Julian Birke - Invidious

Julian Birke

Here, I document my journey of creating the Ultimate strategy board game over the past five years. This game combines resource management, battle tactics, and overall strategy into a fun, easy-to-play experience. Join me for behind-the-scenes looks at game development, from initial ideas and design concepts to prototyping and production. Whether you're a board game enthusiast, a fellow designer, or simply love the creative process, there's something here for you. Subscribe and hit the notification bell for updates, and let's enjoy this adventure together!

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7:31

Rachel Just Declared a Gentleman's War

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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16:16

Good Strategy Games Aren’t Just About Combat

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Shared 1 month ago

5.7K views

4:13

This Is How My Strategy Game Unfolds | Time Lapse

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Shared 1 month ago

4.9K views

3:42

Time-Lapse of A Playtest

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4:35

Another Layer of Complexity...

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Shared 1 month ago

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11:45

The problem with Chess-Style Combat

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Shared 1 month ago

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5:18

Sneak Peek: New Board Prototype

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Shared 3 months ago

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9:25

It Looks Like Chess… But It’s a Whole New Strategy Game

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Shared 7 months ago

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14:16

Renovating A Sailboat with ZERO Experience

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Shared 7 months ago

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4:58

Channel Update

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Shared 8 months ago

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14:31

I Hired 4 3D Artists - Why I Picked the Weird Design

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Shared 9 months ago

24K views

8:15

This Game Punishes Cowards Who Don't Declare War

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Shared 9 months ago

119K views

8:26

Secret Societies You've Never Heard of (Game Lore)

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Shared 9 months ago

3.2K views

8:42

I Hated My Game’s Art — So I Redesigned It

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Shared 10 months ago

5.7K views

11:57

I've Spent 9 Years Working On My Board Game... Was it worth it?

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Shared 10 months ago

4.8K views

11:28

Guilds, Trading Companies & Secret Societies... OH MY!

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Shared 10 months ago

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4:03

Channel Update: What NEEDS to Happen...

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Shared 10 months ago

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15:02

Workshop: TOP SECRET

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Shared 11 months ago

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11:25

How Breaking My Own Rules Made My Game Even Better

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Shared 11 months ago

5.3K views

21:23

The Good, the Bad, and the Broken – Strategy Game PLAYTEST | Part 4

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Shared 1 year ago

2.5K views

3:29

Workshopping: Victory Condition

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Shared 1 year ago

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27:57

A Solo Playtest | Part 3

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Shared 1 year ago

2K views

24:42

A Solo Playtest | Part 2

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Shared 1 year ago

2.9K views

18:34

A Solo Playtest | Part 1

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Shared 1 year ago

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5:41

Why Every Graphic Designer Should Create A Board Game

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Shared 1 year ago

1.4K views

6:33

The Challenge of Polishing the Final 10% of My Dream Game

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Shared 1 year ago

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9:43

5 Lessons I've Learned From Designing My Dream Game (So Far)

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Shared 1 year ago

2.1K views

7:42

Board Games: A Way to Exercise Our Aggressive Instincts?

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Shared 1 year ago

1.4K views

8:09

Why I'm Doubling Down on My Controversial Game Mechanic

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Shared 1 year ago

25K views

3:52

Will My 'ULTIMATE' Strategy Game Survive the Playtest?

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Shared 1 year ago

3.2K views

7:25

The Impact of Storytelling: Why Narrative Matters in Games

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Shared 1 year ago

2.1K views

7:04

I Want YOU to Playtest My Strategy Game

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Shared 1 year ago

4.6K views

11:03

WHY I'm Fitting All of My Board Game's Rules on This Tiny Card

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Shared 1 year ago

4.1K views

22:00

Answering Your Toughest Questions About My Strategy Board Game

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Shared 1 year ago

3.5K views

2:25

Get a First Glance Inside the TABLETOP SIMULATOR

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Shared 1 year ago

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8:38

The Art of Winning: Game Tactics & Strategies Revealed

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Shared 1 year ago

4.8K views

6:29

Discover How Combat Works in My Strategy Board Game

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Shared 1 year ago

10K views

5:45

I’ve Neglected This Crucial Game Design Element for Too Long

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Shared 1 year ago

6.5K views

8:20

SECRETS Behind My Board Game Philosophy

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Shared 1 year ago

4K views

5:48

Where We’re Headed: Upcoming Steps in My Game Development Journey

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Shared 1 year ago

5.5K views

6:25

How Player Creativity Will Shape the Future of My Game

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Shared 1 year ago

8.2K views

6:03

Why I'm Redesigning This Game Piece, AGAIN

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Shared 1 year ago

11K views

10:36

How Sun Tzu Inspired a Game Design Breakthrough

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Shared 1 year ago

10K views

6:39

How to Get Struck by LIGHTNING: the Nature of Inspiration

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Shared 1 year ago

3K views

8:55

Crafting the Perfect Strategy Board Game: A Rulebook Overview

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Shared 1 year ago

84K views

5:39

CIVILIZATION VII: Trailer Reaction and My NEW Features Wishlist

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Shared 1 year ago

2K views

5:20

Humanizing AI Art: How I Create Unique Board Game Graphics

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Shared 1 year ago

8.4K views

4:28

My Quest to Create the ULTIMATE STRATEGY Board Game

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Shared 1 year ago

22K views