About Pick ’N’ Roll Games Lab – Italy’s Casual-Sports Game Innovators

Founded in Milan, Pick ’N’ Roll Games Lab is a rising Italian board game publisher known for blending sporty themes with unique gameplay mechanics. Their first title, Valley Hoopers: The Series, offers a thrilling fantasy-basketball simulation grounded in deck-building, dice, and card-driven mechanics. I had the pleasure of meeting the team personally at Essen SPIEL, where their energy and love for basketball-driven gameplay were immediately clear.

Valley Hoopers: The Series – A Standout Title

Valley Hoopers: The Series combines modular boards, asymmetrical play-styles, and a best-of-seven series format to deliver a rich, competitive experience for two players. Set in a fantastical universe, it invites you to coach eccentric teams like the “Guardians of Soul Glyde” versus “Miss Rose Horses.” The game marries strategic depth with accessible rules, making it ideal for both casual fans of basketball and board game enthusiasts craving novelty.

What Pick ’N’ Roll Brings to Spielradar

Spielradar is curated for rare, obscure, and import-worthy games—and Pick ’N’ Roll fits perfectly. Their sporty aesthetic fills a niche largely untapped in European indie offerings. By bringing *Valley Hoopers* to our audience, we offer players a fresh genre blend rarely seen in EU distribution: approachable, thematic sports board games with a creative twist.

Publisher Philosophy & Future Outlook

Pick ’N’ Roll Games Lab blends Italian design flair with sporting energy. Their goal is to engage players with intuitive mechanics wrapped in thematic cohesion—and they do it elegantly. With their studio just starting, we’re excited to see how they expand this fantasy-sports direction. As they grow, expect more inventive titles that defy mainstream genres and bring unexpected, high-replay fun to tabletop collections.