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North Sky Games

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2014
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About North Sky Games

North Sky Games is an independent game developer and publisher based in Issaquah, Washington. Founded in 2014, the studio creates digital adaptations of classic card, board and casual tabletop games for mobile and desktop devices. Its work centres on familiar tabletop rules presented through single-player and online multiplayer experiences.

Card and tabletop games

The studio's catalogue includes Rummy 500, Canasta Royale, Gin Rummy Royale, Cribbage Royale and Spades Royale: Online + Single. Other releases explore variations on solitaire, alongside games such as Checkers Royale, Domino Royale, Sudoku Royale and Bubble Buster. This focus spans traditional card play, board games and casual puzzles.

Across its games, North Sky Games combines tiered artificial-intelligence opponents and adjustable difficulty with statistics tracking and customizable visual themes. Online features include cross-platform matchmaking and weekly leaderboard tournaments, supporting both solo play and competition with other players.

Development and publishing

North Sky Games handles game design, programming, self-publishing and ongoing live operations. Its distribution spans Apple's iOS, iPadOS and macOS platforms, Android storefronts including Google Play and Samsung Galaxy Store, Amazon Kindle and the Microsoft Store for Windows. Platform availability varies by title.

The studio serves a global audience through these digital storefronts. Its ongoing work includes software updates, multiplayer maintenance and storefront support, extending development beyond each game's initial release.

More about North Sky Games

Leadership

  • Nicolas Payette, also known as Nic, is the founder and developer. The report identifies Don as creative director.

Business model

The studio's games primarily use a free-to-play model supported by banner and interstitial advertising. Optional in-app purchases include coin packs, joker consumables and ad-removal options.

Notable credits

16 credits
  • Spades Royale: Online + Single
  • Rummy 500
  • Canasta Royale
  • Gin Rummy Royale
  • Cribbage Royale
  • Cribbage Solitaire
  • Spite & Malice!
  • Rummy Royale!
  • Rummy Solitaire
  • Gin Solitaire
  • Thirty One Rummy
  • Blackjack Royale
  • Checkers Royale
  • Sudoku Royale
  • Domino Royale
  • Bubble Buster

Offices

Where North Sky Games is based

1 location

  • Issaquah offices

    Headquarters
    Issaquah, Washington, United States
    About this office

    **Office** Status: active Headquarters Address: 3741 246th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98029, United States Registered trader premises and operating headquarters. --- **Office** Status: active Address: 410 Newport Way NW, Suite B, Issaquah, WA 98027-3116, United States Commercial office space listed in the studio's Microsoft Store publisher records.

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