Publisher:
360 Heller Media
8635 W Sahara Ave #3170
Las Vegas, NV 89117-5858
USA
contact@8doodles.com
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Publisher:
360 Heller Media
8635 W Sahara Ave #3170
Las Vegas, NV 89117-5858
USA
contact@8doodles.com
JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
A portable game system designed for personalized board games, roll & write games, and themed tabletop experiences that combine physical play with optional digital expansions.
ZIP & PLAY was created to make personalized games more practical, flexible, and enjoyable in everyday life. While many traditional games are designed to stay on a shelf between occasional game nights, ZIP & PLAY was designed to move with you, adapt to different environments, and fit naturally into real-life moments.
As the portable play system behind 8doodles Personalized Board Games, Roll & Write Games, and Themed Board Games, ZIP & PLAY combines physical play, thoughtful design, personalization, and optional digital expansions into one connected experience. The result is a game system that is easy to carry, simple to use, and ready whenever you are.
Classic-style board games with personalized themes, custom visuals, physical components, and optional digital expansions.
Portable write-on games where players roll, mark, draw, score, and replay different challenges using the ZIP & PLAY format.
Fast-paced themed board games with movement, spaces, choices, Online Cards, and simple scoring system.
ZIP & PLAY replaces the traditional game box with a portable zippered pouch designed to keep all game components in one place. Game boards, cards, dice, and accessories are stored together, making the entire game easy to carry, organize, and set up whenever the opportunity to play arises.
More than just storage, the pouch also becomes part of the game itself. Once unfolded, it transforms into a durable textile game board, creating a compact playing surface that works at home, while traveling, on family vacations, during camping trips, or anywhere a flat surface is available. It fits easily into a backpack, bag, or carry-on luggage and, when rolled up—depending on the number of game components—even into a pocket. Designed for everyday use.
Every ZIP & PLAY game is built around a modular system that adapts to different play styles. Depending on the game, the double-sided textile board can offer two completely different games or multiple game modes within the same pouch. Instead of a rigid cardboard board, ZIP & PLAY uses a flexible textile playing surface that is more durable, easier to clean, and designed for everyday use.
The system can also include a compact accessory pouch for storing dice, pawns, tokens, and other small game components. Thanks to built-in snap fasteners, it can quickly transform into a portable dice tray during play. Attached to the zipper is a dedicated NFC Keychain, unique to each game. Simply tap it with your smartphone for instant access to Online Cards, game instructions, printable materials, expansions, and other digital content, extending the physical game with optional digital experiences whenever you choose to use them.
ZIP & PLAY was created for games that can be truly personal. From family editions and personalized gifts to board games designed for special occasions, every project can be customized with unique names, stories, themes, graphics, and visual styles, creating a more meaningful experience for the people who play.
The same flexibility also makes ZIP & PLAY an ideal solution for businesses, organizations, schools, events, and promotional projects. Whether developed as a personalized family game or a custom business experience, every project is designed around its purpose, audience, and story while preserving the portable format that defines the entire ZIP & PLAY system.
ZIP & PLAY is a portable game system developed by 8doodles. It combines a textile pouch, a game board, and all essential game components into one compact format that is easy to store, carry, and set up whenever you’re ready to play.
ZIP & PLAY is a game system, not a single board game. It is used across different 8doodles game collections, each with its own gameplay, theme, and components while sharing the same portable format.
The ZIP & PLAY system is used for Personalized Board Games, Roll & Write Games, and Themed Board Games. While they all share the same portable format, each category features its own gameplay, components, rules, and overall playing experience.
ZIP & PLAY replaces the traditional game box with a textile pouch that stores all game components and also serves as the game board. The result is a more portable, space-efficient, and practical format for everyday play.
The contents vary depending on the game. A ZIP & PLAY game may include a textile game board, cards, dice, pawns, tokens, an accessory pouch, an NFC Keychain, and optional digital content such as Online Cards, game instructions, printable materials, or future expansions.
The textile game board unfolds into a full playing surface and folds back into the pouch when the game is over. It is more resistant to creasing than traditional cardboard boards and is easier to clean for everyday use.
The accessory pouch is designed to store dice, pawns, tokens, and other small game components. Thanks to built-in snap fasteners, it can also transform into a compact dice tray during gameplay.
The NFC Keychain provides quick access to digital materials connected to a specific game. By tapping it with a smartphone, players can open Online Cards, game instructions, printable materials, expansions, and other content prepared for that project.
No. You can tap the NFC Keychain or scan a QR code to open the available materials in a web browser. No additional app installation is required.
Online Cards are digital card collections that complement selected ZIP & PLAY games. Depending on the project, they may include new challenges, additional activities, gameplay variations, educational materials, printable content, or future expansions.
Yes. ZIP & PLAY games can be individually designed with custom themes, names, stories, graphics, colors, branding elements, and other content tailored to a specific project or audience.
ZIP & PLAY is designed for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. The system works well for family, educational, tourism, promotional, and business projects where portability and personalization matter.
Yes. ZIP & PLAY can be adapted to a company’s visual identity and project goals. Depending on the need, the game may include custom graphics, content, themes, educational elements, promotional elements, and optional digital expansions.
Yes. Selected projects can be expanded with Online Cards, printable materials, new challenges, digital add-ons, and future expansions, allowing the game to continue growing after purchase.
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