TESA Collective · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Solidarity Sale: Don't call it cyber monday!

$5 - $13 off all our games for changing the world Solidarity Sale We're going to be honest with you, we don't have any special deals for Cyber Monday. The reason for that is that we've had all of our games on major discount for almost the entirety of 2020, in what we've been c…

See More from TESA Collective

  TESA Collective · [email protected]

November 27, 2020 at 6:44 PM

📣 Gift guide for activists, change-makers, and progressives! 📣

Everything is on sale! Read our latest post on our blog or below: Gift guide for activists, change-makers, and progressives. And please feel free to forward widely - it really helps us get the word out! It can be hard to find the perfect gift for people who care about changing…

See More from TESA Collective

  TESA Collective · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 6:02 PM

We made an online Get Out The Vote game for Planned Parenthood Votes!

Planned Parenthood Votes is doing absolutely vital work - and we're excited the game we made together can boost their efforts. Read our latest post below or on our site: We made an online Get Out The Vote game for Planned Parenthood Votes In September of 2020, in the middle of…

See More from TESA Collective

  TESA Collective · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Space Cats Fight Fascism 2nd edition is here!

Wooden cat meeples, new art, new character power! The second edition of Space Cats Fight Fascism is here! We'll admit, when we first had the idea for Space Cats Fight Fascism, we had no idea it would become one of our best selling games. We thought it would be a great way to …

See More from TESA Collective

  TESA Collective · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Cooperation not incarceration: building the movement for cooperative work and affordable housing

We have to create a broad and holistic cooperative network – we need to provide more than living wages: people must have access to safe and affordable housing. Read our latest post below or on our blog - Cooperation not incarceration: building the movement for cooperative work…

See More from TESA Collective

  TESA Collective · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Help us build our next game: Sustainable City

We're crowdsourcing content to be included in the game! Hey friends, With one of our upcoming games, Sustainable City, we thought we would try something a little different. We both wanted to share the game design process from beginning to end, as well as crowdsource content for…

See More from TESA Collective

  TESA Collective · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 5:34 PM

What comes next: Five policy plans and platforms for a just future

Instead of just going back to the way things were, we must reinvent and build the world we want. Read our latest post on our blog our below - What comes next: Five policy plans and platforms for a just future Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: We are living in unpreceden…

See More from TESA Collective

  TESA Collective · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 6:50 PM

How we teamed up with the labor movement to make “STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion”

A behind the scenes look at the creation of STRIKE! Read our latest update below or on our blog: How We Teamed Up With The Labor Movement to Make “STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion” Note to everyone who backed STRIKE! on Kickstarter or pre-ordered it: the game has begun sh…

See More from TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 7:51 PM

What You Can Do to Support the Protests Right Now: A Guide

Resources, advice, ebooks, and more. #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeforFloyd Read this below or on our blog - What You Can Do to Support the Protests Right Now: A Guide We are seeing protests, civil unrest, and even uprisings sweep across cities and towns all over the United States…

See More from The TESA Collective

  Brian @ TESA Collective · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 4:02 PM

We're in Teen Vogue

The true, radical history of Monopoly. Yeah, you read that right: TESA is in Teen Vogue. We have long been influenced by the history of board games for changing the world, and we chatted with the Teen Vogue about the most surprising example of all: Monopoly. For those unawa…

See More from Brian @ TESA Collective

  Brian @ The TESA Collective · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Pandemic crash shows worker co-ops are more resilient than traditional businesses

Democratic ownership means sharing the burden in hard times Hey friends, Brian from The TESA Collective here. I wanted to let you know that TESA has a new article in Truthout: Pandemic Crash Shows Worker Co-ops Are More Resilient Than Traditional Business. In this article, we …

See More from Brian @ The TESA Collective

  Brian, The TESA Collective · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 3:29 PM

May Day Sale: Half off our games for changing the world

In celebration of everyone on strike this May Day This will be a May Day to remember. Across the country, renters and homeowners are demanding relief from the escalating crisis. At the same time, workers are going on strike to fight for safer working conditions, better pay in …

See More from Brian, The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Collective action during the coronavirus pandemic: workers strike to stay safe

Sales from our social justice games will benefit the Worker Solidarity Fund Read below or on our blog: Collective action during the coronavirus pandemic: workers strike to stay safe When we launched our crowdfunding campaign for STRIKE!: The Game of Worker Rebellion last fall…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Turning your in-person trainings to virtual trainings: 6 tips & tools in the age of the coronavirus

In the age of coronavirus, let's make online education dynamic and dialogue-based. Read below or on our blog: 6 tips and tools for turning your in-person trainings to virtual trainings in the age of coronavirus. TESA is also offering free 30-minute consultations for people wh…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Our small act of solidarity: Half off our games for changing the world

To keep you entertained, hopeful, and together during this tough time Dear friends, We know the coming days and weeks will be hard for many as they are stuck at home, as well as for those whose work life is disrupted and whose income will be negatively impacted. This is sure to…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 3:42 PM

Turning workers into owners through democratic education

Transitioning traditional businesses into co-ops can transform our economy Read below or on our blog: Turning Workers Into Owners Through Democratic Education. Also scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for a 10% off coupon on all our co-op products. The ICA Group is the ol…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 4:59 PM

