Toronto, ON – November 3, 2025 — Analog Game Studios is thrilled to announce that Centrix, the visually stunning and mechanically groundbreaking 3D strategy board game, has won the 2025 Sparks Play Strategy Toy & Game Award — recognizing its innovation, creativity, and accessibility in tabletop design.

Centrix is unlike anything that has come before it. Designed by Richard MacRae and Corey Myckan, this “thinking person’s classic” reimagines traditional board gaming in seven stacked levels with six rotating rings, creating a tactile, multi-dimensional puzzle that challenges players to think several moves ahead — both vertically and laterally.

“Centrix was born from the idea that board games could move beyond the flat table surface,” said Richard MacRae, Co-Designer and Publisher at Analog Game Studios. “We wanted to create a game that feels alive in your hands — where you’re not just rolling dice, but solving a living, shifting puzzle each turn.”

In Centrix, 2–6 players race to move their pawns from the outermost level to the summit. But this isn’t your roll-and-move game of old — instead, players draw three cards each turn, combining their powers to rotate rings, advance pawns, or change the landscape itself. Every move requires foresight, creativity, and a bit of daring.

With its sculptural design, premium components, and sleek aesthetic, Centrix blends tactile satisfaction with deep replayability — earning its place as a must-have for both strategy enthusiasts and casual gamers.

“This award validates our belief that innovation in tabletop design is far from over,” added MacRae. “Centrix invites players to literally think in circles — and we’re beyond proud to see it recognized for pushing the boundaries of how games can look, feel, and play.”

The Sparks Play Strategy Toy & Game Awards celebrate originality and meaningful play, recognizing designs that inspire imagination and thoughtful competition. https://sparksplay.org/product/centrix/

Centrix is available now in Canada and the USA through major hobby retailers, select toy stores, and online at analoggamestudios.com

About Analog Game Studios
Based in Toronto, Analog Game Studios publishes original tabletop games that are fun, visually striking, and easy to learn — with titles spanning family, party, and strategy genres. The studio’s growing catalogue now includes ten unique games, all united by a passion for elegant design and creative play.

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Toronto, ON — October 17, 2025 — Analog Game Studios will be with Changeling Gaming at the Designer Showcase at Junction Craft Brewery on Friday, October 24th from 6–10 PM. This special event will celebrate Toronto’s thriving tabletop game design scene, featuring two exciting titles: the wildly popular family game Centrix and the debut of Schooled, the brand-new release from local game designer Cecil Oakton.

Centrix is a dynamic, fast-paced family game featuring a colourful multi-level rotating board that gets players climbing, spinning, jumping and bumping. Combining strategic movement, surprising twists, and quick thinking, Centrix is known for its easy-to-learn mechanics and high replayability — a hit with players of all ages.

Schooled, designed by Cecil Oakton, will make its first public appearance at the event. Inspired by nature’s own survival strategy, where fish band together in schools for protection, this two-player strategy game challenges opponents to build and protect their own school of fish while navigating ever-changing waters. With striking visuals and elegant design, Schooled is Analog Game Studios’ 10th published title and marks Oakton’s first official board game release.

“It’s incredibly exciting to finally share Schooled with players face to face,” said Cecil Oakton, game designer. “The game was inspired by my fascination with how cooperation and competition coexist in nature — and I can’t wait to see how people respond to that dynamic on the table.”

“We’re thrilled to be partnering again with Changeling Gaming and to showcase not just one, but two Toronto-designed games,” said Richard MacRae, President and Publisher at Analog Game Studios. “Centrix continues to thrill families everywhere, and Schooled is a perfect example of the creativity and innovation that drives the Canadian game design community.”

The Designer Showcase is pay what you can, and guests are invited to enjoy an evening of great craft beer, hands-on gameplay, and conversations with the designers themselves.

Event Details:
📍 Junction Craft Brewery — 150 Symes Rd, Toronto, ON
🕕 Friday, October 24th, 6:00–10:00 PM
💸 Admission: Pay What You Can
🎲 Featuring Centrix and Schooled with the designers in attendance

For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact:
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[Toronto, ON – 8  September 2025] – Analog Game Studios is proud to announce the retail release of Schooled, the latest addition to its fresh lineup of Canadian-designed board games. This marks the 10th title in the publisher’s growing catalogue of imaginative and accessible games.

