In a world filled with screens, notifications, and endless digital distractions, Chaotic Octopus exists to bring people back to stories, games, imagination, and real-world connection.
Founded by Nottingham-based creator Christina Avraam, Chaotic Octopus is an independent creative studio dedicated to publishing children’s books, designing tabletop games, and creating experiences that encourage people to play, read, laugh, learn, and connect with one another.
At its heart, Chaotic Octopus believes that stories and games have the power to bring people together.
What Does Chaotic Octopus Create?
Chaotic Octopus develops original books and tabletop games designed to inspire imagination and create meaningful moments.
Children’s Books
Our books are designed to entertain while exploring themes such as:
- Friendship
- Belonging
- Confidence
- Identity
- Family
- Emotional growth
- Cultural heritage
Titles include:
- The Lonely Whale Finds His Voice
- Yiayia’s Magic Kitchen
- Mokka the Quokka Wants a New Name
Each story is created with the goal of sparking conversations, encouraging curiosity, and helping young readers explore the world around them.
Tabletop Games
Chaotic Octopus also designs original card and tabletop games focused on fun, social interaction, creativity, and replayability.
Current projects include:
- Silly Suits – A family-friendly card game full of strategy, surprises, and wonderfully dressed animals.
- In Greed We Trust – A party game where players pitch ridiculous products and features in a race to impress investors.
Whether it’s a family game night, a gathering with friends, or a classroom activity, our games are designed to create memorable moments around the table.
Why The Name “Chaotic Octopus”?
Octopuses are curious, intelligent, adaptable, and endlessly creative creatures.
With eight arms reaching in different directions, they perfectly represent the many creative pursuits that come together under the Chaotic Octopus banner:
- Writing
- Illustration
- Game design
- Storytelling
- Creative strategy
- Education
- Workshops
- Community engagement
The “chaotic” part celebrates creativity itself.
The best ideas rarely arrive in a straight line. They emerge from experimentation, curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to try something new.
Our Mission
To keep imagination, storytelling, and play alive through books, games, and creative experiences.
In an increasingly digital world, we believe there is still something magical about:
- Turning the pages of a physical book
- Gathering around a table to play a game
- Sharing stories with family and friends
- Learning through imagination
- Creating memories together
Everything we create is designed with those moments in mind.
Who Is Behind Chaotic Octopus?
Chaotic Octopus was founded by Christina Avraam, a Cypriot author, game designer, creative director, and programme leader based in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Alongside her independent creative work, Christina has spent over a decade building brands, leading creative programmes, and launching products for global companies. Through Chaotic Octopus, she combines that professional experience with a lifelong passion for storytelling, creativity, education, and play.
In addition to creating books and games, Christina regularly delivers workshops, presentations, author events, and live readings.
More Than Books and Games
While books and games are at the centre of what we do, Chaotic Octopus is ultimately about creating opportunities for people to connect.
A child finding confidence through a story.
A family laughing around a game table.
A classroom discovering a new idea.
A reader seeing themselves reflected in a character.
These are the moments that inspire everything we create.
Explore Chaotic Octopus
Whether you’re looking for children’s books, family card games, educational resources, author visits, workshops, or simply a little creative inspiration, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Chaotic Octopus.
Books, games, and a little chaos. 🐙📚🎲