How Cooperatives Build a Better World

Plus: Free, downloadable co-op posters from TESA! Read below or on our blog: How Cooperatives Build a Better World. Scroll through this post for free, downloadable co-op posters. Also scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for a 10% off coupon on all our co-op products. Co…

See More from The TESA Collective

  Brian at TESA · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 3:47 PM

This is how board games spark social change

Play some games, and change the world. Read below or on our blog: This is how board games spark social change. I grew up playing games: board games with my family, video games with my friends, and sports with my classmates. The thing is though, I also grew up in an activist …

See More from Brian at TESA

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 8:35 PM

Last chance to get our activist games & gifts for the holidays! 30% - 75% off!

Board games, books, shirts, and more! Still looking for that perfect gift for the person in your life who wants to change the world? This week is the last chance to order our games and other gifts in time for the holidays - and it's the last week everything in our store is 30%…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 8:50 PM

Your gift guide for people that want to change the world

Board games, books, apparel, art, and more! Read below or on our blog: Your Gift Guide for People Who Want to Change the World. And feel free to forward widely! It can be hard to find the perfect gift for people who care about changing the world. Whether you’re looking for a gi…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 6:56 PM

30% - 75% off our social justice games and gifts!

The perfect presents for people who want to change the world. We've got the perfect gifts for people who want to change the world: games, apparel, art, books and more! Plus, things in our store are on sale for the holiday season, anywhere from 30% all the way to 75% off.   And …

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Last chance to back STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion

Only 36 hours left! Grow your ranks, mobilize your workers, and defeat HappyCorp. Hey friends! We are excited to be in the final countdown for our crowdfunding campaign for STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion: there's only 36 hours left! Already, over 600 of you have joined u…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 4:58 PM

Why it's time to STRIKE!

How a board game can influence organizing. Hey friends, Thanks to you all, our campaign for STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion is going strong. We're so appreciative of the flood of support as well as overall excitement for this game. There are 7 days left in the campaign, an…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

October 29, 2019 at 4:02 PM

Our game STRIKE was covered in VICE!

Plus: An awesome new shirt Hey friends, We're thrilled that the large media out VICE picked up the story of our game STRIKE! and used it to highlight the unionizing effort of Kickstarter workers! Read the featured story here. We stand with the workers of Kickstarter who are f…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 2:10 PM

STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion is now on Kickstarter

Please forward widely! Plus: We support the workers of Kickstarter We’re so excited to announce that the Kickstarter campaign for our newest game is finally here: STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion. We need your help to raise the funds to print this game! And by supporting t…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

October 8, 2019 at 5:41 PM

Our next game is launching next week! Plus: Support the workers of Kickstarter.

STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion is a game by, for, and about the labor movement. We’re thrilled to share that next week we will be launching our Kickstarter campaign for STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion. This is our boldest game yet, and it is a game about fighting f…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 4:35 PM

Dogs, Games, and Cooperatives: Oh My

How we built a game and interactive curriculum to support new members in a dog-walking cooperative. Read our most recent update below or on our blog - Dog, Games, and Cooperatives: Oh My If you’re joining a worker cooperative for the first time, building business skills is a…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 3:25 PM

Our latest article: A People's History of Board Games

There's a progressive history of board games you may not have heard about. There's a progressive history of board games you may not have heard about. From Monopoly's precursor known as The Landlord's Game, to the turn of the century suffragette board game where women battled…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

August 16, 2019 at 2:52 PM

Last day to get half off all our games for changing the world!

Plus, debuting a new character from our upcoming game! Hey friends, Today is the last day of our 50% off everything in our store sale, in honor of educators and learners everywhere who are gearing up to head back to school! You can get our games like Space Cats Fight Fascism, …

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

August 12, 2019 at 2:50 PM

Back to school: Half off our games for changing the world!

In honor of teachers, students, and all educators and learners everywhere - our games about changing the world are 50% off this week! (Until Friday August 16.) There's no coupon code necessary; just head on over to our store. Do you know anyone who might want to get our games? …

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

August 1, 2019 at 1:01 PM

How to manufacture your game domestically, sustainably, and ethically

Based on our 10 years of experience, we developed a guide to printing your game in the United States and using sustainable materials. Read on our blog: How to manufacture your game domestically, sustainably, and ethically We at The TESA Collective have spent more than 10 year…

See More from The TESA Collective

  The TESA Collective · [email protected]

July 24, 2019 at 5:13 PM

Announcing our next board game: “STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion”

This game is a collaboration with Jobs with Justice: Defeat HappyCorp before they take over your city! Read below or on our blog: Announcing our next board game: “STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion” We at The TESA Collective are excited to announce that we have teamed up wi…

See More from The TESA Collective

  TESA Collective · [email protected]

July 22, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Allow us to further introduce ourselves...

Thank you for signing up to receive our newsletter! While you’re waiting for our next email, we thought we’d share a bit more about what we do: EDUCATION FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION TESA can collaborate with you to develop an entire educational project from start to finish, no matte…

See More from TESA Collective