There’s something missing from the boardgame review landscape. This is what I think it might be – and what I am going to experiment with to fill it.
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5 reasons why Tabletop Scotland is the best convention I’ve been to
Last weekend I attended a convention – and it was the best one I’ve experienced so far. Here’s five reasons why I loved it and what I’d like to see in other conventions as a result.
Magnate news round-up: August 2018
Progress to publishing Magnate continues to move at a pace. Here’s a quick round-up of the latest developments from August.
Confessions of a print and play virgin – Part II
Last week, I posted about why making print and plays is a great thing for designers to do. This week, I navigate my first two creations and see what I can learn from the whole process.
Confessions of a print and play virgin – Part I
[Quietly] I’ve never made a print and play (PnP) game before. Is that ok? Well… maybe I’ve been missing out. There are lots of reasons to create a good PnP game, even if you don’t think of yourself as a ‘crafty’ person. Read part I? You can read Part II here.
What can a negative review tell us about the lure of objectivity?
Some people hate Ticket to Ride; people who do not appreciate its brilliance. I hate the United Kingdom expansion as much as they hate the basic game. But unlike them, I’M ACTUALLY RIGHT… right?
6 buildings from Magnate
With the receipt of renders I take a closer look at some of the game’s buildings and the source of their inspiration
Great Design Decisions: Dominion’s useless victory point cards
This is the first post in an occasional series examining design choices that were critical factors in the overall success of a game’s design. In this entry, I go right in with one of the greats and look at Dominion’s powerful victory point (VP) card mechanic.
Magnate: New site launched
The new Magnate site has launched today. It contains key information about the game’s many features: like its comprehensive tutorial mode (designed to allow players to learn without a rulebook) or its realistic 3D buildings of different types. As we get closer to launch, I’ll be adding more details about the game as well as updating the art and design elements as they develop.
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11 resources to help first time boardgame creators work with artists
A collection of resources to help you speed up and improve the process of working with artists. Especially useful if this is your first game and you’re the one in charge of making sure it’s beautiful.
