Curiously cosmic cargo

Part robot, part portal, THINGAMABOB connects your community to stellar, out-of-this-world items that bring amusement, creativity, and joy. Inside, you’ll find refined treasures designed to spark curiosity and spread delight.

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SPECIMENS @ ODD13

This machine landed at Odd13 in March 2025 and quickly adapted to its surroundings. At Odd13—a brewery rooted in storytelling, games, and comic books—it was easy to find specimens ranging from those just down the street to others as far away as the Czech Republic. You'll find analog amusements ranging from collectible robots you build yourself to classics like playdough.----^{SELECT A SPECIMEN TO EXPLORE IT OR VIEW ALL}

Archduke
In Archduke, you'll travel sunrise to sunset in a race through distant sand dunes and uncharted seas. To be the fastest explorer you'll need to travel light. Use quick thinking, memory, and sabotage to trade your heaviest treasures and arrive first to the land of Archduke.- An easy to learn card game for 2-6 players
- Includes beautiful screen-printed wood tokens
- Slim packaging allows for easy travel and storage
- Great replayability and addicting, quick rounds.

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Wormhole
Wormhole is a continuous game of tag that's played discreetly between any number of players over an infinite amount of time. When you find a Wormhole pin, someone successfully targeted you. Now, your goal is to get rid of the pin as quickly (and cleverly) as possible. You'll spin the pin to reveal how you need to offload your new cosmic cargo.

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Deck of Robots
Step into a futuristic playground with these "Deck of Robots" playing cards! Each card showcases quirky, robot-inspired artwork that marries classic design with a stellar twist, perfect for igniting cosmic fun during any card game. Made with casino-quality paper, and made in the U.S.A.

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Strawberry Sunset
In Strawberry Sunset, create a vibrant and flourishing strawberry patch - one more fruitful than your neighbor’s. In this quick strategy game, you will have until sunset to grow as many strawberry plants as you can, while landscaping your garden. Add unique features to your design, such as koi ponds, gnomes, and zen gardens. Ready to get your hands dirty?

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Werewolf
One minute you're a Villager, defending your theoretical home with every fiber of your being. The next, you're a Werewolf, framing your friends and accusing them of wanting to destroy your village, when really it's you who's been infiltrating it all along. Each game becomes an epic phenomenon, designed to test your personal judgement and moral character.

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PEAK PLAYING CARDS
Peak Playing Cards bring Colorado’s epic Fourteeners right to your fingertips, featuring sleek line art that’s as crisp as the mountain air. Each card showcases a towering summit, inspiring both seasoned explorers and armchair adventurers alike. A must-have for any collection, they’re sure to elevate every hand you play.

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CARD ASSASSINS
Card Assassins is a mischievous, pick-up-and-play game that lurks in the background of any hangout—perfect for 3 to 6 players. Outwit your pals by slipping in secret “kill words” at just the right moment, and watch them scramble to dodge your cunning tactics. It’s stealth, laughter, and sweet betrayal rolled into one unforgettable social experience.

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MISSION: THINGAMABOB

THINGAMABOB is run by Stellar Factory, a small game and design studio based in Boulder, CO. Although our products reach audiences around the world, we wanted to create a way to make a strong impact on the very community that helped us thrive in the first place. Through THINGAMABOB, we're able to showcase both local and international brands that evoke play and togetherness, allowing us to connect more deeply with the community we call home.If you have a venue that you think would be perfect for a THINGAMABOB, please reach out using our venue form.

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