TL;DR: my book about playtesting has been published and is now available! Thanks to Geoffrey Engelstein for his work in giving me the opportunity and to all the folks I’ve playtested with (and for) along the way. OK, so it’s not like my magnum opus or...
There’s been no shortage of startups aiming to offer something new to the world of board games. Today I’ll be looking at some of the ones I’ve learned about, and focus on what they’re offering. One important note: everything was current as of...
I’ve been privileged to have enjoyed Adam Porter’s excellent videos about game design – quite a few of them are videos I wish I had seen years ago. Disclosure: Adam in Wales provided review copies, and all links are affiliate links. First up: an...
So I’ve already talked a lot about researching for a con and how to pitch at a con… but I don’t think I’ve shared how I get organized for a con. Keep reading for what to do and a free template! First, let’s start with some goals. What is...
Sometimes, you just want a guide. Joe Slack’s newest book is actually the 2nd edition of one of his previous books, just with 13 new chapters and five more years worth of experience under his belt. In that time, Joe’s had 6 games and expansions published...
Or, what the heck’s a pöppel? If you’ve heard anything about board games for more than a minute you’ve heard of the Spiel des Jahres – the German game of the year award is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. The French offer up their...
