WHAT IS BEARS ON THE ROAD?
Bears on the Road is a small Dutch company founded by friends with a shared passion for board games and way more ideas than time to make them. Instead of just talking about them over coffee, we decided to turn some of those ideas into real games and started a company together.
OUR VALUES
REPLAYABLE
We love games that feel fresh every time you play. Surprising, different, and never repetitive. Each session should spark that “let’s play again” feeling.
ELEGANT
We aim for simplicity that still offers depth. By trimming away what’s unnecessary, we create games that are easy to learn yet full of strategic choices.
COMPLETE
We want our games to feel whole right out of the box. Expansions should be rare and only exist when there’s real excitement for more.
DEVELOPMENT DIARIES
ANTS ON THE TABLE: BOARDGAME DESIGN XXL 2026
We headed to Boardgame Design XXL with That’s How You Get Ants for focused playtesting—and brought Dodeka along to attract new players. With enthusiastic reactions, nonstop games, and great feedback, it was a rewarding day that’s pushing Ants forward.
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FROM SCREEN TO SHELF: PRINTING OUR PROTOTYPES
Dodeka’s first printed prototypes have arrived! After preparing artwork, cards, tokens, and rules in precise formats, we finally held our samples in hand. A few tweaks remain, but seeing the game come to life—and celebrating with playtesting—was unforgettable.
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