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✶ Design Signals
Thoughts, reflections and behind-the-scenes from Thorn & Key
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Island Papers @ Doujima 2026
Catch the Island Papers showcase at Doujima 2026! Come browse the zine, try demos of the games from Island Papers Issue 1: Ceremony and purchase other releases from the contributors. Here's a quick overview of our schedule this weekend at booth F15/16, in the middle block. Most demos and activities require a booking; scroll down for a brief description of each demo and the booking slots available. While our demos are free tasters for the content of Island Papers, please note
Apr 283 min read


Thorn & Key Collectable Cards
So you've started your collection of Thorn & Key collectable cards! What are they and how do you use them? What are they? The cards are mini narrative bits that you can mix and match to form your own playable fiction and scenarios. They fall largely into 3 categories: People, Places and Problems. Each card has a digital collage on the front, and some narrative on the back. Some cards have random tables too! How to Use Them? By mixing and matching cards from across the 3 categ
Apr 281 min read


Pack Your Bag Tablecon Quest Giveaway: Terms & Conditions
Hosted on Instagram by Thorn & Key (@thornandkey) in collaboration with the Miracolia Archives (@miracoliaarchives) The Prize: Three...
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Multiplayer Rules for The Strange Artefacts of Wisteria Hall
Here are the multiplayer game modifiers for Wisteria Hall.
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Event reflections: Doujima 2025
I’ve finally had time to reflect on Doujima 2025: an ambitious, exhausting, and unexpectedly moving weekend that marked Thorn & Key’s first ever foray into running a physical escape game at a convention.
Jul 10, 20252 min read
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