to score points against your opponent in this game of wits and strategy. Each move limits your options for the next, so track your opponent's cards and choose your moves just as carefully.
- Pocketopia 2026 - May 2026
- Finalize and deliver files to the manufacturer - June 2026
- Shipping surveys will be sent out - July 2026
- Games begin shipping to backers - August 2026
Absurdist Productions is an indie board game studio in Oklahoma City owned by Will Thompson and David Thomas. We pride ourselves on creating games with unique themes that are well-researched, beautifully produced, wildly accessible, and, above all, fun to play.