Inspired by the survival tactics of fish that band together in schools, Schooled is a head-to-head two-player board game where players compete to build and protect their own school of fish while blocking their opponent’s moves. Its engaging mechanics, streamlined rules, and vibrant design make it equally appealing for casual players, families, and dedicated board gamers alike.

“This game is all about clever moves, playful strategy, and that satisfying moment when your school comes together before your eyes,” said Richard MacRae, President and Publisher of Analog Game Studios. “We’re thrilled to bring Schooled to stores in time for the fall and to celebrate our tenth title with a game that’s as fun to look at as it is to play.”

Toronto-based game designer Cecil Oakton shared his excitement: “As my first published game, seeing Schooled come to life has been incredibly rewarding. I wanted to create a game that feels competitive but still lighthearted — something that families and friends could enjoy again and again. I can’t wait for players to dive in.”

With its fish-themed charm, portability, and fast-paced play, Schooled is designed to be a crowd-pleaser and a must-have addition to board game collections everywhere.

About Analog Game Studios
Analog Game Studios publishes fun, engaging, and visually striking board games that connect players through shared experiences. With ten titles now in its catalogue, the studio continues to champion Canadian creativity while delighting board game fans worldwide.

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Toronto, ON – 16 August 2025 – Analog Game Studios is thrilled to announce its participation at this year’s CNE Gaming Garage, in the Gaming Zone dedicated to Canadian board game designers. Visitors to the Gaming Garage will have the chance to play three of Analog’s most inventive and exciting titles: Centrix, Torus, and Latte Throwdown (Mondays through Thursdays).

The CNE Gaming Garage (www.theex.com/attractions/gaming-garage) has become one of the most popular attractions at the Canadian National Exhibition, offering fans the chance to explore everything from esports to tabletop. Analog Game Studios is proud to represent Canadian creativity in board game publishing by giving players hands-on experiences with three of its standout titles.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be featured at the CNE Gaming Garage,” said Richard MacRae, President and Publisher at Analog Game Studios. “It’s an amazing opportunity to showcase the creativity and fun that Canadian developed board games bring to the tabletop. We love seeing people discover our games for the first time, and the Gaming Garage is the perfect place to connect with new players and fans.”

Featured Games at the CNE Gaming Garage:

• Centrix – A one-of-a-kind 3D strategy game played on a colourful rotating tower. Easy to learn but endlessly replayable, it challenges players to think in multiple dimensions.

• Torus – A fast-paced, tile-placement puzzle game with a circular twist that keeps players on their toes. Elegant in design, Torus is both brain-teasing and visually striking also in a 3D environment.

• Latte Throwdown – A light-hearted and highly social barista competition in a box. Players capture latte art designs in a game that combines creativity and friendly rivalry with loads of dice.

“Analog Game Studios is dedicated to publishing games that are fun, accessible, and visually striking,” added MacRae. “Centrix, Torus, and Latte Throwdown are perfect examples of how Canadian game development can be both innovative and approachable for everyone.”

The Gaming Garage runs throughout the CNE, and Analog Game Studios invites all attendees to stop by, grab a seat, and play these amazing games first-hand.

For more information on the Gaming Garage, visit: https://www.theex.com/attractions/gaming-garage/

About Analog Game Studios

Analog Game Studios is a casual game publisher of family games, party games, light strategy games, gateway games and card games.  Our tabletop board games are mainstream and mass market, fresh and unique, intended to be beautiful and always aimed at modernizing the tabletop entertainment experience with inviting alternatives to the old-school games we all knew and loved. Find your game with us!

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[Toronto, May 25, 2021] – Following on the Kickstarter releases of “King of Indecision”, “Latte Throwdown” and “Duels of Cartisora” during 2020, Analog Game Studios is pleased to announce that its first Kickstarter for 2021 will see the launch of “Torus”, the game of abstract logic, played across a grid representing the surface of a donut-shape known as a Torus. Originally published as “CTOR” in Europe, where it sold over 100,000 copies, this lavish new production reboot, for North American release, is a critically acclaimed strategy masterpiece designed by Dr. Bronn who needed to teach his students mathematical applications in cellular biology that overcome “boundary conditions”.

“We’re very excited to be publishing Dr. Bronn’s extremely successful board game and look forward to supporting the international Championships associated with the games’s success, as soon as social distancing restrictions allow competitive events to resume”, said Richard MacRae, Publisher at Analog Game Studios. “For now, our sole focus is to launch and manage a successful Kickstarter for the game’s North American reboot launch, which goes live on June 1st at 8:00 EDT.” 

