In my first foray into trying to create a design orientated “functional” boardgame review, I look at a game I have distinctly mixed feelings about: Century: Golem Edition
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Magnate: The First City – A visual tour
Want to know how Magnate works and get a closer look at its components? This is the post for you…
Magnate news round-up: September 2018
In September there were a lot of firsts for Magnate: we got our first ever review, did our first podcast interview and the first ever “pretty prototype” was assembled. Now our first big show is upon us! Read More
When a passion project dies: The Croydon Citizen
It’s not like losing a person. But when something you’ve spent ages working on has to go, it can be pretty rough. Apologies to everyone that my blogging has been so spotty lately as a result.
Is there room for a new kind of boardgame review?
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.
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?
