Independent creator of apps, social games, and interactive tools
Essays, build notes, and deep dives from the workshop floor.
July 7, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Article 6 of 6 in Tall Tales Retrospective
Three Tall Tales expansion decks were designed in 2002–2003 but never published — Discovery, Hollywood, and Down Home. Twenty-three years later, every card from those unreleased decks is online to browse and draw, alongside the original Pocket Edition that did ship.
July 2, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Article 5 of 6 in Tall Tales Retrospective
Cracker Barrel's buyer sat down with me in 2002 to look at a card game. I designed an exclusive Down Home Edition for them — table toppers, custom card content, the works. Then the deal went quiet.
June 30, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Article 4 of 6 in Tall Tales Retrospective
Tower Records, KB Toys, Blockbuster, Borders, Zany Brainy, Hollywood Video — a tour of the retailers I pitched Tall Tales to across 113 letters in 2002–2003, almost all of which no longer exist.
Newest apps, tools, and games from the studio.
What matters, and why — with the reasoning shown.
Trivia + storytelling card game (2003)
Interactive 3D skateboard ramp builder with materials calculator
Bicycle gap jump design calculator and trajectory simulator
Latest posts from the studio — tap a card to see the product it's about.
Jul 7, 2026 · Yardwise
Rain last night? Yardwise checks the forecast so you don't have to. Get a week's worth of watering guidance based on actual weather patterns. Water smarter, not by guesswork. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #yardwise #watering #lawncare #gardening #waterwise #gardenlife #smartwatering #stalefishlabs
Jun 24, 2026 · Open Wheelers
Open Wheelers is a fantasy game for people who like F1 and IndyCar but don't want to turn it into a second job. Make your picks. Check the standings. Move on with your life. Built for friends, not spreadsheets. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #openwheelers #f1game #indycar #racingame #formula1 #stalefishlabs
Jun 23, 2026 · Yardwise
Spring's here. Your yard needs water, but so does tomorrow's rain. Yardwise tells you what the weather's doing so you're not guessing. Water smarter, waste less. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #yardwise #watering #lawncare #gardening #waterwise #gardenlife #smartwatering #stalefishlabs
Built small and independent
Designed for real-world play
Simple, durable, and human
