Frown Clowns came into being in 2021 when we self-published our first game, Joystick Heroes, on Kickstarter. We’ve since released a second game, 5 Wards, without crowdfunding, and are preparing to launch our 3rd title, Hair Band, in summer, 2025.
Meet The Clowns
DICKIE CHAPIN
Clown #1 | Game Designer | Graphic Designer
Rocky game (early 1990’s)
Lifelong tabletop game designer with many years of graphic design experience. Loves donuts, air conditioning, and making cool stuff. Can often be found staring into the distance and has been accused of being from another planet.
As an only child, Dickie designed sports games and spent countless hours simulating entire seasons in his bedroom. As an adult, his love of game design came flooding back when he discovered The Game Crafter in 2019. He dove into researching modern game design and exploded with ideas. Now he’s pretty much just a blob of useless jelly, pumping out game designs while eating cereal and trying not to pick off his scabs.
DAVID SMITH
Clown #2 | Game Developer | Tech Dude
Lifelong gamer, code jockey, and pop culture fanatic. Willing and able to recall and recite entire movie scenes. Ninja-level project management skills. Has been known to put out multiple fires with a single keystroke.
