Rob Newton
Rob Newton is a Seattle-based game designer active since 2025, focused on set-collection and trick-taking card games.
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Biography
According to BoardGameGeek, Rob Newton is a designer based in Seattle, WA. He previously worked in mobile game development and runs Coin Flip Games. The database currently lists one of his boardgame titles.
Career
Newton is recorded as active in tabletop design from 2025. He was involved in mobile games before engaging with the board game community around 2015. Under Coin Flip Games he creates projects for both mobile and tabletop. His listed tabletop release from 2025 leans toward card-based design.
Most Famous Games
The primary title listed is Trickadee (2025). Trickadee is a card game with an animal theme that combines set-collection and trick-taking mechanics. No other tabletop titles are listed in the provided data.
Design Style
Newton favors card-driven designs: set-collection and trick-taking are the strongest mechanical signatures. Thematically he leans toward animal motifs and compact card play rather than large economic or worker-placement systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rob Newton from?
The data indicates Rob Newton is based in Seattle, WA; a precise country of origin is not specified in the source.
What is their most famous game?
The listed game is Trickadee (2025).
What mechanic is their signature?
The data highlights set-collection and trick-taking as his main mechanics.
How long have they been active?
He is recorded as active in tabletop design from 2025.
Verdict
If you like concise card games with trick elements, keep an eye on Trickadee.
