SIMULATION TO EURO – REBOOT PART II

SIMULATION TO EURO – REBOOT PART II

At the end of my recent article “Is “Reboot” Alive in Board Game Design?“, I mentioned a current design project on my table, which is…

IS “REBOOT” ALIVE IN BOARD GAME DESIGNS?

IS “REBOOT” ALIVE IN BOARD GAME DESIGNS?

Currently in Television programing the “buzz word” is “Reboot”. The recent airing of a remake of the 1977 9 Emmy winning Roots by Executive Producer…

Are your Prototypes Good Enough?

Are your Prototypes Good Enough?

Building prototypes is time consuming, tedious, and often expensive. So, you might be wondering: How good does your prototype have to be? How much money…

Social Awareness in Game Design

Social Awareness in Game Design

Recently my wife and I watched a movie entitled “The Watsons Go To Birmingham” In this movie the family lives in Flint, Michigan and all…

Before Monopoly

Before Monopoly

Recently the League posted Why I Hated Settlers of Catan (and Why We Should All Stop Hating Monopoly). The premise for Stop Hating Monopoly was…

“Ask the League” Are 2 player only games economically viable?

“Ask the League” Are 2 player only games economically viable?

See what the members of the league say regarding design and publishing of these titles and share your own thoughts below in the comments! Christina:…

The Test of Time: Mechanics of Ancient Egypt

The Test of Time: Mechanics of Ancient Egypt

“That movie sure has stood the test of time!” I’m sure you have heard a statement using that phrase “stood the test of time”. Is…

A VOICE FROM SWEDEN WITH A SoCal CONNECTION

A VOICE FROM SWEDEN WITH A SoCal CONNECTION

Through the technology of the internet, the League was able to interview Martin Hagvall a game designer and a faculty member of the University of…

Flexible, not Indecisive

Flexible, not Indecisive

From the initial game design inspiration through the many stages of development, flexibility is needed to end up with a successful, fun and well designed…

Starting and Growing SoCalPlayTesting Yahoo Group

Starting and Growing SoCalPlayTesting Yahoo Group

The SoCalPlaytesting Yahoo group currently has a membership of 126 of which approximately 20 to 25 members meet regularly a least once a month and…

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