Play For Keeps
Play For Keeps — small Kickstarter publisher from London, active in 2025, focused on modular boards and train/route building.
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Biography
Play For Keeps is a small Kickstarter-based publisher from London, active in 2025. The team was started by three friends: Paul Spencer (Project Manager), Archie Edwards (Art Director) and Anthony Howgego (Game Development). Our database lists one game from the publisher.
Career
The publisher emerged in 2025 with a clear crowdfunding orientation. Play For Keeps released The String Railway Collection (2025), employing mechanics such as Modular Board, Network and Route Building and Pick-up and Deliver. Thematic focus centers on trains and territory building within a project-driven approach.
Most Famous Games
The sole listed title is The String Railway Collection (2025). No additional games are currently recorded in our database, so this title represents the publisher's present output.
Design Style
Their games pair modular boards with route-building and delivery mechanics, emphasizing tactical planning and network optimization. The team appears to operate in a Kickstarter/project-based model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Play For Keeps from?
According to the source data, Play For Keeps is based in London.
What is their most famous game?
The most prominent (and currently only) listed game is The String Railway Collection (2025).
What mechanic is their signature?
Signature mechanics include Modular Board, Network and Route Building, and Pick-up and Deliver.
How long have they been active?
The source data records Play For Keeps as active in 2025.
Verdict
Players who enjoy train games with modular boards and route optimization should watch Play For Keeps for The String Railway Collection.
