Play and stories inspired by history.
From Rome to Vikings and Victorian Britain, Cow Island Publishing aims to create games and stories that encourage people of all ages to explore history.
Our Story
Cow Island Publishing began as a small creative experiment inspired by Carlstens Fortress on the Swedish island of Marstrand — and its neighbour, Koön, literally “Cow Island.”
What started as personal writing projects has developed into the beginnings of a studio with an aim to help people explore history through tabletop games, digital experiences, and fiction.
Our aim is simple: to bring different eras to life in ways that are fun and creative to promote the study of history.
Victor Nelligan
Founder and Creative Director
Based in London, Victor writes and designs the games and stories that Cow Island offers.
Collaboration and advisory panel
We are currently looking for budding historians, archaeologists and other education enthusiasts to continue driving Cow Island’s projects forward. The plan is to form an advisory network who share our passion for re-imagining the past.