Holiday Game Wishlist
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Holiday Game Wishlist

It’s black Friday, why are you reading this? Aren’t you at the mall, shoved in like cattle among the aisles of Target trying to get…

“Ask the League” – What intellectual property would you like to use in a game design?
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“Ask the League” – What intellectual property would you like to use in a game design?

Norv: The movie Westworld starring Yul Brynner. It’s an exotic amusement park where guests get to interact with androids in 3 different worlds – actually…

BGG.con 2014 Exhibitor Mega Guide
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BGG.con 2014 Exhibitor Mega Guide

In one week, 2,500 or gamers – board game geeks if you will – convene in Texas to PLAY some games! BGG.con has a familiar…

Top 10 Games Every Designer Should Play, PART 3
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Top 10 Games Every Designer Should Play, PART 3

In this three part series, read about the League’s secret mission in coordination with Stonemaier Games to select the top 10 games every designer should…

“Ask the League” – What is your perfect Halloween game(s)?
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“Ask the League” – What is your perfect Halloween game(s)?

Brad: As a game, Betrayal at House on the Hill has its issues (unbalanced scenarios, fiddliness, rules issues, etc.), but for that once a year…

Top 10 Games Every Designer Should Play, PART 2
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Top 10 Games Every Designer Should Play, PART 2

In this three part series, read about the League’s secret mission in coordination with Stonemaier Games to select the top 10 games every designer should…

Top 10 Games Every Designer Should Play, PART 1
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Top 10 Games Every Designer Should Play, PART 1

In this three part series, read about the League’s secret mission in coordination with Stonemaier Games to select the top 10 games every designer should…

“Ask the League” – What’s one of your favorite works from another designer and why?
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“Ask the League” – What’s one of your favorite works from another designer and why?

Find out what games from other designers the members of the League of Gamemakers admire. Tell us what your favorite game is below in the…

“Ask the League” – Should Games Have a Catch-up Mechanic?
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“Ask the League” – Should Games Have a Catch-up Mechanic?

What do you think about catch up mechanics? What catch up mechanics have you used? What kinds do you hate? Below are a few perspectives…

Indie Spotlight: Theme-driven games
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Indie Spotlight: Theme-driven games

In June, agent Laurie threw down a MECHANICS gauntlet, and lo and behold, the forces of THEME rose up to defend their territory from invasion….