About
Nick Kraus
My name is Nick and I am the founder of Storm Spear Games. I have a PhD in the languages, history, and archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia, and I have spent most of my career working in research and academia studying the ancient world.
In 2020 I decided I wanted to make a board game for my friends that could bring my love for ancient history to life and be something fun and playable. My favourite games are long strategy games like Twilight Imperium, Scythe, and Dune, which may take an afternoon to play but are a great excuse to spend time with friends and do something fun.
Thus my first game, Akkad, was born, and with it the publishing company Storm Spear Games!
Ancient history is an endless well of creativity, with so many stories that can excite and inspire people across the globe. I hope to continue bringing to life the ancient world through gaming!