The Kickstarter for “Torus” will be seeking crowd funding for the production and distribution of the game throughout Canada and the United States and there will be some special benefits exclusively available to Kickstarter backers for this campaign including a retail backer opportunity.

One of the unique aspects of this otherwise 2-player strategy game is the solo variant that allows players to challenge their right intuitive brain against their left analytical brain. This is a key feature that gives Torus its moniker as a ‘brain-game’. Players that play in Solo Mode will find out which side of their brain is predominant and can, in effect, exercise and strengthen their ‘weaker’ side.

Watch for “Torus” coming to Kickstarter – the game in which Alexey Pajitnov, creator of Tetris, observed: “The circle of your game’s fans has already formed and will continue to grow.” and Ernõ Rubik, inventor of Rubik’s Cube, said: “Your game is wonderful!”

ABOUT ANALOG GAME STUDIOS:

Analog Game Studios is a casual game publisher of family games, party games, light strategy games, gateway games and card games.  Our games answer the call for fresh themes and quick fun play that’s accessible through one-of-a-kind experiences, are intended to be uniquely beautiful and aimed at modernizing the tabletop entertainment experience with inviting alternatives to the old-school games we all knew and loved. There’s a board game for everyone. Find your game with us!

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Richard MacRae at: games[at]analoggamestudios.com | 416-821-8289 | www.analoggamestudios.com 

[Toronto, October 2, 2020] – Analog Game Studios is participating in SPIEL.digital, the online trade fair where publishers showcase their new products to a broad audience of analog gamers. The online convention replaces SPIEL, which normally takes place in Essen, Germany and is the largest board game convention of its kind in the world.

“We’re honoured and pleased to be participating in SPIEL.digital”, said Richard MacRae, President and Publisher at Analog Game Studios. “While we wish that our first time at SPIEL could have been in Germany, we applaud the organizers for putting together this online game trade fair and we look forward to meeting many board gamers, and industry professionals.”

Analog Games Studios will be featuring its four new releases: “Centrix”, which is now for the first time available in English, German, French, and Spanish; “On Pointe; The Ballet board Game”, which launched in North America earlier this year in February; “King of Indecision”, which is launching now as well as the Barista Battle dice game “Latte Throwdown” which is launching this Fall.

Make a point of attending SPIEL.digital; you’ll find us in the 2Player Games ‘World’ and the Family Games ‘World’. Stop by and say hello.

ABOUT ANALOG GAME STUDIOS:

Analog Game Studios is a casual game publisher of family games, party games, light strategy games, gateway games and card games.  Our tabletop board games are mainstream and mass market, fresh and unique, intended to be beautiful and always aimed at modernizing the tabletop entertainment experience with inviting alternatives to the old-school games we all knew and loved. Find your game with us!

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Richard MacRae at: games[at]analoggamestudios.com | 416-821-8289 | www.analoggamestudios.com 

[Toronto, September 29, 2020] – Analog Game Studios and BoardGame2Go have partnered to make 5 tabletop games available for rent at the first ever Toronto board game rental shop. “Centrix”, “Gnomes at Midnight”, “On Pointe: The Ballet Board Game”, “LISTIT The Party Game” and “#demidancer” can now be rented for a week and depending on your location, home delivery is also available.

“Renting board games is a great way to try out new games before deciding to buy”, said Richard MacRae, President and Publisher at Analog Game Studios. “We believe this new business idea is timed just right, as the popularity of board games is expanding from ‘Indie Hobbyists’ to mainstream family game fare.”

When you can’t get out to a board game café, or space is tight at home with limited room to grow a huge collection or you just want to try something new, this is a brilliant solution to bringing home great tabletop entertainment.

Board games make for great gifts too, because there’s a board game for everyone. Rent a few and decide which ones you’d like to give to friends, family of just have for your own collection.

For information on how to rent board games just go to www.BoardGame2Go.com or simply download the App and start renting analog games right away.

ABOUT ANALOG GAME STUDIOS:

Analog Game Studios is a casual game publisher of family games, party games, light strategy games, gateway games and card games.  Our tabletop board games are mainstream and mass market, fresh and unique, intended to be beautiful and always aimed at modernizing the tabletop entertainment experience with inviting alternatives to the old-school games we all knew and loved. Find your game with us!

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If you need additional information about this topic, contact:

Richard MacRae at: games[at]analoggamestudios.com | 416-821-8289 | www.analoggamestudios.com