Rise of Tribes: The Path to a Better Game

Rise of Tribes: The Path to a Better Game

A little over a year ago I had an idea for an action selection mechanic using a queue of dice and designed a prehistoric civilization…

“Ask the League” – What designer would you like to work with and why?

“Ask the League” – What designer would you like to work with and why?

Mike: Peter and I have shot ideas back and forth – we just need to get something together! I met Jason Kingsley earlier this year,…

“Ask the League” – What house rule, expansion or edition of a game is a “must-play” once introduced?

“Ask the League” – What house rule, expansion or edition of a game is a “must-play” once introduced?

Scott: House rule: For Las Vegas, I like the house rule that the total amount of money per casino goes up by $10k per round….

“Ask the League” – Naming a Game

“Ask the League” – Naming a Game

Seth: I think game titles are a bit of an art form. I like the title to convey the feel and spirit of the game,…

Designing a Word Game: Spelling it Out

Designing a Word Game: Spelling it Out

The idea for my word game, Letter Tycoon, came quickly. I didn’t study what made for a good word game experience and then craft a…

Feed Your Ears

Feed Your Ears

Output requires input. I generally have an hour or two of commute time each day and so my input of choice is podcasts. Fortunately for…

Memorable Games

Memorable Games

Everyone (I assume, but go with me here) has at least one memorable game session – a play of a game that sticks in your…

Orccon Experiences

Orccon Experiences

Orccon is a regional convention held in Los Angeles on President’s Day weekend. Several league members were in attendance and we share their experiences here….

Fun Density and Colonoscopies

Fun Density and Colonoscopies

Density = mass divided by volume Fun Density = enjoyment divided by play time At some point in my adult life time became the resource…

“Ask the League” – When do you stop?

When do you know it’s time to shelve a game you’ve been developing? See what the members of the league say and share your own…

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