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Hey, I’m Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey). I make tabletop games and help others make games.

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[#021] Backups, taking notes, and more

[#021] Backups, taking notes, and more

Welcome to your weekly dose of board game design!It's May, and things are getting busy! Hope life is well with you?Something I learned about game design this weekWhatever you create, take a backup, people. I recently had a major issue with my entrogames.com website...

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[#020] Desire paths, playtesting well, and more

[#020] Desire paths, playtesting well, and more

Welcome to your weekly dose of board game design! Almost a third of the way through the year! How are you coming with your designs? Something I learned about game design this week So I'm working on a game with some worker placement, and some of the places to go have...

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[#015] When to shelve games, playtesting awesomely, and more

[#015] When to shelve games, playtesting awesomely, and more

Welcome to your weekly dose of board game design! We're in that weird time where North America has sprung forward and Europe won't until next week... Twice a year for about two weeks each time, the two time zones are out of sync Something I learned about game design...

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[#014] Airecon, conventions, and more

[#014] Airecon, conventions, and more

Welcome to your weekly dose of board game design! I got back from Airecon on Sunday night after four jam-packed days of networking, playtesting, playing, and meandering. If you were elsewhere in England last weekend, I hope this post convinces you to add next year's...

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