Infiltrate A World of Shinobi

The shadows stir among rival shinobi. Lead your clans, strike with precision, and decide the fate of your enemy — will you defeat their powerful Jōnin, or seize their Hidden Village?

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Hidden Village is a 2-player dueling card game of tactical combat and cunning deception. By combining two distinct clans, you’ll create a village with unique synergies and playstyles. Each match is a test of foresight and adaptability: will you strike down your rival’s Jōnin, or infiltrate and capture their Hidden Village? With six clans to mix and match, no two battles are ever the same — every duel is a fresh test of wit, adaptability, and mastery of the shadows.

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Want to get in on the action early? Hidden Village is live on Screentop.gg, a free platform for playtesting board games. The game’s still sharpening its blades, so you might spot a few rough edges — but that’s where you come in! Every match helps us refine the mechanics and make Hidden Village the best it can be. All the rules are ready to go, and you can play straight from your computer or phone.

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The Pick It Up Games Mission

To create rad games and experiences that exceed expectations, spark joy, and bring people together — because life’s better when the beat is strong and everyone’s in the pit.

The Story

Pick It Up Games was founded in 2025 by me, Chris McMillion.After years of playing video games and D&D, I eventually fell in love with board games. A few years later, I decided to try my hand at designing some games myself. These ranged from too simple to too complicated, but I didn't give up. In 2021, I had finally crafted a real gem with Hidden Village. After some playtests I realized I had a viable product, but my journey was only beginning.Using my skills in project management, illustration, graphic design, and web design, I decided to embark on a quest to take The Hidden Village from prototype to fully published game. And here we are, as I continue pumping out artwork, scheduling playtests, and tweaking my designs. I hope you'll find a way to be a part of this story!

About Me

I'm Chris! I'm an artist and board game designer working on publishing my first game. I love creating in any shape or form and much of my inspiration comes from music, anime, and fantasy novels.

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