About Bear Paw Press Games
We make seriously fun party games for people who should know better.
Bear Paw Press began as an independent publisher dedicated to creating thoughtful, feel-good books about being human - stories filled with humor, heart, a love of nature, and the beautifully imperfect mess of everyday life. From reflective nonfiction to character-driven fiction, our books celebrate connection, resilience, and finding your way - often with a little dirt under your nails.
Then one day, we had a different idea.
What if we created something for the other side of being human - the side that laughs too loud, says the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time, and knows life is too short to always behave?
So, we created Bear Paw Press Games - a mischievous division of Bear Paw Press dedicated to laughter, questionable decisions, unforgettable game nights, and saying things you probably shouldn't say out loud (but will anyway).
Because sometimes the best stories aren't found in books. They're the ones you create around the table with family and friends.
Why Bad Gardeners?
Bad Gardeners – Mulch Happens is our very first game.
We chose it for two simple reasons:
1) We love plants and gardening… we're just not always good at either.
- We've overwatered.
- We've underwatered.
- We've occasionally killed plants just by looking at them.
2) We love plant people.
Gardeners are some of the most thoughtful, nurturing humans you'll ever meet… who also happen to have a surprisingly twisted, slightly unhinged sense of humor.
Give a group of gardeners a glass of wine, and within ten minutes the conversation goes places no seed catalog has ever had the courage to explore.
3) We love the natural world.
Life can be messy. Our humor may be mischievous, but our love of nature is genuine.
We believe gardens, birds, butterflies, bees, trees, and wild places make life better. That’s why a portion of our profits help support organizations working to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and care for the natural world that inspires so many of our games. That kind of delightful energy?
That philosophy is the heart of Bad Gardeners.
And as far as we can tell… there’s nothing quite like it on the market.
Which probably says something about us.
Is This Game for You?
If you’re a plant person, a gardener, or someone who just enjoys nature-related humor… this game is for you.
If you’re not - but you enjoy off-color jokes, laugh at things you absolutely shouldn't, and appreciate a good 17+ party game with friends… you are absolutely our kind of people.
(Or we’re your kind of game company. Either way, welcome home.)
OUR MISSION:
Our humor may be mischievous, but our love of nature is genuine. That’s why we are proud to donate 1% of our net profits to verified non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving the planet.
We are committed to making you laugh while doing our part to keep the Earth green.
What's Next?
Bad Gardeners is just the beginning.
We’re already creating more party games inspired by gardening, nature, science, travel, school, and the wonderfully ridiculous situations humans find themselves in.
Stay tuned. We’re only getting started.
Retailers
If you're an independent retailer interested in carrying Bad Gardeners or future titles, we'd love to hear from you: